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1. 07:26 AM - Ethanol-free Gass (Richard Neilsen)
2. 08:03 AM - Re: Ethanol-free Gass (Sky Biker Richardson)
3. 03:35 PM - Kolb Firefly/ Firestar tug (Dennis Thate)
4. 03:48 PM - Re: Kolb Firefly/ Firestar tug (John Hauck)
5. 04:31 PM - Re: Kolb Firefly/ Firestar tug (Ellery Batchelder Jr)
6. 05:14 PM - kolb firefly/firestar tug (robert bean)
7. 06:10 PM - Re: Kolb Firefly/ Firestar tug (Jimmy Young)
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| Subject: | Ethanol-free Gass |
I ran across this web site that lists gas stations that have Ethanol-free
gas. I personally have never had a problem with it in my Kolb but...
http://www.pure-gas.org/
Rick Neilsen
Redrive VW Powered MKIIIC
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| Subject: | Ethanol-free Gass |
WE sell Marathon ethanol free gas at the marina and when used in the plane
=2C motorcycles and cars they run better PLUS better mileage.
Subject: Kolb-List: Ethanol-free Gass
From: neilsenrm@gmail.com
I ran across this web site that lists gas stations that have Ethanol-free g
as. I personally have never had a problem with it in my Kolb but...
http://www.pure-gas.org/
Rick Neilsen
Redrive VW Powered MKIIIC
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| Subject: | Kolb Firefly/ Firestar tug |
I'm looking into different ways of towing my Firestar a short distance to my local
airport, about 6 miles, for its first test flight. Does anyone here see a
downside to this technique ?
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Beware of false knowledge; it is more dangerous than ignorance. George Bernard
Shaw
Faith is believing what you know ain't so - Mark Twain
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| Subject: | Re: Kolb Firefly/ Firestar tug |
I'm looking into different ways of towing my Firestar a short distance to
my local airport, about 6 miles, for its first test flight. Does anyone here
see a downside to this technique ?
Dennis T/Folks:
I used similar method to haul my US and FS from home to my airstrip, 3
miles.
Major difference was a positive mechanical connection, rather than a
tailwheel sitting in a cup. At least that is how the photo looks to me.
I removed the tailwheel, used the tailwheel strut end fitting to attach to a
home made draw bar on my tractor. A 1/4 aircraft bolt and nut, used as a
pin, secured it to the draw bar.
Never had a problem.
I now have a 28' deckover goose neck I haul the mkIII with. Bought the
goose neck to haul antique tractors, but it does a good job hauling the
little mkIII.
Please note. I did not haul the US and FS with the wings attached, fuselage
only. I used a padded utility trailer to haul the wings, one at a time.
john h
mkIII
Titus, Alabama
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| Subject: | Re: Kolb Firefly/ Firestar tug |
I use to haul my Firestar about 6 miles 45/50 MPH all the time behind my
pickup on its main gear I just secured the tail wheel so it couldnt get
out of the mount I fabricated
Ellery Batchelder Jr.
-----Original Message-----
From: Dennis Thate <retroman@frontier.com>
Sent: Wed, Dec 15, 2010 6:33 pm
Subject: Kolb-List: Kolb Firefly/ Firestar tug
I'm looking into different ways of towing my Firestar a short distance to
my
ocal airport, about 6 miles, for its first test flight. Does anyone here
see a
ownside to this technique ?
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=82=AC=CB=9C=C3=A2=82=AC=CB=9CBeware of false knowledge; it is more
dangerous than ignorance.=C3=A2=82=AC=84=A2=C3=A2=82=AC=84=A2
eorge Bernard Shaw
Faith is believing what you know ain't so - Mark Twain
ead this topic online here:
http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=323484#323484
ttachments:
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ttp://forums.matronics.com//files/tug_2_127.jpg
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| Subject: | kolb firefly/firestar tug |
That should work provided the road is smooth. Remember humps will cause
bumps in those wing leading edges.
The firefly and firestar don't have too much weight to contend with.
For security I stuck a trailer hitch on a steel rod to tow my MkIII by
tractor. (wings off) That is a harbor freight tow dolly for pulling it
into the
basement.
Never try to tow a MkIII with the wings folded. Good for pushing into
and out of a hangar only.
For one you will be permanently crippled after you try to lift it.
Secondly, the weight will bend the stock aluminum
tail rod after some jouncing.
BB
IMG_0261
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| Subject: | Re: Kolb Firefly/ Firestar tug |
Painting the tailwheel assembly wouldn't hurt any.
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Jimmy Young
Missouri City, TX
Kolb FS II/HKS 700
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