---------------------------------------------------------- Kolb-List Digest Archive --- Total Messages Posted Sun 12/13/09: 7 ---------------------------------------------------------- Today's Message Index: ---------------------- 1. 05:25 AM - Re: Non-Kolb Beech Nut makes gear up landing (Thom Riddle) 2. 07:35 AM - Build a Kolb...? (Beauford T) 3. 07:58 AM - Re: Build a Kolb...? (John Hauck) 4. 08:19 AM - Re: Need 503 intake manifolds with oil injection ports (dalewhelan) 5. 11:48 AM - Re: Build a Kolb...? (Richard Pike) 6. 11:49 AM - Re: Buuild a Kolb...? (william sullivan) 7. 04:20 PM - Re: Need 503 intake manifolds with oil injection ports (Tom Jones) ________________________________ Message 1 _____________________________________ Time: 05:25:03 AM PST US Subject: Kolb-List: Re: Non-Kolb Beech Nut makes gear up landing From: "Thom Riddle" Perhaps there was a big wad of chewing gum in the wheel well keeping the gear from coming down. do not archive -------- Thom Riddle Buffalo, NY Kolb Slingshot SS-021 Jabiru 2200A #1574 Tennessee Prop 64x31 There is no pleasure in having nothing to do; the fun is in having lots to do and not doing it. - Mary Wilson Little Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=277394#277394 ________________________________ Message 2 _____________________________________ Time: 07:35:18 AM PST US From: "Beauford T" Subject: Kolb-List: Build a Kolb...? Ho, ho, ho..... SO YOU WANT TO BUILD A KOLB, EH....? There are a few items to ponder before you commit Kolbery.... ------------------------------------------------------- A really old Kolb pilot is one who can remember when flying was dangerous as hell and sex was safe. e.g., George T. Alexander is a really old Kolb pilot. Both optimists and pessimists have contributed to the society of Kolb drivers.... The optimist was Homer, who invented the Kolb airplane -- the pessimist was the guy who invented the parachute to bolt onto it. Real planes, like a Kolb, use only a single stick to fly. This is why bulldozers & helicopters -- in that order -- need two. There are Rules and there are Laws. The Rules are made by bureaucratic men who think that they know how to fly your Kolb better than you. Laws, (of Physics) are made by the Great One. You can, and sometimes should, suspend the Rules -- but you can never, ever, get away with suspending the Laws. About Rules: a. The rules are a really good place to hide if you don't have a better idea and the talent to execute it. b. If you deviate from a rule, it must be a flawless performance. (e.g., If you fly your Kolb under a bridge, don't hit the dang bridge). The ideal Kolb driver is the perfect blend of self discipline and aggressiveness... We are still looking for him or her.... Hello....? ... is this thing on....? Before each flight, make sure that your bladder is totally empty and your Kolb's fuel tanks are totally full. He who demands everything that his Kolb can give him is a pilot; he that demands one iota more than that is likely to be a fool. There are certain Rotax sounds that can only be heard at night, over water, or trees. The Kolb's limits are only there in case there is to be another flight by that particular aircraft. If, in the course of a flight, things reach the point where subsequent flights of that particular Kolb no longer appear likely, there are no limits and the Kolb should be operated accordingly. Flying little Kolb airplanes is a great hobby for men who want to feel like boys, but not for those who still are. Forget all that stuff about lift, gravity, thrust and drag. A Kolb flies because of money. If God had truly meant Kolbers to fly, He'd have given us more money....a lot more money. John Hauck is once said to have remarked with words to the effect of "in the Alaska bush, I'd rather have a two hour bladder and three hours of gas than vice versa...." It's not that all Kolb Drivers are good-looking. It's Just that the really good-looking people seem more likely to be flying Kolbs.... At the end of the day, you define a good flight by negatives --- You didn't catch fire, you didn't crash, you didn't throw up, you didn't get lost, the Rotax didn't quit and nothing of significance fell off the Kolb... Some Random Aviation Thoughts---------- Flying, in general, is a hard way to earn an easy living. The most plausible scientific theory is that the rings of Saturn are composed entirely of lost airline baggage Airlines have really become gender-neutral... now a flight attendant can get a pilot pregnant. To become a jet pilot, one must be an egomaniac with low self esteem. The medical profession is the natural enemy of the aviation profession. Ever notice that the only experts who decree that the age of the pilot is over are people who have never flown anything? Also, in spite of the intensity of their feelings that the pilot's day is over I know of no expert who has volunteered to be a passenger in a non-piloted aircraft. If helicopters are so dang safe, how come there are no vintage/classic helicopter fly-ins? "If the Wright brothers were alive today Wilbur would have to fire Orville to reduce costs." --President of DELTA Airlines. As a pilot, you should always remember that only two bad things can happen to you, but one of them eventually will: a. One day you will walk out to the airplane knowing that it is your last flight. b. One day you will walk out to the airplane not knowing that it is your last flight. I've flown in both pilot seats; can someone tell me why the other one is always occupied by an idiot? Son, you're going to have to make up your mind about growing up and becoming a pilot. You can't do both. There are only three things a copilot should ever say to a captain: 1. Nice landing, Sir. 2. I'll buy the first round. 3. I'll take the ugly one! There are only three things a wingman should ever say to his flight lead: 1. Two is up. 2. Lead, you are on fire. 3. I'll buy the first round. ...and last but not least.... The New FAA Motto: "We're not happy, till you're not happy." .. Merry Christmas, Kolbers...! beauford FF-076 Brandon, FL __,_._,___ ________________________________ Message 3 _____________________________________ Time: 07:58:51 AM PST US From: "John Hauck" Subject: Re: Kolb-List: Build a Kolb...? Beauford/Gang: Thanks for the Sunday morning chuckle! Merry Xmas and Happy New Year to you and all Kolbers. A moment of silence for our Kolb friends that have departed way to soon for that little grass strip in the sky. I miss them. john h - Wet, cold, and soggy at hauck's holler, alabama. mkIII Ho, ho, ho..... SO YOU WANT TO BUILD A KOLB, EH....? There are a few items to ponder before you commit Kolbery.... ------------------------------------------------------- Merry Christmas, Kolbers...! beauford ________________________________ Message 4 _____________________________________ Time: 08:19:41 AM PST US Subject: Kolb-List: Re: Need 503 intake manifolds with oil injection ports From: "dalewhelan" my bings have primer fittings that would work fine as injection ports -------- Dale Whelan 503 powered Firestar II Projection, A simple and interesting Psychological concept Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=277408#277408 ________________________________ Message 5 _____________________________________ Time: 11:48:48 AM PST US Subject: Kolb-List: Re: Build a Kolb...? From: "Richard Pike" Just to add a bit more whimsy to Beauford's list... Richard Pike MKIII N420P (420ldPoops) Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=277435#277435 Attachments: http://forums.matronics.com//files/more_than_twin_beech_777.jpg http://forums.matronics.com//files/faa_149.jpg ________________________________ Message 6 _____________________________________ Time: 11:49:37 AM PST US From: william sullivan Subject: Kolb-List: Re: Buuild a Kolb...? Beauford- great!- The thoughts that come from a brain cell playing "Pong" in an idle mind.- Must be bad weather down there.- 31 degrees and free zing rain here. - do not archive ------------------------- --------------------- Bill Sulliv an ------------------------- --------------------- Windsor Loc ks, Ct. ------------------------- --------------------- FS 447 ________________________________ Message 7 _____________________________________ Time: 04:20:47 PM PST US Subject: Kolb-List: Re: Need 503 intake manifolds with oil injection ports From: "Tom Jones" dalewhelan wrote: > my bings have primer fittings that would work fine as injection ports I was wondering about using the primer ports in the carbs but I can find no documentation about it. I did find that CPS sells the primer hose barbs with instructions on drilling and taping the carbs but no information what so ever about the oil injection ports. Has anyone seen it done or used the primer ports for oil injection? -------- Tom Jones Classic IV 503 Rotax, 72 inch Two blade Warp Ellensburg, WA Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=277456#277456 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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.