---------------------------------------------------------- Kolb-List Digest Archive --- Total Messages Posted Tue 05/05/09: 10 ---------------------------------------------------------- Today's Message Index: ---------------------- 1. 04:33 AM - Re: Advice on headsets (Watkinsdw) 2. 04:50 AM - MUSTANG (pj.ladd) 3. 08:42 AM - Re: Re: MV trip BREAKFAST (Nelson, Craig) 4. 09:27 AM - Re: Jabiru Powered MKIII (pj.ladd) 5. 10:52 AM - Re: Re: MV trip BREAKFAST (John Hauck) 6. 12:32 PM - Re: If you care to follow the MV trip (JetPilot) 7. 12:52 PM - Re: private message...Wade Lawacki.. (planecrazzzy) 8. 02:50 PM - Re: If you care to follow the MV trip (John Bickham) 9. 03:59 PM - Re: Jabiru Powered MKIII (JetPilot) 10. 05:05 PM - Re: Re: Jabiru Powered MKIII (Richard & Martha Neilsen) ________________________________ Message 1 _____________________________________ Time: 04:33:48 AM PST US Subject: Kolb-List: Re: Advice on headsets From: "Watkinsdw" Thanks, John, and Gary, We're not in a hurry, but I appreciate the info. Gary, those ear buds must be pretty dense foam to passively reduce noise by 40db. We'll try the DRE's for now, and keep the Clarity Aloft in mind. Dave Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=242763#242763 ________________________________ Message 2 _____________________________________ Time: 04:50:48 AM PST US From: "pj.ladd" Subject: Kolb-List: MUSTANG Hi All, Someone asked me for a copy of the video which was made when I flew the Mustang but I have deleted the message. I have managed to get this transferred from video tape to DVD and will send it if I can have your snail mail address. I had problems transferring the original tape into the format used in Europe. I do not know about transferring to different formats with DVD but I suspect it can be done. Some DVD players will play all formats. Contact me. Pat ________________________________ Message 3 _____________________________________ Time: 08:42:19 AM PST US Subject: RE: Kolb-List: Re: MV trip BREAKFAST From: "Nelson, Craig" milow tim ands uncle craig will make MV. I will have a lap top with access to the net. Also Sat morning tim and I will serve the biggest Arizona Utah, breakfast for every one down by the planes. Look forward to see everyone. Uncle craig Don't archive Craig Nelson AAS CDT Technical Manager Heraeus 300 Heraeus Way South Bend, IN. 46614 Direct: 623-764-0680 Craig.Nelson@heraeus.com P Please consider the environment before printing this e-mail. -----Original Message----- From: owner-kolb-list-server@matronics.com [mailto:owner-kolb-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of JetPilot Sent: Monday, May 04, 2009 8:44 AM Subject: Kolb-List: Re: If you care to follow the MV trip Thats awesome John, maybe someone on the trip will have a laptop so you guys can post photos. Don't forget, you can never take to many pictures ! How long have you been flying your MK III C, did you build it, and how many hours on it now ? Mike -------- "NO FEAR" - 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=242652#242652 ________________________________ Message 4 _____________________________________ Time: 09:27:25 AM PST US From: "pj.ladd" Subject: Re: Kolb-List: Jabiru Powered MKIII gross wt? Yup,Russ thats the one. Mine is limited to 950 lbs gross. as will all Xtra`s built here. To fix the weight to which the plane must be built there is a standard allowance for fuel and 2 crew. The maximum for ANY a/c to qualify as a `microlight` is 992lbs. Over that and you are a Very Light Aircraft with entirely different rules. Unfortunately you cannot take any design and build it to the 992lb limit, other considerations come into play such as wing loading and stalling speed. That is why I am only allowed 950 and not 992. and also why I needed the vortex generators to get my stalling speed down to the line. Pat ________________________________ Message 5 _____________________________________ Time: 10:52:11 AM PST US From: "John Hauck" Subject: Re: Kolb-List: Re: MV trip BREAKFAST Also Sat morning tim and I will serve the biggest > Arizona Utah, breakfast for every one down by the planes. > Uncle craig I'll be there Saturday morning. What time? Will you also have hot coffee? Is Tim bringing his FS? I know you will have the MKIIIx. When are you all planning to arrive MV? See you all there. john h mkIII ________________________________ Message 6 _____________________________________ Time: 12:32:16 PM PST US Subject: Kolb-List: Re: If you care to follow the MV trip From: "JetPilot" We hear about a lot of needless accidents and incidents in the airlines, really dumb mistakes made by good and experienced pilots. We are all human, and circumstances can happen that would draw any pilot into an accident, no one is immune. Just be conservative, remember you are flying for fun, and listen to that little voice inside you when it is saying " This is not right "... If you feel something is wrong, weather, etc , even though you don't quite know why, stay on the ground until conditions are better. I wish I was flying with you guys, you will have a blast ! I have been following Artys flight every day, life just does not get any better than going cross country in a small airplane :) I saw you picture at the airport where the wind was 160 at 12 gusting to 17, those are very challenging conditions, if you are flying in that, you are doing great. Those conditions would have me on the ground. Knocking it into trim hahahaha, that is hilarious ! Your story will be a great motivation for those that get into accidents early on to hang in there and rebuild. Do you have a digital camera ? If not I have a small one that takes AA batteries that you can use on the trip if you like, just send it back when you finish. A trip like that will be an incredible experience, I wish I had pictures from much of my early flying before the days of digital cameras. I will be following your blog, fly safe and have fun. Mike -------- "NO FEAR" - 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=242815#242815 ________________________________ Message 7 _____________________________________ Time: 12:52:53 PM PST US Subject: Kolb-List: Re: private message...Wade Lawacki.. From: "planecrazzzy" Here's his address... wlawicki@yahoo.com .. Gotta Fly... Mike & "Jaz" the Flying Dog .. .. .. Buttercup - STOL - Aircraft http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Buttercup-STOL/ Firestar I&II - STOL - Aircraft http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Kolb_Firestar/ My Web Site: http://www.geocities.com/planecrazzzy/Planecrazzzy.html Sometimes you just have to take the leap and build your wings on the way down... -------- .. .. .. .. .. Do Not Archive Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=242817#242817 Attachments: http://forums.matronics.com//files/frame_jig_05_962.jpg http://forums.matronics.com//files/fuselage_05_132.jpg http://forums.matronics.com//files/fuselage_06_788.jpg ________________________________ Message 8 _____________________________________ Time: 02:50:56 PM PST US Subject: Kolb-List: Re: If you care to follow the MV trip From: "John Bickham" thanks mike, > I saw you picture at the airport where the wind was 160 at 12 gusting to 17, those are very challenging conditions, if you are flying in that, you are doing great. Those conditions would have me on the ground. I had settled into a pattern of smooth air flying. Since the beginning of the year I have been pushing my wind tolerance up in preparation for this trip. It has been a challenge but I'm better at it now and not scared to death. Took some practice. It would be hard to get anywhere if you wait for only light winds! Got fooled by a crosswind gust in Rockford, TN. Windsock was blocked due to construction and I assumed. I was one wheeling it for a bit and plane was flying me. Been in a little worst than that but that is getting close to the limit. > Do you have a digital camera ? Yep, not that good at it. Gotta take at least ten pictures to get one good one. I'll snap away and share the ones that are keepers. 7 days and we're off (weather permitting)! -------- Thanks too much, John Bickham Mark III-C w/ 912UL St. Francisville, LA Landing a plane and being married - a few smooth moments mixed with a lot of rough ones. Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=242828#242828 ________________________________ Message 9 _____________________________________ Time: 03:59:53 PM PST US Subject: Kolb-List: Re: Jabiru Powered MKIII From: "JetPilot" NeilsenRM(at)comcast.net wrote: > Fran > > I you are looking for a very inexpensive engine option for a Kolb MKIII, one > that truly performs as well as a Rotax 912 and can swing a composite three > bladed prop you really need to consider a Redrive VW. > > Do not archive > > Rick Neilsen > Redrive VW powered MKIIIC > > --- Rick, Have you seen that Slide Carb thing for the VW Aerovee engine ? What do you think about the slide carb as opposed to a traditional carb ? Also, which company has the most reliable VW conversion ? I see they are selling Nikasil cylinders, they are lighter, are they a good idea ? Mike -------- "NO FEAR" - 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=242840#242840 ________________________________ Message 10 ____________________________________ Time: 05:05:08 PM PST US From: "Richard & Martha Neilsen" Subject: Re: Kolb-List: Re: Jabiru Powered MKIII Mike I really don't know anything about the aerovee slide carb. Seems like I heard Steve Bennet at Great Plains talk about that type of Carb and he wasn't impressed. I think the best carb for redrive VWs is the progressive webber. They aren't inflight adjustable but are very tunable and efficient. I would think the best VW engine builder is Great Plains for the redrive engines. Again talking to Steve Bennet the Nikasil cylinders are ten pounds lighter than the cast iron cylinders and transfers four times the heat. They are a whopping $600 for a set of pistons, rings, and cylinders or three times the cast iron set, but well worth the cost. I wish they had been available when I rebuilt my engine. Rick Neilsen Redrive VW Powered MKIIIC ----- Original Message ----- From: "JetPilot" Sent: Tuesday, May 05, 2009 6:59 PM Subject: Kolb-List: Re: Jabiru Powered MKIII > > > NeilsenRM(at)comcast.net wrote: >> Fran >> >> I you are looking for a very inexpensive engine option for a Kolb MKIII, >> one >> that truly performs as well as a Rotax 912 and can swing a composite >> three >> bladed prop you really need to consider a Redrive VW. >> >> Do not archive >> >> Rick Neilsen >> Redrive VW powered MKIIIC >> >> --- > > > Rick, > > Have you seen that Slide Carb thing for the VW Aerovee engine ? What do > you think about the slide carb as opposed to a traditional carb ? Also, > which company has the most reliable VW conversion ? I see they are > selling Nikasil cylinders, they are lighter, are they a good idea ? > > Mike > > -------- > "NO FEAR" - 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=242840#242840 > > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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.