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1. 04:27 AM - Re: HKS heat problems (zeprep251@aol.com)
2. 05:48 AM - Re: face book (N111KX (Kip))
3. 07:03 AM - Re: Re: face book (Larry Cottrell)
4. 07:47 AM - Re: Re: face book (John Hauck)
5. 07:52 AM - Re: Re: face book (Robert Laird)
6. 07:57 AM - Older Firestar weight (Richard Pike)
7. 07:58 AM - Re: Re: face book (John Hauck)
8. 08:36 AM - Re: Re: face book (Robert Laird)
9. 08:59 AM - Re: Older Firestar weight (Thom Riddle)
10. 09:02 AM - Re: Re: face book (Larry Cottrell)
11. 11:07 AM - Re: Re: face book (russ kinne)
12. 12:44 PM - Re: Older Firestar weight (Richard Girard)
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| Subject: | Re: HKS heat problems |
Larry,
? While I had my FS ,I frequently flew with a friend with a Hawk Arrow with an
HKS.His fuel burn was consistently half of mine with the 503 DCDI.We cruised at
70-75mph and I burn about 4GPH @5700rpm to run with him.My EGTs would get above
1150 @ that rpm.I think once you get it dialed in you will really like the
economy.
?? G Aman
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From: Larry Cottrell <lcottrell@fmtcblue.com>
Sent: Thu, 5 Feb 2009 3:34 pm
Subject: Re: Kolb-List: HKS heat problems
Max is supposed to be 1400 at the point that I have my
probes located.
?
Larry C
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Subject: Re: Kolb-List: HKS heat
problems
Larry,
???
The EGT on my 2200 jabiru are 1390 at cruise.I don't know if the mixture will
have much effect on CHTs,they are air cooled and run almost constantly at
290.On GA aircraft engines,leaning to peak often gives exhaust temps in that
range.Does HKS give any guide lines for temps?
???????????????????????????????????????????
G.Aman
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From: Larry Cottrell <lcottrell@fmtcblue.com>
kolb-list@matronics.com
Sent: Thu, 5 Feb 2009 2:56 pm
Subject:
Kolb-List: HKS heat problems
Earlier Richard G. suggested that I needed to lower my
clip one notch to get more fuel into the carbs to lower my CHT's, while on the
face of it the idea is sound. I resisted doing that because the engine is oil
cooled, and if anything the oil temps were a bit lower that?it really
should have been, and did not correlate.?The?EGT's were lower than
they should have been as well. It just didn't compute.
?
?On my flight yesterday I left my choke on full
while I flew 70 miles on one leg of the trip. ( I?am a bit
ashamed?that it wasn't on purpose) ?My temps were actually cooler by
about 10 degrees or a bit more. The engine ran fine, enough that I had no idea
that I had left it on. For the return 70 miles I did not have the choke on,
and the CHT was a bit higher, but not quite (seemed to me) as high as it has
been. I do have almost 10 hours on the engine now. Today I pulled the plugs to
see what they look like. They are sooty, not terribly, but indicate too much
gas getting to them.
?
Now I want to assure you that I mean no criticism of any
of the ideas that I have been given by any of you. We are all fumbling in the
dark, with not enough information to know what course to take. I did want to
share with those who might be interested what seems to be happening.
?
Another disclaimer is needed here. I am a pessimist by
nature, operating on the theory that I can only be vindicated if things go
wrong and best case, pleasantly pleased when they work out.
?
My conclusion- I need to fly more!
?
Larry C
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Larry, that's the kind of "plan" that I was thinking!
Way to go.
Is your locator a 406mhz type...?
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Kip
Firestar II, N111KX
Waiex, N111YX
Quickie 1, N111QX
Atlanta
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My ELT is the old "outdated" one, the other one is a "Find me Spot" that
you can buy at Sporting goods stores. I bought it at Christmas and got a
$50. rebate. You can send a 911 call, an OK call or a Help call,
whichever suits your condition, assuming of course that you are in any
kind of condition to do any of the above. The way that I use it is to
send a OK call that goes to my computer (and anyone else you designate),
that gives the wife a solid time and location of where I was, and that I
am heading back. Of course if I decide to deviate, then I can send
another one. It just basically narrows down the search requirements, and
makes her feel better. Not every one would need it, but here it could
be as bad as trying to find Fosset if you didn't show up.
http://www.findmespot.com/en/index.php?cid=1110 In case you would
like to check it out.
Larry C
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From: N111KX (Kip)
To: kolb-list@matronics.com
Sent: Friday, February 06, 2009 6:48 AM
Subject: Kolb-List: Re: face book
<n111kx@mindspring.com>
Larry, that's the kind of "plan" that I was thinking!
Way to go.
Is your locator a 406mhz type...?
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Kip
Firestar II, N111KX
Waiex, N111YX
Quickie 1, N111QX
Atlanta
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Larry:
Maybe I missed it, but Spot also has the capability of tracking your progre
ss with periodic updates of your position.
"TRACK PROGRESS: Also known as SPOTcastingSM, this feature allows friends a
nd family to follow your progress in real time using your password, or to s
ave waypoints so you can review your entire route at a later date."
I have an ACR 406 Microfix. It has internal GPS. It is to be used in emer
gency situations of life and death only. Contact is made with National Sea
rch and Rescue:
http://www.sarsat.noaa.gov/
I do a lot of ATV and Dirt Bike riding, solo most of the time, in addition
to flying. It would be nice to have the other capabilities of the Spot sys
tem, i.e., letting folks know I am ok but having mechanical problems, track
ing progress, and also contacting 911.
The PLB was about $600.00, but no annual fee and batteries are good for 5 y
ears.
Spot has annual service fee.
They balance out when it comes to capability and money.
Either one is good to have when you get into a position/situation where you
need it.
john h
mkIII
Of course if I decide to deviate, then I can send another one. It just b
asically narrows down the search requirements, and makes her feel better.
Not every one would need it, but here it could be as bad as trying to find
Fosset if you didn't show up.
http://www.findmespot.com/en/index.php?cid=1110
Larry C
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FYI, BigLar (Larry Bourne) has had only intermittent luck with the
Spot's periodic updates. Sometimes it works, sometimes it doesn't.
My impression is that Spot's software and website is still in beta
mode.
-- Robert
On Fri, Feb 6, 2009 at 9:45 AM, John Hauck <jhauck@elmore.rr.com> wrote:
> Larry:
>
> Maybe I missed it, but Spot also has the capability of tracking your
> progress with periodic updates of your position.
>
> "TRACK PROGRESS: Also known as SPOTcastingSM, this feature allows friends
> and family to follow your progress in real time using your password, or to
> save waypoints so you can review your entire route at a later date."
>
> I have an ACR 406 Microfix. It has internal GPS. It is to be used in
> emergency situations of life and death only. Contact is made with National
> Search and Rescue:
>
> http://www.sarsat.noaa.gov/
>
> I do a lot of ATV and Dirt Bike riding, solo most of the time, in addition
> to flying. It would be nice to have the other capabilities of the Spot
> system, i.e., letting folks know I am ok but having mechanical problems,
> tracking progress, and also contacting 911.
>
> The PLB was about $600.00, but no annual fee and batteries are good for 5
> years.
>
> Spot has annual service fee.
>
> They balance out when it comes to capability and money.
>
> Either one is good to have when you get into a position/situation where you
> need it.
>
> john h
> mkIII
>
>
> Of course if I decide to deviate, then I can send another one. It just
> basically narrows down the search requirements, and makes her feel better.
> Not every one would need it, but here it could be as bad as trying to find
> Fosset if you didn't show up.
> http://www.findmespot.com/en/index.php?cid=1110
> Larry C
>
>
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| Subject: | Older Firestar weight |
Got a friend who has purchased an early model Firestar, 5 rib wing, there is a
447 on it, and he is concerned about total weight as well as weight and balance,
because he is on the chubby side. Searched the archives, and found a plethora
of stuff on Firestar weights, but nothing pertinent to the question. Appreciate
if anybody with any real data can give me some numbers to pass along.
Thanks,
Richard Pike
MKIII N420P (420ldPoops)
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> FYI, BigLar (Larry Bourne) has had only intermittent luck with the
> Spot's periodic updates.
>
> -- Robert
Robert:
Is Larry Bourne flying with his Spot?
Might make a difference in reception, whether on the ground or in the air.
john h
mkIII
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Nope, not unless you call tearing-across-the-desert-in-a-4-wheeler, flying! :-)
On Fri, Feb 6, 2009 at 9:56 AM, John Hauck <jhauck@elmore.rr.com> wrote:
>
>
>> FYI, BigLar (Larry Bourne) has had only intermittent luck with the
>>
>> Spot's periodic updates.
>> -- Robert
>
>
> Robert:
>
> Is Larry Bourne flying with his Spot?
>
> Might make a difference in reception, whether on the ground or in the air.
>
> john h
> mkIII
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| Subject: | Re: Older Firestar weight |
Richard,
My FS1 is on the heavy side as am I. It weighs 362 lb empty and I weigh about 215
with clothing and my FS1 has a ten gallon tank. So, my typical take-off weight,
before I bent it, was about 635-640 lbs and it handles(d) fine with very
good performance with the 447 engine. Hope this is useful data.
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Thom Riddle
N1208P RANS S6S, Tailwheel, 912UL
N197BG FS1/447
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It is by universal misunderstanding that all agree. For if, by ill luck, people
understood each other, they would never agree.
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----- Original Message -----
From: Robert Laird
To: kolb-list@matronics.com
Sent: Friday, February 06, 2009 8:51 AM
Subject: Re: Kolb-List: Re: face book
FYI, BigLar (Larry Bourne) has had only intermittent luck with the
Spot's periodic updates. Sometimes it works, sometimes it doesn't.
My impression is that Spot's software and website is still in beta
mode.
-- Robert
On Fri, Feb 6, 2009 at 9:45 AM, John Hauck <jhauck@elmore.rr.com>
wrote:
> Larry:
>
> Maybe I missed it, but Spot also has the capability of tracking your
> progress with periodic updates of your position.
>
>========================
===============
The system operates with a GPS, and it tries to send, ( I think) for
an OK about 5 minutes, for the 911 it is much longer. I declined to
purchase the tracking feature even though I had a coupon for the service
for $24.00, I didn't feel it was going to do me any good, or be that
necessary. I agree that it is not perfect, but I will take whatever edge
that I can get. Red Skelton said concerning his wife, " She is a
wonderful gal, but where she spits, the grass don't grow". It doesn't
pay to make mine grumpy either. Another "safety" feature that I am
incorporating is an aircraft base station that we can use to keep in
touch. The nearest facility using a base station is at least 118 miles
away, so I don't anticipate interfering with any one.
Larry C
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John
I don't think BigLar is flying at all these das
Russ
do not archive
On Feb 6, 2009, at 10:56 AM, John Hauck wrote:
>
>
> > FYI, BigLar (Larry Bourne) has had only intermittent luck with the
>> Spot's periodic updates. -- Robert
>
> Robert:
>
> Is Larry Bourne flying with his Spot?
>
> Might make a difference in reception, whether on the ground or in
> the air.
>
> john h
> mkIII
>
>
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| Subject: | Re: Older Firestar weight |
Roughly the same aircraft, 338 lb.
Rick
On Fri, Feb 6, 2009 at 9:56 AM, Richard Pike <richard@bcchapel.org> wrote:
>
> Got a friend who has purchased an early model Firestar, 5 rib wing, there
> is a 447 on it, and he is concerned about total weight as well as weight and
> balance, because he is on the chubby side. Searched the archives, and found
> a plethora of stuff on Firestar weights, but nothing pertinent to the
> question. Appreciate if anybody with any real data can give me some numbers
> to pass along.
>
> Thanks,
> Richard Pike
> MKIII N420P (420ldPoops)
>
>
> Read this topic online here:
>
> http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=228870#228870
>
>
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