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1. 02:48 AM - Re: Re: Difference between mark II and mark III (Tony Oldman)
2. 04:22 AM - Re: Fw: BRS for Xtra (Richard Girard)
3. 05:48 AM - Re: Rotax 582/ Firestar (Richard Pike)
4. 05:48 AM - Re: Fw: BRS for Xtra (Dennis Rowe)
5. 08:30 AM - Re: Difference between mark II and mark III (Larlaeb)
6. 10:02 AM - Ivo prop bell cranks, pre 1994 (Dennis Rowe)
7. 10:16 AM - Re: Difference between mark II and mark III (mike91911)
8. 02:05 PM - VHF Radio in a Kolb (Kirby, Dennis Civ USAF AFMC AFNWC/ENS)
9. 02:17 PM - Re: Re: Difference between mark II and mark III (Sky Biker)
10. 02:47 PM - Re: Know your Kolb (Kirby, Dennis Civ USAF AFMC AFNWC/ENS)
11. 04:18 PM - Re: VHF Radio in a Kolb (Dennis Rowe)
12. 06:21 PM - 912 propeller, 4" prop hub ext, Exhaust for sale (Jason Omelchuck)
13. 06:29 PM - blog report of the Rockhouse fly-in (Larry Cottrell)
14. 07:12 PM - Re: blog report of the Rockhouse fly-in (Beauford)
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| Subject: | Re: Difference between mark II and mark III |
I have not read all the responses yet so some of this may be old news and
some may be conflicting.
I have been flying a MK111C 503 for 200 plus hours from sea level and into
some mountain country .I have flown it to 7000 ft above sea level with out
any performance issues . I would agree that stepping up to a 582 would be
wise.
The centre stick, like you I was going to change that and the throttle ,
after a couple of flights the need to do that went away . The only reason I
could think of for changing it now would be if your were doing a lot of
training and need to be a little more convention .The sling seats have
never been a problem. Carry a couple of spare large cable ties with you as I
found when I first started flying the Kolb some broke. Since they have been
replaced with new ones no more problem, that was about 6 years ago .
The transition to the Kolb was a non event, before purchasing it { 60 hrs
TSN } I did 1 flight from an air force base in rough weather with the
builder. On arrival at my home airport { by trailer } a local high time GA
pilot who is also a rated ultra light instructor flew the Kolb for about 30
minutes ,then I went for a check flight with him, after three take off/
landings he climbed out and said enjoy . I had just completed about 100hrs
in a aronca champ so the tail dragger was not new to me also the 100 hrs
before that were also tail dragger mixed with some trike time.The Kolb is
fun to fly, very forgiving and responsive . It will fly onto the ground
nicely or it will 3 point nicely , I would recommend to fly it on the first
couple of times then move to three point landings.
You need to make sure that the wheels are touching the grass tops before
running out of flying speed and that will happen fast once you flare.
Have fun the Kolb is a safe fun machine .
Downunder
MK111c 503
Regards
Tony
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| Subject: | Re: Fwd: BRS for Xtra |
Brad, The 1350 is overkill. Once you pull that handle you're just along for
the ride anyway, and the Kolb structure will provide great protection.
Buy from Kolb and support those who support you.
Rick Girard
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On Sun, Jul 7, 2013 at 10:40 PM, Brad Nation <nationcap@comcast.net> wrote:
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> I'm going to add a BRS to recently acquired Xtra, but I'm not sure which
> one of the two recommended by the BRS rep to go with. The two sizes are the
> 1050 and 1350. The l350 is about $1000 more but it will be slower decent.
> The 1050 is the recommended size on the Kolb web site. So I have a few
> questions for the Kolb flyers out there.
> Is anyone using the 1350 or is everyone using the 1050?
> Does anyone have any recommendations of one over the other?
> Any suggestions as to where to purchase it other than from the factory and
> why?
>
> Thanks in advance.
>
> Brad Nation
> N952DK
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Mk IIIC
Thanks, Homer GBYM
It isn't necessary to have relatives in Kansas City in order to be unhappy.
- Groucho Marx
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| Subject: | Re: Rotax 582/ Firestar |
That is Ed Martin's FSII. Here is the page showing it in it's original state:
http://www.bcchapel.org/pages/0003/kolb.htm
It has been pictured on the Kolb list for many years, got rolled up into a ball
a while back, was rebuilt and has been flying now for 3 years.
The 582 is delightful, amazing climb rate, cruises at around 4800 rpm at 3 gph.
A classic example of how a big engine loafing is nicer than a smaller engine
working.
Maybe if I get ambitious, I'll update the web page to show the airplane in it's
current state. Maybe.
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Richard Pike
Kolb MKIII N420P (420ldPoops)
richard (at) bcchapel(dot)org
Kingsport, TN 3TN0
Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.
Hebrews 11:1
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| Subject: | Re: Fwd: BRS for Xtra |
Very good advice for all of us Kolb owners, we have to keep the Boys in Lond
on in business, I think I'll check and see what kind of hats and tee shirts t
hey have for sale these days, keep spreading the gospel of Homer and support
Brian and Travis!
Dennis "Skid" Rowe
Mk3, 690L-70, Leechburg, PA
> Buy from Kolb and support those who support you.
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> Rick Girard
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| Subject: | Re: Difference between mark II and mark III |
I agree with the statements on the center control stick. When I first got the
plane I was convinced that I would need to move the stick to the center or at
least the throttle lever to the left side. After flying for just a few hours,
the stick position seems natural and reaching the throttle across my lap with
my left hand is no problem at all. I've abandoned any plans to move them and
I'm convinced that the ease of entry that the current configuration allows in
the MkIII classic more than makes up for the control positions. Just my 2 cents.
Allan
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| Subject: | Ivo prop bell cranks, pre 1994 |
Kolbers,
Been doing a bunch of experimenting with propellers lately and find myself in need
of two of the little torque arms that bolt onto the root end of the torsion
rod on the pre 1994 Ivo prop blades. They have a little square hole that fits
over the twist rod. If anybody has a couple from a broken ivo, drop me a note.
Thanks
Dennis "Skid" Rowe
Mk3, 690L-70, Leechburg, PA
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| Subject: | Re: Difference between mark II and mark III |
My bigger concern was the throttle location. To me it would be awkward reaching
across from the left but I won't change anything until I have some time logged
in the plane. Easier entry and exit with the center stick is something I hadn't
considered. Thanks.
Mike
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| Subject: | VHF Radio in a Kolb |
kinne russ asked: << Can someone tell me which Garmin GPS works best in
a Kolb?
Also what VHF radio? Thanx Russ K >>
Russ -
Last year, I finally installed a "real" aircraft radio in my Mark-3 (as
opposed to using a handheld), and I am quite happy with it. It is a
FlightLine-760. Cost was about $600. Built-in intercom, fits in a
2-1/2 inch instrument hole. Made in Japan. Excellent quality.
Dennis Kirby
Mark-3, 912ul
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| Subject: | Re: Difference between mark II and mark III |
Like several others I was ready to install a dual stick when I first start
ed flying. After a few hours I found that the center stick position had a
natural feeling to it. I did not like the center throttle position at all
and designed a dual throttle system. The throttles are located on the out s
ides and can now be operated from either seat using the right or left hand.
When the throttle is pulled all the way back it clears the door openings f
or easy access.
> Subject: Kolb-List: Re: Difference between mark II and mark III
> From: larlaeb@gmail.com
> Date: Mon=2C 8 Jul 2013 08:29:43 -0700
> To: kolb-list@matronics.com
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> I agree with the statements on the center control stick. When I first go
t the plane I was convinced that I would need to move the stick to the cent
er or at least the throttle lever to the left side. After flying for just
a few hours=2C the stick position seems natural and reaching the throttle a
cross my lap with my left hand is no problem at all. I've abandoned any pl
ans to move them and I'm convinced that the ease of entry that the current
configuration allows in the MkIII classic more than makes up for the contro
l positions. Just my 2 cents.
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> Allan
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| Subject: | Re: Know your Kolb |
"Ralph B" wrote:
<< There have been many accidents attributed to big plane pilots flying
ultralights and Light Sport after flying the big ones. The classic
example is flaring too early on landing and stalling the airplane. It
comes down hard and bends the gear. How many times have we heard about
that one? >>
Ralph - How true! You told my story exactly.
That is what happened on the maiden flight of my newly-built Mark-3.
Bent both gear legs. After that, I went down to the Kolb factory and
flew the whole weekend with Bryan Melburn and Norm Labhart in the
factory demonstrator Mark-III Xtra. All we did was patterns & landings
for about 3 hours of flight time. Best spent flight training money I've
ever spent!
The good news is, replacing a Kolb landing gear leg is relatively
inexpensive!
Dennis Kirby
Mark-3, 912ul, Powerfin
Sandia Park, NM
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| Subject: | Re: VHF Radio in a Kolb |
Dennis,
If you could post some pics of your installation I would love to see them, I
'm getting pretty tired of the tangle of wires with my Icom, portable interc
om and headsets. I need some ideas of how to tidy it up.
Dennis "Skid" Rowe
Mk3, 690L-70, Leechburg, PA
On Jul 8, 2013, at 5:04 PM, "Kirby, Dennis Civ USAF AFMC AFNWC/ENS" <Dennis.
Kirby@kirtland.af.mil> wrote:
> kinne russ asked: << Can someone tell me which Garmin GPS works best in a
Kolb?
> Also what VHF radio? Thanx Russ K >>
>
> Russ =93
>
> Last year, I finally installed a =9Creal=9D aircraft radio in m
y Mark-3 (as opposed to using a handheld), and I am quite happy with it. It
is a FlightLine-760. Cost was about $600. Built-in intercom, fits in a 2-
1/2 inch instrument hole. Made in Japan. Excellent quality.
>
> Dennis Kirby
> Mark-3, 912ul
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| Subject: | 912 propeller, 4" prop hub ext, Exhaust for sale |
Hello All,
For the 912 engine I have:
A 68" 3 bladed taper tip Warp Drive propeller with nickel leading edge $400
A 4" propeller hub extension $100
A Stainless steel exhaust system (at least I think it is stainless as a magnet
just barely sticks to it) $150 Attached is a picture of the exhaust configuration.
All are in great condition and buyer pays for shipping.
Regards
Jason Omelchuck
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| Subject: | blog report of the Rockhouse fly-in |
http://highdesertflier.blogspot.com/ - password - owyheeflyer
This is a report of the part of the Rockhouse fly-in that I was able to
participate in. There are two short videos within the blog page, as well as
a lot of pictures of the area that we used for our fly out. The first video
is of an excellent example of how the Kolb can and should be used.
You do not need a password to view the blog, but you will for the videos.
Even though it was extremely hot, we all had a good time, although it was
cut short for me as I had to work on a range fire in Northern Nev.
Larry
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| Subject: | blog report of the Rockhouse fly-in |
Super job with the situation report, Brother Cottrell.
Looks like a ton of fun. Thanx much fer sharing.
Beauford
FF-076
Brandon, FL
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[mailto:owner-kolb-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Larry Cottrell
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Subject: Kolb-List: blog report of the Rockhouse fly-in
<http://highdesertflier.blogspot.com/> http://highdesertflier.blogspot.com/
- password - owyheeflyer
This is a report of the part of the Rockhouse fly-in that I was able to
participate in
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