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1. 09:33 AM - Re: 250# pilot to heavy to solo Kolbra? (Frankd)
2. 12:27 PM - Re: 250# pilot to heavy to solo Kolbra? (Ralph B)
3. 12:35 PM - Re: 250# pilot to heavy to solo Kolbra? (Ralph B)
4. 02:25 PM - Re: Better than Seafoam? (Gary Aman)
5. 04:11 PM - Re: 250# pilot to heavy to solo Kolbra? (w0odi)
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| Subject: | Re: 250# pilot to heavy to solo Kolbra? |
HI Larry,
I have a MkIII xtra and have never flown a Kolbra but I am 200Lbs and can take
another 200Lb passenger in my 80HP Jabiru plane, but it does make the nose a
little heavy and I have limited passengers to 200Lbs for my comfort level.
If I take a 60Lb person it flys just fine with no noticeble effect, so I would
expect a MkIII to fly fine also.
I have sat in a Kolbra and I would advise you to try out each model as getting
in and out could be the major issue in deciding what model works best for you.
If you intend to fly just by yourself I would consider flying from the back seat
in a Kolbra for weight and balance considerations but it may not make much difference.
Good luck with your search.
Frankd
N1014S.
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| Subject: | Re: 250# pilot to heavy to solo Kolbra? |
Larry, as far as your up front max weight of 260 lbs, it's not a problem. My wife
and I weigh about 400 lbs (total weight of course) ahead of the cg and yes
the nose is a little heavy, but I always have enough up elevator to make safe
landings. I would recommend the Rotax 912uls (100 hp) for max performance and
the added weight aft of the cg to offset your weight if you are concerned about
it. I have my weight and balance sheets on file if you are interested.
I have made several videos with my wife and I flying the Kolbra. She does all the
video from the rear seat and yes you will be able to fly yours from the front.
If you would like to see any of these videos they are here on my youtube channel:
https://www.youtube.com/user/flyguy8294
Ralph
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Ralph B
Original Firestar 447
N91493 E-AB
1000+ hours
28 years flying it
Kolbra 912ULS
N20386
350 hours
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| Subject: | Re: 250# pilot to heavy to solo Kolbra? |
Larry, as far as your up front max weight of 260 lbs, it's not a problem. My wife
and I weigh about 400 lbs (total weight of course) ahead of the cg and yes
the nose is a little heavy, but I always have enough up elevator to make safe
landings. I would recommend the Rotax 912uls (100 hp) for max performance and
the added weight aft of the cg to offset your weight if you are concerned about
it. I have my weight and balance sheets on file if you are interested.
I have made several videos with my wife and I flying the Kolbra. She does all the
video from the rear seat and yes you will be able to fly yours from the front.
If you would like to see any of these videos they are here on my youtube channel:
https://www.youtube.com/user/flyguy8294
Ralph
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Ralph B
Original Firestar 447
N91493 E-AB
1000+ hours
28 years flying it
Kolbra 912ULS
N20386
350 hours
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| Subject: | Re: Better than Seafoam? |
Had a chance to experiment on some old lawnmower engine cylinder heads
Sea foam PB blaster carb cleaner. Not much gets after hard carbon
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> On Apr 6, 2015, at 8:59 PM, Dennis Rowe <rowedenny@windstream.net> wrote:
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> PB Blaster is the best liquid wrench I've ever used. Breaks loose unbelievably
tough rusted bolts and even galled threads.
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> Dennis "Skid" Rowe
> Mk3, Rotax 670,
> Leechburg, PA
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>> On Apr 6, 2015, at 6:20 PM, Richard Pike <thegreybaron@charter.net> wrote:
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>> Cleaning out the rings on the 582, it's been a while, and the lower one was
stuck on one side near the locator pin, both pistons. Scraped and scraped, looked
pretty good, put the rings back in and was not real happy, Still sticking
a little bit on that same side. Went to scrape some carbon off the underside of
the head and think about it.
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>> Scraped a bit, and then just for the heck of it, shot the head with some PB
Blaster. WOW! That stuff dissolves soft carbon like crazy. Let it sit for a while,
wiped it off with a paper towel. Went online and researched it, saw some
posts where other people had good results, but one post said to keep it away from
seals, it can make them swell.
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>> Packed the base of the pistons with shop rags, drenched the rings and piston
lands with the stuff, letting it sit overnight. Will post again tomorrow. But
I did see dissolving carbon running down the sides of the pistons. That would
seem to be a good sign.
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>> But unlike Seafoam, I really don't see putting this stuff in the gas tank.
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>> Richard Pike
>> Kolb MKIII N420P (420ldPoops)
>> Kingsport, TN 3TN0
>> There are two kinds of people: those who say to God, 'Thy will be done,' and
those to whom God says, 'All right, then, have it your way.'
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| Subject: | Re: 250# pilot to heavy to solo Kolbra? |
Ralph and Franks thanks for the Info and the quick replies... I sure do appreciate
you both taking time to give me some info on my concerns..
This is a great forum with a good bunch and lots of knowledge to draw from...
Thanks again
Larry
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