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1. 07:35 AM - Re: Kolb-List Digest: 0 Msgs - 02/27/13 (Bob Green)
2. 07:58 AM - Re: Re: Kolb-List Digest: 0 Msgs - 02/27/13 (John Hauck)
3. 08:14 AM - getting in and out of the plane (b young)
4. 08:39 AM - Door opening (herb)
5. 05:25 PM - Classic and Xtra (alienwes)
6. 07:59 PM - Re: Classic and Xtra (Brad Nation)
7. 08:57 PM - Re: Classic and Xtra (b young)
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| Subject: | RE: Kolb-List Digest: 0 Msgs - 02/27/13 |
No much on the Kolb list these days. I expect to finish my MKIIIX, with GPAS VW
with re-drive sometime before I get too old to fly. :)
As I have gotten older (69) I find it more difficult to do the cork screw movements
to get into my plane. I am thinking very seriously about doing some modification
to at least one side of the cockpit/windshield tubing to have a larger
opening. I have thought about welding a tube that would be in the middle of
the windshield and allow me to hinge one half of the windshield/door combination
from that point. It would hinge like the MKIIIC.
Any thoughts. I would especially appreciate hearing from you John H. since you
modified some parts of your MKIIIC. Any others also appreciated.
Have a great weekend.
B Green
MKIIIX project N830PB
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| Subject: | RE: Kolb-List Digest: 0 Msgs - 02/27/13 |
I have thought about welding a tube that would be in the middle of the
windshield and allow me to hinge one half of the windshield/door combination
from that point. It would hinge like the MKIIIC.
B Green
Bob G/Kolbers:
Almost anything is doable if you want it bad enough.
I have included a photo of my MKIII to show the windshield and door.
One thing to remember when modifying the doors, the rear of the door has to
be far enough forward to clear the leading edge of the wing when it opens
up.
I'm sure Kolb Aircraft can take care of your problem.
john h
mkIII
Titus, Alabama
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| Subject: | getting in and out of the plane |
One thing to remember when modifying the doors, the rear of the door has
to
be far enough forward to clear the leading edge of the wing when it
opens
up.
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
or buy a yoga ball and start ssttrreeaacchhiinngg
sorry could not resist..
please do not archive
boyd
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When I rebuilt my MkIII many moons ago...I installed Gull wing doors..A
center tube and staggered hinges on both sides..never regretted it..
picture somewhere?? I will look... Check out pictures of a MkIII look
alike for the idea:-) Herb
On 02/28/2013 09:34 AM, Bob Green wrote:
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> No much on the Kolb list these days. I expect to finish my MKIIIX, with GPAS
VW with re-drive sometime before I get too old to fly. :)
> As I have gotten older (69) I find it more difficult to do the cork screw movements
to get into my plane. I am thinking very seriously about doing some modification
to at least one side of the cockpit/windshield tubing to have a larger
opening. I have thought about welding a tube that would be in the middle
of the windshield and allow me to hinge one half of the windshield/door combination
from that point. It would hinge like the MKIIIC.
> Any thoughts. I would especially appreciate hearing from you John H. since you
modified some parts of your MKIIIC. Any others also appreciated.
> Have a great weekend.
> B Green
> MKIIIX project N830PB
>
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| Subject: | Classic and Xtra |
How many Classics and Xtras are out there? Are there alot more Classics than Xtras?
Also, what are the benefits of each over the other?
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Wesley Elliott
Sport Pilot-PPC
Read this topic online here:
http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=395329#395329
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| Subject: | Re: Classic and Xtra |
As I do not as of yet have a Kolb and have only ridden in the Classic, the reasons
that I'm looking at the Xtra are:
1. More elbow room in the cockpit.
2. Your legs are not canted towards the center of the cabin.
3. It's a bit faster than the Classic.
4. The instrument panel is closer, but I think it's smaller (I haven't compared
any measurements though.)
There seem to be more Classics than Xtras for sale. Again I have no data for this
assumption.
( We know what assumption does, it makes an as out of you and Umption, and Umption
is getting pissed off.)
The down side is they typically cost more, new and used.
Sent from my iPad
Brad
On Feb 28, 2013, at 18:24, "alienwes" <elliott.wesley@yahoo.com> wrote:
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| Subject: | Re: Classic and Xtra |
As I do not as of yet have a Kolb and have only ridden in the Classic,
the reasons that I'm looking at the Xtra are:
1. More elbow room in the cockpit. never been in an extra,,,, not
sure about elbow room,, but certainly more room further forward.
2. Your legs are not canted towards the center of the cabin.
absolutely true about the canted in legs,,, but you get use to it very
quickly and it is a non issue, at least for me.
3. It's a bit faster than the Classic. don=99t think either one
will win at the reno air races,,,, unless you are going cross country
it should not make much difference.
4. The instrument panel is closer, but I think it's smaller (I haven't
compared any measurements though.) I think there is a pod that is
closer, but more room beyond the pod.
There seem to be more Classics than Xtras for sale. Again I have no data
for this assumption. they sold more classics for more years, so I
think that is true.
I have heard, but have no first hand information,, the broad nose of the
extra causes some handling differences.. those that have flown both
tend to lean to the classic. but you will find firm believers/
supporters in both camps.
Sent from my iPad
Brad
sent from my home confuser...
boyd young
mkiii c
utah
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