---------------------------------------------------------- Kolb-List Digest Archive --- Total Messages Posted Mon 07/26/10: 12 ---------------------------------------------------------- Today's Message Index: ---------------------- 1. 12:27 AM - New owner of old Kolb (George Bearden) 2. 12:53 AM - Re: Fw: Oshkosh UL Area () 3. 07:29 AM - Re: Pitot-static system (Richard Pike) 4. 07:54 AM - Re: One wing done (Rex Rodebush) 5. 10:37 AM - Re: Another Kolb joins the ranks (ces308) 6. 02:57 PM - Firestar KXP (Gene & Tammy) 7. 04:29 PM - Re: More Pics in Oregon (Gene & Tammy) 8. 05:14 PM - Re: Firestar KXP (John Hauck) 9. 06:24 PM - Re: Firestar KXP (Gene & Tammy) 10. 06:44 PM - Re: Firestar KXP (Ellery Batchelder Jr) 11. 07:02 PM - Re: Firestar KXP (Gene & Tammy) 12. 09:45 PM - Re: Firestar KXP (John Hauck) ________________________________ Message 1 _____________________________________ Time: 12:27:05 AM PST US From: "George Bearden" Subject: Kolb-List: New owner of old Kolb Hey. I bought a Kolb original Firestar. I have been on this list so far through your sufferance but maybe now I belong here. :-) I got a trailer, some extra parts, GPS, radios, etc. Need recovering. Has 503 DCDI w/ 38 hours. Tundra tires and gear legs from a Mrk II or III or something. Sits tall. GeoB ________________________________ Message 2 _____________________________________ Time: 12:53:54 AM PST US From: Subject: Re: Kolb-List: Fw: Oshkosh UL Area Received the first try just fine John. Great photo. Downunder MK111c ----- Original Message ----- From: "John Hauck" Sent: Monday, July 26, 2010 1:31 PM Subject: Kolb-List: Fw: Oshkosh UL Area > Got kicked back the first try. > > john h > mkIII > > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "John Hauck" > To: > Sent: Sunday, July 25, 2010 8:26 PM > Subject: Oshkosh UL Area > > >> Seems torrential rains have flooded much of Wittman Field, including the >> UL >> area. The UL airstrip is closed until it dries out enough to start using >> without damage to the sod. Glad I did not make the flight up there. >> Would >> be a bit disillusioning to sit at some rinky dink satelite airport >> waiting >> for the strip to dry to get into OSH. >> >> Here is a photo in memory of my flying buddy, John Williamson who died in >> the crash of his Kolb Kolbra, 25 May 2008, at the Skinner Ranch, near >> Jordan >> Valley, Oregon. I took this photo a few years ago 35 miles west of the >> Rock >> House on the Alvord Desert. That's John W flying over and away from Miss >> P'fer (P fer plane) sitting on the dry lake. >> >> john h >> mkIII >> > ________________________________ Message 3 _____________________________________ Time: 07:29:34 AM PST US Subject: Kolb-List: Re: Pitot-static system From: "Richard Pike" Pretty easy to make your own pitot and static tubes with one length of steel brake line tubing cut in half and a couple of flat washers. http://www.bcchapel.org/pages/0003/pg7.htm Richard Pike MKIII N420P (420ldPoops) Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=306310#306310 ________________________________ Message 4 _____________________________________ Time: 07:54:43 AM PST US Subject: Kolb-List: Re: One wing done From: "Rex Rodebush" Hi Richard, Just wondering what gain you expect from that tip. I assume it reduces wing tip drag in some way? Rex Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=306317#306317 ________________________________ Message 5 _____________________________________ Time: 10:37:14 AM PST US Subject: Kolb-List: Re: Another Kolb joins the ranks From: "ces308" Congratulations Bill ! it came out beautiful ! The hell with osh ! go fly !!!! chris ambrose M3X/jabiru 139.9.hrs N327CS Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=306342#306342 ________________________________ Message 6 _____________________________________ Time: 02:57:38 PM PST US From: "Gene & Tammy" Subject: Kolb-List: Firestar KXP Hi All, I purchased a used Firestar KXP (N71RB) and have a few questions I hope someone will answer for me. #1. What is the phone # for the Kolb Company? #2. Where is a good place to buy a good shoulder harness made for the Firestar? #3. N71RB has the skinny tail wheel. Anyone know of a better one or has everyone had good luck with the skinny one? #4. Any suggestions or advise regarding the KXP? Thank you Gene N71RB Camden, Tn ________________________________ Message 7 _____________________________________ Time: 04:29:39 PM PST US From: "Gene & Tammy" Subject: Re: Kolb-List: More Pics in Oregon John, I read with interest about your recovery, but I have no idea what you did that banged you up so much. Would you fill me in. Hoping for a speedy recovery for you Gene N71RB -------------------------------------------------- From: "John Hauck" Sent: Sunday, July 25, 2010 8:47 PM Subject: Re: Kolb-List: More Pics in Oregon > > > Nice photos John! >> >> How is the recovery coming? >> >> Greetings to all from Kuala Lumpur! >> Fran Losey www.mykitlog.com/loseyf Sent from my Verizon Wireless >> BlackBerry > > > Thank you, sir. > > I am getting close to walking and flying again. > > I can already drive my Nissan pickup with straight stick, and cranked the > old Dodge/Cummins today, which required pushing in that big clutch pedal > with my bad leg. > > john h > > > ________________________________ Message 8 _____________________________________ Time: 05:14:08 PM PST US From: "John Hauck" Subject: Re: Kolb-List: Firestar KXP Gene, you can get answers to all those questions from Travis, at Kolb Aircraft, 606-862-9692. john h mk III #1. What is the phone # for the Kolb Company? #2. Where is a good place to buy a good shoulder harness made for the Firestar? #3. N71RB has the skinny tail wheel. Anyone know of a better one or has everyone had good luck with the skinny one? #4. Any suggestions or advise regarding the KXP? Thank you Gene N71RB Camden, Tn ________________________________ Message 9 _____________________________________ Time: 06:24:00 PM PST US From: "Gene & Tammy" Subject: Re: Kolb-List: Firestar KXP Thanks John, That's just what I'm looking for. Gene From: John Hauck Sent: Monday, July 26, 2010 7:13 PM Subject: Re: Kolb-List: Firestar KXP Gene, you can get answers to all those questions from Travis, at Kolb Aircraft, 606-862-9692. john h mk III #1. What is the phone # for the Kolb Company? #2. Where is a good place to buy a good shoulder harness made for the Firestar? #3. N71RB has the skinny tail wheel. Anyone know of a better one or has everyone had good luck with the skinny one? #4. Any suggestions or advise regarding the KXP? Thank you Gene N71RB Camden, Tn href="http://www.matronics.com/Navigator?Kolb-List">http://www.matronic s.com/Navigator?Kolb-List href="http://forums.matronics.com">http://forums.matronics.com href="http://www.matronics.com/contribution">http://www.matronics.com/c ________________________________ Message 10 ____________________________________ Time: 06:44:46 PM PST US Subject: Re: Kolb-List: Firestar KXP From: Ellery Batchelder Jr Gene Welcome to the Kolb gang meeting place #1 Call this number 606-862-9692 and Talk to Travis Brown @TNK he's a ver y nice guy that will help you out with all your questions #2 Travis can fix you up with a great shoulder Harness #3 if you fly it long enough you will find your self wanting a tail whee l that will break free to a full swivell also available from KOLB@TNK #4 You have made a great decision in your choice of a small airplane Fly it as often as possible you will enjoy it Ellery Batchelder Jr. -----Original Message----- From: Gene & Tammy Sent: Mon, Jul 26, 2010 5:58 pm Subject: Kolb-List: Firestar KXP Hi All, I purchased a used Firestar KXP (N71RB) and have a few questions I hope so meone will answer for me. #1. What is the phone # for the Kolb Company? #2. Where is a good place to buy a good shoulder harness made for the Fir estar? #3. N71RB has the skinny tail wheel. Anyone know of a better one or has everyone had good luck with the skinny one? #4. Any suggestions or advise regarding the KXP? Thank you Gene N71RB Camden, Tn ======================== =========== -= - The Kolb-List Email Forum - -= Use the Matronics List Features Navigator to browse -= the many List utilities such as List Un/Subscription, -= Archive Search & Download, 7-Day Browse, Chat, FAQ, -= Photoshare, and much much more: - -= --> http://www.matronics.com/Navigator?Kolb-List - -======================== ======================== =========== -= - MATRONICS WEB FORUMS - -= Same great content also available via the Web Forums! - -= --> http://forums.matronics.com - -======================== ======================== =========== -= - List Contribution Web Site - -= Thank you for your generous support! -= -Matt Dralle, List Admin. -= --> http://www.matronics.com/contribution -======================== ======================== =========== ________________________________ Message 11 ____________________________________ Time: 07:02:22 PM PST US From: "Gene & Tammy" Subject: Re: Kolb-List: Firestar KXP Thank you Ellery, I'll call Travis later this week and order the harness plus pick his brain. Thanks again Gene From: Ellery Batchelder Jr Sent: Monday, July 26, 2010 8:44 PM Subject: Re: Kolb-List: Firestar KXP Gene Welcome to the Kolb gang meeting place #1 Call this number 606-862-9692 and Talk to Travis Brown @TNK he's a very nice guy that will help you out with all your questions #2 Travis can fix you up with a great shoulder Harness #3 if you fly it long enough you will find your self wanting a tail wheel that will break free to a full swivell also available from KOLB@TNK #4 You have made a great decision in your choice of a small airplane Fly it as often as possible you will enjoy it Ellery Batchelder Jr. -----Original Message----- From: Gene & Tammy Sent: Mon, Jul 26, 2010 5:58 pm Subject: Kolb-List: Firestar KXP Hi All, I purchased a used Firestar KXP (N71RB) and have a few questions I hope someone will answer for me. #1. What is the phone # for the Kolb Company? #2. Where is a good place to buy a good shoulder harness made for the Firestar? #3. N71RB has the skinny tail wheel. Anyone know of a better one or has everyone had good luck with the skinny one? #4. Any suggestions or advise regarding the KXP? Thank you Gene N71RB Camden, Tn rget=_blank>http://www.matronics.com/Navigator?Kolb-List tp://forums.matronics.com _blank>http://www.matronics.com/contribution ________________________________ Message 12 ____________________________________ Time: 09:45:47 PM PST US From: "John Hauck" Subject: Re: Kolb-List: Firestar KXP He answers this phone at most times. You can reach him on this one at OSH. john ----- Original Message ----- From: Gene & Tammy To: kolb-list@matronics.com Sent: Monday, July 26, 2010 8:26 PM Subject: Re: Kolb-List: Firestar KXP Thanks John, That's just what I'm looking for. Gene From: John Hauck Sent: Monday, July 26, 2010 7:13 PM To: kolb-list@matronics.com Subject: Re: Kolb-List: Firestar KXP Gene, you can get answers to all those questions from Travis, at Kolb Aircraft, 606-862-9692. john h mk III #1. What is the phone # for the Kolb Company? #2. Where is a good place to buy a good shoulder harness made for the Firestar? #3. N71RB has the skinny tail wheel. Anyone know of a better one or has everyone had good luck with the skinny one? #4. Any suggestions or advise regarding the KXP? 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