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1. 04:05 AM - Re: E-gearbox on a 582 powered Slingshot (Thom Riddle)
2. 07:00 PM - Re: Re: Xtra Steering Problems (Brad Nation)
3. 10:07 PM - Finally Flew Her (funnyb0nz)
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| Subject: | Re: E-gearbox on a 582 powered Slingshot |
Raising the rear of the engine a bit on the Slingshot is a good idea anyway because
the thrust line is higher than ideal (pointed up in front) if parallel to
the engine mount tube. This is not the case for most Kolbs but it is for the
Slingshot.
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Thom Riddle
Buffalo, NY (9G0)
Don't worry about old age... it doesn't last very long.
- Anonymous
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| Subject: | Re: Xtra Steering Problems |
I took apart the tail wheel, cleaned, polished, and greased it with new grease.
When I put it back into the housing it turned both ways and releases just fine.
However, when in put the flat arm that connects the tail wheel to the rudder
I get the same problem of it being veeerrry difficult to free it up so that
it swivels when I turn it clock wise.
So how is the notch where the spring ping I the connecting plat supposed to look?
Currently the spring pin fits like a glove vs. the cut out part on the that'll
wheel housing? Should it be tapered like the on the tail wheel housing or
a tight fit?
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Brad
> On Oct 28, 2013, at 6:29, "racerjerry" <gki@suffolk.lib.ny.us> wrote:
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> If flying off a grass field, there will be no problem. If flying off pavement,
there COULD be a problem, but generally, Kolb taildraggers are not overly sensitive
to toe error.
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| Subject: | Finally Flew Her |
Well wrapped up my tail dragger endorsement last week and the weather cooperated
today. Finally took my Fire star Kxp up. I was surprised how smooth the takeoff
went. She climbed great. Flew it around to get the feel of the Kolb. I will
say you can't take your hand off the stick or otherwise she noses over fast.
I took to the advice given about landing with throttle. Did some touch and gos
and finally on 4th one felt comfortable to land her. Still think I'm coming
in to fast but eventually ill have it mastered.
So thanks to all for advice. Now I need to figure out how to enclose the cockpit
for winter flying.
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