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1. 02:01 AM - Re: Kolb-List Digest: 11 Msgs - 08/17/12 (George Bearden)
2. 02:03 AM - Re: Kolb-List Digest: 11 Msgs - 08/17/12 (George Bearden)
3. 10:39 AM - Re: A swivel tailwheel question (Dennis Thate)
4. 04:59 PM - Re: Re: A swivel tailwheel question (Gary Aman)
5. 05:16 PM - Re: Re: A swivel tailwheel question (David Peters)
6. 06:38 PM - Re: Tail Post supports (Ellery Batchelder Jr)
7. 07:18 PM - Re: Re: New Firestar II owner - question about elevator oscillations (Richard Girard)
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| Subject: | RE: Kolb-List Digest: 11 Msgs - 08/17/12 |
> The 50 ohm dummy load is not going to do you any good with your antenna.
Of course not. I used it to take the antenna away as a variable. A
dummy-load can be useful to your antenna *SYSTEM* though.
> It is only designed to help you with your transmitter.
My screwdriver is designed to turn screws but I use it for all kinds of
things. What I suggested isn't good for this situation, as I noted, since
the asker isn't a radio person (neither am I) but since other folks read
these posts I mentioned how it COULD be used.
I thought the rest of your post was wonderful, however.
GeoB
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| Subject: | RE: Kolb-List Digest: 11 Msgs - 08/17/12 |
> an antenna analyzer is an other good tool.....
Yes! IMHO the analyzer is a much better tool for this.
GeoB
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| Subject: | Re: A swivel tailwheel question |
Thanks for the helpful suggestions. I went with a Matco. The Kolb handles so much
better....more like a real taildragger.
on my narrow strip.
" I would recommend installing the tail post brackets on all Kolbs I just
Ellery Batchelder Jr. "
Can you show a picture of this tail post brackets ?
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| Subject: | Re: A swivel tailwheel question |
-----Original Message-----
From: Dennis Thate <retroman@frontier.com>
Sent: Sat, Aug 18, 2012 1:40 pm
Subject: Kolb-List: Re: A swivel tailwheel question
Thanks for the helpful suggestions. I went with a Matco. The Kolb handles
so
much better....more like a real taildragger.
on my narrow strip.
" I would recommend installing the tail post brackets on all Kolbs I just
Ellery Batchelder Jr. "
Can you show a picture of this tail post brackets ?
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nts
the airplane and the pessimist the parachute. ~Gil Stern
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| Subject: | Re: A swivel tailwheel question |
Could you provide the part number of the Marco tailwheel assembly pictured;
I don't seem to be able to find the same on the internet. Thank you.
On Aug 18, 2012 5:03 PM, "Gary Aman" <zeprep251@aol.com> wrote:
> [image: tail braces 003.JPG]
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: Dennis Thate <retroman@frontier.com>
> To: kolb-list <kolb-list@matronics.com>
> Sent: Sat, Aug 18, 2012 1:40 pm
> Subject: Kolb-List: Re: A swivel tailwheel question
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> Thanks for the helpful suggestions. I went with a Matco. The Kolb handles so
> much better....more like a real taildragger.
> on my narrow strip.
>
> " I would recommend installing the tail post brackets on all Kolbs I just
>
> Ellery Batchelder Jr. "
>
> Can you show a picture of this tail post brackets ?
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> the airplane and the pessimist the parachute. ~Gil Stern
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| Subject: | Re: Tail Post supports |
here is a PIC of the tail post supports that I think John Hauck came up wit
h the tail wheel is much better than that Pizza cutter and it does make it
handle more like a tail dragger
Ellery Batchelder Jr.
-----Original Message-----
From: Dennis Thate <retroman@frontier.com>
Sent: Sat, Aug 18, 2012 1:40 pm
Subject: Kolb-List: Re: A swivel tailwheel question
Thanks for the helpful suggestions. I went with a Matco. The Kolb handles
so
much better....more like a real taildragger.
on my narrow strip.
" I would recommend installing the tail post brackets on all Kolbs I just
Ellery Batchelder Jr. "
Can you show a picture of this tail post brackets ?
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Both optimists and pessimists contribute to our society. The optimist inve
nts
the airplane and the pessimist the parachute. ~Gil Stern
Read this topic online here:
http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=381160#381160
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| Subject: | Re: New Firestar II owner - question about elevator oscillations |
Eric, That's great, and shows just how well this forum can work. I hope you
have many safe and happy flying hours.
Rick Girard
do not archive
On Fri, Aug 17, 2012 at 4:43 PM, EricS <eric_savener@yahoo.com> wrote:
>
> I called Kolb and talked to Brian and he had the same suggestions as those
> above. I tried them all and eventually what worked is the trim tab.
>
> I built the trim tab so that it adds nose up pitch per Brian's
> instructions. My 503 Firestar now trims out around 54 mph and 5,400 RPM
> versus 63 mph and 5,800 prior to adding the trim tab. The elevator has
> never fluttered at this slow speed.
>
> Now when I pitch forward to increase speed, there is additional control
> cable tension and stick pressure. Basically, the pilot HAS to keep a hand
> on the stick to maintain 63-65 mph - the area where the elevator used to
> occasionally flutter in turbulence.
>
> I am slowly building my "bump" tolerance for winds and thermals, but the
> elevator has not fluttered in any conditions since adding the trim tab, so
> for now at least, I consider the problem solved.
>
> Thanks again for everyone's input,
> Eric
>
>
> Read this topic online here:
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> http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=381106#381106
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