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1. 05:49 AM - Kolb SS pic's (McCarthy Tom)
2. 06:12 AM - Re: Kolb SS pic's (Gene & Tammy)
3. 08:01 AM - Re: Photos For New Web Site (Dennis Thate)
4. 08:08 AM - Re: Kolb-List Digest: 10 Msgs - 01/02/11 (Vic)
5. 10:51 AM - Re: Sonex or GP VW (Jimmy Young)
6. 11:36 AM - Re: Re: Photos For New Web Site (John Hauck)
7. 03:04 PM - Re: Re: Photos For New Web Site (Dana Hague)
8. 03:16 PM - Re: Re: Photos For New Web Site (John Hauck)
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> I thought I would show some pictures of my Slingshot. Without even
searching, I found a 2.58 HKS gearbox on Ebay, and with a low bid, won
it. I looked it over, and everything seems good, and complete. I think
I'll wait for warmer days to do any more experimenting, and for now just
play with it as is. I'll be flying down to Texas (commercial) next
week to visit family and friends, and hope to have time to meet a few
fellow Kolbers, and visit a few airparks as well.
>
> Tom McCarthy
>
> N514TM Zenith 601HD
> N441TM Kolb Firestar
> N863GB Kolb Slingshot
Seem's that I have a problem sending pictures as a attachment. I'll try
again later
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| Subject: | Re: Kolb SS pic's |
Looking forward to your photos
From: McCarthy Tom
Sent: Monday, January 03, 2011 7:45 AM
Subject: Kolb-List: Kolb SS pic's
I thought I would show some pictures of my Slingshot. Without even
searching, I found a 2.58 HKS gearbox on Ebay, and with a low bid, won
it. I looked it over, and everything seems good, and complete. I think
I'll wait for warmer days to do any more experimenting, and for now just
play with it as is. I'll be flying down to Texas (commercial) next
week to visit family and friends, and hope to have time to meet a few
fellow Kolbers, and visit a few airparks as well.
Tom McCarthy
N514TM Zenith 601HD
N441TM Kolb Firestar
N863GB Kolb Slingshot
Seem's that I have a problem sending pictures as a attachment. I'll try
again later
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| Subject: | Re: Photos For New Web Site |
http://kolbsport.com/
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the airplane and the pessimist the parachute. ~Gil Stern
Faith is believing what you know ain't so - Mark Twain
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| Subject: | Re: Kolb-List Digest: 10 Msgs - 01/02/11 |
I have a Firestar 2 that needs repaired because of an off airport landing.
Have factory original new parts to repair and a 503 engine. Call for
details and make an offer.
Vic
623 628-5225
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> 1. 05:27 AM - Re: What Should be Max Pilot Size in a FS2? (Richard
> Pike)
> 2. 06:25 AM - Re: Key West Tach...anyone want one...0 to 4000rpm
> (Ellery Batchelder Jr)
> 3. 07:21 AM - Re: Big motor, big problem? (b young)
> 4. 08:53 AM - ()
> 5. 10:54 AM - Re: What Should be Max Pilot Size in a FS2?
> (HShack@aol.com)
> 6. 03:39 PM - Re: Photos For New Web Site (zeprep251@aol.com)
> 7. 06:56 PM - Re: Big motor, big problem? (Ron @ KFHU)
> 8. 09:40 PM - Re: Sonex or GP VW (George Bearden)
> 9. 10:44 PM - Re: Re: Sonex or GP VW (Gene & Tammy)
> 10. 11:00 PM - Re: Re: Sonex or GP VW (Gene & Tammy)
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> ________________________________ Message 1
> _____________________________________
>
>
> Time: 05:27:17 AM PST US
> Subject: Kolb-List: Re: What Should be Max Pilot Size in a FS2?
> From: "Richard Pike" <richard@bcchapel.org>
>
>
> Since it's good to haul two people, it will do fine with one big one. And
> here's
> one way to improve the seat. This was done when N582EF was still a
> 2-seater,
> if you don't have a passenger, the seat would not need to be narrowed. And
> if
> you left off the back rest (my preference) it would have been even easier.
> http://www.bcchapel.org/pages/0003/FSII%20seat%20page.html
>
> Richard Pike
> MKIII N420P (420ldPoops)
>
>
> Read this topic online here:
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> http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=325281#325281
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>
> ________________________________ Message 2
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>
> Time: 06:25:52 AM PST US
> Subject: Re: Kolb-List: Key West Tach...anyone want one...0 to 4000rpm
> From: Ellery Batchelder Jr <elleryweld@aol.com>
>
>
> Nick
> where did the Jabire engine go that was attached to that Tac?
>
>
> Ellery Batchelder Jr.
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Nick Cassara <nickc@mtaonline.net>
> Sent: Sun, Jan 2, 2011 1:38 am
> Subject: Kolb-List: Key West Tach...anyone want one...0 to 4000rpm
>
>
> Hello Kolb / Jabiru flyers,
>
> I just pulled a Key West Tachometer P/N: ED-9704B out of the panel of Kol
> bra #1. Looks fine but don=99t know anything about it. I will not be
> running a Jabiru and so will need a Tac with a higher top end. Contact me
> off list, if you want it.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Nick Cassara
> Building wings for Kolbra #1
>
> Please don=99t archive
>
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> ________________________________ Message 3
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> Time: 07:21:24 AM PST US
> From: "b young" <by0ung@brigham.net>
> Subject: Re: Kolb-List: Big motor, big problem?
>
>
> Has anyone thought of trying to install an O-200 Conti on an M3X. with
> my modified rail Mount I could paste one there, the oil tank will not be
> in the way. However it's a big sucker, and heavy, but,,, about the same
> weight as the DBL cam 16 valve 1.3 litr zuki I have sitting there now.
> I think it was Williams that had a Hirth on his M3X he went over to a
> 912 later on. Still not clear why he did not stay with the Hirth. the
> specs look mighty good on it.
>
> I see some of them Conti O-200 pretty affordable.
>
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
>
> according to larry borne,,, that was going to be his original plan,,,,
> when people told him it was too heavy he started on the vw with psru.
> then the chain in the psur exploded he caned the vw idea, once again
> considered the o 200. i think he mentioned a B model, to be in a pusher
> configuration. then he sold everything. to my knowledge that is the
> only mention of o 200 i iknow of.
>
> boyd young mkiii utah
>
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> Time: 08:53:52 AM PST US
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> ________________________________ Message 5
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> Time: 10:54:11 AM PST US
> From: HShack@aol.com
> Subject: Re: Kolb-List: What Should be Max Pilot Size in a FS2?
>
> I was 280 & 6' [lost a little] & was quite comfy. A friend of mine was
> about 300 & 6'4" and was a little short on leg room but still flew it for
> several years.
>
> The seat is OK, just don't put thick padding on the back but DO get a nice
> thick [1-2"] Temperfoam for the bottom
>
> On your preflight, always check the bar for cracks that keeps the seat
> vertical.
>
> do not archive
>
>
> In a message dated 1/1/2011 11:01:05 P.M. Eastern Standard Time,
> jeff_gerlach@yahoo.com writes:
>
> Are there any big pilots like myself that can give me advise and first
> hand experience?
>
>
> ________________________________ Message 6
> _____________________________________
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> Time: 03:39:10 PM PST US
> Subject: Re: Kolb-List: Photos For New Web Site
> From: zeprep251@aol.com
>
>
> Travis,
> Do you have a web site yet?
>
> G.Aman
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: kolbaircraft <customersupport@tnkolbaircraft.com>
> Sent: Tue, Dec 21, 2010 9:36 am
> Subject: Kolb-List: Photos For New Web Site
>
>
> raft.com>
>
> Hey Everyone
> We are building a new web site and would like to ask all the members here
> to
> submit a good picture of your Kolb aircraft
> Please email your picture to morgantechnical@yahoo.com
> Thanks to everyone on this awesome list and Merry Christmas to each and
> eve
> ryone
> of you.
>
> Kind Regards
>
> Travis
> Kolb CO.
>
>
> Read this topic online here:
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> http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=324011#324011
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>
> ________________________________ Message 7
> _____________________________________
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>
> Time: 06:56:33 PM PST US
> From: "Ron @ KFHU" <captainron1@cox.net>
> Subject: Re: Kolb-List: Big motor, big problem?
>
>
> I have thought about it since my first pondering about which motor. I
> think I mentioned
> it back in 2001 thereabouts. Since I have changed the mount to my rail
> design that problem of how to accommodate the oil tank has gone away. I
> need
> some free time to maybe go and buy one. I have no problems with aircraft
> engines
> ( I am A&P) so it should be a straight job of getting it running. The only
> thing I am troubling about is a bad mount design for the O-200. I have a
> friend
> with a Vereze that has an O200 so I need to look at it some more to see if
> I want to do it. I may just stay with the Suzuki as I am 90% there; just
> fed up
> with the complexity of the installation.
>
>
> ________________________________ Message 8
> _____________________________________
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>
> Time: 09:40:55 PM PST US
> From: "George Bearden" <gab16@sbcglobal.net>
> Subject: Kolb-List: Re: Sonex or GP VW
>
>
>> From: "Jimmy Young" <jdy100@comcast.net>
>> Here's the way I see it. The Generac (Valley Engineering's version) needs
>> to turn 3600 rpm to develop what was supposedly 38-40 hp.
>
> Thanks for your comments Jimmy. I am thinking you may be right on, but I
> lack the aircraft experience to even guess.
>
> I have not heard that VE hopped up the Generac engine. I would really like
> to know what mods they performed for you to get the performance that you
> did
> get (if any mods at all).
>
> I originally bought the Generac before I had my Kolb. It isn't the end of
> the world if I don't use the Generac on there. I have a new 503 DCDI in
> the
> garage. My experience is in engine building and modifications. I have
> enjoyed pleasing results, some surprisingly good, but am NOT saying I am
> anybody's idea of a professional. My interest is/was in seeing how close
> to
> a good aircraft engine I could convert the Generac into. With the torque
> peak at +/- 2200 rpm I feel that there remains considerable power and
> torque
> potential remaining untouched here. I have no idea what I will decide to
> do-
> but so far I have been investigating high-torque cams, with my desktop
> Dyno.
> More to go on that. I kinda anticipate doing some manifold and head work.
> Not sure the carb yet. I may lower compression some, may mod/replace the
> ignition. I think 36 degrees is too much advance for my taste. The
> gasoline
> flywheel has a more reasonable advance. Mine is a propane model.
>
> Jimmy, suppose I had your exact engine, PSRU and a good prop match on my
> lighter FS1. Do you have any wild guess what the performance might be
> then?
> You think VE folks could give experienced feedback on that?
>
> GeoB
>
>
> ________________________________ Message 9
> _____________________________________
>
>
> Time: 10:44:32 PM PST US
> From: "Gene & Tammy" <zharvey@bentoncountycable.net>
> Subject: Re: Kolb-List: Re: Sonex or GP VW
>
>
> Hi George.
> Love the sound of the VE Generac! I have quite a few trouble hours behind
> Rotax 2 strokes (well over 400 hours) but only a few in a Kolb (Firestar
> XKP)and I'm wondering if there seems to be issues with the two? Are there
> still a lot of folks using the 503 on the Kolb or for some reason is
> everyone searching for something else for a given reason? I've been away
> from the 2 stroke scene for a goodly number of years, so things may have
> changed. Last 2 stroke I had was a 618. A wonderful engine. Any info
> you
> can share with me on the 503 and Kolb Firestar would be much appreciated.
> Gene
> N71RB Kolb XKP with 503
>
>
> ________________________________ Message 10
> ____________________________________
>
>
> Time: 11:00:04 PM PST US
> From: "Gene & Tammy" <zharvey@bentoncountycable.net>
> Subject: Re: Kolb-List: Re: Sonex or GP VW
>
>
> Should have read "trouble FREE hours"
> Gene
>
> --------------------------------------------------
> From: "Gene & Tammy" <zharvey@bentoncountycable.net>
> Sent: Monday, January 03, 2011 12:42 AM
> Subject: Re: Kolb-List: Re: Sonex or GP VW
>
>> <zharvey@bentoncountycable.net>
>>
>> Hi George.
>> Love the sound of the VE Generac! I have quite a few trouble hours
>> behind
>> Rotax 2 strokes (well over 400 hours) but only a few in a Kolb (Firestar
>> XKP)and I'm wondering if there seems to be issues with the two? Are
>> there
>> still a lot of folks using the 503 on the Kolb or for some reason is
>> everyone searching for something else for a given reason? I've been away
>> from the 2 stroke scene for a goodly number of years, so things may have
>> changed. Last 2 stroke I had was a 618. A wonderful engine. Any info
>> you can share with me on the 503 and Kolb Firestar would be much
>> appreciated.
>> Gene
>> N71RB Kolb XKP with 503
>>
>>
>>
>
>
>
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| Subject: | Re: Sonex or GP VW |
> I have not heard that VE hopped up the Generac engine. I would really like
> to know what mods they performed for you to get the performance that you did
> get (if any mods at all).
GeoB,
The only mods that mine had were an Empi carb, a custom intake manifold, and a
custom exhaust. Your best bet would be to call Larry @ VE & discuss the engine
with him regarding what they have done since then. They are very much a customer-service
oriented family biz and are great to deal with.
> suppose I had your exact engine, PSRU and a good prop match on my
> lighter FS1. Do you have any wild guess what the performance might be then?
> You think VE folks could give experienced feedback on that?
I would guess a sustainable climb rate of 300-450 fpm. My cruise was the same as
with the 503. What did not work for me was very poor & even negative climb rates
in hot summer air while trying to overcome the sinks & downdrafts. On nice
cool mornings it flew decent, but in mid-day summer air there just wasn't enough
power to safely fly the plane IMO.
If I had only a choice between a 503 & a Generac on a FS, I'd take the 503 hands
down.
Good luck with your project -
--------
Jimmy Young
Missouri City, TX
Kolb FS II/HKS 700
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| Subject: | Re: Photos For New Web Site |
http://kolbsport.com/
Dennis T/Gang:
Close...but you don't get a prize.
That is the web site of The New Kolb Aircraft Company that is no longer in
existence.
We are still waiting on Kolb Aircraft Company to publish their "new" web
page.
john h
mkIII
Titus, Alabama
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| Subject: | Re: Photos For New Web Site |
At 02:33 PM 1/3/2011, John Hauck wrote:
>That is the web site of The New Kolb Aircraft Company that is no longer in
>existence.
>
>We are still waiting on Kolb Aircraft Company to publish their "new" web
>page.
John, I must've missed something. Why the name change? Did the company
ownership change again?
-Dana
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| Subject: | Re: Photos For New Web Site |
John, I must've missed something. Why the name change? Did the company
ownership change again?
-Dana
Bruce Chesnut sold The New Kolb Aircraft Company to Brian Milburn
(Milborn)(Milborne)(sp), who in turn changed the name to Kolb Aircraft
Company, as it was in the beginning.
Brian's (Bryan)(sp) desire is to go back to the Homer Kolb roots. Emphasize
Homer's designs and not the fancy LSA type aircraft that most of us could
not afford even if we liked that kind of airplane.
Kolb Aircraft is a very small company and needs everyones help to stay in
business. It is to our advantage to support them. Kolb is our only source
of parts. Parts that are no longer available can be fabricated at Kolb
Aircraft. Kolb Aircraft is a very valuable resource for us all.
john h
mkIII
Titus, Alabama
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