---------------------------------------------------------- Kolb-List Digest Archive --- Total Messages Posted Mon 11/12/07: 42 ---------------------------------------------------------- Today's Message Index: ---------------------- 1. 04:46 AM - Re: Caution...error in story (Dana Hague) 2. 05:17 AM - Re: Caution...error in story (Richard Girard) 3. 05:22 AM - Re: GPS recommendations (lucien) 4. 05:53 AM - Re: Re: GPS selection help? (Southern Reflections) 5. 05:59 AM - Not Kolb, but if you're an aviation buff you'll want to see this (Richard Girard) 6. 06:23 AM - Re: GPS selection help? (lucien) 7. 06:46 AM - Re: Re: GPS selection help? (Russ Kinne) 8. 07:25 AM - Re: Re: GPS selection help? (John Hauck) 9. 07:30 AM - Re: Xtra Information (Vic Peters) 10. 07:31 AM - GPS w/ Gray scale screen (knowvne@aol.com) 11. 07:35 AM - Re: GPS selection help? (Vic Peters) 12. 07:50 AM - Re: GPS update. (Jimmy) 13. 08:00 AM - Re: GPS update. (knowvne@aol.com) 14. 08:10 AM - Re: Xtra Information (Denny Rowe) 15. 08:36 AM - Re: GPS update. (Mike Welch) 16. 08:38 AM - Re: Xtra Information (ElleryWeld@aol.com) 17. 08:44 AM - Re: Not Kolb, but if you're an aviation buff you'll want to see (mosquito56) 18. 08:47 AM - Re: GPS selection help? (lucien) 19. 08:56 AM - Re: GPS w/ Gray scale screen (Richard Girard) 20. 08:59 AM - Re: GPS selection help? (Richard Girard) 21. 09:01 AM - Exhaust coatings revisited. (Mike Welch) 22. 09:02 AM - Re: GPS update. (Richard Girard) 23. 09:08 AM - Re: Re: Not Kolb, but if you're an aviation buff you'll want to see (Richard Girard) 24. 09:09 AM - Re: Exhaust coatings revisited. (Richard Girard) 25. 09:19 AM - Re: GPS update. (Jimmy) 26. 12:02 PM - Re: GPS update. (Denny Rowe) 27. 12:16 PM - Re: GPS update. (Richard Girard) 28. 12:36 PM - Re: GPS Voltage (Jimmy) 29. 01:34 PM - Re: GPS update. (herbgh@juno.com) 30. 03:02 PM - Re: Xtra Information (Vic Peters) 31. 03:12 PM - Re: Xtra Information (Vic Peters) 32. 03:25 PM - Re: GPS Voltage (Vic Peters) 33. 04:09 PM - Re: Xtra Information (Dana Hague) 34. 04:54 PM - Re: Xtra Information (Russ Kinne) 35. 05:17 PM - Re: Phase I (Charlie England) 36. 05:36 PM - Re: GPS selection help? (grantr) 37. 07:20 PM - Re: Re: GPS selection help? (Dana Hague) 38. 07:43 PM - Re: Re: GPS selection help? (Jim Dunn) 39. 07:46 PM - Re: GPS Voltage (Richard Girard) 40. 10:45 PM - Herb "herbgh" (huronflyer) 41. 10:50 PM - Mikuni Carb issue? (jb92563) 42. 11:01 PM - Re: GPS recommendations (jb92563) ________________________________ Message 1 _____________________________________ Time: 04:46:56 AM PST US From: Dana Hague Subject: Re: Kolb-List: Caution...error in story At 12:37 AM 11/12/2007, John Hauck wrote: >I was saved twice by a $500.00 hand deployed Jim Handbury parachute... Are hand deployed chutes still available? I know they are for hang gliders and paragliders, but for larger planes? At $500 vs. $2500 or more I think there'd be a lot less resistance to the idea, even though the more expensive rocket deployed chute is probably more reliable. -Dana -- "If I knew there were coming to my house a man with the fixed intention of doing me good I would run for my life." - Thoreau ________________________________ Message 2 _____________________________________ Time: 05:17:14 AM PST US From: "Richard Girard" Subject: Re: Kolb-List: Caution...error in story Call Betty Pfeiffer at High Energy Sports. To bring down 450 to 500 lbs at a reasonable descent rate your going to need a chute bigger than one for a paraglider or hang glider. I went from 6' 2" to 6' 1" by having too small a chute. :-) Rick On Nov 12, 2007 6:28 AM, Dana Hague wrote: > > At 12:37 AM 11/12/2007, John Hauck wrote: > > >I was saved twice by a $500.00 hand deployed Jim Handbury parachute... > > Are hand deployed chutes still available? I know they are for hang gliders > and paragliders, but for larger planes? At $500 vs. $2500 or more I think > there'd be a lot less resistance to the idea, even though the more > expensive rocket deployed chute is probably more reliable. > > -Dana > > -- > "If I knew there were coming to my house a man with the fixed intention > of doing me good I would run for my life." - Thoreau > > ________________________________ Message 3 _____________________________________ Time: 05:22:14 AM PST US Subject: Kolb-List: Re: GPS recommendations From: "lucien" I had a change to use my airmap 600c alongside the (then) co-owner's 296 when I ferried my titan from nebraska down here to new mexico. The 296 sat in the RAM mount while I kept the 600c on my lap. The 296 lost the satellites on several occasions for reasons unknown, once somewhere over Kansas for quite a while. The 600c never lost coverage the entire trip, even occasionally falling between my legs on the seat. I'm still mystified as to why the garmin lost coverage, since the airmap kept a firm lock during the same time. When I got back I compared them both in the office, the airmap was able to pick up a couple satellites and once even got a lock, but the 296 couldn't pick up any. Personally, I think this particular 296 might have a problem, though what it is I'm not sure. The airmap does use a 16 channel reciever where the 296 uses a 12 so they are different recievers. The airmap, though, is one of the best bang/buck options you can get though. The software isn't as good as the garmin but once you get used to using it, it does most everything you need. Screen is a little small tho so if you're farsighted like I am be sure and pack the reading glasses. LS -------- LS FS II Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=145344#145344 ________________________________ Message 4 _____________________________________ Time: 05:53:27 AM PST US From: "Southern Reflections" Subject: Re: Kolb-List: Re: GPS selection help? Take alook at the Lorance Air Map # 1000 it's great.. Joe N101HD ----- Original Message ----- From: "planecrazzzy" Sent: Sunday, November 11, 2007 9:40 PM Subject: Kolb-List: Re: GPS selection help? > > I have the Lowrance Airmap 100 for my Firestar...( I love it ) > > My Next plane ( current project - Buttercup ) > > I'll get the Airmap 2000 > > Gotta Fly... > Mike & "Jaz" in MN > > -------- > . > . > . > . > . > Do Not Archive > > > Read this topic online here: > > http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=145258#145258 > > > Attachments: > > http://forums.matronics.com//files/my_x_country_flight_to_baraboo_wi_001_103.jpg > http://forums.matronics.com//files/drilling_rib_jig_005_849.jpg > > > ________________________________ Message 5 _____________________________________ Time: 05:59:20 AM PST US From: "Richard Girard" Subject: Kolb-List: Not Kolb, but if you're an aviation buff you'll want to see this Imagine cruising along in your (insert your Kolb model here) and coming across this. You'd be able to see it from quite a distance. Look at the car in the background as the video starts. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uKJMxxgd9UI Rick ________________________________ Message 6 _____________________________________ Time: 06:23:18 AM PST US Subject: Kolb-List: Re: GPS selection help? From: "lucien" John Hauck wrote: > > Denny: > > Yep, I got the part that he did not recommend a particular brand of > GPS, but was telling the newbie how he should go about deciding on > what he needed. > > Based on what the Baron Von Evil wrote in his email, I took it to mean > he had no experience with GPS and was telling a newbie what he should > do to decide on one. Thought that a little peculiar. > > Normally, to me, it would be more appropriate to hand out advice if > one had experience in that particular area. > > john h > mkIII I seem to recall a thread a little while ago about VG's, where suggestions were made that they weren't needed tho the suggestor had no experience with them on his plane? insert big smiley here..... As for the Baron's advice, I have no trouble with an alternative viewpoint - i.e. lots of experience with pilotage/ded reckoning - being put into the mix when it comes to GPS, tho I'll admit that pertains more to the question of no GPS vs. using (any) GPS. As for the particular brand of GPS I've used garmin and airmap GPS's a fair bit and find the differences to be pretty minimal, with each having advantages/disadvantages. The airmaps are less expensive and have very good bang/buck, the 600c being in my experience a great deal. The Garmins, OTOH, have better software, IMO. It's somewhat easier to use and is a little more capable. As for satellite outages, they're real and a valid concern. For example, the military shuts down GPS in my area on a regular basis for hours at a time. The coverage of the shutdown is pretty significant too and you wouldn't want to be in the middle of shooting an approach in here when it does shut off suddenly. Usually there're NOTAMS to this affect, but that don't turn em back on again! LS -------- LS FS II Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=145366#145366 ________________________________ Message 7 _____________________________________ Time: 06:46:43 AM PST US From: Russ Kinne Subject: Re: Kolb-List: Re: GPS selection help? FWIW -- as I understand it there are 27 GPS satellites; 24 are in use, 3 are spares. So whichever side of globe you're on, you can get a good fix. My handheld often 'sees' 6-8. I have found that they will not receive under thick green leaves (shouldn't be flying that low!!) or in heavy snow. This happened to me once in a boat, was a big surprise. Some time ago a small bizjet flew from Norway to the MBAA meet in Florida, using nothing but a handheld GPS. Worked fine. They had a panelful of bigger units but didn't have to use them . I think if you have problems, it's with the receiver or its installation; not the GPS satellites. GPS's are impressive little beasts but do need good installation and a good view of the sky. On Nov 12, 2007, at 9:22 AM, lucien wrote: > > > John Hauck wrote: >> | Did I miss something? >> | >> | Denny >> >> Denny: >> >> Yep, I got the part that he did not recommend a particular brand of >> GPS, but was telling the newbie how he should go about deciding on >> what he needed. >> >> Based on what the Baron Von Evil wrote in his email, I took it to >> mean >> he had no experience with GPS and was telling a newbie what he should >> do to decide on one. Thought that a little peculiar. >> >> Normally, to me, it would be more appropriate to hand out advice if >> one had experience in that particular area. >> >> john h >> mkIII > > > I seem to recall a thread a little while ago about VG's, where > suggestions were made that they weren't needed tho the suggestor > had no experience with them on his plane? > > insert big smiley here..... > > As for the Baron's advice, I have no trouble with an alternative > viewpoint - i.e. lots of experience with pilotage/ded reckoning - > being put into the mix when it comes to GPS, tho I'll admit that > pertains more to the question of no GPS vs. using (any) GPS. > > As for the particular brand of GPS I've used garmin and airmap > GPS's a fair bit and find the differences to be pretty minimal, > with each having advantages/disadvantages. The airmaps are less > expensive and have very good bang/buck, the 600c being in my > experience a great deal. The Garmins, OTOH, have better software, > IMO. It's somewhat easier to use and is a little more capable. > > As for satellite outages, they're real and a valid concern. For > example, the military shuts down GPS in my area on a regular basis > for hours at a time. The coverage of the shutdown is pretty > significant too and you wouldn't want to be in the middle of > shooting an approach in here when it does shut off suddenly. > Usually there're NOTAMS to this affect, but that don't turn em back > on again! > > LS > > -------- > LS > FS II > > > Read this topic online here: > > http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=145366#145366 > > ________________________________ Message 8 _____________________________________ Time: 07:25:57 AM PST US From: "John Hauck" Subject: Re: Kolb-List: Re: GPS selection help? | I seem to recall a thread a little while ago about VG's, where suggestions were made that they weren't needed tho the suggestor had no experience with them on his plane? | | insert big smiley here..... | | LS Lucien: Gee, how do I say this without "suggesting"? I didn't need them before I flew them, and I still don't need them. Please don't take that as a suggestion. ;-) john h mkIII ________________________________ Message 9 _____________________________________ Time: 07:30:12 AM PST US From: "Vic Peters" Subject: Re: Kolb-List: Xtra Information Taylocraft is a done deal. Vic do not archive ________________________________ Message 10 ____________________________________ Time: 07:31:34 AM PST US Subject: Kolb-List: GPS w/ Gray scale screen From: knowvne@aol.com Joe With the Gray Scale screen on the Air map 1000 can can you tell the difference between Controlled and uncontrolled fields ...... Given that Magenta & Blue are close to the same density I would guess its tough distinguishing one from the other like you can with a Sectional.. or color screen GPS... Is this a problem? Mark -----Original Message----- From: Southern Reflections Sent: Mon, 12 Nov 2007 8:54 am Subject: Re: Kolb-List: Re: GPS selection help? Take alook at the Lorance Air Map # 1000 it's great.. Joe N101HD ----- Original Message ----- From: "planecrazzzy" Sent: Sunday, November 11, 2007 9:40 PM Subject: Kolb-List: Re: GPS selection help? > > I have the Lowrance Airmap 100 for my Firestar...( I love it ) > > My Next plane ( current project - Buttercup ) > > I'll get the Airmap 2000 > > Gotta Fly... > Mike & "Jaz" in MN > > -------- > . > . > . > . > . > Do Not Archive > > > > > Read this topic online here: > > http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=145258#145258 > > > > > Attachments: > > http://forums.matronics.com//files/my_x_country_flight_to_baraboo_wi_001_103.jpg > http://forums.matronics.com//files/drilling_rib_jig_005_849.jpg > > > > > > > > ________________________________________________________________________ Email and AIM finally together. You've gotta check out free AOL Mail! - http://mail.aol.com ________________________________ Message 11 ____________________________________ Time: 07:35:35 AM PST US From: "Vic Peters" Subject: Re: Kolb-List: GPS selection help? You can get an Airmap 2000C for $700 , big screen all the mounts you would ever need, external ant. battery backup, ready to go out of the box. I love using it. It will calculate about anything you can imagine. Con's It doesn't whisper sweet nothings in your ear while flying. Vic Do not archive ________________________________ Message 12 ____________________________________ Time: 07:50:11 AM PST US From: "Jimmy" Subject: RE: Kolb-List: GPS update. I have a Airmap 100 since 2001. I tried to order the update and was told that there were no longer any updates for the unit. Has anyone else experienced this? Jimmy Hankinson Firefly N6007L Do not archive ________________________________ Message 13 ____________________________________ Time: 08:00:43 AM PST US Subject: Re: Kolb-List: GPS update. From: knowvne@aol.com Jim Are you refering to sectional up dates? Mark -----Original Message----- From: Jimmy Sent: Mon, 12 Nov 2007 10:49 am Subject: RE: Kolb-List: GPS update. I have a Airmap 100 since 2001. I tried to order the update and was told that there were no longer any updates for the unit. Has anyone else experienced this? Jimmy Hankinson Firefly N6007L Do not archive ________________________________________________________________________ Email and AIM finally together. You've gotta check out free AOL Mail! - http://mail.aol.com ________________________________ Message 14 ____________________________________ Time: 08:10:54 AM PST US From: "Denny Rowe" Subject: Re: Kolb-List: Xtra Information ----- Original Message ----- From: Vic Peters To: kolb-list@matronics.com Sent: Monday, November 12, 2007 10:26 AM Subject: Re: Kolb-List: Xtra Information Taylocraft is a done deal. Vic do not archive Vic,Do you mean you bought a T-bucket? Kit or original?Did the fellow looking for a flying Xtra get in contact with you? Sounds like you have the plane for him.Inquiring minds want to know.DennyMk-3 ________________________________ Message 15 ____________________________________ Time: 08:36:29 AM PST US From: Mike Welch Subject: RE: Kolb-List: GPS update. Jimmy, Regarding no more updates, yes, that's what I experienced when I tried to update my old Garmin 95XL. They said the update was FREE, but it was also the LAST!! For obvious reasons, the GPS manufacturer's get to a point where they don't want to invest any time and efforts toward an old and outdated model. Newer models most certainly receive better, have more features, and ususally include color displays (and make them more money). And color can really enhance a GPS's usability, especially in the aviation world, where the displayed picture can indicate rivers, lakes, mountains, and Special Use Airspace rings. On the very high-end GPSes, the color can augment safety by showing the terrain that is a danger to fly toward. On the finer models of GPS, an overhead view of your position can indicate RED for the terrain "at & above" you. Obviously, if you continue flying toward a red area, you will be the main "guest of honor" at a rescue party! One of the really great things about GPS, is that there are so many models, with so many functions. Truly, a person can find the best unit to suit his or her needs. GPS units span the spectrum of display information. I, for one, don't need a model that displays weather. The kind of flying I do, I can SEE the weather. John H. says he really likes the "airport information" available on his Garmain 196., etc., etc. But, from your question regarding no more updates, one thing is fairly certain, if a person buys an older model, it's days are definitely numbered to get future updates. Mike Welch MkIII > From: jhankin@planters.net > To: kolb-list@matronics.com > Subject: RE: Kolb-List: GPS update. > Date: Mon, 12 Nov 2007 10:49:43 -0500 > > > I have a Airmap 100 since 2001. I tried to order the update and was > told that there were no longer any updates for the unit. > Has anyone else experienced this? > > Jimmy Hankinson > Firefly N6007L > > Do not archive > > _________________________________________________________________ Peek-a-boo FREE Tricks & Treats for You! http://www.reallivemoms.com?ocid=TXT_TAGHM&loc=us ________________________________ Message 16 ____________________________________ Time: 08:38:56 AM PST US From: ElleryWeld@aol.com Subject: Re: Kolb-List: Xtra Information and you think you spent a bundle on the KOLB wait till you get spending on the T-Craft ________________________________ Message 17 ____________________________________ Time: 08:44:18 AM PST US Subject: Kolb-List: Re: Not Kolb, but if you're an aviation buff you'll want to see From: "mosquito56" That is the uglies flying machine I have ever seen. What is the purpose. To fly a camera for Nascar or to haul cargo? Don -------- Don Merritt- Laredo, Tx Apologies if I seem antagonistic. I believe in the freeflowing ideas and discussions between individuals for assistance in this thing we call life. Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=145414#145414 ________________________________ Message 18 ____________________________________ Time: 08:47:12 AM PST US Subject: Kolb-List: Re: GPS selection help? From: "lucien" > > Lucien: > > Gee, how do I say this without "suggesting"? > > I didn't need them before I flew them, and I still don't need them. > Please don't take that as a suggestion. ;-) > > john h > mkIII If you had been left at that, I'd not have taken it that way, but nevertheless the VG thread became, IIRC, one of the longest threads in the history of the list? We all, of course, like to verify the other guy fits into his britches, but our work in that regard generally carries more weight when we still fit in our own before we begin. ;) As for pilotage and ded reckoning, I personally have never observed a case where a pilot who uses that mode as a primary method of navigation disqualifies him (automatically?) from making informed comments about suitable GPS's to a "newbie". It would only be in case that pilot had no experience with the GPS, which I don't think is the case with the original commentator (the Baron?). But that's just my impression from his comments, he didn't strike me as unqualified to make those remarks.... If I'm wrong of course, I stand corrected. LS -------- LS FS II Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=145415#145415 ________________________________ Message 19 ____________________________________ Time: 08:56:52 AM PST US From: "Richard Girard" Subject: Re: Kolb-List: GPS w/ Gray scale screen On my 2000C a warning notice goes up on the screen when approaching local airspace, sometimes two or more deep, since I have McConnell AFB and the ICT class Charley within 25 miles. They seem to expect I'm going to get there within the hour. :-) Rick On Nov 12, 2007 9:29 AM, wrote: > > Joe > > With the Gray Scale screen on the Air map 1000 can can you tell the > difference between > Controlled and uncontrolled fields ...... Given that Magenta & Blue > are close to the same > density I would guess its tough distinguishing one from the other like > you can with a Sectional.. > or color screen GPS... > > Is this a problem? > > Mark > > -----Original Message----- > From: Southern Reflections > To: kolb-list@matronics.com > Sent: Mon, 12 Nov 2007 8:54 am > Subject: Re: Kolb-List: Re: GPS selection help? > > > > > > Take alook at the Lorance Air Map # 1000 it's great.. Joe N101HD > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "planecrazzzy" > > To: > > Sent: Sunday, November 11, 2007 9:40 PM > > Subject: Kolb-List: Re: GPS selection help? > > > > > > > > > I have the Lowrance Airmap 100 for my Firestar...( I love it ) > > > > > > My Next plane ( current project - Buttercup ) > > > > > > I'll get the Airmap 2000 > > > > > > Gotta Fly... > > > Mike & "Jaz" in MN > > > > > > -------- > > > . > > > . > > > . > > > . > > > . > > > Do Not Archive > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Read this topic online here: > > > > > > http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=145258#145258 > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Attachments: > > > > > > > http://forums.matronics.com//files/my_x_country_flight_to_baraboo_wi_001_103.jpg > > > http://forums.matronics.com//files/drilling_rib_jig_005_849.jpg > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > ________________________________________________________________________ > Email and AIM finally together. You've gotta check out free AOL Mail! - > http://mail.aol.com > > ________________________________ Message 20 ____________________________________ Time: 08:59:51 AM PST US From: "Richard Girard" Subject: Re: Kolb-List: GPS selection help? Vic, You can also get a cord that can be used to tie it into your EIS or your fishfinder. Now that's versatility. :-) Rick On Nov 12, 2007 9:34 AM, Vic Peters wrote: > > You can get an Airmap 2000C for $700 , big screen all the mounts you would > ever need, external ant. battery backup, ready to go out of the box. I love > using it. It will calculate about anything you can imagine. Con's It > doesn't whisper sweet nothings in your ear while flying. > > Vic > Do not archive > > ________________________________ Message 21 ____________________________________ Time: 09:01:15 AM PST US From: Mike Welch Subject: Kolb-List: Exhaust coatings revisited. Kolb guys (and gals), I just got off the phone with Jerry, the owner of Performance Coatings. I asked him about his prices and other stuff. Here is what he said; Prices are still the same for him, he hasn't raised his prices in four years, although he says he did some checking recently, and has found that his competition had indeed raised their prices. He apologizes, but says he intends on raising his prices effective Jan 1, 2008. The cost of all the products keep increasing, he says. Next, regarding cermacoating a used item, all he needs is it to be free of grease and oils. He says wash the item in laquer thinner and get off all the oils. The rest...old paint, rust, etc., he takes care of, in the liquid hot bath. As an example of what an item costs to have coated, he says he does the local Rotax guy's systems for about $50-$75. He has a $50 minimum. I had my stuff done by him. The results were very good. For those of you unfamiliar with the advantages of cermacoating, do a Google search and read up on it. And, as Joe pointed out, it helps lower the temperature around the outside area of your engine. Check it out. Oh, and if you do call and talk to Jerry, tell him Mike Welch sent ya. He said he offers group and club discounts, and I told him I would tell all the Kolb guys. He said he will offer a discount for the Kolb group. Mike Welch http://www.headercoatings.com/ _________________________________________________________________ Help yourself to FREE treats served up daily at the Messenger Caf. Stop by today. http://www.cafemessenger.com/info/info_sweetstuff2.html?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_OctWLtagline ________________________________ Message 22 ____________________________________ Time: 09:02:33 AM PST US From: "Richard Girard" Subject: Re: Kolb-List: GPS update. The 100 and 300 are orphans, although Lowrance gave me a $250 rebate when I gave them the serial number of my 300. If you want to trade up you might see if they're still offering rebates and if the 100 is covered. Rick On Nov 12, 2007 9:49 AM, Jimmy wrote: > > I have a Airmap 100 since 2001. I tried to order the update and was > told that there were no longer any updates for the unit. > Has anyone else experienced this? > > Jimmy Hankinson > Firefly N6007L > > Do not archive > > ________________________________ Message 23 ____________________________________ Time: 09:08:11 AM PST US From: "Richard Girard" Subject: Re: Kolb-List: Re: Not Kolb, but if you're an aviation buff you'll want to see The explanation on the Avweb flyer is that it's a 1/4 scale model of a super cargo carrier. Imagine it 4 times bigger. You could take a nap in the shade if it came overhead. Rick On Nov 12, 2007 10:44 AM, mosquito56 wrote: > > That is the uglies flying machine I have ever seen. What is the purpose. To fly a camera for Nascar or to haul cargo? > Don > > -------- > Don Merritt- Laredo, Tx > Apologies if I seem antagonistic. > I believe in the freeflowing ideas and discussions between individuals for assistance in this thing we call life. > > > Read this topic online here: > > http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=145414#145414 > > ________________________________ Message 24 ____________________________________ Time: 09:09:40 AM PST US From: "Richard Girard" Subject: Re: Kolb-List: Exhaust coatings revisited. Thanks, Mike. Nice treat for the group. Rick On Nov 12, 2007 11:00 AM, Mike Welch wrote: > > > Kolb guys (and gals), > > I just got off the phone with Jerry, the owner of Performance Coatings. I asked him about his prices and other stuff. Here is what he said; > > Prices are still the same for him, he hasn't raised his prices in four years, although he says he did some checking recently, and has found that his competition had indeed raised their prices. He apologizes, but says he intends on raising his prices effective Jan 1, 2008. The cost of all the products keep increasing, he says. > > Next, regarding cermacoating a used item, all he needs is it to be free of grease and oils. He says wash the item in laquer thinner and get off all the oils. The rest...old paint, rust, etc., he takes care of, in the liquid hot bath. > > As an example of what an item costs to have coated, he says he does the local Rotax guy's systems for about $50-$75. He has a $50 minimum. I had my stuff done by him. The results were very good. > > For those of you unfamiliar with the advantages of cermacoating, do a Google search and read up on it. And, as Joe pointed out, it helps lower the temperature around the outside area of your engine. Check it out. > > Oh, and if you do call and talk to Jerry, tell him Mike Welch sent ya. He said he offers group and club discounts, and I told him I would tell all the Kolb guys. He said he will offer a discount for the Kolb group. > > Mike Welch > > http://www.headercoatings.com/ > > > _________________________________________________________________ > Help yourself to FREE treats served up daily at the Messenger Caf. Stop by today. > http://www.cafemessenger.com/info/info_sweetstuff2.html?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_OctWLtagline > > ________________________________ Message 25 ____________________________________ Time: 09:19:16 AM PST US From: "Jimmy" Subject: RE: Kolb-List: GPS update. The main thing was cell towers. Jimmy Do not archive ________________________________ Message 26 ____________________________________ Time: 12:02:03 PM PST US From: "Denny Rowe" Subject: Re: Kolb-List: GPS update. yep, I got the last update available a couple years ago, no big deal to me, the airports I visit don't change to fast and are not controlled. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Jimmy" Sent: Monday, November 12, 2007 10:49 AM Subject: RE: Kolb-List: GPS update. > > I have a Airmap 100 since 2001. I tried to order the update and was > told that there were no longer any updates for the unit. > Has anyone else experienced this? > > Jimmy Hankinson > Firefly N6007L > > Do not archive > > > -- > 11/11/2007 9:50 PM > > ________________________________ Message 27 ____________________________________ Time: 12:16:39 PM PST US From: "Richard Girard" Subject: Re: Kolb-List: GPS update. Cryptic comment on the need to have terrain info in your GPS. The sectional for you locale will have that information as well as the highest obstacle in any given block on the sectonal. If you use that and a good scan while aviating, what's the need for a chip upgrade. Rick On Nov 12, 2007 11:18 AM, Jimmy wrote: > > The main thing was cell towers. > > Jimmy > > Do not archive > > ________________________________ Message 28 ____________________________________ Time: 12:36:56 PM PST US From: "Jimmy" Subject: RE: Kolb-List: GPS Voltage I have my unit (Airmp 100) wired into the voltage produced by the engine. It is about 14 volts. When flying I unbutton the button of my shirt next to my belt and stick the unit into my shirt. How do those of you that have newer units with lower voltage hook up into the internal power of their planes, or do you use battery power, re-chargable or standard. Jimmy Firefly- N6007L ________________________________ Message 29 ____________________________________ Time: 01:34:51 PM PST US Subject: Re: Kolb-List: GPS update. From: herbgh@juno.com On Mon, 12 Nov 2007 08:35:55 -0800 Mike Welch writes: > > > Jimmy, > > Regarding no more updates, yes, that's what I experienced when I > tried to update my old Garmin 95XL. They said the update was FREE, > but it was also the LAST!! > For obvious reasons, the GPS manufacturer's get to a point where > they don't want to invest any time and efforts toward an old and > outdated model. Newer models most certainly receive better, have > more features, and ususally include color displays (and make them > more money). And color can really enhance a GPS's usability, > especially in the aviation world, where the displayed picture can > indicate rivers, lakes, mountains, and Special Use Airspace rings. > On the very high-end GPSes, the color can augment safety by showing > the terrain that is a danger to fly toward. > On the finer models of GPS, an overhead view of your position can > indicate RED for the terrain "at & above" you. Obviously, if you > continue flying toward a red area, you will be the main "guest of > honor" at a rescue party! > > One of the really great things about GPS, is that there are so > many models, with so many functions. Truly, a person can find the > best unit to suit his or her needs. GPS units span the spectrum of > display information. > I, for one, don't need a model that displays weather. The kind of > flying I do, I can SEE the weather. John H. says he really likes > the "airport information" available on his Garmain 196., etc., etc. > > But, from your question regarding no more updates, one thing is > fairly certain, if a person buys an older model, it's days are > definitely numbered to get future updates. > > Mike Welch MkIII > > > > > > > > > > > From: jhankin@planters.net > > To: kolb-list@matronics.com > > Subject: RE: Kolb-List: GPS update. > > Date: Mon, 12 Nov 2007 10:49:43 -0500 > > > > > > I have a Airmap 100 since 2001. I tried to order the update and > was > > told that there were no longer any updates for the unit. > > Has anyone else experienced this? > > > > Jimmy Hankinson > > Firefly N6007L > > > > Do not archive > > > > > > > > > > > > > > _________________________________________________________________ > Peek-a-boo FREE Tricks & Treats for You! > http://www.reallivemoms.com?ocid=TXT_TAGHM&loc=us > > > > > > ________________________________ Message 30 ____________________________________ Time: 03:02:49 PM PST US From: "Vic Peters" Subject: Re: Kolb-List: Xtra Information Still have the Kolb Brother is paying for the project Craft 1946 BC12D 160 HP Vic ________________________________ Message 31 ____________________________________ Time: 03:12:18 PM PST US From: "Vic Peters" Subject: Re: Kolb-List: Xtra Information Brother wants me to build a 1946 Project as EAB with a 160 HP Lycoming. Not to sure about that combo. Still have the Kolb. Ellery wants to hack into the FAA computer and changed my registration to his name.LOL Vic do not archive ________________________________ Message 32 ____________________________________ Time: 03:25:30 PM PST US From: "Vic Peters" Subject: Re: Kolb-List: GPS Voltage Just plug it in to the hot box 12v power or any other. It uses what it needs. there are limits of course. Vic ________________________________ Message 33 ____________________________________ Time: 04:09:22 PM PST US From: Dana Hague Subject: Re: Kolb-List: Xtra Information At 06:00 PM 11/12/2007, Vic Peters wrote: >Still have the Kolb >Brother is paying for the project Craft 1946 BC12D 160 HP 160HP?!!! That would be a rocket ship compared to the A-65 powered one I used to own! -Dana do not archive -- Hit any key. With what? ________________________________ Message 34 ____________________________________ Time: 04:54:27 PM PST US From: Russ Kinne Subject: Re: Kolb-List: Xtra Information That's the right kind of a brother to have!!! On Nov 12, 2007, at 6:00 PM, Vic Peters wrote: > Still have the Kolb > Brother is paying for the project Craft 1946 BC12D 160 HP > Vic > ============================================================ _- > www.matronics.com/Navigator?Kolb-List_- > ============================================================ _- > forums.matronics.com_- > =========================================================== > ________________________________ Message 35 ____________________________________ Time: 05:17:55 PM PST US From: Charlie England Subject: Re: Kolb-List: Phase I Larry Cottrell wrote: > > Due to the excellant weather that we generally get here in the west > during the fall, I managed to fly off my 40 hour test period on 6080M in > less than 30 days. I called the guy that my DAR gave me for when I > completed the test period, and I guess that I have been so focused on > finishing, that I failed to read any further than how to complete it. > When I contacted him, telling him that I had finished, he said " So you > want to go to Phase II testing"? I said, "Hell no, I am done testing. I > have flown the critter for 26000 miles already,I want my repairmans > certificate". :-) You see I have a really fine screen on my "Bullshit" > filter, and I seem to be unable to process almost anything from the > goverment. Not an anarchist, just an old fart who should do better but > can't somehow. Any way I guess I am officially in "Phase Two" testing, > what ever that is???????? Oh, the process to get my "Repairman > Certificate" was the most painless part of the whole process. > do not archive > Larry C > For EAB, phase 2 is 'the rest of your life' after phase one is complete. Until you make a major change, you are good to go within the limits of your operating limitations (no flight over densely populated areas except for t/o &landing, etc etc etc). Remember, this stuff is driven by politics, not rational thought. This way the Authorities can tell the unwashed masses that they are always keeping an eye on your insane behavior. Charlie ________________________________ Message 36 ____________________________________ Time: 05:36:54 PM PST US Subject: Kolb-List: Re: GPS selection help? From: "grantr" How about the Garmin 96C vs the Airmap 600c ? These are the same price. Which one is the better bang for the buck? Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=145549#145549 ________________________________ Message 37 ____________________________________ Time: 07:20:25 PM PST US From: Dana Hague Subject: Re: Kolb-List: Re: GPS selection help? At 08:35 PM 11/12/2007, grantr wrote: >How about the Garmin 96C vs the Airmap 600c ? >These are the same price. Which one is the better bang for the buck? I can't answer that, but I do know that the 96 is very popular amongst the hang gliding and paragliding crowd. -Dana -- Be wary of strong drink. It can make you shoot at tax collectors-- and miss. ________________________________ Message 38 ____________________________________ Time: 07:43:26 PM PST US Subject: Re: Kolb-List: Re: GPS selection help? From: "Jim Dunn" There is a Garmin GPSmap 196 on Barnstormers listed for $400. Sounds like a good deal. I do not know them. GARMIN GPS 196 $400 FOR SALE Garmin Handheld GPS 196. Good shape with 12v and data cords. Jepp and Obstacle Data about 1 yr old. Contact Scott Dupuis - SLIPSTREAM AVIATION located Chino Hills, CA USA Telephone: 909-319-3057 ________________________________ Message 39 ____________________________________ Time: 07:46:32 PM PST US From: "Richard Girard" Subject: Re: Kolb-List: GPS Voltage I have my Lowrance 2000C wired into ship's power through a 2 amp blade type automotive fuse. No problems in 20 hours. Rick On Nov 12, 2007 5:18 PM, Vic Peters wrote: > > Just plug it in to the hot box 12v power or any other. It uses what it > needs. > there are limits of course. > Vic > > ________________________________ Message 40 ____________________________________ Time: 10:45:44 PM PST US Subject: Kolb-List: Herb "herbgh" From: "huronflyer" I am looking for Herb... "herbgh" If you are still on here would you email me please: herron@yahoo.ca huronflyer C-IIII, CYEL -------- DO NOT ARCHIVE Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=145596#145596 ________________________________ Message 41 ____________________________________ Time: 10:50:23 PM PST US Subject: Kolb-List: Mikuni Carb issue? From: "jb92563" I tried to run my Cuyuna UL II-02 today. It fired up and squirted fuel out of its 3 float overflows like a perforated garden hose...quite a mess. A quick removal of the float bowl revealed stuck floats and a dark goey gunk sticking the floats down. After some cleaning with paint thinner the goey gunk is gone and the floats and overflows behaved and keep all the fuel inside the carb this time. However the engine keeps dying of fuel starvation when I take it off the choke and advance the throttle. The fuel pump is working fine as the fuel is entering the carb under preasure and the floats are doing their job and preventing fuel overflow now but the engine only gets enough fuel at idle to keep running off choke. Sounds like I need tear down every part of the carb and check for gunk in every orfice. Anyone have any other ideas or suggestions....I'm new to mikuni carbs. PS: I Installed a Stratomaster E1 electronic instument that measures my EGT, CHT, RPM and Hobbs Engine time in one instument. I'm very pleased as you can set the range and an alarm for measurement. Very cool and I run it off a small 1lb Nicad rechargable battery. I also added a Flytec 3005 dual Altimeter and rate of climb instrument and a Dell Axim x50v with the free XC-Soar software and plugin GPS card for a full moving map with airspace, airfields, digital terrain model etc for navigation. My whole instument pack including battery weights about 4 lbs. I'll have to put some pics up. -------- Ray Riverside County, CA Do Not Archive Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=145597#145597 ________________________________ Message 42 ____________________________________ Time: 11:01:53 PM PST US Subject: Kolb-List: Re: GPS recommendations From: "jb92563" What about the PDA moving maps with full digital terrain, airport info etc. I just put together a moving map system for $125. Bought a Dell Axim x50v PDA with GPS card on ebay for $125 and put the free XC-Soar software on it along with the airspace file, airports file, digital terrain etc. Truely an great gps/moving map solution for minimal cost, plus I can take it on the road when Im not using it in the airplane....take notes, do work, browse the internet, play games etc. A whole Lotta bang for your buck! -------- Ray Riverside County, CA Do Not Archive Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=145598#145598 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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.