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1. 06:59 AM - Re: Valley Engineering Big-Twin - Any one flying with one? (Jimmy Young)
2. 07:29 AM - Re: Re: Valley Engineering Big-Twin - Any one flying with one? (John Hauck)
3. 01:06 PM - Re:Crossed Fingers on purchase - - - Epilogue (Bob Kravis)
4. 02:07 PM - Texas Red's transport (Bob Kravis)
5. 02:19 PM - 447 fuel pressure sensor (Bob Kravis)
6. 02:23 PM - Trailering prep ideas (Bob Kravis)
7. 03:41 PM - Trailer (lhaggerty)
8. 05:49 PM - Re: Trailering prep ideas (robert bean)
9. 07:41 PM - Re: Re:Crossed Fingers on purchase - - - Epilogue (Ellery Batchelder Jr)
10. 08:47 PM - Re: Re:Crossed Fingers on purchase - - - Epilogue (Bob Kravis)
11. 09:47 PM - Recommendations for Storing a 447 (Bob Kravis)
12. 11:23 PM - Re: In flight Adjustable Trim (joepilot503)
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| Subject: | Re: Valley Engineering Big-Twin - Any one flying with one? |
> Jimmy, do you think you may have been over propping the engine not
> allowing it to generate the RPM it needed to produce the HP - best to
> prop to be in the highest torque area.
> jerryb
>
Jerry,
I do not remember the specific max rpms with each individual prop, but all of them
turned between 3550 & 3700 at WOT. The max rpm is @ 3600. The 40 HP @ 3600
rpm claim comes from Valley Engineering. I do not know if that # comes from
a dyno test session or not, you would have to ask them. Generac rates it at 33
HP continuous, I think that was at 3200 rpm.
Regardless of all the power claims, the engine did not have the necessary power
required to fly my plane safely.
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Jimmy Young
Missouri City, TX
Kolb FS II/HKS 700
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| Subject: | Re: Valley Engineering Big-Twin - Any one flying with one? |
Regardless of all the power claims, the engine did not have the necessary
power required to fly my plane safely.
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Jimmy Young
Jimmy Y/Gang:
The original FS with a 35 hp 377 Rotax was a hot rod. Flew like a Kolb was
designed to fly.
I never flew a 28 hp 277 Rotax, but flew with several that performed
acceptably on Minimax, and other ULs.
I never flew Jimmy's Generac powered FS, but have observed him fly and flown
in formation with him.
My observations were the engine was anemic and created an unsafe condition
when flying from anything other than a long paved airstrip.
Just a guess, but the Generac did not come close to producing claimed power.
I'd put it in the same category as the weak half VW powered N3 Pup my buddy
used to fly years ago.
Larry Israel and his buddy tried to convert the 2CV Citroen 2 cyl opposed
(similar to the BMW Boxer but much, much less HP) engine, but could not get
enough power out of it to make a good alternative 4 stroke UL engine.
Not easy to come up with a good, reliable alternative engine to power UL and
light planes. If it was, they would be out there available to buy and fly.
john hauck
Titus, Alabama
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| Subject: | Re:Crossed Fingers on purchase - - - Epilogue |
Happy ending today. The original buyer stepped down and I made the
purchase! For those you you that have wished me luck...a big THANK YOU.
Now I have got a trailer in Sadorus, IL that was custom made in Texas for a
Firefly and a Firefly in Ellensburg, WA. Both a long way from Maine! Next
month they both will have a new home.
I appreciate the encouragement you have provided and your information and
thoughts about the purchases too. I will be posting some new questions
about my next steps as new topics.
bk
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| Subject: | Texas Red's transport |
Looking at options on getting the FF back east from WA, I came upon the
Barnstormer's ad for Texas Red's transport service. He's cheap at $1/mi. on
a shared load. That's cheaper than driving out and back. Wonder if anybody
ever heard about his service? Aside from references, what should I be asking
him? Of course I am asking to find out if it is an enclosed or open
trailer. Haven't heard back yet.
Bob
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| Subject: | 447 fuel pressure sensor |
The new FF has a GRT 2002 EIS with altitude sensor. Hal said it is sweet.
I looked at Grand Rapids website and saw that they offer a fuel pressure
sensor. As I have read in the postings, many of the engine outs are due to
fuel starvation. There is a testimonial on their website (see Flying
Impressions <http://www.grtavionics.com/blog.aspx>) about an RV owner who
turned back when he got a low fuel pressure warning after takeoff. That got
me thinking about adding one. What does the group think about that idea?
Bob
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| Subject: | Trailering prep ideas |
My email buddy and FF owner Ken, sent me the following. It is just the kind
of tips a first timer like me needs. If you could offer some additional
thoughts, I am all ears!
"Regarding transport, may I offer some advice? Ask the seller or mover to
remove the wings (just one bolt per wing is all it takes). In the folded
position, the wings hang on a removable device made of steel rods that fits
into a hole in the boom tube and holes on the undersides of the wings. My
trip out to Oregon [from factory] took quite a toll on those holes in the
wings with the combination of vibrations and steel against aluminum. Other
issues for the mover to consider are such things as supporting the boom tube
so that the weight is off of the tailwheel, insuring that there's no rubbing
or contact between two fabric covered surfaces and prevention of things like
the prop (if left attached to the engine) or lift struts (if left attached
to the wings) from causing damage to fabric surfaces. I hope this doesn't
cause unnecessary worry for you.....just thought I'd pass on some of the
lessons I've learned (too often the hard way)."
Bob
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I am looking for a trailer for a Fire Fly. Pete
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| Subject: | Re: Trailering prep ideas |
Wings should come off and be strapped to either the sides or ceiling of
the trailer. the bottom (nose) of the wings
should have carpeting wrapped and broad nylon straps for suspension. I
worked for me and several hundred
miles of travel with a MkIII.
BB
On 20, Feb 2010, at 5:21 PM, Bob Kravis wrote:
> My email buddy and FF owner Ken, sent me the following. It is just
the kind of tips a first timer like me needs. If you could offer some
additional thoughts, I am all ears!
> "Regarding transport, may I offer some advice? Ask the seller or
mover to remove the wings (just one bolt per wing is all it takes). In
the folded position, the wings hang on a removable device made of steel
rods that fits into a hole in the boom tube and holes on the undersides
of the wings. My trip out to Oregon [from factory] took quite a toll on
those holes in the wings with the combination of vibrations and steel
against aluminum. Other issues for the mover to consider are such
things as supporting the boom tube so that the weight is off of the
tailwheel, insuring that there's no rubbing or contact between two
fabric covered surfaces and prevention of things like the prop (if left
attached to the engine) or lift struts (if left attached to the wings)
from causing damage to fabric surfaces. I hope this doesn't cause
unnecessary worry for you.....just thought I'd pass on some of the
lessons I've learned (too often the hard way)."
> Bob
>
>
>
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| Subject: | Re:Crossed Fingers on purchase - - - Epilogue |
Great Bob I am happy for you Great to see things are working out for you,
always another Kolp Owner /Pilot welcome
I am still willing to give you some time Im My Mk3 C if you are interested
Ellery Batchelder Jr.
-----Original Message-----
From: Bob Kravis <bob.kravis@gmail.com>
Sent: Sat, Feb 20, 2010 4:04 pm
Subject: Kolb-List: Re:Crossed Fingers on purchase - - - Epilogue
Happy ending today. The original buyer stepped down and I made the purcha
se! For those you you that have wished me luck...a big THANK YOU.
Now I have got a trailer in Sadorus, IL that was custom made in Texas for
a Firefly and a Firefly in Ellensburg, WA. Both a long way from Maine!
Next month they both will have a new home.
I appreciate the encouragement you have provided and your information and
thoughts about the purchases too. I will be posting some new questions
about my next steps as new topics.
bk
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| Subject: | Re:Crossed Fingers on purchase - - - Epilogue |
Absolutely interested. I wanted to make sure the deal was a go before
contacting you. BTW I saw your pictures in the photos section. Very nice!
Bob
On Sat, Feb 20, 2010 at 10:27 PM, Ellery Batchelder Jr
<elleryweld@aol.com>wrote:
> Great Bob I am happy for you Great to see things are working out for you,
> always another Kolp Owner /Pilot welcome
> I am still willing to give you some time Im My Mk3 C if you are interested
>
>
> *Ellery Batchelder Jr.*
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Bob Kravis <bob.kravis@gmail.com>
> To: kolb-list@matronics.com
> Sent: Sat, Feb 20, 2010 4:04 pm
> Subject: Kolb-List: Re:Crossed Fingers on purchase - - - Epilogue
>
> Happy ending today. The original buyer stepped down and I made the
> purchase! For those you you that have wished me luck...a big THANK YOU.
>
> Now I have got a trailer in Sadorus, IL that was custom made in Texas for
> a Firefly and a Firefly in Ellensburg, WA. Both a long way from Maine!
> Next month they both will have a new home.
>
> I appreciate the encouragement you have provided and your information and
> thoughts about the purchases too. I will be posting some new questions
> about my next steps as new topics.
>
> bk
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| Subject: | Recommendations for Storing a 447 |
Seeking instructions for storage (more than a month). I saw the Rotax
manual's brief description, drain fuel system, squirt oil into carb and
through plug holes. Can you share any experience? I read an old post from
a guy who shot the fogging oil tube into his crankcase, LOL.
Bob
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| Subject: | Re: In flight Adjustable Trim |
I installed in flight trim wheel from Rans, works great. here is a photo. Brian.
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