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1. 07:47 AM - Flap control detent (Richard Girard)
2. 08:33 AM - Video of playing low level over some fields (Jason Omelchuck)
3. 08:49 AM - Fw: Fw: Allison birthday flyin (EmailUser greg)
4. 08:55 AM - Re: Video of playing low level over some fields (robert bean)
5. 09:35 AM - Re: Flap control detent (ces308)
6. 09:35 AM - Re: Video of playing low level over some fields (Mike Welch)
7. 10:41 AM - Re: Flap control detent (clrprop)
8. 11:01 AM - Re: Video of playing low level over some fields (Larry Cottrell)
9. 11:21 AM - Re: Flap control detent (ces308)
10. 11:58 AM - Re: Video of playing low level over some fields (Mike Welch)
11. 01:54 PM - Re: Flap control detent (b young)
12. 02:01 PM - vidio of playing low lever over some fields (lhaggerty)
13. 02:07 PM - Fw: Allison birthday flyin (EmailUser greg)
14. 02:11 PM - Fw: Allison birthday flyin (EmailUser greg)
15. 02:14 PM - Re: Video of playing low level over some fields (Larry Cottrell)
16. 02:57 PM - Re: Video of playing low level over some fields (lhaggerty)
17. 03:06 PM - Re: Video of playing low level over some fields (Ralph B)
18. 05:19 PM - Re: Video of playing low level over some fields (Mike Welch)
19. 05:46 PM - Re: Video of playing low level over some fields (Jason Omelchuck)
20. 06:12 PM - Re: Flap control detent (Richard Pike)
21. 06:20 PM - Re: Video of playing low level over some fields (russ kinne)
22. 06:54 PM - Re: Video of playing low level over some fields (robert bean)
23. 08:46 PM - Monument Valley (Larry Cottrell)
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Subject: | Flap control detent |
Now that I've seriously started using the flaps on my Mk III I've just about
worn the detents on the track away and there are divots in the plate on the
flap handle, too. They won't stay in the up position on the ground but air
pressure holds them up in flight and last night the handle popped off the
full flap detent twice. Mine is an early aircraft and the track and the
plate on the flap handle are just .063" steel with no hardening or wear
prevention.
Any changes to new models? Fixes? I'm thinking of two ways to go, adapt an
emergency brake handle out of a car and mount it down between the seats so
the release button can be operated by a pilot of normal dexterity, or go
with a 12V linear actuator. Either would give more adjustment than just the
half and full settings (which I have no trouble with and am unsure of the
value of more than that).
Rick Girard
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Subject: | Video of playing low level over some fields |
Hello All,
Close to my airport there is a large expanse of fields planted mostly in grass
or other grass like crops. I love to go out there and play around at low level.
Below is a link to a video for your viewing pleasure.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1cZFfwQrZS4
Jason
MKIII
Portland, OR
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Subject: | Fwd: Allison birthday flyin |
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Subject: Re: Allison birthday flyin
i got the e-mail of your.
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Some people had problems opening last email maybe this one will work sorry
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Subject: Allison birthday flyin
Your invited to my second annual birthday fun fly weekend. Located at Ace
Airfields in Farnham Va. Camping under the wing fun with food ,music &
great fun with other pilots like yourselves. The fun starts on July 9-10.
My airfield is located at GPS 76*36.071w & 37*56.500n close to the bay. The
runway is a north< south orientation it is a 2000 ft grass strip with a line
of trees on the west side of the field. When you approach from the north use
left traffic from the south use right traffic. Stay over the trees on the
west side of the field.I will be useing craf ch#12300 to help if needed. If
you choose to drive use GPS king ln farnham va or give me a call
(GREG) (804)450-6200 Hope you can attend.
*
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Subject: | Re: Video of playing low level over some fields |
More fun if you have some big oak trees for pylons.
BB
On 18, May 2010, at 11:31 AM, Jason Omelchuck wrote:
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> Hello All,
>
> Close to my airport there is a large expanse of fields planted mostly in grass
or other grass like crops. I love to go out there and play around at low level.
Below is a link to a video for your viewing pleasure.
>
> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1cZFfwQrZS4
>
> Jason
> MKIII
> Portland, OR
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> http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=298072#298072
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Subject: | Re: Flap control detent |
Rick...
I attached a spring to hold it in the detent...it works well...I will take a picture
and post to see....
chris ambrose
M3X/Jab 128.4 hrs
N327CS
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Subject: | Video of playing low level over some fields |
Bob=2C
Old=2C or bold=2C but not old & bold. :-)
Mike Welch
> Subject: Re: Kolb-List: Video of playing low level over some fields
> From: slyck@frontiernet.net
> Date: Tue=2C 18 May 2010 11:54:39 -0400
> To: kolb-list@matronics.com
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>
> More fun if you have some big oak trees for pylons.
> BB
>
> On 18=2C May 2010=2C at 11:31 AM=2C Jason Omelchuck wrote:
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> > Hello All=2C
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> > Close to my airport there is a large expanse of fields planted mostly i
n grass or other grass like crops. I love to go out there and play around a
t low level. Below is a link to a video for your viewing pleasure.
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> > http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1cZFfwQrZS4
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> > Jason
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Subject: | Re: Flap control detent |
The plate on my handle is in good shape but the detents were worn. I cut out a
new one and riveted it on top of the original.
Keath T
MkIII C
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Subject: | Re: Video of playing low level over some fields |
How old do you have to be to qualify?
Larry
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From: Mike Welch
To: kolb-list@matronics.com
Sent: Tuesday, May 18, 2010 10:32 AM
Subject: RE: Kolb-List: Video of playing low level over some fields
Bob,
Old, or bold, but not old & bold. :-)
Mike Welch
> Subject: Re: Kolb-List: Video of playing low level over some fields
> From: slyck@frontiernet.net
> Date: Tue, 18 May 2010 11:54:39 -0400
> To: kolb-list@matronics.com
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> More fun if you have some big oak trees for pylons.
> BB
>
> On 18, May 2010, at 11:31 AM, Jason Omelchuck wrote:
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<jason@trek-tech.com>
> >
> > Hello All,
> >
> > Close to my airport there is a large expanse of fields planted
mostly in grass or other grass like crops. I love to go out there and
play around at low level. Below is a link to a video for your viewing
pleasure.
> >
> > http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1cZFfwQrZS4
> >
> > Jason
> > MKIII
> > Portland, OR
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> > Read this topic online here:
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> > http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=298072#298072
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Subject: | Re: Flap control detent |
the spring works great...holds it tight to the detent and doesn't rattle around
wearing it out....for what it's worth...
As Roseanne Roseanna Danna says,"It just goes to show you,it's always something
!"
chris ambrose
m3x/jab
n327cs
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Subject: | Video of playing low level over some fields |
Larry=2C
How old? It's an "always adjustable" age. It's just slightly older than
me.
Actually=2C if a guy insist on "bold" flying manuevers=2C he'll find out
that the "old" comes a lot sooner than he thought!!
After having done more than my share of stupid stunts=2C I am very lucky
to still have all my fingers and toes=2C and eyes. I have=2C though=2C spe
nt way too much time "recuperating".
If I haven't learned much before now=2C I'd hope that I've learned not to
underestimate flying=2C and especially stupid mistakes while flying.
(PS. I haven't seen Jason's video yet=2C and in NO way am I referring to w
hatever he did as stupid. I was just throwing in the old expression....old
=2C bold=2C but not both)
Mike Welch
From: lcottrell@fmtcblue.com
Subject: Re: Kolb-List: Video of playing low level over some fields
How old do you have to be to qualify?
Larry
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Sent: Tuesday=2C May 18=2C 2010 10:32 AM
Subject: RE: Kolb-List: Video of playing low level over some fields
Bob=2C
Old=2C or bold=2C but not old & bold. :-)
Mike Welch
> Subject: Re: Kolb-List: Video of playing low level over some fields
> From: slyck@frontiernet.net
> Date: Tue=2C 18 May 2010 11:54:39 -0400
> To: kolb-list@matronics.com
>
>
> More fun if you have some big oak trees for pylons.
> BB
>
> On 18=2C May 2010=2C at 11:31 AM=2C Jason Omelchuck wrote:
>
>
> >
> > Hello All=2C
> >
> > Close to my airport there is a large expanse of fields planted mostly i
n grass or other grass like crops. I love to go out there and play around a
t low level. Below is a link to a video for your viewing pleasure.
> >
> > http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1cZFfwQrZS4
> >
> > Jason
> > MKIII
> > Portland=2C OR
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> > http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=298072#298072
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Subject: | Flap control detent |
Now that I've seriously started using the flaps on my Mk III I've just about
worn the detents on the track away and there are divots in the plate on the
flap handle, too. They won't stay in the up position on the ground but air
pressure holds them up in flight and last night the handle popped off the
full flap detent twice. Mine is an early aircraft and the track and the
plate on the flap handle are just .063" steel with no hardening or wear
prevention.
Any changes to new models? Fixes? I'm thinking of two ways to go, adapt an
emergency brake handle out of a car and mount it down between the seats so
the release button can be operated by a pilot of normal dexterity, or go
with a 12V linear actuator. Either would give more adjustment than just the
half and full settings (which I have no trouble with and am unsure of the
value of more than that).
Rick Girard
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>.
Years ago I visited my brother and we visited some of his flying friends,
they were using power window motors for flap actuators.
When I put my mkiii together, I cut the bottom of the square detents with
an angle cut up and toward the left. and cut the flap handle to
match, this way the more pressure on the flaps pulls the flap handle into
the notch tighter.
Boyd Young
MKIII
Ps
The weather guessers are forecasting the Weather for MV as ok, not
stellar, but ok , northern utah a bit iffy to get out.
My flying choices are rain or wind or I could drive down. I will be
checking the weather close.
Do not archive.
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Subject: | vidio of playing low lever over some fields |
Reminds me of my days in Kansas chasing coyotes around the fields. Pete
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Subject: | Fwd: Allison birthday flyin |
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Subject: Re: Allison birthday flyin
i got the e-mail of your.
In a message dated 3/16/2010 8:04:18 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time,
greg@skyelink.com writes:
Some people had problems opening last email maybe this one will work sorry
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From: EmailUser greg <greg@skyelink.com>
Subject: Allison birthday flyin
Your invited to my second annual birthday fun fly weekend. Located at Ace
Airfields in Farnham Va. Camping under the wing fun with food ,music &
great fun with other pilots like yourselves. The fun starts on July 9-10.
My airfield is located at GPS 76*36.071w & 37*56.500n close to the bay. The
runway is a north< south orientation it is a 2000 ft grass strip with a line
of trees on the west side of the field. When you approach from the north use
left traffic from the south use right traffic. Stay over the trees on the
west side of the field.I will be useing craf ch#12300 to help if needed. If
you choose to drive use GPS king ln farnham va or give me a call
(GREG) (804)450-6200 Hope you can attend.
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Subject: | Fwd: Allison birthday flyin |
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i got the e-mail of your.
In a message dated 3/16/2010 8:04:18 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time,
greg@skyelink.com writes:
Some people had problems opening last email maybe this one will work sorry
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From: EmailUser greg <greg@skyelink.com>
Subject: Allison birthday flyin
Your invited to my second annual birthday fun fly weekend. Located at Ace
Airfields in Farnham Va. Camping under the wing fun with food ,music &
great fun with other pilots like yourselves. The fun starts on July 9-10.
My airfield is located at GPS 76*36.071w & 37*56.500n close to the bay. The
runway is a north< south orientation it is a 2000 ft grass strip with a line
of trees on the west side of the field. When you approach from the north use
left traffic from the south use right traffic. Stay over the trees on the
west side of the field.I will be useing craf ch#12300 to help if needed. If
you choose to drive use GPS king ln farnham va or give me a call
(GREG) (804)450-6200 Hope you can attend.
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Subject: | Re: Video of playing low level over some fields |
First let me give a disclaimer: I am in no way attempting to get under
anyone's skin, or belittle any ones thoughts. However I think there is a
bit of misconception at work here, as follows -
Most of the things that we use as a guide to flying Kolbs are actually
very valid when applied to Spam Cans. That same video, if flown in a
Cessna150 would very well qualify as more than a bit reckless, when
flown in a Kolb is only exhilarating. I would classify all of that
terrain as a great landing area. His only "challenge" would be to get
the nose down when the engine quit so that he didn't stall. For him to
actually glide to a road or other suitable "recognized" landing area, he
would have to be somewhere around 1500 to 1000 feet, if not more. My
point is that the glide ratio of our planes is only going to serve as a
delaying tactic at best. In most cases, at least where I fly, any more
altitude than that required to set up to best glide is only prolonging
the suspense.
A GA plane's purpose is to go places fast. What ever fun and excitement
that you can achieve with that is its only reward. Kolbs however, are
designed to be fun to fly, low and slow (comparatively). Their purpose
is not in long distance, however there are always over achievers in any
sport, right John? Their purpose is in the exhilaration of flight, and
as such what would be carelessness in a 150 is merely exciting in a
Kolb.
Now I of course realize the danger in flying where there are no landing
areas. I still look for the best spot even so, but if there are none,
and that bothers you, stay in the pattern at the airport. I have to
admit that I am an adrenalin junky, and some day you may read that I am
no longer among you. I accept that, there is a cost for everything that
is worth while. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7iSiJGg4FhM Now this
video, would qualify for the "Old Bold" statement. However, even had I
been at less than 5000 feet agl, I still would end up in a Sage bush
somewhere, it would just take longer to get there.
Larry, semi old!
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From: Mike Welch
To: kolb-list@matronics.com
Sent: Tuesday, May 18, 2010 12:57 PM
Subject: RE: Kolb-List: Video of playing low level over some fields
Larry,
How old? It's an "always adjustable" age. It's just slightly older
than me.
Actually, if a guy insist on "bold" flying manuevers, he'll find out
that the "old" comes a lot sooner than he thought!!
After having done more than my share of stupid stunts, I am very
lucky to still have all my fingers and toes, and eyes. I have, though,
spent way too much time "recuperating".
If I haven't learned much before now, I'd hope that I've learned not
to underestimate flying, and especially stupid mistakes while flying.
(PS. I haven't seen Jason's video yet, and in NO way am I referring
to whatever he did as stupid. I was just throwing in the old
expression....old, bold, but not both)
Mike Welch
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Subject: | Re: Video of playing low level over some fields |
Thanks, very nice ultralight flying, the kind I enjoy. Pete
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From: Larry Cottrell
To: kolb-list@matronics.com
Sent: Tuesday, May 18, 2010 5:13 PM
Subject: Re: Kolb-List: Video of playing low level over some fields
First let me give a disclaimer: I am in no way attempting to get under
anyone's skin, or belittle any ones thoughts. However I think there is a
bit of misconception at work here, as follows -
Most of the things that we use as a guide to flying Kolbs are actually
very valid when applied to Spam Cans. That same video, if flown in a
Cessna150 would very well qualify as more than a bit reckless, when
flown in a Kolb is only exhilarating. I would classify all of that
terrain as a great landing area. His only "challenge" would be to get
the nose down when the engine quit so that he didn't stall. For him to
actually glide to a road or other suitable "recognized" landing area, he
would have to be somewhere around 1500 to 1000 feet, if not more. My
point is that the glide ratio of our planes is only going to serve as a
delaying tactic at best. In most cases, at least where I fly, any more
altitude than that required to set up to best glide is only prolonging
the suspense.
A GA plane's purpose is to go places fast. What ever fun and
excitement that you can achieve with that is its only reward. Kolbs
however, are designed to be fun to fly, low and slow (comparatively).
Their purpose is not in long distance, however there are always over
achievers in any sport, right John? Their purpose is in the exhilaration
of flight, and as such what would be carelessness in a 150 is merely
exciting in a Kolb.
Now I of course realize the danger in flying where there are no
landing areas. I still look for the best spot even so, but if there are
none, and that bothers you, stay in the pattern at the airport. I have
to admit that I am an adrenalin junky, and some day you may read that I
am no longer among you. I accept that, there is a cost for everything
that is worth while. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7iSiJGg4FhM Now
this video, would qualify for the "Old Bold" statement. However, even
had I been at less than 5000 feet agl, I still would end up in a Sage
bush somewhere, it would just take longer to get there.
Larry, semi old!
Note: If you forward this email, please delete the forwarding history,
which includes my email address.
----- Original Message -----
From: Mike Welch
To: kolb-list@matronics.com
Sent: Tuesday, May 18, 2010 12:57 PM
Subject: RE: Kolb-List: Video of playing low level over some fields
Larry,
How old? It's an "always adjustable" age. It's just slightly
older than me.
Actually, if a guy insist on "bold" flying manuevers, he'll find
out that the "old" comes a lot sooner than he thought!!
After having done more than my share of stupid stunts, I am very
lucky to still have all my fingers and toes, and eyes. I have, though,
spent way too much time "recuperating".
If I haven't learned much before now, I'd hope that I've learned
not to underestimate flying, and especially stupid mistakes while
flying.
(PS. I haven't seen Jason's video yet, and in NO way am I referring
to whatever he did as stupid. I was just throwing in the old
expression....old, bold, but not both)
Mike Welch
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Subject: | Re: Video of playing low level over some fields |
This is the kind of flying I do during the winter over frozen lakes. I don't worry
about powerlines over frozen lakes. During the summer months, there are towers
and and other objects to be concerned with over land areas. It is true that
slower aircraft have time to react to such things. PPC pilots fly low all the
time, but there have been a few that have hit lines. I know of one that flew
over an electrical substation and the backup generator exhaust just happened
to kick in as he was flying over and deflated his chute. He ended up in the substation
and luckily he wasn't electrocuted. Another danger in flying low is
forgetting about your wings. In a bank, a wing could catch on something and cause
the plane to cartwheel. Isn't this what happened to John Williamson?
Ralph
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Ralph B
Original Firestar 447
N91493 E-AB
1000 hours
23 years flying it
Kolbra 912UL
N20386
2 years flying it
120 hrs
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Subject: | Video of playing low level over some fields |
Larry=2C guys=2C
After I posted my last post=2C I went and watched Jason's video. Persona
lly=2C I wouldn't classify his flying as "bold". At least=2C it's not=2C
in my opinion. I'd call it more like a "heckava good time". I did somethi
ng almost identical to his low-level flying with an instructor in a Flight
Star (me flying=2C and quite a bit lower). At any rate=2C it was fun!!!!
Being in COMPLETE control of an airplane=2C even if by some standards as
risky=2C doesn't mean it is entirely unsafe.
If Jason were to lose engine power=2C at most=2C he'd probably just destr
oy his plane.
For my understanding of "bold"=2C I'd say it includes most acts that coul
d usually be described as "stupid"........after the fact.
Best regards=2C
Mike Welch
From: lcottrell@fmtcblue.com
Subject: Re: Kolb-List: Video of playing low level over some fields
First let me give a disclaimer: I am in no way attempting to get under anyo
ne's skin=2C or belittle any ones thoughts. However I think there is a bit
of misconception at work here=2C as follows -
Most of the things that we use as a guide to flying Kolbs are actually very
valid when applied to Spam Cans. That same video=2C if flown in a Cessna15
0 would very well qualify as more than a bit reckless=2C when flown in a Ko
lb is only exhilarating. I would classify all of that terrain as a great l
anding area. His only "challenge" would be to get the nose down when the en
gine quit so that he didn't stall. For him to actually glide to a road or o
ther suitable "recognized" landing area=2C he would have to be somewhere ar
ound 1500 to 1000 feet=2C if not more. My point is that the glide ratio of
our planes is only going to serve as a delaying tactic at best. In most ca
ses=2C at least where I fly=2C any more altitude than that required to set
up to best glide is only prolonging the suspense.
A GA plane's purpose is to go places fast. What ever fun and excitement tha
t you can achieve with that is its only reward. Kolbs however=2C are design
ed to be fun to fly=2C low and slow (comparatively). Their purpose is not i
n long distance=2C however there are always over achievers in any sport=2C
right John? Their purpose is in the exhilaration of flight=2C and as such w
hat would be carelessness in a 150 is merely exciting in a Kolb.
Now I of course realize the danger in flying where there are no landing are
as. I still look for the best spot even so=2C but if there are none=2C and
that bothers you=2C stay in the pattern at the airport. I have to admit tha
t I am an adrenalin junky=2C and some day you may read that I am no longer
among you. I accept that=2C there is a cost for everything that is worth wh
ile. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7iSiJGg4FhM Now this video=2C would
qualify for the "Old Bold" statement. However=2C even had I been at less t
han 5000 feet agl=2C I still would end up in a Sage bush somewhere=2C it wo
uld just take longer to get there.
Larry=2C semi old!
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----- Original Message -----
From: Mike Welch
Sent: Tuesday=2C May 18=2C 2010 12:57 PM
Subject: RE: Kolb-List: Video of playing low level over some fields
Larry=2C
How old? It's an "always adjustable" age. It's just slightly older than
me.
Actually=2C if a guy insist on "bold" flying manuevers=2C he'll find out
that the "old" comes a lot sooner than he thought!!
After having done more than my share of stupid stunts=2C I am very lucky
to still have all my fingers and toes=2C and eyes. I have=2C though=2C spe
nt way too much time "recuperating".
If I haven't learned much before now=2C I'd hope that I've learned not to
underestimate flying=2C and especially stupid mistakes while flying.
(PS. I haven't seen Jason's video yet=2C and in NO way am I referring to w
hatever he did as stupid. I was just throwing in the old expression....old
=2C bold=2C but not both)
Mike Welch
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Subject: | Re: Video of playing low level over some fields |
Hello All,
We have a pretty wide river here and it is lined on both sides by trees. Last
year I was feeling my oats and decided to fly down it at low level. I did that
for about 1/2 mile and it dawned on me that if the engine quit, I would loose
everything I have worked for for 15 years (thats how long it took me to build
my airplane). I do not have the means to replace it and I immediately climbed
out from between the trees and went over to play in my nice safe field.
Not Bold
Jason
MKIII
Portland, OR
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Subject: | Re: Flap control detent |
As long as you are modifying the handle, here is an alternative, gives you as many
options for flap positions as you want to drill holes, and that roll pin will
last longer than either one of us...
http://www.bcchapel.org/pages/0003/pg3.htm
Richard Pike
MKIII N420P (420ldPoops)
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Subject: | Re: Video of playing low level over some fields |
Larry, I think it's being non-bold that counts the most.
Russ
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On May 18, 2010, at 1:59 PM, Larry Cottrell wrote:
> How old do you have to be to qualify?
> Larry
>
> Note: If you forward this email, please delete the forwarding
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> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Mike Welch
> To: kolb-list@matronics.com
> Sent: Tuesday, May 18, 2010 10:32 AM
> Subject: RE: Kolb-List: Video of playing low level over some fields
>
> Bob,
>
> Old, or bold, but not old & bold. :-)
>
> Mike Welch
>
> > Subject: Re: Kolb-List: Video of playing low level over some fields
> > From: slyck@frontiernet.net
> > Date: Tue, 18 May 2010 11:54:39 -0400
> > To: kolb-list@matronics.com
> >
> >
> > More fun if you have some big oak trees for pylons.
> > BB
> >
> > On 18, May 2010, at 11:31 AM, Jason Omelchuck wrote:
> >
> tech.com>
> > >
> > > Hello All,
> > >
> > > Close to my airport there is a large expanse of fields planted
> mostly in grass or other grass like crops. I love to go out there
> and play around at low level. Below is a link to a video for your
> viewing pleasure.
> > >
> > > http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1cZFfwQrZS4
> > >
> > > Jason
> > > MKIII
> > > Portland, OR
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > Read this topic online here:
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> > > http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=298072#298072
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
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Subject: | Re: Video of playing low level over some fields |
Like a buddy of mine said when we were doing hover practice in the
Hughes 269,
"just a sneeze away from disaster" :)
BB
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On 18, May 2010, at 8:16 PM, Mike Welch wrote:
> Larry, guys,
>
> After I posted my last post, I went and watched Jason's video.
Personally, I wouldn't classify his flying as "bold". At least, it's
not, in my opinion. I'd call it more like a "heckava good time". I did
something almost identical to his low-level flying with an instructor in
a Flight Star (me flying, and quite a bit lower). At any rate, it was
fun!!!!
> Being in COMPLETE control of an airplane, even if by some standards
as risky, doesn't mean it is entirely unsafe.
> If Jason were to lose engine power, at most, he'd probably just
destroy his plane.
>
> For my understanding of "bold", I'd say it includes most acts that
could usually be described as "stupid"........after the fact.
>
> Best regards,
> Mike Welch
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Well Karen and I are out the door early tomorrow for MV. Driving in case
you are wondering. You all still have time to make it.
See you there,
Larry
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