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                           Kolb-List Digest Archive
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                     Total Messages Posted Tue 10/09/12: 3
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Today's Message Index:
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     1. 04:00 AM - Re: wing strut flutter  (Lee)
     2. 06:06 AM - Re: wing strut flutter  (Ellery Batchelder Jr)
     3. 09:55 AM - Re: wing strut flutter  (George Alexander)
 
 
 
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Time: 04:00:32 AM PST US
From: "Lee" <lmorgan100@charter.net>
Subject: Re: Kolb-List: wing strut flutter

Rick and Ellery,


Yes I have the round struts, is there an inexpensive fix for this or do I
need to get some streamline strut covers.

Also is it safe to fly like this ?

thanks.

Lee.. 


________________________________  Message 2  _____________________________________


Time: 06:06:17 AM PST US
Subject: Re: Kolb-List: wing strut flutter
From: Ellery Batchelder Jr <elleryweld@aol.com>


You have a couple options Buy the PVC streamline strut covers from Kolb or 
Make your own out of aluminum either will stop the vibration of your struts


Ellery Batchelder Jr.


-----Original Message-----
From: Lee <lmorgan100@charter.net>
Sent: Tue, Oct 9, 2012 7:00 am
Subject: Re: Kolb-List: wing strut flutter


Rick and Ellery,

Yes I have the round struts, is there an inexpensive fix forthis or do I ne
ed to get some streamline strut covers.
Also is it safe to fly like this ?
thanks.
Lee.. 


________________________________  Message 3  _____________________________________


Time: 09:55:53 AM PST US
Subject: Kolb-List: Re: wing strut flutter
From: "George Alexander" <gtalexander@att.net>



lmorgan100(at)charter.net wrote:
> Hey everyone,  
> I have been doing some test flights with my newly rebuilt Twinstar MK II.  
> I have noticed that I am getting some flutter on the wing struts, It seems to
happen at pretty much all speeds.  
> Can anyone give me some ideas on this ?  
> thanks,  
> Lee..  
> 


While you are going over it, check to make sure there is no "slop" at the connecting
points.  Elongated holes, worn or undersize hardware (clevis pins or bolts),
tight brackets at the wing end.  

Had an original Firestar with almost 200 hrs.  Round struts, no flutter.

As Beauford (and others) sez.... worth what you paid for it.

--------
George Alexander
FS II R503  N709FS
http://www.oh2fly.net


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