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1. 03:47 PM - Installing new steel gear legs on Mk-3 Classic ? (Denny Rowe)
2. 04:04 PM - Re: Installing new steel gear legs on Mk-3 Classic ? (Larry Cottrell)
3. 04:44 PM - Re: Installing new steel gear legs on Mk-3 Classic ? (DAquaNut@aol.com)
4. 05:02 PM - Re: Installing new steel gear legs on Mk-3 Classic ? (Larry Cottrell)
5. 05:50 PM - Re: Installing new steel gear legs on Mk-3 Classic ? (thumb)
6. 06:30 PM - Kolbra Owners? (fencline)
7. 06:47 PM - Re: Installing new steel gear legs on Mk-3 Classic ? (robert bean)
8. 07:34 PM - Stuff (possums)
9. 07:42 PM - Re: Stuff (robert bean)
10. 08:19 PM - Re: Installing new steel gear legs on Mk-3 Classic ? (Denny Rowe)
11. 08:31 PM - Re: Stuff (possums)
12. 08:54 PM - Re: Stuff (JetPilot)
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Subject: | Installing new steel gear legs on Mk-3 Classic ? |
I recently bought an unused pair of steel (high rise) gear legs from a
fellow lister to replace my original aluminum legs.
Just spent the afternoon trying to set my alignment and get them both
the same.
I have the plane hanging from the hanger roof and a center line string
pulled from the tail wheel to the nose hoop.
Can't seem to figure out how to hold the legs in position while
measuring alignment.
Any and all suggestions are appreciated.
Denny Rowe
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Subject: | Re: Installing new steel gear legs on Mk-3 Classic ? |
Hi,
Just finished doing the same thing with my Firestar. Take the wheels
off the axels and put them in the fittings on the inside of the legs. (
to the middle) and then take a flat piece of steel and clamp the axles
to the steel. This will give you a straight line across with no toe in.
As it was explained to me the steel legs don't need to have windage
built in as is needed in the alum legs. It is a bit more sensitive
without the toe in, but not a problem after you get used to it and the
plane accelerates a lot faster without the drag of the toe in.
As with all advice, it is worth what you paid for it, but I like mine
that way. This was suggested to me by Terry Davis, and I appreciate it,
and like it.
Larry C
Oregon Firestar 2, 427 hours
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From: Denny Rowe
To: kolb-list@matronics.com
Sent: Tuesday, August 19, 2008 4:44 PM
Subject: Kolb-List: Installing new steel gear legs on Mk-3 Classic ?
I recently bought an unused pair of steel (high rise) gear legs from a
fellow lister to replace my original aluminum legs.
Just spent the afternoon trying to set my alignment and get them both
the same.
I have the plane hanging from the hanger roof and a center line string
pulled from the tail wheel to the nose hoop.
Can't seem to figure out how to hold the legs in position while
measuring alignment.
Any and all suggestions are appreciated.
Denny Rowe
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8/19/2008 6:04 AM
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Subject: | Re: Installing new steel gear legs on Mk-3 Classic ? |
In a message dated 8/19/2008 5:47:32 P.M. Central Daylight Time,
rowedenny@windstream.net writes:
Can't seem to figure out how to hold the legs in position while measuring
alignment.
Any and all suggestions are appreciated.
Denny,
If I understand your problem right and you are having trouble keeping
the legs from sliding out you should be able to use a c-clamp or c-clamp
vise grips. Place them over the steel gear leg socket and squeeze just enough
to
compress to contact the gear leg. This should make them stay put. If I
dont understand what you are up against.........never mind .
Ed Diebel
**************It's only a deal if it's where you want to go. Find your travel
deal here.
(http://information.travel.aol.com/deals?ncid=aoltrv00050000000047)
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Subject: | Re: Installing new steel gear legs on Mk-3 Classic ? |
If that is the case with them clamped in position, you can either lower
them until they contact the floor, or tie them up with the clamped bar.
Larry C
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From: DAquaNut@aol.com
To: kolb-list@matronics.com
Sent: Tuesday, August 19, 2008 5:43 PM
Subject: Re: Kolb-List: Installing new steel gear legs on Mk-3 Classic
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In a message dated 8/19/2008 5:47:32 P.M. Central Daylight Time,
rowedenny@windstream.net writes:
Can't seem to figure out how to hold the legs in position while
measuring alignment.
Any and all suggestions are appreciated.
Denny,
If I understand your problem right and you are having trouble
keeping the legs from sliding out you should be able to use a c-clamp or
c-clamp vise grips. Place them over the steel gear leg socket and
squeeze just enough to compress to contact the gear leg. This should
make them stay put. If I dont understand what you are up
against.........never mind .
Ed Diebel
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8/19/2008 6:04 AM
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Subject: | Re: Installing new steel gear legs on Mk-3 Classic ? |
Hi Denny.
Here is how I did mine. I jacked the plane up and put blocks under
the cage just about where the gear legs go in. Pushed the new legs up
to the mark that was put on them by Kolb , the marks tells you how far
to push them up in the tube. I too two pieces of 5/8 rod about 12 inches
each and pushed them on the axel holes.. I then took a piece of one inch
angle iron that bought at tractor supply that was long enough to reach
each axel.. Clamped that with C-clamps to the 5/8 rod and that will give
you straight alignment with 0 toe in or toe out.. Worked great for me.
You know we should take pictures when we do things like this so we can
show others. I think I will from now on.
Bill Futrell
Do Not Archive
----- Original Message -----
From: Denny Rowe
To: kolb-list@matronics.com
Sent: Tuesday, August 19, 2008 6:44 PM
Subject: Kolb-List: Installing new steel gear legs on Mk-3 Classic ?
I recently bought an unused pair of steel (high rise) gear legs from a
fellow lister to replace my original aluminum legs.
Just spent the afternoon trying to set my alignment and get them both
the same.
I have the plane hanging from the hanger roof and a center line string
pulled from the tail wheel to the nose hoop.
Can't seem to figure out how to hold the legs in position while
measuring alignment.
Any and all suggestions are appreciated.
Denny Rowe
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I am considering buying a Kolbra or MarkIII. Have been flying my 1950 Pacer for
last 10 years and it is time to do something different. I have always liked
the Kolb design and think that is the direction I would like to go. I like tandem
seating, hence the Kolbra. The only thing I remember not liking about the
MarkIII was the control stick between the passenger and the pilot. Has anyone
done a design with the control between the legs? Anyone else here gone from certificated
aircraft to these lighter aircraft. Thoughts? I would really like to
fly in whatever I am going to buy before purchasing. I contacted Kolb via e-mail
with several questions. The reply was prompt but did little to answer questions.
Was told to come to homecoming in September and I could get a flight but
they weren't sure if there would be a Kolbra there or not. I will try the direct
call method and see if I have better luck that way.
Are there any other discussion boards out there. Other links to information?
Thanks in advance for any info. you can provide,
Andy
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Subject: | Re: Installing new steel gear legs on Mk-3 Classic ? |
As you probably know already, the steel legs provide a new angular
perspective to deal with.
The old straight legs could be adjusted at the axle only.
Coming from an inexperienced point of view, I would use some
guesswork on the legs and
then adjust the axles at a happy midpoint for an initial setting.
All the above would have to be done under full load. -no hanging from
supports, etc.
Let us know regarding progress as I may go the same route eventually.
BB, sorta straight alum legs, MkIII
On 19, Aug 2008, at 6:44 PM, Denny Rowe wrote:
> I recently bought an unused pair of steel (high rise) gear legs
> from a fellow lister to replace my original aluminum legs.
> Just spent the afternoon trying to set my alignment and get them
> both the same.
> I have the plane hanging from the hanger roof and a center line
> string pulled from the tail wheel to the nose hoop.
> Can't seem to figure out how to hold the legs in position while
> measuring alignment.
> Any and all suggestions are appreciated.
>
> Denny Rowe
>
>
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Me & Icrashrc got a new Disney World ride.
Go to Possums Videos "Two"
He's got it down to 1.4 MB
http://www.ill-eagleaviation.com/possums_video.htm
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That was a short ride.
BB
(but then we didn't have to pay disney :)
On 19, Aug 2008, at 10:33 PM, possums wrote:
> Me & Icrashrc got a new Disney World ride.
> Go to Possums Videos "Two"
> He's got it down to 1.4 MB
>
> http://www.ill-eagleaviation.com/possums_video.htm
>
>
> <Clip1.jpg>
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Subject: | Re: Installing new steel gear legs on Mk-3 Classic ? |
Thanks to all for the help!!!
I'll be off to the local metal supplier in the morning for the 5/8" rod
for alligning the axles, that is a great idea and as simple as it gets.
Denny, kicking myself for not thinking of this, Rowe
----- Original Message -----
From: thumb
To: kolb-list@matronics.com
Sent: Tuesday, August 19, 2008 8:49 PM
Subject: Re: Kolb-List: Installing new steel gear legs on Mk-3 Classic
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Hi Denny.
Here is how I did mine. I jacked the plane up and put blocks
under the cage just about where the gear legs go in. Pushed the new
legs up to the mark that was put on them by Kolb , the marks tells you
how far to push them up in the tube. I too two pieces of 5/8 rod about
12 inches each and pushed them on the axel holes.. I then took a piece
of one inch angle iron that bought at tractor supply that was long
enough to reach each axel.. Clamped that with C-clamps to the 5/8 rod
and that will give you straight alignment with 0 toe in or toe out..
Worked great for me. You know we should take pictures when we do things
like this so we can show others. I think I will from now on.
Bill Futrell
Do Not Archive
----- Original Message -----
From: Denny Rowe
To: kolb-list@matronics.com
Sent: Tuesday, August 19, 2008 6:44 PM
Subject: Kolb-List: Installing new steel gear legs on Mk-3 Classic ?
I recently bought an unused pair of steel (high rise) gear legs from
a fellow lister to replace my original aluminum legs.
Just spent the afternoon trying to set my alignment and get them
both the same.
I have the plane hanging from the hanger roof and a center line
string pulled from the tail wheel to the nose hoop.
Can't seem to figure out how to hold the legs in position while
measuring alignment.
Any and all suggestions are appreciated.
Denny Rowe
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8/19/2008 6:04 AM
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At 10:42 PM 8/19/2008, you wrote:
>
>That was a short ride.
>
>BB
Well ...... "Beauford T" said that since I did it with one eye closed
& all he thought
it was pretty good. Besides, down here in Georgia we got our on 'N Nubers" you
guys up north maybe didn't apply for: Works really good down here on the lakes.
<http://www.tagtele.com/v/11924>Http://www.tagtele.com/v/11924
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Oh my gawd ! I have never seen a Kolb flown like that... That was pretty awesome,
what kind of airspeed and G load did you pull out at ? All I can say is
that you have some big brass #####
Mike
--------
"NO FEAR" - If you have no fear you did not go as fast as you could
have !!!
Kolb MK-III Xtra, 912-S
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