---------------------------------------------------------- Kolb-List Digest Archive --- Total Messages Posted Sat 03/03/12: 5 ---------------------------------------------------------- Today's Message Index: ---------------------- 1. 12:16 AM - Selecting a new SLA battery. (George Bearden) 2. 06:17 AM - IVO prop to trailing edge clearance (heavyliftpilot) 3. 09:55 AM - Re: GPS solution (Thumper) 4. 10:42 AM - Re: IVO prop to trailing edge clearance (Ellery Batchelder Jr) 5. 04:02 PM - New RAF Video (Dennis Thate) ________________________________ Message 1 _____________________________________ Time: 12:16:44 AM PST US From: "George Bearden" Subject: Kolb-List: Selecting a new SLA battery. > The previous battery (lead/acid) I had got too old to hold a charge, so it was time for a new one. I'd like to comment on this, and I hope I can do it w/o offending... Only you know fer shure the battery condition and history (abuse or not, etc) but from just the words you used I am guessing that a desulfator would have added years to the life of the battery. I'm not sure how many people are aware of these things. They are not that rejuvenator stuff you pour into your battery. They are not quack stuff from some dark corner. MANY companies produce them, I noticed when I last replaced my RV power supply that many of them from big-name firms offer an onboard desulfator circuit. They work. They are cost effective as they last for years and can treat any number of batteries. I have used them for years. They don't work on worn out or damaged batteries. But in sports like motorcycling, off-road stuff, aircraft... it is perfect. A LA battery that is left to sit in less than full charge state will grow sulfate crystals on the surface of the plates. In WWII the submarines used a.. (what the devil did they call it?) Think equalizing charge. It was simply a higher voltage, higher amperage charge to top off with. It did two things- it topped off with a full charge, plus it burned off any sulfate that might have been building up. The sulfate is... you guys don't need alla this do you? Just ask me if you want any details... I just think a $25 desulfator will save you money. It does me. GeoB ________________________________ Message 2 _____________________________________ Time: 06:17:54 AM PST US Subject: Kolb-List: IVO prop to trailing edge clearance From: "heavyliftpilot" Hey Guys....quick question (or two)....I have an IVO with the prop spacer. There is 5" prop clearance to the T/E.... I would like to move my 503 forward, but not sure how much clearance i should have. Reason? i bought this firestar II about 3 weeks ago, and found a 20 lb lead plate on the floor board (under the feet area)...and it's listed on the W/B sheet ((with a 220 lb pilot!!)) So, does this sound right to anyone?? i weighed the tail without the ballast and the tail weight increase from 63 to 68 lbs. The CG (with the ballast) is right at the aft limit. I would love to get rid of 20 lbs of dead weight (by moving other things forward, ie the 503) Any help? thanks, james Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=367669#367669 ________________________________ Message 3 _____________________________________ Time: 09:55:08 AM PST US Subject: Kolb-List: Re: GPS solution From: "Thumper" Best Free app on Droid systems is "Aviation Tools and it is Free. Great weather, AFD, and moving map with you on it if you turn on the GPS. Give it a try. I have not seen anything on I-phone even close to it unless paying. If you know of a good FREE apple app let me know. The best thing about about the Aviation Tools is search then set up as a favorite and it shows on a simple list. Touch and get instant weather with the METAR decoded and the AFD is a simple bar at the bottom of the screen. Enjoy the simplicity. Thought I would share with all. -------- Dennis Long Oakland TN 2001 Kolb Mark IIIC 160+ hours since March 2011 Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=367679#367679 ________________________________ Message 4 _____________________________________ Time: 10:42:48 AM PST US Subject: Re: Kolb-List: IVO prop to trailing edge clearance From: Ellery Batchelder Jr if you have a battery on board you can move that to the front as I did in m y old firestar Ellery Batchelder Jr. -----Original Message----- From: heavyliftpilot Sent: Sat, Mar 3, 2012 9:18 am Subject: Kolb-List: IVO prop to trailing edge clearance > Hey Guys....quick question (or two)....I have an IVO with the prop spacer. here is 5" prop clearance to the T/E.... I would like to move my 503 forwar d, ut not sure how much clearance i should have. Reason? i bought this fire star I about 3 weeks ago, and found a 20 lb lead plate on the floor board (unde r he feet area)...and it's listed on the W/B sheet ((with a 220 lb pilot!!)) o, does this sound right to anyone?? i weighed the tail without the balla st nd the tail weight increase from 63 to 68 lbs. The CG (with the ballast) i s ight at the aft limit. I would love to get rid of 20 lbs of dead weight (by oving other things forward, ie the 503) Any help? thanks, james ead this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=367669#367669 -= - 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 5 _____________________________________ Time: 04:02:40 PM PST US Subject: Kolb-List: New RAF Video From: "Dennis Thate" http://theraf.org/news/2011/new-raf-video The Recreational Aviation Foundation Mission Keeping the legacy of recreational aviation strong by preserving, maintaining and creating public use recreational and backcountry airstrips nationwide. 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