Kolb-List Digest Archive

Tue 09/02/08


Total Messages Posted: 15



Today's Message Index:
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     1. 04:49 AM - Re: Re: 447 and dual ignition (chris davis)
     2. 05:28 AM - Re: Firestar II (grantr)
     3. 05:29 AM - Firestar rebuild (william sullivan)
     4. 05:44 AM - OOPS! (william sullivan)
     5. 06:05 AM - Re: info from course on rotax 2 stroke engine (olendorf)
     6. 09:59 AM - Re: Re: 447 and dual ignition (KOLB AIRCRAFT)
     7. 10:24 AM - Re: Re: 447 and dual ignition (chris davis)
     8. 01:59 PM - Re: Firestar II (grantr)
     9. 06:08 PM - Re: Re: Cross Country Dreams (Dana Hague)
    10. 06:13 PM - Re: 447 and dual ignition (Dana Hague)
    11. 06:23 PM - weekend Kolb Flying (Charles Davis)
    12. 06:34 PM - 2008 Kolb Homecoming (John Hauck)
    13. 07:02 PM - Re: weekend Kolb Flying (John Hauck)
    14. 07:06 PM - Re: 2008 Kolb Homecoming (Steven Green)
    15. 10:15 PM - Re: HKS Fuel system (JetPilot)
 
 
 


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    Time: 04:49:53 AM PST US
    From: chris davis <capedavis@yahoo.com>
    Subject: Re: 447 and dual ignition
    Possum, Thanks Ill look into that, perhaps I could subtract the weight as " safety equipment" Chris =0A=0A=0A=0A----- Original Message ----=0AFrom: pos sums <possums@bellsouth.net>=0ATo: kolb-list@matronics.com=0ASent: Monday, September 1, 2008 11:06:35 PM=0ASubject: Re: Kolb-List: Re: 447 and dual ig nition=0A=0AAt 03:33 PM 9/1/2008, you wrote:=0A=0A=0AGeorge , You took the words right out of my mouth " I dont remember the mention of HP in part 103 "And Kolb has jumped through all the hoops design wise to make the firefly fit into Pt 103 and as far as- can make out one can still buy the 447 fro m dealers all over the world.=0A=0A-- I appreciate all you gents concer n but still no one has answered my "dual ignition " question?Has anyone com e up with a dual ignition- for a 447 ? and if not why? Thanks-- Chris =0A=0A=0AHere's an old post from another list.=0A-------------------------- ---------------=0ASubject: Re: dual ignition retrofit kit for 447?=0AFrom: Rick Pitcher=0ADate: Thu Mar 29 23:43:45 2001 =0A=0A=0APeter Allen wrote: =0A> =0A> ahh... a search on the net has provided this: =0A> =0A> "... I th ink Steve Beatty at Airscrew Performance (623)931-6667 will do =0Athe =0A> conversion for $275."=0A-------------------------------------------=0A=0A =0A=0A=0A


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    Time: 05:28:17 AM PST US
    Subject: Re: Firestar II
    From: "grantr" <grant_richardson25@yahoo.com>
    How about the MK III Classic? It is not on the site either. Why would they discontinue the firestar? [Crying or Very sad] Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p 2120#202120


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    Time: 05:29:34 AM PST US
    From: william sullivan <williamtsullivan@att.net>
    Subject: Firestar rebuild
    - Travis-- As soon as I get some photos, I will strip the cage down and see what I'm dealing with.- I think a conversion to FS2 might be a littl e too extensive.- As far as the two piece cage, Scott Olendorf has the sa me type cage and recently did some repairs.- he took photos, and will for ward to you if you want to see the type. - I will get back to you once I start it.--I will be buying the tubin g from you, as I would prefer to use factory spec material.- It would be fairly easy to set up my own jigs, as I have all the wing dimensions right here.- I will still need the nose cone, but will hold of ordering until r eady. - ------------------------- ----------------- Thanks ------------------------- ----------------------- Bill


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    Time: 05:44:11 AM PST US
    From: william sullivan <williamtsullivan@att.net>
    Subject: OOPS!
    - Sorry about that last post, wrong address! - do not archive ------------------------- ------ Bill Sullivan


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    Time: 06:05:09 AM PST US
    Subject: Re: info from course on rotax 2 stroke engine
    From: "olendorf" <olendorf@gmail.com>
    Lots of good info there! I have one comment. "Spark plugs should be installed with Permatex 22064 Dielectric Tune-Up Grease to prevent seizing." I would not use Dielectric grease for this. You want a good electrical contact. I believe the proper method is to use engine oil on the threads and make sure you change the plugs according to the schedule. -------- Scott Olendorf Original Firestar, Rotax 447, Powerfin prop Schenectady, NY http://KolbFirestar.googlepages.com Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p 2127#202127


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    Time: 09:59:24 AM PST US
    From: "KOLB AIRCRAFT" <customersupport@tnkolbaircraft.com>
    Subject: Re: 447 and dual ignition
    cris, 447 is still in production, the price has gone done at least a bit. thanks donnie. ----- Original Message ----- From: "lucien" <lstavenhagen@hotmail.com> Sent: Monday, September 01, 2008 10:58 AM Subject: Kolb-List: Re: 447 and dual ignition > > [quote="Possums"]At 07:33 PM 8/31/2008, you wrote: > > > Possum , Are you joking with me " they dont make 447s any more" Kolb is selling " the only legal ultra light with the447"that I bought .please say that isnt so . Chris > > > > > > > Sorry, > I read that the Rotax 447, it is no longer in production. > I'm sure the dealers are still selling them. > They are still on the Rotax Website. > So may that was also wrong. > > > > [b] > > > Uh oh - where did you read that? > > I suppose a call to a dealer is in order to get the scoop. Bad news if so.... > > LS > > -------- > LS > Titan II SS > > > Read this topic online here: > > http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p 1959#201959 > >


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    Time: 10:24:23 AM PST US
    From: chris davis <capedavis@yahoo.com>
    Subject: Re: 447 and dual ignition
    Donnie ,Thanks for that good news! Glad you are paying attention to this cr azy bunch ,that includes me. ;-)- Chris=0A=0A=0A=0A----- Original Message ----=0AFrom: KOLB AIRCRAFT <customersupport@tnkolbaircraft.com>=0ATo: kolb -list@matronics.com=0ASent: Tuesday, September 2, 2008 1:15:24 PM=0ASubject : Re: Kolb-List: Re: 447 and dual ignition=0A=0A--> Kolb-List message poste d by: "KOLB AIRCRAFT" <customersupport@tnkolbaircraft.com>=0A=0Acris,- 44 7 is still in production,- the price has gone done at least a bit.=0Athan ks donnie.=0A----- Original Message -----=0AFrom: "lucien" <lstavenhagen@ho tmail.com>=0ATo: <kolb-list@matronics.com>=0ASent: Monday, September 01, 20 08 10:58 AM=0ASubject: Kolb-List: Re: 447 and dual ignition=0A=0A=0A> --> K olb-List message posted by: "lucien" <lstavenhagen@hotmail.com>=0A>=0A> [qu ote="Possums"]At 07:33 PM 8/31/2008, you wrote:=0A>=0A> > Possum , Are yo u joking with me " they dont make 447s any more" Kolb is=0Aselling " the on ly legal ultra light- with the447"that I bought .please say=0Athat isnt s o . Chris=0A> >=0A> >=0A>=0A>=0A>- Sorry,=0A>- I read that the Rotax 44 7, it is no longer in production.=0A>- I'm sure the dealers are still sel ling them.=0A>- They are still on the Rotax Website.=0A>- So may that w as also wrong.=0A>=0A>=0A> > [b]=0A>=0A>=0A> Uh oh - where did you read tha t?=0A>=0A> I suppose a call to a dealer is in order to get the scoop. Bad n ews if=0Aso....=0A>=0A> LS=0A>=0A> --------=0A> LS=0A> Titan II SS=0A>=0A> =0A>=0A>=0A> Read this topic online here:=0A>=0A> http://forums.matronics.c om/viewtopic.php?p 1959#201959=0A>=0A>=0A>=0A>=0A>=0A>=0A>=0A>=0A>=0A> - - - - - - - - - - - - -Matt Dralle, List Admin. ======0A=0A=0A


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    Time: 01:59:12 PM PST US
    Subject: Re: Firestar II
    From: "grantr" <grant_richardson25@yahoo.com>
    Mk III classic has been discontinued also. [Crying or Very sad] Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p 2181#202181


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    Time: 06:08:52 PM PST US
    From: Dana Hague <d-m-hague@comcast.net>
    Subject: Re: Cross Country Dreams
    At 07:08 AM 8/31/2008, pj.ladd wrote: >I am surprised that you are still having this problem. >In the UK there was strong feeling against UL`s when things started out >but the picture has now changed completely. UL`s are welcomed almost >everywhere. I think this has come about because the fraternity is no >longer seen as bikers of the skies but fly responsibly and are pretty much >up to speed with airport procedures... Well, you require some sort of pilot certificate for anything that's not foot launched now, don't you? Here the true ultralights are still pretty minimally regulated. Most pilots are responsible, but there are always a few jerks who think they don't to know anything about procedures, airspace, and the like. All it takes is one of them to give an airport manager a bad taste for ultralights. -Dana -- When you were born, you cried and the world rejoiced... Live your life so that when you die, the world cries and you rejoice. -- Cherokee saying


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    Time: 06:13:36 PM PST US
    From: Dana Hague <d-m-hague@comcast.net>
    Subject: Re: 447 and dual ignition
    Which raises the question, did anybody ever come up with dual ignition for the Cuyuna? -Dana -- When you were born, you cried and the world rejoiced... Live your life so that when you die, the world cries and you rejoice. -- Cherokee saying


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    Time: 06:23:22 PM PST US
    From: "Charles Davis" <ceddavis@gmail.com>
    Subject: weekend Kolb Flying
    What a beautiful long weekend it was! The links are to Flickr for still photos of beautiful Lancaster, PA. http://www.flickr.com/photos/21938020@N07/sets/72157607082330259/ Terry, you weren't around, but I dropped in on your strip. Here's a video leaving... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jVATVDmkwFE Chuck Firefly N7057K


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    Time: 06:34:24 PM PST US
    From: "John Hauck" <jhauck@elmore.rr.com>
    Subject: 2008 Kolb Homecoming
    Evening Folks: James Tripp, FS2, and I, MKIII, will be departing Wetumpka, AL, for Labhart Field, in a couple weeks, Thursday, 18 Sep. We are looking forward to a fun, safe flyin, as we have had since the first one in 1999??? Anybody remember for sure? I can go look in my pilot's log and verify the year. ;-) The Kolb Homecoming is the best, most hospitable flyin. Food, a place to camp, showers, forums, and lots of visiting are going to be there for the sharing and taking. I don't know of any other flyin, except the Nauga Flyin, Star Hill, LA, that will feed you, burp you, and put you to bed for absolutely no charge. Hope we get a big turnout again this year. Steven Green, when are you flying up? See you all in a couple weeks. john h mkIII


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    Time: 07:02:46 PM PST US
    From: "John Hauck" <jhauck@elmore.rr.com>
    Subject: Re: weekend Kolb Flying
    Chuck D: Your video of the takeoff in the FS was a real turn on. It demonstrated wh at grass roots aviation is all about. No one will ever know this feeling u ntil they have strapped into an UL or Lt Plane and taken off on a green gra ss strip into the beautiful morning light. The photos of the Lancaster Valley were beautiful. I enjoyed them as they swept me back to the days I spent flying my own Firestar over the same gree n fields. Thanks for sharing, john h mkIII Terry, you weren't around, but I dropped in on your strip. Here's a video leaving... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jVATVDmkwFE Chuck


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    Time: 07:06:59 PM PST US
    From: "Steven Green" <Kolbdriver@bellsouth.net>
    Subject: Re: 2008 Kolb Homecoming
    > Steven Green, when are you flying up? > > See you all in a couple weeks. > > john h > mkIII I will probably try to intercept the "Bama" gang, Thursday, as they cross Tennessee. John B. When you going up? Gary Haley? Possum? Steven


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    Time: 10:15:35 PM PST US
    Subject: Re: HKS Fuel system
    From: "JetPilot" <orcabonita@hotmail.com>
    I do not have an HKS engine, I have a Rotax 912, but the basics of good fuel system design apply to both engines. On a Kolb, the engine is quite a ways above the fuel tanks which needs consideration. It is good practice, for a number of reasons to have a fuel pump below the level of the fuel, so that the pump forces fuel under pressure up to the engine drive pump rather than just trying to suck the fuel up several feet. The suction method will work many times, but even a very good pump can have problems with this. An impulse pump is not very powerful and is just asking for problems like you are having when trying to draw fuel up several feet. On my Kolb, I have a Facet electric pump mounted below the fuel tanks that pressure feeds fuel to the engine driven pump on my 912-S. With a pressure system, I am less likely to have vapor formation in the fuel lines and a pinhole leak in the system will not result in sudden engine failure with this setup. The Facet pump is about 40 bucks from aircraft spruce and is rated to outlast your airplane 10 times over. Mike -------- &quot;NO FEAR&quot; - If you have no fear you did not go as fast as you could have !!! Kolb MK-III Xtra, 912-S Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p 2259#202259




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