---------------------------------------------------------- Kolb-List Digest Archive --- Total Messages Posted Fri 09/14/07: 12 ---------------------------------------------------------- Today's Message Index: ---------------------- 1. 06:33 AM - Re: Toe in Fix (robert bean) 2. 07:40 AM - Re: Ultrastar concerns / questions (jb92563) 3. 08:09 AM - new owner (Bart Morgan) 4. 08:35 AM - Heads up (Richard Pike) 5. 08:57 AM - Re: new owner (ElleryWeld@aol.com) 6. 10:09 AM - Re: Re: Ultrastar concerns / questions (Dana Hague) 7. 02:35 PM - Re: new owner (David Key) 8. 02:36 PM - FireFly Electrics (henry.voris) 9. 02:48 PM - Slingshot Questions (Denny Rowe) 10. 03:53 PM - Re: Ultrastar concerns / questions (jb92563) 11. 04:40 PM - Re: FireFly Electrics (Richard Girard) 12. 07:16 PM - Log Book Entry 9/14/2007 (Jim ODay) ________________________________ Message 1 _____________________________________ Time: 06:33:12 AM PST US From: robert bean Subject: Re: Kolb-List: Toe in Fix Toe adjustment: pull off socket, file bolt holes oblong in the required direction with a skinny round file, reinstall and twist to proper toe, tighten bolts. If you are insecure about the potential "slop" with the out of round holes you can either weld one side to re-round them or stuff a little shaped chunk in the applicable side. However I have found that merely squeezing down the nut holds direction fine. Voila! adjustable toe. (this in a 600 lb empty MkIII flown off a slightly irregular surface) Painting: one little tip... if your surface tapes have a few rough spots, such as around a wing tip bow, apply a little pressure with the nose of your hot iron. The glue and dope will remelt and the tape will assume a more pleasant and lowly appearance. For large panels I now use a Milwaukee heat gun but for small areas and wrinkles the old iron still works well. Always run backwards with the point trailing. Go crossways to the wrinkle alignment. The Harbor Fright guns should work ok, buy a couple. If, due to non- existent quality control, one should not work well, take it back and exchange it. They have a very liberal policy. Get a compressor that can handle plenty of volume at 50 psi. No fun shooting intermittently, waiting for more pressure and getting ugly overspray on your pretty wing. BB ________________________________ Message 2 _____________________________________ Time: 07:40:34 AM PST US Subject: Kolb-List: Re: Ultrastar concerns / questions From: "jb92563" Hey Dana, Did you have your Ultrastar test flights yet? Im interested to hear how you like it, as I'll also be in the position to test fly in a month or two. What engine do you have on it? I still have one patch to finish painting and another one on the wing to do. There is a collapsed rib at the end of one wing on the upper leading edge. It buckled due to over tightening of the fabric, not during fabric application but some time after. I have also fixed my Cuyuna UL-202 and need to test run it....its all comming together slowly but steadily. Fortunately being in Southern California I dont have to concern myself with much of a winter and hence don't need to rush to beat the weather. I knew there was a good reason for moving here. I will be able to get into the wing and fix the rib from the underside where there needs to be a patch in any case. -------- Ray Riverside County, CA Do Not Archive Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=134386#134386 ________________________________ Message 3 _____________________________________ Time: 08:09:30 AM PST US From: Bart Morgan Subject: Kolb-List: new owner Hi, I just bought a partially built Firestar II kit. It has a Rotax 503 with E gear box and a 68" Powerfin prop. Is this a good set up for the Firestar II ? I have not flown for years but plan to get a tail wheel endorsement in a J 3 Cub before I fly the Kolb. Any comment and advice will be appreciated. Bart Morgan Greenville, Texas ________________________________ Message 4 _____________________________________ Time: 08:35:42 AM PST US From: "Richard Pike" Subject: Kolb-List: Heads up Slow morning, so here are two items that might be of interest to the list - >From time to time we see people wanting to increase the fuel capacity in various Kolbs - Just in case you decide to try using a Challenger tank, here's what not to do - Local who is building a new 2 place Hawk had a Challenger ten gallon tank, and called Challenger wanting to purchase the fuel pickup fittings that go inside the tank, rather than fabricating his own from scratch. Everything was going lovely until the lady asked him which model he was putting the tank in and he told her it was not for a Challenger, it was for a Hawk. Order canceled. Irate and disgusted homebuilder. Moral to the story - if you want any gas tank parts from Challenger, you better plan to be creative with the order desk lady before they'll sell you any. Second item - this same Local was helping an old man with a busted Challenger get it flying again, (Although after his recent experience with Challenger, he is having 2nd thoughts...) Anyway, the GPL brand starter had the nut - the one that holds the Bendix on - come off the end of the starter shaft and fall into the magneto area and lock up the engine. Apparently the nut is retained only by Locktite. Enquiry revealed that this is not the first time this has happened. Might be a good item to check on if you are using a GPL starter. Richard Pike MKIII N420P (420ldPoops) ________________________________ Message 5 _____________________________________ Time: 08:57:51 AM PST US From: ElleryWeld@aol.com Subject: Re: Kolb-List: new owner You should be very happy with that setup for many years Blue skys to you Ellery swaping Flying Firestar and Trailer for MK3Xtra Kit do not archive ************************************** See what's new at ________________________________ Message 6 _____________________________________ Time: 10:09:42 AM PST US From: Dana Hague Subject: Re: Kolb-List: Re: Ultrastar concerns / questions At 10:39 AM 9/14/2007, jb92563 wrote: > >Did you have your Ultrastar test flights yet? > >Im interested to hear how you like it, as I'll also be in the position to >test fly in a month or two. > >What engine do you have on it? Not yet, but soon... and I'm getting antsy! I just sprayed the last color coat over some minor fabric repairs (hangar rash on the rudder and one elevator). Then fix the pitot tube, replace the fuel lines, bleed the brakes, and it's ready. Up until now most of the time has been spent getting the trailer ready and registered so I can get it to the airport, but that's finally done. Problem is I have too many other projects competing for my time. Engine is the same as yours, the UL0202. -Dana -- -- Children seldom misquote you. In fact, they usually repeat word for word what you shouldn't have said. ________________________________ Message 7 _____________________________________ Time: 02:35:41 PM PST US From: David Key Subject: RE: Kolb-List: new owner 503's are a great engine, if you got two 5 gallon tanks you can it to (F69 ), come on by I got gas. b-List: new ownerTo: kolb-list@matronics.com Hi, I just bought a partially built Firestar II kit. It has a Rotax 503 with E gear box and a 68" Powerfin prop. Is this a good set up for the Firestar I I ? I have not flown for years but plan to get a tail wheel endorsement in a J 3 Cub before I fly the Kolb. Any comment and advice will be appreciated. Bart Morgan Greenville, Texas ________________________________ Message 8 _____________________________________ Time: 02:36:17 PM PST US Subject: Kolb-List: FireFly Electrics From: "henry.voris" As the fourth owner of my FireFly I am obligated to bring some order to the wiring... Quick description of the DC system... A 447 fired alternator, AC from the light loop runs through two fuses to a KW Voltage Regulator. DC power and ground run from the regulator to a terminal block where it is distributed to three customers... strobes, landing lights, and the fuel pump. Each of the customer circuits has an on/off switch in line. The FireFly's cage is not included in the circuit, so the negative end of each customer circuit returns to the terminal block. The system works OK... But it seems odd that: (A) The engine is not ground to the cage (no continuity). (B) The fuses are on the alternator side (AC side) of the regulator, rather than the customer side (DC side). (C) The cage is not used as a ground in the DC system. Are these problems... or is it the way we do it with airplanes? Thanks in advance... Henry FireFly Five-Charlie-Bravo -------- Henry Firefly Five-Charlie-Bravo Do Not Archive Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=134462#134462 ________________________________ Message 9 _____________________________________ Time: 02:48:00 PM PST US From: "Denny Rowe" Subject: Kolb-List: Slingshot Questions Today I visited my friend Dave Lewis who recently bought a low time Slingshot and I have a couple qestions for Slingsot builders. His 582 is spaced up an extra 1/2" in the rear so the rear of the engine is higher than the front. Is this neccesary? I have my Mk-3 engine level with the mounts and like it like that. Also, his gap seal is not so sealed and he would like to rebuild it but we are a little short of ideas right now on how to accomplish this, if any Slingshot owners can e-mail me photos of their gap seal area we would appreciate it. Thanks, Denny Mk-3 N616DR rowedenny@windstream.net ________________________________ Message 10 ____________________________________ Time: 03:53:23 PM PST US Subject: Kolb-List: Re: Ultrastar concerns / questions From: "jb92563" Yaa....my rudder/elevator also has those tang holes from folding it up flush.....another couple patches for those required and a pool foamie to sandwitch between them when folding it up next time. Im about the same place as you with the patching then except for my buckled rib. I hear you on those projects.....I also have a glider I'm flying that needs a new tail wheel and a Moni motor glider project at 90%, plus the house needs paint, and the Hobie cat needs some maintenance etc etc. I also need to drill & tap my spare Cuyuna 430 for the prop flange in case my UL-202 repair produces less than optimal results. Its a couple HP less and a bit Heavier than the UL-202 but only has 50 hrs but I thought I would try the UL-202 first to keep things stock. -------- Ray Riverside County, CA Do Not Archive Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=134480#134480 ________________________________ Message 11 ____________________________________ Time: 04:40:19 PM PST US From: "Richard Girard" Subject: Re: Kolb-List: FireFly Electrics Henry, You don't say so, but I would guess your 447 has points. My suggestion would be: 1. Get the Rotax manuals for your engine and check their wiring recommendations. 2. Go to the AeroElectric Connection here on the Matronics lists and Bob Knuckolls' web site. Buy his book and check out Figure Z-17. 3. Is there a large capacitor in the 12V + line from the VR or do you have a battery somewhere in the system? Rick On 9/14/07, henry.voris wrote: > > > As the fourth owner of my FireFly I am obligated to bring some order to > the wiring... > > Quick description of the DC system... A 447 fired alternator, AC > from the light loop runs through two fuses to a KW Voltage Regulator. DC > power and ground run from the regulator to a terminal block where it is > distributed to three customers... strobes, landing lights, and the fuel > pump. Each of the customer circuits has an on/off switch in line. The > FireFly's cage is not included in the circuit, so the negative end of each > customer circuit returns to the terminal block. > > The system works OK... But it seems odd that: > > (A) The engine is not ground to the cage (no continuity). > > (B) The fuses are on the alternator side (AC side) of the regulator, > rather than the customer side (DC side). > > (C) The cage is not used as a ground in the DC system. > > Are these problems... or is it the way we do it with airplanes? > > Thanks in advance... > > Henry > > FireFly Five-Charlie-Bravo > > -------- > Henry > Firefly Five-Charlie-Bravo > > Do Not Archive > > > Read this topic online here: > > http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=134462#134462 > > -- Rick Girard "Ya'll drop on in" takes on a whole new meaning when you live at the airport. ________________________________ Message 12 ____________________________________ Time: 07:16:52 PM PST US Subject: Kolb-List: Log Book Entry 9/14/2007 From: "Jim ODay" I just got home from a 60 minute flight. The sun was about 10 minutes from setting when I landed. The wind was calm and the air smooth. It was a great hour. As I was driving home, I thought about this weeks flying; I flew an ILS approach to land at the Minot Air Force Base and watched the T-Birds fly. I flew into Minneapolis at sunrise with a clear sky with patchy fog for a meeting at 7:30 am. I took a demo flight in a TBM 850 Tuesday, took off at 900 msl and climbed non stop to FL 260 at 140 kts and the VSI never was below 2500/min. Those flight were fun and exciting but they did not compare to my little hop to 600 AGL flying at 50 kts across the fields. Tonight I flew formation with a pair of Canada geese, followed a coal train, flew over a small lake and waved at some folks fishing, took a snapshot for the log book and headed back to the airport. The flighted ended with perfect wheel landing and tucked the little bird back into her nest and drove home at sunset. Now that was fun, we are a lucky bunch. do not archive -------- Jim O'Day Fargo, ND Firestar II Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=134502#134502 Attachments: http://forums.matronics.com//files/phpmtm6n1pm_455.jpg ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Other Matronics Email List Services ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Post A New Message kolb-list@matronics.com UN/SUBSCRIBE http://www.matronics.com/subscription List FAQ http://www.matronics.com/FAQ/Kolb-List.htm Web Forum Interface To Lists http://forums.matronics.com Matronics List Wiki http://wiki.matronics.com Full Archive Search Engine http://www.matronics.com/search 7-Day List Browse http://www.matronics.com/browse/kolb-list Browse Digests http://www.matronics.com/digest/kolb-list Browse Other Lists http://www.matronics.com/browse Live Online Chat! http://www.matronics.com/chat Archive Downloading http://www.matronics.com/archives Photo Share http://www.matronics.com/photoshare Other Email Lists http://www.matronics.com/emaillists Contributions http://www.matronics.com/contribution ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- These Email List Services are sponsored solely by Matronics and through the generous Contributions of its members.