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0. 12:15 AM - PLEASE READ - Matronics Email List Fund Raiser During November! (Matt Dralle)
1. 06:37 AM - Re: Kolb-List Digest: 1 Msgs - 10/31/12 (Bob Green)
2. 06:55 AM - Kolb Homecoming (Gerry Visel)
3. 07:57 AM - Re: Kolb Homecoming (John Hauck)
4. 09:55 AM - Re: Fw: Kolb Homecoming (Rex Rodebush)
5. 06:27 PM - Re: Re: Kolb-List Digest: 1 Msgs - 10/31/12 (Brad Nation)
6. 07:17 PM - Re: Kolb Homecoming (WhiskeyVictor36@aol.com)
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Subject: | PLEASE READ - Matronics Email List Fund Raiser During November! |
Dear Listers,
Each November I hold a PBS-like fund raiser to support the continued operation
and upgrade of the Email List and Fourm Services at Matronics. It's through solely
through the Contributions of List members that these Matronics Lists are
possible.
You have probably noticed that there are no banner ads or pop-up windows on any of the Matronics Lists or related web sites such as the Forums site http://forums.matronics.com , Wiki site http://wiki.matronics.com , or other related pages such as the List Search Engine http://www.matronics.com/search , List Browse http://www.matronics.com/listbrowse , etc. This is because I believe in a List experience that is completely about the sport we all enjoy - namely Airplanes and not about annoying advertisements.
During the month of November I will be sending out List messages every couple of
days reminding everyone that the Fund Raiser is underway. I ask for your patience
and understanding during the Fund Raiser and throughout these regular messages.
The Fund Raiser is only financial support mechanism I have to pay all
of the bills associated with running these lists. Your personal Contribution
counts!
Once again, this year I've got a terrific line up of free gifts to go along with
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have been either donated or provided at substantially discounted rates.
This year, these generous people include:
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These are very generous guys and I encourage you to visit their respective web
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I would like publicly to thank Bob, Andy, and Jon for their generous support
of the Lists again this year!!
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Subject: | RE: Kolb-List Digest: 1 Msgs - 10/31/12 |
Hello Brad. I flew in Richard Pike's Classic with him. There was room for us
both though a little tight in the shoulders and leg room. I am building an Xtra.
There is a little more width in the cabin and definitely more length in
the cabin for long legs. I am 250lbs and 6'3" tall. I like the Classics doors
better but the Xtra's seem to work well. The newest version of the Xtra
for a while had flaps and ailerons but I heard they were going back to the flaperons,
which is what I have.
I am using a Great Plains Aviation VW conversion 2180 cc with re-drive built by
Steve Bennett and with a wood prop on mine. This will give me 100hp for take-off
and 65-70hp for cruise.
I plan to get up to the fly-in this month but the plane will not be flying by then.
I am sure Richard and I will be glad to take some measurements for you if you like.
Bob Green
Building N830PB
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Time: 06:32:56 PM PST US
From: Brad Nation <nationcap@comcast.net>
Subject: Kolb-List: Fwd: Kolb Homecoming
All,
I'm trying to find a MK III Xtra to compare to the Classic. Is anyone who owns
a MK III Xtra going to Kolb's homecoming on 16th and 17th of November? Apparently
Kolb doesn't have a Xtra for Demo. It seems that every time they build one
it gets sold.
Is there any difference in cabin width or length between the Classic and the Xtra?According
to the Kolb website the Xtra is a couple feet longer but that could
be a longer tail boom.
Has anyone flow both, the Xtra and Classic?
Thanks in advance,
Brad
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> From: Brad Nation <nationcap@comcast.net>
> Subject: Kolb-List: Fwd: Kolb Homecoming
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> All,
> I'm trying to find a MK III Xtra to compare to the Classic. Is anyone who
> owns a MK III Xtra going to Kolb's homecoming on 16th and 17th of November?
Where do I find info on this get-together? Where is it happening?
Thanx,
Gerry
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Where do I find info on this get-together? Where is it happening?
Thanx,
Gerry
Gerry/Gang:
The 2012 Kolb Homecoming will be held:
Friday through Sunday, 16-18 November, weather permitting.
We'll keep a close eye on the weather. If it looks like "out of towners" will
not be able to fly in and return home, a weather decision will be made as early
as possible by Kolb Aircraft.
This is a pay as you go flyin for food, unlike previous Kolb Homecomings where
everything was provided free of charge. We felt the Kolb Family would be more
than happy to pay our own way to enable Kolb Aircraft to host another Kolb Homecoming.
Camping, of course, is free, as is attendance.
Look forward to seeing all you Kolbers in a couple weeks. I plan on departing
Gantt International Airport either Thu or Fri, depending on which day has the
best wind and weather, and if I am ready to go by then. I haven't seen my airplane
in more than 3 months. Hope it is still in the hanger.
john h
mkIII
Titus, Alabama
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Subject: | Re: Fwd: Kolb Homecoming |
The Xtra is wider so you can put your legs straight out. In the classic you have
to kick your legs inward slightly. I have a bad disc and that was uncomfortable
for me. That's why I changed to the Xtra. The Xtra is also supposed to
have a slightly higher cruse speed.
Rex
Read this topic online here:
http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=386509#386509
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Subject: | Re: RE: Kolb-List Digest: 1 Msgs - 10/31/12 |
Bob,
Thanks for the information, which leads to more questions.
What is the difference between the Classic and Xtra doors.
Why did you choose the VW engine and what other engines were you considering?
Hope to see you at the homecoming.
Brad
On Nov 1, 2012, at 7:36 , Bob Green <bgreen@bimi.org> wrote:
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> Hello Brad. I flew in Richard Pike's Classic with him. There was room for us
both though a little tight in the shoulders and leg room. I am building an
Xtra. There is a little more width in the cabin and definitely more length
in the cabin for long legs. I am 250lbs and 6'3" tall. I like the Classics
doors better but the Xtra's seem to work well. The newest version of the Xtra
for a while had flaps and ailerons but I heard they were going back to the
flaperons, which is what I have.
> I am using a Great Plains Aviation VW conversion 2180 cc with re-drive built
by Steve Bennett and with a wood prop on mine. This will give me 100hp for take-off
and 65-70hp for cruise.
> I plan to get up to the fly-in this month but the plane will not be flying by
then.
> I am sure Richard and I will be glad to take some measurements for you if you
like.
> Bob Green
> Building N830PB
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> Time: 06:32:56 PM PST US
> From: Brad Nation <nationcap@comcast.net>
> Subject: Kolb-List: Fwd: Kolb Homecoming
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> All,
> I'm trying to find a MK III Xtra to compare to the Classic. Is anyone who owns
a MK III Xtra going to Kolb's homecoming on 16th and 17th of November? Apparently
Kolb doesn't have a Xtra for Demo. It seems that every time they build
one it gets sold.
> Is there any difference in cabin width or length between the Classic and the
Xtra?According to the Kolb website the Xtra is a couple feet longer but that could
be a longer tail boom.
> Has anyone flow both, the Xtra and Classic?
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> Thanks in advance,
> Brad
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Subject: | Re: Kolb Homecoming |
In a message dated 11/1/2012 9:55:28 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time,
gcvisel@gmail.com writes:
Where do I find info on this get-together? Where is it happening?
Gerry,
It will be held at the Kolb Aircraft Company, 8375 Russell Dyche Hwy.,
London, KY 40741-9264
Contact: Travis Brown 606-862-9622
Bill Varnes
Original Kolb FireStar
Audubon NJ
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