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1. 02:43 AM - Re: FireStar Tail Wheel Rod/Spring (Jimmy Young)
2. 04:29 AM - Re: Sport Pilot license (Thom Riddle)
3. 06:27 AM - Re: FireStar Tail Wheel Rod/Spring (robert bean)
4. 07:04 AM - Re: FireStar Tail Wheel Rod/Spring (b young)
5. 07:19 AM - Re: FireStar Tail Wheel Rod/Spring (John Hauck)
6. 07:32 AM - Re: Sport Pilot license (Ralph B)
7. 07:38 AM - Re: Re: Sport Pilot license (Richard Girard)
8. 07:48 AM - Re: FireStar Tail Wheel Rod/Spring (zeprep251@aol.com)
9. 01:13 PM - Re: FireStar Tail Wheel Rod/Spring (b young)
10. 07:24 PM - Re: FireStar Tail Wheel Rod/Spring (Herb)
11. 08:21 PM - construction oddities (Dana Hague)
12. 09:48 PM - Re: Re: Sport Pilot license (Duane Ransdell)
13. 10:02 PM - Re: Re: Sport Pilot license (Duane Ransdell)
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| Subject: | Re: FireStar Tail Wheel Rod/Spring |
Bill,
I had a similar problem with a gear leg repair. I used some aluminum tape to take
up the slack. It worked fine for me.
Sorry to hear about the damage report, good luck with it.
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Jimmy Young
Missouri City, TX
Kolb FS II/HKS 700
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| Subject: | Re: Sport Pilot license |
Duane,
I don't mean to piss you off but risk doing so by the following statement/question.
I apologize in advance if you take offense.
Logisitics and expense asside, if you "already know how to do what they require"
why is being tested to that standard frustrating?
I am no longer a practicing CFI-SP and am letting my certificate expire but can
tell you from my experience that there are lots of sport pilots (as well as private
and commercial too) flying around the skies who are not well prepared for
anything out of the ordinary. Learning to fly better is a life-long experience
and being prepared for the unexpected is a big part of that learning.
So, rather than looking at the need to get certificated as being a hassle, I suggest
you look at it as a forced opportunity to learn more/better/different ways
to do things. The only tests you need to take are the written and the check-ride.
The rest is learning new/better/different things which will make you a
better/safer pilot.
My BFR is due next month. I'm going to get my BFR in a Pitts S2 because I want
to learn more about recovering from unusual attitudes and some basic aerobatic
maneuvers. I've had a private ticket since 1966 and still consider myself a student
of flying.
--------
Thom Riddle
Buffalo, NY (9G0)
Kolb Slingshot SS-021
Jabiru 2200A #1574
Tennessee Prop 64x32
If life gives you limes, make Margaritas.
- Jimmy Buffet
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| Subject: | Re: FireStar Tail Wheel Rod/Spring |
Bill, you could try cleaning out the tube ends and smearing a coating of
epoxy inside and then drilling or honing to a good fit.
I think someone makes epoxy with little metal particles in it.
Since it's not a safety in flight area a little experimentation wouldn't
hurt.
BB
On 28, Jun 2010, at 10:55 PM, WhiskeyVictor36@aol.com wrote:
> Hi Guys,
>
> My Original FireStar has suffered some damage. In January a severe
wind storm caused an 80' tall pine tree to snap off at the 40' high
point, which then fell onto my hangar. The hangar is one of those
instant car garages, consisting of round metal roof rafters and a canvas
cover. It is 12' wide X 24' long and I fold the wings on the Kolb to
park it inside. The tree fell onto the hangar longitudely, that is, it
did not fall directly on top of the Kolb (well a few branches did)
because it hit slightly off the center line on the left side. But, the
hangar rafters were bent down and they contacted the left folded wing,
destroying the aileron, leading and trailing wing spars, bent some ribs
and the bow tip was crumpled. The main spar was ok. Since the wing was
pushed downward really hard, it tore out the wing support cross tube
that goes thru the boom tube. Both of the outer ends of the elevators
were damaged. Rudder was OK. The tail wheel, which was sitting in the
tail wheel dolly, was broken at the welded joint and the fiberglass tail
spring rod was broken where it exits the steel tube on the plane. Some
other damage was: Dented muffler, but still usable; Fuselage fabric
support bent down and fabric torn on left side.
>
> I have already rebuilt the wing, built a new aileron and repaired the
elevators. Also have stripped all the fabric off the fuselage (it was
15 years old) and will recover it.
>
> Question. I got a new 3/4" aluminum tail wheel rod/spring from
Travis. It fits kind of loose into both the tail wheel bracket and the
steel fuselage tube. What is a good way to shim this to make a better
fit. (The original fiberglass rod was epoxied in place and was a bear
to drill out. I don't want to do that to the metal rod.)
>
> Bill Varnes
> Original Kolb FireStar
> Audubon NJ
>
>
>
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| Subject: | Re: FireStar Tail Wheel Rod/Spring |
Question. I got a new 3/4" aluminum tail wheel rod/spring from Travis.
It fits kind of loose into both the tail wheel bracket and the steel
fuselage tube. What is a good way to shim this to make a better fit.
(The original fiberglass rod was epoxied in place and was a bear to
drill out. I don't want to do that to the metal rod.)
Bill Varnes
Original Kolb FireStar
Audubon NJ
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>if you put a small amount of
silicone rubber on the tail rod, and inside the socket, bolt it in
place and wipe off the excess, let it sit a couple days till the
silicone sets up before putting on the ground. the rod will be much
more solid. but if you need to get it out you can twist and break the
silicone looseand pull it out. it will also keep the rust out.boyd
young mkiii
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| Subject: | Re: FireStar Tail Wheel Rod/Spring |
Boyd:
I did that once, used silicone seal on the tail wheel strut.
Upon removal, some time later, I discovered extensive corrosion.
I don't use silicone seal on 4130 anymore.
john h
mkIII
if you put a small amount of silicone rubber on the tail rod, and
inside the socket,
bolt it in place and wipe off the excess, let it sit a couple days till
the silicone sets up before putting on the ground. the rod will be much
more solid. but if you need to get it out you can twist and break the
silicone looseand pull it out. it will also keep the rust out.boyd
young mkiii
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| Subject: | Re: Sport Pilot license |
Duane, 4 years ago it was difficult getting the certificate as there were few aircraft
to get the training in. I had to drive many miles to find a CFI who would
do it for me. I had been flying the Firestar for 19 years and just needed
time in a larger aircraft to pass the checkride. I did this before the grandfather
period ended. I thought at the time that I would only be flying the single
seat Firestar. Since then, I've bought the Kolbra and I'm having a ball taking
my wife along and giving rides. I think getting the Sport license is easier
now as there are more Sport CFI's and aircraft to train in. It shouldn't be a
problem except that it takes time and money.
Ralph
--------
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: | Re: Sport Pilot license |
Bravo Thom! Like the examiner told me as he handed me my ticket, "It's a
license to learn". And one helluva great classroom, to boot.
Rick Girard
On Tue, Jun 29, 2010 at 6:29 AM, Thom Riddle <riddletr@gmail.com> wrote:
>
> Duane,
>
> I don't mean to piss you off but risk doing so by the following
> statement/question. I apologize in advance if you take offense.
>
> Logisitics and expense asside, if you "already know how to do what they
> require" why is being tested to that standard frustrating?
>
> I am no longer a practicing CFI-SP and am letting my certificate expire but
> can tell you from my experience that there are lots of sport pilots (as well
> as private and commercial too) flying around the skies who are not well
> prepared for anything out of the ordinary. Learning to fly better is a
> life-long experience and being prepared for the unexpected is a big part of
> that learning.
>
> So, rather than looking at the need to get certificated as being a hassle,
> I suggest you look at it as a forced opportunity to learn
> more/better/different ways to do things. The only tests you need to take are
> the written and the check-ride. The rest is learning new/better/different
> things which will make you a better/safer pilot.
>
> My BFR is due next month. I'm going to get my BFR in a Pitts S2 because I
> want to learn more about recovering from unusual attitudes and some basic
> aerobatic maneuvers. I've had a private ticket since 1966 and still consider
> myself a student of flying.
>
> --------
> Thom Riddle
> Buffalo, NY (9G0)
> Kolb Slingshot SS-021
> Jabiru 2200A #1574
> Tennessee Prop 64x32
>
>
> If life gives you limes, make Margaritas.
> - Jimmy Buffet
>
>
> Read this topic online here:
>
> http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=302961#302961
>
>
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| Subject: | Re: FireStar Tail Wheel Rod/Spring |
Bill,
Seems like all of them fit a little loose.I tried this and it works really
well.first hacksaw 2 cuts in the tube end,one vertical and one horizontal
,which lets the tube end compress around the new rod.Also drilled a new ho
le through the tube and rod, (near the old hole) for good register at that
attach point.Its a 2 piece aluminum clamp using counter sunk cap screws.
G.Aman MK-3C
-----Original Message-----
From: WhiskeyVictor36@aol.com
Sent: Mon, Jun 28, 2010 10:55 pm
Subject: Kolb-List: FireStar Tail Wheel Rod/Spring
Hi Guys,
My Original FireStar has suffered some damage. In January a severe wind
storm caused an 80' tall pine tree to snap off at the 40' high point, whi
ch then fell onto my hangar. The hangar is one of those instant car garag
es, consisting of round metal roof rafters and a canvas cover. It is 12'
wide X 24' long and I fold the wings on the Kolb to park it inside. The
tree fell onto the hangar longitudely, that is, it did not fall directly
on top of the Kolb (well a few branches did) because it hit slightly off
the center line on the left side. But, the hangar rafters were bent down
and they contacted the left folded wing, destroying the aileron, leading
and trailing wing spars, bent some ribs and the bow tip was crumpled. Th
e main spar was ok. Since the wing was pushed downward really hard, it to
re out the wing support cross tube that goes thru the boom tube. Both of
the outer ends of the elevators were damaged. Rudder was OK. The tail
wheel, which was sitting in the tail wheel dolly, was broken at the welde
d joint and the fiberglass tail spring rod was broken where it exits the
steel tube on the plane. Some other damage was: Dented muffler, but stil
l usable; Fuselage fabric support bent down and fabric torn on left side.
I have already rebuilt the wing, built a new aileron and repaired the elev
ators. Also have stripped all the fabric off the fuselage (it was 15 year
s old) and will recover it.
Question. I got a new 3/4" aluminum tail wheel rod/spring from Travis.
It fits kind of loose into both the tail wheel bracket and the steel fuse
lage tube. What is a good way to shim this to make a better fit. (The or
iginal fiberglass rod was epoxied in place and was a bear to drill out.
I don't want to do that to the metal rod.)
Bill Varnes
Original Kolb FireStar
Audubon NJ
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| Subject: | Re: FireStar Tail Wheel Rod/Spring |
john
when i pulled mine apart i found no corosion at all.... as i remember
i had run some epoxy primer on the inside before assembly. i may
recheck for the fun of it.
boyd
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
Boyd:
I did that once, used silicone seal on the tail wheel strut.
Upon removal, some time later, I discovered extensive corrosion.
I don't use silicone seal on 4130 anymore.
john h
mkIII
if you put a small amount of silicone rubber on the tail rod, and
inside the socket,
bolt it in place and wipe off the excess, let it sit a couple days till
the silicone sets up before putting on the ground. the rod will be much
more solid. but if you need to get it out you can twist and break the
silicone looseand pull it out. it will also keep the rust out.boyd
young mkiii
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| Subject: | Re: FireStar Tail Wheel Rod/Spring |
Non acetic acid silicone is likely less reactive with cro molly steel.. Herb
At 12:54 PM 6/29/2010, you wrote:
>
>john
>when i pulled mine apart i found no corosion at all.... as i
>remember i had run some epoxy primer on the inside before
>assembly. i may recheck for the fun of it.
>
>
>boyd
>
>
> >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
>
>
>Boyd:
>
>I did that once, used silicone seal on the tail wheel strut.
>
>Upon removal, some time later, I discovered extensive corrosion.
>
>I don't use silicone seal on 4130 anymore.
>
>john h
>mkIII
>
>
> if you put a small amount of silicone rubber on the tail rod, and
> inside the socket,
>
>bolt it in place and wipe off the excess,
>let it sit a couple days till the silicone sets up before putting on
>the ground.
>the rod will be much more solid. but if you need to get it out you
>can twist and break the silicone loose
>and pull it out. it will also keep the rust out.
>boyd young mkiii
>
>
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| Subject: | construction oddities |
I've found a few oddities in the construction of my UltraStar, mostly in
the control system. A few were scary and all have been corrected. Today I
was looking at the drawings to identify the tailwheel strut tube size
(since mine is bent), and I noticed that the lower tail brace wires go to a
bolt on the rear vertical tube of the lower fin. That's funny... mine go
to the forward of the two bolts holding the tailwheel strut into the
fin. I did some careful poking and sure enough, the proper holes are in
fact there, under the fabric.
Considering the loads on the tail wires, it's probably not a big deal,
unless landing loads were to fatigue the bolt in question. Still it will
be fixed.
Fortunately the distance is the same, within the add/remove washers
adjustment method, so all I have to do is dig up another AN3 bolt of the
proper length.
-Dana
--
If there was any logic in this world, it would be men who ride
side-saddle, not women.
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| Subject: | Re: Sport Pilot license |
Thanks for the reply Ralph. I spoke with the EAA and got a few of my
questions answered. They guy who answered the phone was most helpful. If
anyone else has questions about Sport Pilot's license you can call them at
920-426-6527. The gentleman I talked to was Tim.
Turns out I can't use any of my ultralight time as dual instruction as I
originally thought. You can still use ultralight time for the solo portion
of your training, but that's it. 'What that means is that I will need to get
9 more hours of instruction from another CFI and then go back and take my
check ride. You also need to have the written passed and a recommendation
from the other CFI before you go back to do the check ride.
As much of a hassle this is turning into, I think I will get my private
pilot's license instead.
Duane
On Tue, Jun 29, 2010 at 9:32 AM, Ralph B <ul15@juno.com> wrote:
>
> Duane, 4 years ago it was difficult getting the certificate as there were
> few aircraft to get the training in. I had to drive many miles to find a CFI
> who would do it for me. I had been flying the Firestar for 19 years and just
> needed time in a larger aircraft to pass the checkride. I did this before
> the grandfather period ended. I thought at the time that I would only be
> flying the single seat Firestar. Since then, I've bought the Kolbra and I'm
> having a ball taking my wife along and giving rides. I think getting the
> Sport license is easier now as there are more Sport CFI's and aircraft to
> train in. It shouldn't be a problem except that it takes time and money.
>
> Ralph
>
> --------
> Ralph B
> Original Firestar 447
> N91493 E-AB
> 1000 hours
> 23 years flying it
> Kolbra 912UL
> N20386
> 2 years flying it
> 120 hrs
>
>
> Read this topic online here:
>
> http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=302981#302981
>
>
--
Sincerely,
Duane
www.amateurradiobluebook.com
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| Subject: | Re: Sport Pilot license |
Thanks for the reply Thom. No offense taken and that is exactly the attitude
I'm taking with this. I'm always game for learning how to fly better. The
test doesn't offend me either and in fact I welcome that. It's the waiting
for an instructor and expense that goes along that is frustrating.
Duane
On Tue, Jun 29, 2010 at 6:29 AM, Thom Riddle <riddletr@gmail.com> wrote:
>
> Duane,
>
> I don't mean to piss you off but risk doing so by the following
> statement/question. I apologize in advance if you take offense.
>
> Logisitics and expense asside, if you "already know how to do what they
> require" why is being tested to that standard frustrating?
>
> I am no longer a practicing CFI-SP and am letting my certificate expire but
> can tell you from my experience that there are lots of sport pilots (as well
> as private and commercial too) flying around the skies who are not well
> prepared for anything out of the ordinary. Learning to fly better is a
> life-long experience and being prepared for the unexpected is a big part of
> that learning.
>
> So, rather than looking at the need to get certificated as being a hassle,
> I suggest you look at it as a forced opportunity to learn
> more/better/different ways to do things. The only tests you need to take are
> the written and the check-ride. The rest is learning new/better/different
> things which will make you a better/safer pilot.
>
> My BFR is due next month. I'm going to get my BFR in a Pitts S2 because I
> want to learn more about recovering from unusual attitudes and some basic
> aerobatic maneuvers. I've had a private ticket since 1966 and still consider
> myself a student of flying.
>
> --------
> Thom Riddle
> Buffalo, NY (9G0)
> Kolb Slingshot SS-021
> Jabiru 2200A #1574
> Tennessee Prop 64x32
>
>
> If life gives you limes, make Margaritas.
> - Jimmy Buffet
>
>
> Read this topic online here:
>
> http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=302961#302961
>
>
--
Sincerely,
Duane
www.amateurradiobluebook.com
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