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1. 01:38 AM - Re: Re: Prop spinner advantages on a pusher ??? (Pat Ladd)
2. 03:55 AM - Re: Re: Prop spinner advantages on a pusher ??? (Thom Riddle)
3. 05:02 AM - Re: Kolb-List Digest: 20 Msgs - 08/10/11 (Richard Pike)
4. 06:32 AM - Re: Re: Prop spinner advantages on a pusher ??? (frank goodnight)
5. 06:56 AM - Re: Prop spinner advantages on a pusher ??? (SS568)
6. 11:36 AM - Streamlining a Kolb? (Thom Riddle)
7. 01:12 PM - Kolb Homecoming and or Fly-in (Mic)
8. 07:31 PM - Re: Re: Kolb-List Digest: 20 Msgs - 08/10/11 (Phil)
9. 07:42 PM - Welding? (Phil)
10. 08:11 PM - Re: Welding? (Larry Cottrell)
11. 08:12 PM - Re: Fat Pilot Fire Fly Fix (Kip)
12. 08:20 PM - Re: Welding? (william sullivan)
13. 08:23 PM - Re: Welding? (DAquaNut@aol.com)
14. 08:24 PM - Re: Welding? (pcking)
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Subject: | Re: Prop spinner advantages on a pusher ??? |
I am sure that my wife has a plastic bowl of about the right shape and
dimensions in the kitchen (Not an area of the house with which I am
familiar)
Cheers
Pat
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Subject: | Re: Prop spinner advantages on a pusher ??? |
Pat,
Do you mean to say that your wife does not allow you to enjoy cooking, not
to mention the satisfaction derived from washing dishes? That is mean of
her.
Do not archive.
Thom in Buffalo
On Sat, Aug 13, 2011 at 4:35 AM, Pat Ladd <pj.ladd@btinternet.com> wrote:
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> I am sure that my wife has a plastic bowl of about the right shape and
> dimensions in the kitchen (Not an area of the house with which I am
> familiar)
>
> Cheers
>
> Pat
>
>
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Subject: | Re: Kolb-List Digest: 20 Msgs - 08/10/11 |
bgreen(at)bimi.org wrote:
>
>
> Never have had to make an emergency landing but have always flown with aircraft
equipped with 4 stroke engines. It seems back when I first started flying
(Aeronca Champ) the instructor would cut the engine off for me to practice a
"dead stick" landing. Never have liked that expression or "dead-reckoning" either.
Seems the FAA has discouraged that engine out practice.
> N830PB
> MKIIIX GPAS VW 2180 with re-drive
When I was learning to fly at Burnside-Ott back in the late 60's, their company
policy was that the FAR prohibiting flight within 500' of any person or object
meant that you didn't take their property (their airplane) below 500' AGL while
practice engine-outs.
Since my first private pilot check ride did not go well (their designee was know
as "The Grim Reaper," because he would always flunk everybody on their first
try. Got the company at least 3 more hours of flight time/money out of every
student...) I chose to go with a different check pilot. He was a controller at
North Perry airport, and when it came to the engine out part of the exam, he
had maneuvered me to a spot in the Everglades where there was a strip of asphalt
about 20' wide and 1500' long.
He pulled the power and gave me the usual instructions and as I was looking for
a likely field, he pointed to that asphalt patch (which I had never noticed before)
and said "Put it there." I went through the motions and when we got down
to 500' AGL, I looked at him questioningly. He looked back at me and said "I
don't work for Burnside-Ott, keep going." Turned out I would have come up 20'
short, he gave me the power back at around 50' AGL and told me to try it again.
2nd time was good, he gave me the power back just before it would have been
a touch and go.
My kind of FAA guy.
Richard Pike
MKIII N420P (420ldPoops)
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Subject: | Re: Prop spinner advantages on a pusher ??? |
Morning Richard,=0AI'm interested in a cheap spinner.Was thinking about a h
igh priced one.cheap is =0Abetter.=0AFrank=0A=0A=0A-=0A=0A=0A=0A=0A______
__________________________=0AFrom: "fs2kolb@aol.com" <fs2kolb@aol.com>=0ATo
: kolb-list@matronics.com=0ASent: Fri, August 12, 2011 1:10:35 PM=0ASubject
: Re: Kolb-List: Re: Prop spinner advantages on a pusher ???=0A=0AMotorcraf
ichard@bcchapel.org> Here's a =0Acheap spinner: a Motorcraft air filter.
If anybody is interested, I'll try and =0Afind out the part number, anyway
it is plastic and easy to do. Richard Pike =0AMKIII N420P (420ldPoops)
============== =0A
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Subject: | Re: Prop spinner advantages on a pusher ??? |
Just walk thru walmart, dollar store etc.. There are plenty of plastic shapes
that would make a spinner. But how is it to be attached to the hub?
And some of these plastics degrade in a year or so.
David d.
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Subject: | Streamlining a Kolb? |
Inspired by Jack Hart's efforts to get more bang from his gasoline buck, I decided
to attempt a couple streamlining projects. I added home made gear leg fairings,
which I told the list about last year, I think. They added 2 mph to my normal
cruise speed. I took them off later to adjust my toe-in by bending the gear
legs. I finally got around to painting them and putting them back on last
week.
This week I devised a mount for some old wheel pants that came off a Rans S-6.
These are good pants/spats as they made a 4 mph difference in the Rans. Since
the Slingshot is a good bit slower, I expected maybe 3 mph gain. They are worth
2 mph on the Slingshot. I don't intend to fly faster but rather same speed as
before with less fuel burn. The most noticeable difference from adding the wheel
pants was a change in trim requirement. I had to add a little nose down trim
to compensate for the reduced drag below the aerodynamic center. Since I had
a little nose up trim at cruise before the wheel pants were installed, this
was a good thing.
I will take and post some photos after I paint the wheel pants, next week.
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Thom Riddle
Buffalo, NY (9G0)
Kolb Slingshot SS-021
Jabiru 2200A #1574
Tennessee Prop 64x32
Truth is what stands the test of experience.
- Albert Einstein
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Subject: | Kolb Homecoming and or Fly-in |
Does anyone know if there will be a Kolb homecoming fly-in this year or if there
are any fly-ins scheduled this fall. I found a mention of the Naugua Fly-in
posted last week but no other info was mentioned.
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Mic
"It is far better to grasp the universe as it really is than to persist in
delusion, however satisfying and reassuring."
Carl Sagan
"Education is not filling a bucket, but lighting a fire."
W.B. Yeats
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Subject: | Re: Kolb-List Digest: 20 Msgs - 08/10/11 |
Hi Richard:
I read your page (for about the 20th time) about the Aeroshield 2604 prop t
ape you used. You wondered why the prop was quieter? Could it be because of
the pinking; whether it's the same principle as dimples on a golf ball or
VGs; that it makes the blades slip through the air with less turbulence?
-
Does-Powerfin's black plastic urethane tape have the same pinked edge?
Do you have any of either left? I don't need it now, but I will when I get
my plane...
Phil H.
--- On Sat, 8/13/11, Richard Pike <richard@bcchapel.org> wrote:
From: Richard Pike <richard@bcchapel.org>
Subject: Kolb-List: Re: Kolb-List Digest: 20 Msgs - 08/10/11
bgreen(at)bimi.org wrote:
>
>
>- Never have had to make an emergency landing but have always flown with
aircraft equipped with 4 stroke engines.- It seems back when I first sta
rted flying (Aeronca Champ) the instructor would cut the engine off for me
to practice a "dead stick" landing.- Never have liked that expression or
"dead-reckoning" either.- Seems the FAA has discouraged that engine out p
ractice.-
> N830PB
> MKIIIX GPAS VW 2180 with re-drive
When I was learning to fly at Burnside-Ott back in the late 60's, their com
pany policy was that the FAR prohibiting flight within 500' of any person o
r object meant that you didn't take their property (their airplane) below 5
00' AGL while practice engine-outs.
Since my first private pilot check ride did not go well (their designee was
know as "The Grim Reaper," because he would always flunk everybody on thei
r first try. Got the company at least 3 more hours of flight time/money out
of every student...) I chose to go with a different check pilot. He was a
controller at North Perry airport, and when it came to the engine out part
of the exam, he had maneuvered me to a spot in the Everglades where there w
as a strip of asphalt about 20' wide and 1500' long.
He pulled the power and gave me the usual instructions and as I was looking
for a likely field, he pointed to that asphalt patch (which I had never no
ticed before) and said "Put it there." I went through the motions and when
we got down to 500' AGL, I looked at him questioningly. He looked back at m
e and said "I don't work for Burnside-Ott, keep going." Turned out I would
have come up 20' short, he gave me the power back at around 50' AGL and tol
d me to try it again. 2nd time was good, he gave me the power back just bef
ore it would have been a touch and go.
My kind of FAA guy.
Richard Pike
MKIII N420P (420ldPoops)
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le, List Admin.
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It's time I bought a welder and learned how to weld; mainly 4130 tubing and other
light stock. Could some of you expert welders out there lend a few suggestions?
1. MIG or TIG? I know the difference, I just don't know which is more appropriate
for 4130 welding. I'm guessing TIG?
2. How much should I spend on my first welder? I see some $110 boxes out there.
3. Is a 120v unit sufficient?
4. Any other tips and advice would be appreciated!
Phil H.
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The better work is done with a TIG. As a retired welder I can only say
"Don't scrimp on your machine" Buy the absolute best you can afford.
Larry
Note: If you forward this email, please delete the forwarding history,
which includes my email address.
----- Original Message -----
From: Phil
To: kolb-list@matronics.com
Sent: Saturday, August 13, 2011 8:40 PM
Subject: Kolb-List: Welding?
It's time I bought a welder and learned how to weld; mainly 4130
tubing and other light stock. Could some of you expert welders out there
lend a few suggestions?
1. MIG or TIG? I know the difference, I just don't know which is
more appropriate for 4130 welding. I'm guessing TIG?
2. How much should I spend on my first welder? I see some $110
boxes out there.
3. Is a 120v unit sufficient?
4. Any other tips and advice would be appreciated!
Phil H.
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Subject: | Re: Fat Pilot Fire Fly Fix |
Good luck, Beauford.
That's some good reading... [Laughing]
--------
2000 Firestar II
R503 DCDI
VLS 750
2010 Waiex
Jabiru 3300
20?? Pitts Special S-1C
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- Phil- A few things come to mind.- Anyone with reasonable eye/hand coo
rdination can learn to weld.- If you have little or no experience, your l
ocal dealer usually gives short introductory lessons.- Or, a course at yo
ur local tech school, adult education program, or community college will be
a great help.- Plan on practicing a lot, before trying it for keeps.
- Equipment:- Harbor Freight has a nice electronic welding helmet for u
nder $50.- I got mine with a coupon for $39.- Welding machines:- Do y
ourself a favor, and buy a name brand machine- Lincoln, Miller, Hobart, etc
.- The cheap Chinese made ones may or may not last, and parts will be dif
ficult to find.- Visit your local welding supply dealers.
- Type:- The bulk of my experience is with stick welding, but I used a
Lincoln flux core MIG to fabricate a new front cage for my old Firestar.-
Inside, you can use a gas MIG or a TIG, but if the wind is blowing the shi
elding gas gives you a hard time.- I have no TIG experience.- For someo
ne of limited experience, use a good flux core machine.- 110v is okay, as
the machine will not overheat with the service you will give it.
- Clean your materials!- Oil, mill scale, or the "soap" preservative wi
ll interfere with a good weld.- Slag from a torch cut should be ground do
wn.
- Get a 110v Dremel tool, with accessories.- You will never regret it.
- Get a 4" or 4 1/2" angle grinder.--I have a Ryobi.- Got it on sal
e at Home Depot for $39.- Works great.- use grinding wheels for shaping
, and use "flap" wheels for clean and polish.- Remove any slag, both betw
een welds, and after welding.
- Practice, practice, and practice.- The time and material are never wa
sted.- Remember to wear dark clothing, and welding gloves.- Never cool
with water!- Air cool only, so the steel won't get brittle.- You have t
o play with a machine to know the heat ranges and wire feed speeds.
- Good luck, and have fun.
-
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- Bill Sullivan
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- Windsor Locks, Ct.
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--FS 447
--- On Sat, 8/13/11, Phil <phactor9@yahoo.com> wrote:
From: Phil <phactor9@yahoo.com>
Subject: Kolb-List: Welding?
It's time I bought a welder and learned how to weld; mainly 4130 tubing and
other light stock. Could some of you expert welders out there lend a few s
uggestions?
1. MIG or TIG? I know the difference, I just don't know which is more appro
priate for 4130 welding. I'm guessing TIG?
2. How much should I spend on my first welder? I see some $110 boxes out th
ere.
3. Is a 120v unit sufficient?
4. Any other tips and advice would be appreciated!
Phil H.
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I agree with Larry. Also if you get high frequency you will have the
capability to weld aluminum.
Ed Diebel FF # 62
In a message dated 8/13/2011 10:11:39 P.M. Central Daylight Time,
lcottrell1020@gmail.com writes:
The better work is done with a TIG. As a retired welder I can only say
"Don't scrimp on your machine" Buy the absolute best you can afford.
Larry
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Have you considered attending a Sportair workshop? They take place
around the country on everything from fabric to welding. The latest one
is in Griffin GA on Aug 20/21. It's well worth the $359 price. The $110
welder is not even a player. Check the schedule for a workshop in your
geography.
LIMITED SPACE LEFT IN SPORTAIR TIG WELDING COURSE
There's still room left in the EAA SportAir Workshops TIG Welding course
being held in Griffin, Georgia, set for next weekend, August 20-21,
presented in conjunction with Lincoln Electric and the Alexander
Technical Center. Students learn in a state-of-the-art welding workshop
with 12 professional welding booths using Lincoln Precision TIG 225
welding units for instruction. Also included is classroom time learning
welding basics. Tuition for EAA members is $359 and includes all
materials. Register online here or call 800-967-5746. And you can pay
class fees in three easy installments with EZ Pay. To learn more about
this affordable option, call 800-967-5746 and speak with an EAA member
representative.
----- Original Message -----
From: Larry Cottrell
To: kolb-list@matronics.com
Sent: Saturday, August 13, 2011 11:08 PM
Subject: Re: Kolb-List: Welding?
The better work is done with a TIG. As a retired welder I can only say
"Don't scrimp on your machine" Buy the absolute best you can afford.
Larry
Note: If you forward this email, please delete the forwarding history,
which includes my email address.
----- Original Message -----
From: Phil
To: kolb-list@matronics.com
Sent: Saturday, August 13, 2011 8:40 PM
Subject: Kolb-List: Welding?
It's time I bought a welder and learned how to weld; mainly
4130 tubing and other light stock. Could some of you expert welders out
there lend a few suggestions?
1. MIG or TIG? I know the difference, I just don't know which
is more appropriate for 4130 welding. I'm guessing TIG?
2. How much should I spend on my first welder? I see some $110
boxes out there.
3. Is a 120v unit sufficient?
4. Any other tips and advice would be appreciated!
Phil H.
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