---------------------------------------------------------- Kolb-List Digest Archive --- Total Messages Posted Thu 12/23/10: 17 ---------------------------------------------------------- Today's Message Index: ---------------------- 1. 05:58 AM - Re: Photos For New Web Site (Richard Pike) 2. 06:03 AM - Re: to Kolb/Jabiru guys... (Thom Riddle) 3. 06:24 AM - FSII parts to get rid of (Richard Pike) 4. 07:04 AM - Re: Re: to Kolb/Jabiru guys... (Richard Girard) 5. 07:04 AM - Merry Christmas (Richard Girard) 6. 08:59 AM - Re: to Kolb/Jabiru guys... (Frankd) 7. 09:13 AM - Re: Re: to Kolb/Jabiru guys... (Pat Ladd) 8. 09:13 AM - Re: to Kolb/Jabiru guys... (Thom Riddle) 9. 09:25 AM - Re: to Kolb/Jabiru guys... (Thom Riddle) 10. 09:38 AM - Re: to Kolb/Jabiru guys... (Thom Riddle) 11. 11:30 AM - Re: 912 Tach Malfunction (b young) 12. 02:43 PM - Re: Photos For New Web Site (russ kinne) 13. 03:12 PM - goof (russ kinne) 14. 04:06 PM - US Sport Aviation Expo 2011 (John Hauck) 15. 04:50 PM - Re: US Sport Aviation Expo 2011 (Dennis Thate) 16. 05:59 PM - Re: Re: US Sport Aviation Expo 2011 (John Hauck) 17. 08:20 PM - Re: to Kolb/Jabiru guys... (ces308) ________________________________ Message 1 _____________________________________ Time: 05:58:16 AM PST US Subject: Kolb-List: Re: Photos For New Web Site From: "Richard Pike" Dennis Thate wrote: > http://www.ultralightnews.com/sunfun99/kolb.html > http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_Kolb_Aircraft > > These must be a mirage [Laughing] Web sites don't always get updated in a timely manner, and some get archived when they shouldn't. After N582EF got wadded up, I put up a web page advertising to part it out. When we decided to rebuild it, I promptly took that page down, but somebody (or sombodies) has archived it, and 18 months later, I still get phone calls asking if the parts are still available. Richard Pike MKIII N420P (420ldPoops) Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=324203#324203 ________________________________ Message 2 _____________________________________ Time: 06:03:35 AM PST US Subject: Kolb-List: Re: to Kolb/Jabiru guys... From: "Thom Riddle" Chris, Thanks for the heads up. Did you change the standard Jabiru issue Bing 94 for a 64? Or was this a typo? They are both CV carbs and function similarly and probably have some parts in common but not all of them by a long shot. Thom Jabiru with standard Bing 94 -------- Thom Riddle Buffalo, NY (9G0) Kolb Slingshot SS-021 Jabiru 2200A #1574 Tennessee Prop 64x32 Everyone is entitled to his own opinion, but not his own facts. Daniel Patrick Moynihan Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=324204#324204 ________________________________ Message 3 _____________________________________ Time: 06:24:02 AM PST US Subject: Kolb-List: FSII parts to get rid of From: "Richard Pike" Now that N582EF is all back together, we have one wall of the hangar littered with left over FSII parts that need to go away. A left wing and aileron that needs the front part of the root rib repaired and a new wing tip, both horizontal stabs and elevators already covered and hinged, 4 wheels and brakes, tires, and several boxes of small parts, seat fabric, a rear enclosure in pretty good shape, a couple of gas tanks, etc. The right wing has a good spar, not much else. If you don't see it listed: ask, I might have it. Email me off-list for details or pictures, no reasonable offer refused for the wing and tailfeathers, but you have to arrange to get them. The rest of it will be dirt cheap, with a small charge to make it worth my while to box it and ship it. richard(at)bcchapel.org or 423-323-9441 Richard Pike MKIII N420P (420ldPoops) Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=324206#324206 ________________________________ Message 4 _____________________________________ Time: 07:04:43 AM PST US Subject: Re: Kolb-List: Re: to Kolb/Jabiru guys... From: Richard Girard Thom, The difference between a Bing 64 and a 94 is the size (probably not a surprise there). The throttle valve of a 64 is 36 mm (1.417"), the 94 can b e 42 or 44 mm (1.654 - 1.732"). Rick Girard On Thu, Dec 23, 2010 at 8:01 AM, Thom Riddle wrote: > > Chris, > > Thanks for the heads up. Did you change the standard Jabiru issue Bing 94 > for a 64? Or was this a typo? > > They are both CV carbs and function similarly and probably have some part s > in common but not all of them by a long shot. > > Thom > Jabiru with standard Bing 94 > > -------- > Thom Riddle > Buffalo, NY (9G0) > Kolb Slingshot SS-021 > Jabiru 2200A #1574 > Tennessee Prop 64x32 > > > =93Everyone is entitled to his own opinion, but not his own facts.=94 > Daniel Patrick Moynihan > > > Read this topic online here: > > http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=324204#324204 > > =========== =========== =========== =========== > > -- Zulu Delta Kolb Mk IIIC 582 Gray head 4.00 C gearbox 3 blade WD Thanks, Homer GBYM It is not bigotry to be certain we are right; but it is bigotry to be unabl e to imagine how we might possibly have gone wrong. - G.K. Chesterton ________________________________ Message 5 _____________________________________ Time: 07:04:45 AM PST US Subject: Kolb-List: Merry Christmas From: Richard Girard Merry Christmas folks. Put up your stocking, put on your cap, and settle your head for a nice winters nap. Santa is coming and you can be sure, more Kolbs will be flying in the coming new year. Rick Girard -- Zulu Delta Kolb Mk IIIC 582 Gray head 4.00 C gearbox 3 blade WD Thanks, Homer GBYM It is not bigotry to be certain we are right; but it is bigotry to be unable to imagine how we might possibly have gone wrong. - G.K. Chesterton ________________________________ Message 6 _____________________________________ Time: 08:59:19 AM PST US Subject: Kolb-List: Re: to Kolb/Jabiru guys... From: "Frankd" Hi Chris, good to hear that your OK. Nice job in getting down safely not once, but TWICE!! I'm impressed with your dedication to train for emergencies. Is there a way to test for this issue? Can the needle be inspected for this groove? I tried to start my 2200 for the first time on Tuesday but the starter solenode was faulty, brand new. Aircraft Spruce is replacing it. It would be nice to use your experience to fix an issue before I had to deal with it. Thanks for the heads-up. This is exactly how this site helps everyone. Lurker Frank M3X, 0 hrs, preparing for Airworthy cert. Do not post Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=324238#324238 ________________________________ Message 7 _____________________________________ Time: 09:13:15 AM PST US From: "Pat Ladd" Subject: Re: Kolb-List: Re: to Kolb/Jabiru guys... start my 2200 for the first time on Tuesday but the starter solenode was faulty, brand new>> Hi Frank, I had some starting problems to begin with.Upgraded the battery and put a cheap solar panel charger on the hangar roof which I plug in whenever the plane is in the hangar. Cost about 13 I think. No mains elec. as it is in a field..Good investment when you cant fly as often as you would like. Has bags of power and no probs since, even through the winter. good luck Pat ________________________________ Message 8 _____________________________________ Time: 09:13:25 AM PST US Subject: Kolb-List: Re: to Kolb/Jabiru guys... From: "Thom Riddle" Frankd, To answer your question to Chris, yes you can inspect the float needle for wear. If you are concerned about this particular issue, drop the bowl of the Bing carb and inspect the float needle. Depending upon how easy it is, or is not, to get your eyeballs on it, you may have to dismount the carb to see it well. If you are not familiar with the Bing CV (64 & 94) carbs, go to http://www.bingcarburetor.com/manual.html and purchase their manual for $11 including shipping in the USA. Once you have this in hand, most mechanically inclined pilots can take the carb apart and clean and inspect everything for wear and condition. Thom Riddle Powerplant Mechanic http://sites.google.com/site/riddletr/a&pmechanix -------- Thom Riddle Buffalo, NY (9G0) Kolb Slingshot SS-021 Jabiru 2200A #1574 Tennessee Prop 64x32 Everyone is entitled to his own opinion, but not his own facts. Daniel Patrick Moynihan Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=324243#324243 ________________________________ Message 9 _____________________________________ Time: 09:25:05 AM PST US Subject: Kolb-List: Re: to Kolb/Jabiru guys... From: "Thom Riddle" Rick, There is more difference than just the throat size between the 64 and 94 carbs. I've done complete disassembly, cleaning and inspection of both types and their operating principles are the same but not all seemingly identical parts are the same; some are and some are not. Jabiru's earliest 2200 engines came with a Bing 94 with 32mm throat but they switched to 40mm Bing 94 beginning with S/N 699 (which is what they all have now, including the 3300, but with different jets and needles). -------- Thom Riddle Buffalo, NY (9G0) Kolb Slingshot SS-021 Jabiru 2200A #1574 Tennessee Prop 64x32 Everyone is entitled to his own opinion, but not his own facts. Daniel Patrick Moynihan Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=324246#324246 ________________________________ Message 10 ____________________________________ Time: 09:38:08 AM PST US Subject: Kolb-List: Re: to Kolb/Jabiru guys... From: "Thom Riddle" Frankd, After thinking about it for a moment I realized that you can't get deep enough into the Bing 94 carb to inspect the float needle valve tip with removing the carb and removing the float support mechanism which requires removal of the float hinge pin which is item 14 in the attached image. I hope this helps. -------- Thom Riddle Buffalo, NY (9G0) Kolb Slingshot SS-021 Jabiru 2200A #1574 Tennessee Prop 64x32 Everyone is entitled to his own opinion, but not his own facts. Daniel Patrick Moynihan Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=324248#324248 Attachments: http://forums.matronics.com//files/bing_94_266.jpg ________________________________ Message 11 ____________________________________ Time: 11:30:33 AM PST US From: "b young" Subject: Re: Kolb-List: 912 Tach Malfunction The tach needle was jumping around erratically. It was mostly pointing to the correct RPM, but would often jump up to around 6000, then eventually settle back down to the actual RPM. This of course happening while the engine speed stays constant. Was doing it continuously throughout the flight. Dennis Kirby Mark-III =93Magic Bike=94 in Sandia Park, NM >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>i think you are thinking correctly.. loose connection.. i am using the EIS and have not had any problems. boyddo not archive ________________________________ Message 12 ____________________________________ Time: 02:43:02 PM PST US Subject: Re: Kolb-List: Photos For New Web Site From: russ kinne Travis, Brian, et al - First things first: MERRY CHRISTMAS-- and with high hopes that 2011 will be a Lot better than 2010 was Now. If you have time can you tell me if there are any active Kolbers in Jacksonville, Palm Beach, Stuart, or anywhere on Flahdah's east coast above Ft. Likkerdale? I'll be driving down after Jan 1 & would like to contact them. All the best to you all Russ Kinne ________________________________ Message 13 ____________________________________ Time: 03:12:23 PM PST US From: russ kinne Subject: Kolb-List: goof Sorry, List; I definitely told my confuser to send this privately, not to the List. ________________________________ Message 14 ____________________________________ Time: 04:06:04 PM PST US From: "John Hauck" Subject: Kolb-List: US Sport Aviation Expo 2011 Hi Folks: Tossing around the idea of flying down to the US Sport Aviation Expo at Sebring, Florida, 20-23 Jan 2011. That is Thu, Fri, Sat, and Sun, for the show. If I do fly down, don't know if I will stay that long or not. All depends on whether I can stayed entertained and not get bored. Major factor for making a decision to go will be the weather. If it doesn't look good, I am not hankering to camp out under the wing, or hang out at Sebring Airport. Secondly, I must wash Miss P'fer prior to departure. She hasn't been washed since just prior to Sun and Fun 2010, so she is kinda funky. Who all has thought about or decided to visit Sebring for the show? Let me see a show of hands. I do not know if Kolb Aircraft is planning to attend or not, but will let you all know if I find out any info. Still very much winter here in central Alabama, with snow being forecast for Christmas. john h mkIII Titus, Alabama ________________________________ Message 15 ____________________________________ Time: 04:50:05 PM PST US Subject: Kolb-List: Re: US Sport Aviation Expo 2011 From: "Dennis Thate" I've never been to this one John http://www.sport-aviation-expo.com/ only Sun'n'Fun and EAA in Oshkosh Wis countless times. Anyone who flys a light airplane like a Firestar that distance has my respect. Have a safe trip and gives us a report on whats new when you come back. Still my Favorite http://marcbrecy.perso.neuf.fr/Oshkosh.html -------- Both optimists and pessimists contribute to our society. The optimist invents the airplane and the pessimist the parachute. ~Gil Stern Faith is believing what you know ain't so - Mark Twain Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=324294#324294 ________________________________ Message 16 ____________________________________ Time: 05:59:13 PM PST US From: "John Hauck" Subject: Re: Kolb-List: Re: US Sport Aviation Expo 2011 Anyone who flys a light airplane like a Firestar that distance has my respect. Have a safe trip and gives us a report on whats new when you come back. Well...thank you, Dennis. Actually, I will be flying my MKIII, if I fly to Sebring. It is 460 sm from my airstrip, Gantt International Airport, to Sebring Airport. I'll plan for 75 mph ground speed and shoot for about 6 hours flight time and 30 gal of gas. Probably land at Perry, Florida, to take on fuel and get something to eat. There are many on the Kolb List that have flown far greater flights in Firestars, Ultrastars, and MKIII's. It is my preferred method of cross country flight, low and slow, with an indicated cruise of 85 mph, give or take a few mph. It is amazing how far and where you can fly in a Kolb. November 1987, I flew my original Firestar from Gantt International to Miami, Florida, and back. At that time it was my longest cross country in a Kolb, about 1,200 sm round trip. I spent the night with my Brother, Jim Hauck, in Woodville, Florida. We had a cow pasture near Natural Bridge, FL, to land and tie down in, about 5 miles from Jim's house. Next few nights I camped out with the Florida Flying Gators UL Club at their airstrip down near the Citrus Tower. Can not remember the name of the town. Had an engine out and landed my Firestar on the Sebring High School foot ball field next to the school house during school hours. The field was clear and I had not other choice. At that time I also was not equipped with brakes. I was probably a much better pilot back then than I am now. Those were the good old days, barn storming my Kolbs. BTW: Never heard of a GPS back then and was being pushed by a 447 Rotax with dual point ignition. Cross country flying back then was usually a challenge in more than one way. Glad I got to do all that fun stuff when I was a young pup of 48. ;-) john h mkIII - 3,011.6 hours airframe 912uls - 443.1 hours engine 5,366.6 hours logged Kolb pilot time. Don't have any idea how many Kolb hours I have flown and not logged. 20.0 hours General Aviation time in a C-152. ;-) Military flight time, have to dig out my records, where ever they are hidden. Favorite flight time - solo in my Kolbs!!! ________________________________ Message 17 ____________________________________ Time: 08:20:12 PM PST US Subject: Kolb-List: Re: to Kolb/Jabiru guys... From: "ces308" Thom... Yes ...Mine is the Bing 94....I dropped the carb bowl...took the rod that holds the floats in out ( there is a knurled end on the left end as you are looking forward on the Kolb and goes in and comes out that side) then the float and needle will drop down.... careful of the tiny Jesus clip holding it on ! if you look real close you can see if it has the ridges...magnifying glass is great... also,I did not say before ,but mine had the pink tip one... chris ambrose M3X/jab 170 hrs N327CS Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=324316#324316 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Other Matronics Email List Services ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Post A New Message kolb-list@matronics.com UN/SUBSCRIBE http://www.matronics.com/subscription List FAQ http://www.matronics.com/FAQ/Kolb-List.htm Web Forum Interface To Lists http://forums.matronics.com Matronics List Wiki http://wiki.matronics.com Full Archive Search Engine http://www.matronics.com/search 7-Day List Browse http://www.matronics.com/browse/kolb-list Browse Digests http://www.matronics.com/digest/kolb-list Browse Other Lists http://www.matronics.com/browse Live Online Chat! http://www.matronics.com/chat Archive Downloading http://www.matronics.com/archives Photo Share http://www.matronics.com/photoshare Other Email Lists http://www.matronics.com/emaillists Contributions http://www.matronics.com/contribution ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- These Email List Services are sponsored solely by Matronics and through the generous Contributions of its members.