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0. 12:12 AM - List of Contributors (Matt Dralle)
1. 04:09 AM - Re: Re: GPS recommendations (ElleryWeld@aol.com)
2. 05:36 AM - Re: Mikuni Carb issue? (Richard Girard)
3. 06:22 AM - Re: Xtra Information (robert bean)
4. 06:35 AM - Re: GPS recommendations (robert bean)
5. 06:48 AM - Re: Mikuni Carb issue? (Jack B. Hart)
6. 06:59 AM - Re: Mikuni Carb issue? (boyd)
7. 07:42 AM - Re: Mikuni Carb issue? (jb92563)
8. 07:47 AM - Re: Xtra vs Taylor (Vic Peters)
9. 07:56 AM - Re: Re: Mikuni Carb issue? (Jim Hauck)
10. 07:56 AM - Re: GPS recommendations (jb92563)
11. 09:35 AM - Re: Herb "herbgh" (Bob Noyer)
12. 09:36 AM - Re: Re: GPS recommendations/pda (herbgh@juno.com)
13. 10:00 AM - Re: Mikuni Carb issue? (Dana Hague)
14. 10:03 AM - Re: Re: GPS recommendations (ElleryWeld@aol.com)
15. 11:42 AM - Re: GPS recommendations/pda (jb92563)
16. 12:31 PM - Re: GPS selection help? (jb92563)
17. 12:32 PM - Re: Re: GPS recommendations/pda (herbgh@juno.com)
18. 12:43 PM - Re: GPS selection help? (planecrazzzy)
19. 01:02 PM - Re: GPS recommendations (Larry Bourne)
20. 01:59 PM - Re: GPS selection help? (jb92563)
21. 02:02 PM - Re: GPS recommendations/pda (jb92563)
22. 02:49 PM - Re: Re: GPS recommendations/pda (herbgh@juno.com)
23. 03:02 PM - Re: Re: GPS recommendations/pdaGuys (herbgh@juno.com)
24. 03:24 PM - Re: GPS recommendations/pda (jb92563)
25. 03:25 PM - Re: GPS selection help? (olendorf)
26. 03:40 PM - Re: GPS selection help? (jb92563)
27. 03:45 PM - Re: GPS selection help? (planecrazzzy)
28. 03:57 PM - Re: GPS recommendations/pdaGuys (jb92563)
29. 04:20 PM - Re: GPS selection help? (jb92563)
30. 04:31 PM - Scenry from an ultralight (Larry Cottrell)
31. 04:32 PM - Mans best friend../ More GPS stuff (herbgh@juno.com)
32. 05:17 PM - Re: Scenry from an ultralight (Larry Bourne)
33. 05:30 PM - Re: Scenry from an ultralight (ElleryWeld@aol.com)
34. 05:37 PM - Re: Re: GPS recommendations/pda (Richard & Martha Neilsen)
35. 06:05 PM - Re: Re: Mikuni Carb issue? (Richard Girard)
36. 06:07 PM - Re: Re: Mikuni Carb issue? (Denny Rowe)
37. 06:12 PM - Re: Scenry from an ultralight (Richard Pike)
38. 06:57 PM - Re: Musings on Safety and the BRS (JetPilot)
39. 07:07 PM - Some pictures from Kolb Flying Today... (JetPilot)
40. 07:14 PM - Re: Re: Musings on Safety and the BRS (Larry Cottrell)
41. 07:31 PM - Re: Re: Mikuni Carb issue? (Dana Hague)
42. 07:41 PM - Re: Re: GPS selection help? (knowvne@aol.com)
43. 08:00 PM - Re: Re: GPS selection help? (Richard Girard)
44. 08:09 PM - Re: Musings on Safety and the BRS (olendorf)
45. 08:17 PM - Re: GPS selection help? (olendorf)
46. 09:52 PM - Comparisons (Mike Welch)
47. 10:24 PM - Re: Mikuni Carb issue? (jb92563)
48. 10:36 PM - Re: Mikuni Carb issue? (jb92563)
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| Subject: | Re: GPS recommendations |
You got a link for that XC-Soar software and another link for the airspace
file with terrain I have a PDA with the GPS gadgets but no software for it
I might sell my GPS if I like that better its lighter
Ellery
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| Subject: | Re: Mikuni Carb issue? |
Ray, If the gunk was in the float bowl, chances are it's in the idle
circuit, the mid range needle jet, and the main jet, too. You don't
want to find that you have a circuit plugged or partially plugged on
climb out. Good old Gunk carb cleaner with the basket so you can soak
the carb body is a good way to go, then blow the passages out in
reverse with compressed air. Mikunis are similar enough to Bings that
you can use a picture of how the passages work to figure out what does
what.
I can send you a Bing drawing if you need it, but the coffee has to
kick in first. :-)
Rick
On Nov 13, 2007 12:48 AM, jb92563 <jb92563@yahoo.com> wrote:
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> I tried to run my Cuyuna UL II-02 today.
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> 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.
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> 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.
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> 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.
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> Sounds like I need tear down every part of the carb and check for gunk in every
orfice.
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> 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.
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> I'm very pleased as you can set the range and an alarm for measurement.
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> Very cool and I run it off a small 1lb Nicad rechargable battery.
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> 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.
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> My whole instument pack including battery weights about 4 lbs.
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> I'll have to put some pics up.
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| Subject: | Re: Xtra Information |
Vic, keep the Kolb. The Taylorcraft is a fine airplane but no easier
to land (they are both easy)
-However, if that Tcraft has new bungees and you are landing on
pavement there is NO way to
keep from bouncing. Owner/friend put in new ones and challenged us
to try, let everyone at the
airport give it a go. He won.
In addition you will be sitting with your head up in the wing roots
with limited side vision.
You will be paying for an annual every year unless registered
experimental.
BB
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| Subject: | Re: GPS recommendations |
gadgets gadgets, gizmos........ :(
I bought a nice bicycle for $200. excellent gas mileage and good for
old withering legs :)
BB
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| Subject: | Re: Mikuni Carb issue? |
At 10:48 PM 11/12/07 -0800, you wrote:
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>Anyone have any other ideas or suggestions....I'm new to mikuni carbs.
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Ray,
Try:
http://www.carbparts.com/mikuni/mikuni_atv.htm
Also, you should be able to find a manual for your particular carburetor on
the web.
Jack B. Hart FF004
Winchester, IN
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| Subject: | Re: Mikuni Carb issue? |
> However the engine keeps dying of fuel starvation when I take it off the
choke and advance the throttle.
>
I would check for dirt in the float needle seat. If it overflowed the
vents on one occasion... then wont pass enough fuel on the next,,,, the
common factor is the float needle seat.
Boyd
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| Subject: | Re: Mikuni Carb issue? |
Those Diagrams of the carb really makes it easy to check the right parts out.
Will "Gunk" disolve the Tar like crud in my carb?
It was thick like mollases.
I'll tear the thing down and give it a good soaking for a couple days and clear
out all the other passages with air and thin wires etc.
The Mikuni is a real simple carb.....can't see much else could be wrong except
blokages.
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Riverside County, CA
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| Subject: | Re: Xtra vs Taylor |
Hey all,
This project comes with a running160hp, not mounted. I'm not sure it makes
sense to hang that much extra wt. to the front of a 60 yr. old frame. Think
beer belly!
Also has custom made aluminum spring gear and axles.Do they bounce also?
Even has been line bored for brake lines.
I have to replace spars, build cowl and whatever it takes to keep it 51% and
well under 1320lbs. so I can fly with a sport pilot lic.
I'm going to have to take a 16hr. course to annual my own hand built Kolb
anyway. Don't figure, if I had gone EAB I wouldn't.
Probably a better project for Ellery but he's a little touchy about
Kolbs. Kinda like John H.
Nothing derogatory meant of course.
Vic
Xtra & TC
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| Subject: | Re: Mikuni Carb issue? |
Y'all:
Soak the carb in brake fluid, it will disolve all that goop.
Jim H
On 11/13/2007 10:37:48 AM, jb92563 (jb92563@yahoo.com) wrote:
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> Those Diagrams of the carb really makes it easy to check the right
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> Will "Gunk" disolve the Tar like crud in my carb?
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> It was thick like mollases.
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> I'll tear the thing down and give it a good soaking for a couple days
and clear out all the other passages with air and thin wires etc.
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> The Mikuni is a real simple carb.....can't
> see much else could be wrong except blokages.
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| Subject: | Re: GPS recommendations |
Here is the link for the Free XC Soar moving map software for PDA.
http://www.xcsoar.org/mediawiki/index.php/Main_Page
Granted its designed for gliders but you can set a glide L/D ratio of 5/1
and it will show you how far you can go if your engine dies.
The other features more than makes up for any glider stuff, plus the screen is
configurable so you can select what is shown on screen anyway.
The download site also has the terrain files and airport databases.
Download & Read the manual as most of your questions are answered there, and there
is also a video that takes you through the setup if your rather watch than
read.
I can help as well.
Gizmos and gadgets are part of the fun and it gives you something to keep you
out of trouble while the bad weather keeps you on the ground.
Show this thing off to your buddies and they will be truly amazed that you paid
$1000 less for the same features, plus you can listen to tunes and get a last
minute weather report via wireless internet while sitting on the ramp preparing
for takeoff.
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| Subject: | Re: Herb "herbgh" |
try; herbgh@juno.com
regards,
Bob N. FireFly 070 Old Kolb
http://www.angelfire.com/rpg/ronoy/
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| Subject: | Re: GPS recommendations/pda |
Ray
There are a bunch of downloads there...Which do you suggest...? I will
need a file specific to my future purchase of a pda.. I notice a file for
all..That one? Herb
On Tue, 13 Nov 2007 07:53:09 -0800 "jb92563" <jb92563@yahoo.com> writes:
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> Here is the link for the Free XC Soar moving map software for PDA.
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> http://www.xcsoar.org/mediawiki/index.php/Main_Page
>
> Granted its designed for gliders but you can set a glide L/D ratio
> of 5/1
> and it will show you how far you can go if your engine dies.
>
> The other features more than makes up for any glider stuff, plus the
> screen is configurable so you can select what is shown on screen
> anyway.
>
> The download site also has the terrain files and airport databases.
>
> Download & Read the manual as most of your questions are answered
> there, and there is also a video that takes you through the setup if
> your rather watch than read.
>
> I can help as well.
>
>
> Gizmos and gadgets are part of the fun and it gives you something
> to keep you out of trouble while the bad weather keeps you on the
> ground.
>
> Show this thing off to your buddies and they will be truly amazed
> that you paid $1000 less for the same features, plus you can listen
> to tunes and get a last minute weather report via wireless internet
> while sitting on the ramp preparing for takeoff.
>
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> Ray
> Riverside County, CA
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| Subject: | Re: Mikuni Carb issue? |
At 09:56 AM 11/13/2007, Jack B. Hart wrote:
>Also, you should be able to find a manual for your particular carburetor on
>the web.
Try http://www.mikuni.com/pdf/vmmanual.pdf .
-Dana
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| Subject: | Re: GPS recommendations |
Cool thanks Ray
Ellery
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| Subject: | Re: GPS recommendations/pda |
I depends on which PDA you get.
The software will NOT run on the "Palm OS" only on the
PPC windows mobile versions, so stay away from the "Palm" brand PDA.
If you stick with the HP iPaq, Dell Axim PDA's then you will be in good shape and
can use the PPC2003 version.
The "All" is a good bet because it will have all versions including the PC version
but it might be a huge download taking a fair amount of time.
After you have the software downloaded you can get the "Data" or generate it for
your area if none is already available.
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| Subject: | Re: GPS selection help? |
Ever try using a sectional in-flight in an Ultrastar.
The confetti effect must be quite amusing to see from the ground.
I like the PDA option because I CAN have sweet nothings whispered in my ear...except
when I get the "terrain conflict" warning...the terrain always wins that
argument.
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| Subject: | Re: GPS recommendations/pda |
Hi Ray
I submitted a block of central Ky for data gen..used the st louis
sectional.. figuring that it would be enough to start..
Herb
Ps will need more when I make my trip to Alaska in the Firefly next
year! :-)
On Tue, 13 Nov 2007 11:41:18 -0800 "jb92563" <jb92563@yahoo.com> writes:
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> The software will NOT run on the "Palm OS" only on the
> PPC windows mobile versions, so stay away from the "Palm" brand
> PDA.
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> If you stick with the HP iPaq, Dell Axim PDA's then you will be in
> good shape and can use the PPC2003 version.
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> The "All" is a good bet because it will have all versions including
> the PC version but it might be a huge download taking a fair amount
> of time.
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> After you have the software downloaded you can get the "Data" or
> generate it for your area if none is already available.
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> Riverside County, CA
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| Subject: | Re: GPS selection help? |
Even in a Firestar ....With only the windscreen it's still windy....
That's why I fold the chart to fit a clear plastic sleeve....
You can pull it from under yer leg and see where yer goin....
Gotta Fly...
Mike & "Jaz" in MN
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jb92563 wrote:
> Ever try using a sectional in-flight in an Ultrastar.
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Climbing mountains is good for those, too. Ask me how I know.
:-) Lar.
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> gadgets gadgets, gizmos........ :(
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> I bought a nice bicycle for $200. excellent gas mileage and good for
> old withering legs :)
> BB
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| Subject: | Re: GPS selection help? |
I wonder what "mans best friend" thinks when Man decides to sit under an angry
sounding, noisy, smelly, hot beast, a bunch of inches away from a many bladed
meat cleaver, way high in the air with no place to escape.
Maybe animals are smarter than Man, they generally like to stay away from those
things [Wink]
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| Subject: | Re: GPS recommendations/pda |
Another Alaska trip....wow
Its going to start getting as popular as the Monument Valley trip.
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| Subject: | Re: GPS recommendations/pda |
Ray
Ebay is loaded with pda and pocket pc's..
looks as if a fellow can have many of the goodies of the more
expensive GPS's for couple hundred? I notice that some of the pda.s or
pocket pc have gps receivers built in?
How about this one?
HP iPAQ 3950 Handheld Pocket PC NR #28 80 dollars... Herb
On Tue, 13 Nov 2007 11:41:18 -0800 "jb92563" <jb92563@yahoo.com> writes:
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> I depends on which PDA you get.
>
> The software will NOT run on the "Palm OS" only on the
> PPC windows mobile versions, so stay away from the "Palm" brand
> PDA.
>
> If you stick with the HP iPaq, Dell Axim PDA's then you will be in
> good shape and can use the PPC2003 version.
>
> The "All" is a good bet because it will have all versions including
> the PC version but it might be a huge download taking a fair amount
> of time.
>
> After you have the software downloaded you can get the "Data" or
> generate it for your area if none is already available.
>
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> Ray
> Riverside County, CA
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| Subject: | Re: GPS recommendations/pdaGuys |
Ray all
Would be neat to adapt the satellite radio weather radar feeds to this
goodie!
Herb
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> I depends on which PDA you get.
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> The software will NOT run on the "Palm OS" only on the
> PPC windows mobile versions, so stay away from the "Palm" brand
> PDA.
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> If you stick with the HP iPaq, Dell Axim PDA's then you will be in
> good shape and can use the PPC2003 version.
>
> The "All" is a good bet because it will have all versions including
> the PC version but it might be a huge download taking a fair amount
> of time.
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> After you have the software downloaded you can get the "Data" or
> generate it for your area if none is already available.
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Here are the ones recommended by the users of these units:
HP iPaq Models:
Hx4700 (640x480 screen resolution Higher is better)
3950, 3955, 39xx, 54xx, 55xx (320x280 screen resolution)
xx = all models in that series.
Dell Axim Models:
x50v, x51v (640x480 resolution)
x50 (320x280 resolution)
Although the higher resolution looks a bit better on screen the XC-Soar just uses
the 320x280 mode anyway but some are saying it does look more clear anyway.
You also need a GPS card that plugs into the PDA's CF or SD slot.
or if you have a standalone GPS such as a Garmin you may use a cable to connect
it to the PDA(We don't link dangling cables)
Avoid the Blue tooth GPS as some have had trouble connecting to the PDA apparently(one
user says so).
Since we want reliability lets stick with the GPS plugin card types.
You will also want an extended life battery eventually since without it you only
have a couple hours of use before needing a charge.
Most do have a car charge cable so you can just wire it into your 12v battery and
not have to worry about the extended battery.
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| Subject: | Re: GPS selection help? |
I fold my sectional into a plastic kneeboard and I have my GPS mounted on a bent
piece of lexan that slides right over the kneeboard. I really like the GPS
96. It is pretty easy to read at the angle you see here. It is water proof and
it will float. It last a long time on 2 AA nimh rechargables. I'd guess it
would last 12 hours or more.
http://kolbfirestar.googlepages.com/gpsat10000feet.JPG
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If you like your Garmin 96, then you might like this is even better.
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Your gonna have to SAY THAT LOUDER....She can't hear you...
Mutt Muffs,
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Gotta Fly...
Mike & "Jaz" in MN
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PS ....By the way....She "Jumps into the plane".....She wants to make sure I take
her with me....
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> I wonder what "mans best friend" thinks when Man decides to sit under an angry
sounding, noisy, smelly, hot beast, a bunch of inches away from a many bladed
meat cleaver, way high in the air with no place to escape.
>
> Maybe animals are smarter than Man, they generally like to stay away from those
things [Wink]
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Its already done!
Attach unit to your PDA
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Cool....dog muffs!
I saw something really crazy at the Torrey Pines Glider port.
A guy took his dog a black Lab, Hang Gliding.
Had its own well designed harness and everything.....no reserve chute though.
The dog seemed to really enjoy it and I noticed it was also helping steer with
its tail.....funny sight.
Mans best friend surely puts a lot blind faith in the Man!
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| Subject: | Scenry from an ultralight |
A friend sent me an email labeled Oregon scenes taken from an ultralight
that I would like to share with you, but the email has many pictures in it
and is 2213 KB and remembering the last stink that I raised with a picture
much smaller I have decided that I will only send it to those who would like
to see it. It captures many of the attractions of Oregon, not all of course,
but many of them. Send me an email and I will forward it to you.
Larry C
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| Subject: | Mans best friend../ More GPS stuff |
Ray
Maybe the guy was blind?? German shepherd?? :-)
On the GPS item...Does the high ticket gps' have a weather radar
connection. That would be quite a safety item.. for us UL types...who
like to fly a bit of cross country..stay out most of the day... Herb
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>
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> Had its own well designed harness and everything.....no reserve
> chute though.
>
> The dog seemed to really enjoy it and I noticed it was also helping
> steer with its tail.....funny sight.
>
> Mans best friend surely puts a lot blind faith in the Man!
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You know I'm up for it, Larry. Send away. Lar.
Larry Cottrell wrote:
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> A friend sent me an email labeled Oregon scenes taken from an
> ultralight that I would like to share with you, but the email has many
> pictures in it and is 2213 KB and remembering the last stink that I
> raised with a picture much smaller I have decided that I will only
> send it to those who would like to see it. It captures many of the
> attractions of Oregon, not all of course, but many of them. Send me an
> email and I will forward it to you.
> Larry C
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You can send me a copy also Larry
Ellery in Maine
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| Subject: | Re: GPS recommendations/pda |
Ray/All
Check out the following https://www.hangarb17.com/index1.html
They have aircraft GPS software for Palm based PDAs and smart phones. I have
a IQue 3600 that I use for my car and boat that I'm considering as a backup
GPS for my airplane.
Rick Neilsen
Redrive VW Powered MKIIIC
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From: "jb92563" <jb92563@yahoo.com>
Sent: Tuesday, November 13, 2007 2:41 PM
Subject: Kolb-List: Re: GPS recommendations/pda
>
> I depends on which PDA you get.
>
> The software will NOT run on the "Palm OS" only on the
> PPC windows mobile versions, so stay away from the "Palm" brand PDA.
>
> If you stick with the HP iPaq, Dell Axim PDA's then you will be in good
> shape and can use the PPC2003 version.
>
> The "All" is a good bet because it will have all versions including the PC
> version but it might be a huge download taking a fair amount of time.
>
> After you have the software downloaded you can get the "Data" or generate
> it for your area if none is already available.
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| Subject: | Re: Mikuni Carb issue? |
Don't know if Mikuni's have the same needle rotation issues as the
Bing. Shouldn't be very costly to replace the needle and clip. It's
been awhile, but as I remember Mikuni main jets were 1/4 the cost of
those for the Bing. If that holds, It's a sub $5 insurance policy to
replace the needle and clip. Might prevent one of those dasterdly
"Engine out/unlandable terrain" scenarios we've been hearing so much
about of late. :-)
Rick
On Nov 13, 2007 9:37 AM, jb92563 <jb92563@yahoo.com> wrote:
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> Those Diagrams of the carb really makes it easy to check the right parts out.
>
> Will "Gunk" disolve the Tar like crud in my carb?
>
> It was thick like mollases.
>
> I'll tear the thing down and give it a good soaking for a couple days and clear
out all the other passages with air and thin wires etc.
>
> The Mikuni is a real simple carb.....can't see much else could be wrong except
blokages.
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| Subject: | Re: Mikuni Carb issue? |
Ray,
You have the right idea to remove all the jets and clean em with solvent and
also the thin wire.
I recently put my Honda Odessy dune buggy back together and had to clean the
gunk out of the carb with brake cleaner, it was not enough to blow the
cleaner through the main jet, I had to run a wire through it to get the
harder stuff out. Not getting all the jets completely cleared is a quick way
to melt your piston. Don't ask me how I know.
Denny Rowe
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From: "jb92563" <jb92563@yahoo.com>
Sent: Tuesday, November 13, 2007 10:37 AM
Subject: Kolb-List: Re: Mikuni Carb issue?
>
> Those Diagrams of the carb really makes it easy to check the right parts
> out.
>
> Will "Gunk" disolve the Tar like crud in my carb?
>
> It was thick like mollases.
>
> I'll tear the thing down and give it a good soaking for a couple days and
> clear out all the other passages with air and thin wires etc.
>
> The Mikuni is a real simple carb.....can't see much else could be wrong
> except blokages.
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| Subject: | Re: Scenry from an ultralight |
I'm good for it.
Richard Pike
MKIII N420P (420ldPoops)
Larry Cottrell wrote:
> <lcottrell@fmtcblue.com>
>
> A friend sent me an email labeled Oregon scenes taken from an
> ultralight that I would like to share with you, but the email has many
> pictures in it and is 2213 KB and remembering the last stink that I
> raised with a picture much smaller I have decided that I will only
> send it to those who would like to see it. It captures many of the
> attractions of Oregon, not all of course, but many of them. Send me an
> email and I will forward it to you.
> Larry C
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| Subject: | Re: Musings on Safety and the BRS |
[quote="jindoguy(at)gmail.com"]Unless the statistics have changed very recently,
and I don't think they have, the big three killers of pilots are:
1) Continued flight into deteriorating weather
2) Failure to fly the aircraft in an emergency
3) Failure to manage the fuel supply
> [b]
Your statistics are worthless, because they are for CERTIFIED airplanes, not experimentals.
In experimentals, the causes of accidents are totally different
than in certified airplanes. The fact that you got this very basic and important
fact wrong is just the first reason why I would dismiss what you say. You
need to be credible and accurate before I would consider letting you advise
me on a safety item.
Your thinking that you can preflight, and catch everything that might go wrong
in something as complicated as experimental airplane is nothing short of fantasy.
Many very gifted, meticulous people have had structural failures in experimental
airplanes. It happens. There are many critical components that cannot
be tested for defects short of magnafluxing, and other advanced means. Much
of the wing structure is hidden in fabric never to be seen for years. So
again, when you say just do good preflight and good maintenance will negate the
need for a BRS is nothing short of redicuous. Too many people much smarter,
and more talented than you have been saved by BRS chutes. Sure some were
stupid, but many saves were very talented builders and flyers
Mike
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have !!!
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| Subject: | Some pictures from Kolb Flying Today... |
Here are a couple pictures from my Kolb, first is flying through some rain beside
a couple small storms... You may notice 50 mph on the airspeed indicator,
that makes it a lot smoother in turbulence next to the storm. The weather cleared
up nicely, made for a glass smooth evening and beautiful sunset.
Mike
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----- Original Message -----
From: "JetPilot" <orcabonita@hotmail.com>
Sent: Tuesday, November 13, 2007 7:56 PM
Subject: Kolb-List: Re: Musings on Safety and the BRS
I just finished reading JetPilot's reply, and unlike most of you was very
amused. Can't explain it, just was. My wife came up and asked what I was
laughing about. I attempted to explain to her the discussion about BRS
chutes, and told her that I would like one, but due to the cost could not
get one. She, like the smarta$$ she is pointed out that they don't work from
25 feet altitude. Got me there!
Larry C
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| Subject: | Re: Mikuni Carb issue? |
At 09:04 PM 11/13/2007, Richard Girard wrote:
>Don't know if Mikuni's have the same needle rotation issues as the
>Bing. Shouldn't be very costly to replace...
What is the "needle rotation issue"? Something I should be concerned about
with my Mikuni?
-Dana
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Hi Ray
Soaring with mans best friend is nothing new...
HG pilots have been going tandem with their pets for years....
I even know of a guy who fly's with his Pet Raptor... A Falcon I
believe...
The bird will actually land in the control frame while he's
soaring......
Mark
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From: jb92563 <jb92563@yahoo.com>
Sent: Tue, 13 Nov 2007 7:19 pm
Subject: Kolb-List: Re: GPS selection help?
Cool....dog muffs!
I saw something really crazy at the Torrey Pines Glider port.
A guy took his dog a black Lab, Hang Gliding.
Had its own well designed harness and everything.....no reserve chute
though.
The dog seemed to really enjoy it and I noticed it was also helping
steer with
its tail.....funny sight.
Mans best friend surely puts a lot blind faith in the Man!
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Riverside County, CA
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| Subject: | Re: GPS selection help? |
Was the falcon carrying a GPS?
Rick
On Nov 13, 2007 9:41 PM, <knowvne@aol.com> wrote:
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> Hi Ray
>
> Soaring with mans best friend is nothing new...
> HG pilots have been going tandem with their pets for years....
> I even know of a guy who fly's with his Pet Raptor... A Falcon I
> believe...
>
> The bird will actually land in the control frame while he's
> soaring......
>
> Mark
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: jb92563 <jb92563@yahoo.com>
> To: kolb-list@matronics.com
> Sent: Tue, 13 Nov 2007 7:19 pm
> Subject: Kolb-List: Re: GPS selection help?
>
>
>
> Cool....dog muffs!
>
> I saw something really crazy at the Torrey Pines Glider port.
>
> A guy took his dog a black Lab, Hang Gliding.
>
> Had its own well designed harness and everything.....no reserve chute
> though.
>
> The dog seemed to really enjoy it and I noticed it was also helping
> steer with
> its tail.....funny sight.
>
> Mans best friend surely puts a lot blind faith in the Man!
>
> --------
> Ray
> Riverside County, CA
>
> Do Not Archive
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> With only 156 recorded deployments that's equals a .00678% of actually needing
it.
How many of us have life insurance? I know 00% of us will be using that.
[Wink]
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Original Firestar, Rotax 447, Powerfin prop
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jb92563 wrote:
> If you like your Garmin 96, then you might like this is even better.
>
>
I'm going to try that out. I already have an Axim X50V and a bluetooth gps.
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I think I am going to do a comparison. I want to take two Kolbs. One is a MkIII.
An Xtra or Classic, Doesn't matter. The other one will be a Firefly.
On the Firefly, I will treat the gas and engine with SeaFoam, install VG's, a grey
screen GPS, no gap seal, and an Ivo Prop.
On the MkIII, it get's no SeaFoam, no VG's, and does get a gap seal. It will also
get a color GPS, that's outdated, and swing a Warp Drive prop, and a BRS.
Ok. Here is the comparison. Whoever thinks the Firefly is the best little Kolb,
sign here.
Next, whoever thinks the MkIII (X or C) is the most photogenic, sign here.
Well!!! We put that argument to rest once and for all!!!
It is a good thing when you can settle something. Laughing is NOT supposed to
hurt!! Mike Welch
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| Subject: | Re: Mikuni Carb issue? |
Yes Dana,
Apparently at some harmonic the vibration makes the needle and circlip rotate in
its hole and around the needle shaft.
Eventually the circlip fails and the needle falls into the jet into the idle position
and the engine dies or stays at idle.
Its a good idea to replace the needle and circlip every once in a while as a precaution.
Thats what I read somewhere here or on the Ultrastar forum.
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Ray
Riverside County, CA
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| Subject: | Re: Mikuni Carb issue? |
I cleaned the carb out tonight using brake fluid and WD40, and a wire.
After disassembly and cleaning of what I could get to and a repeated cleaning,
wiring and blowing out the gunk I finally have a clean carb working right.
I fired up the engine and she runs off choke now.
The engine starts so easy....pull the cord about 6" through the compression and
she fires right up......cool!
I fiddled with the idle, idle air and needle position so that I could get a smooth
acceleration from idle to half power.
I think I need to read that Mikuni tuning pdf again....make sure I'm doing it the
right way.
I'm totally impressed with the thrust of my 2 blade wood Ritz prop.
I'm going to need brakes though as at 1300 rpm idle there's enough thrust to make
it roll.
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Ray
Riverside County, CA
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