---------------------------------------------------------- Kolb-List Digest Archive --- Total Messages Posted Tue 04/07/15: 5 ---------------------------------------------------------- Today's Message Index: ---------------------- 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) ________________________________ Message 1 _____________________________________ Time: 09:33:36 AM PST US Subject: Kolb-List: Re: 250# pilot to heavy to solo Kolbra? From: "Frankd" 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. Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=440378#440378 ________________________________ Message 2 _____________________________________ Time: 12:27:40 PM PST US Subject: Kolb-List: Re: 250# pilot to heavy to solo Kolbra? From: "Ralph B" 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 -------- Ralph B Original Firestar 447 N91493 E-AB 1000+ hours 28 years flying it Kolbra 912ULS N20386 350 hours Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=440383#440383 ________________________________ Message 3 _____________________________________ Time: 12:35:49 PM PST US Subject: Kolb-List: Re: 250# pilot to heavy to solo Kolbra? From: "Ralph B" 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 -------- Ralph B Original Firestar 447 N91493 E-AB 1000+ hours 28 years flying it Kolbra 912ULS N20386 350 hours Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=440384#440384 ________________________________ Message 4 _____________________________________ Time: 02:25:56 PM PST US Subject: Re: Kolb-List: Better than Seafoam? From: Gary Aman Had a chance to experiment on some old lawnmower engine cylinder heads Sea foam PB blaster carb cleaner. Not much gets after hard carbon Sent from my iPhone > On Apr 6, 2015, at 8:59 PM, Dennis Rowe wrote: > > > PB Blaster is the best liquid wrench I've ever used. Breaks loose unbelievably tough rusted bolts and even galled threads. > > Dennis "Skid" Rowe > Mk3, Rotax 670, > Leechburg, PA > > > >> On Apr 6, 2015, at 6:20 PM, Richard Pike wrote: >> >> >> 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. >> >> 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. >> >> 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. >> >> But unlike Seafoam, I really don't see putting this stuff in the gas tank. >> >> -------- >> 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.' >> >> >> >> >> Read this topic online here: >> >> http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=440341#440341 >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> > > > > > ________________________________ Message 5 _____________________________________ Time: 04:11:06 PM PST US Subject: Kolb-List: Re: 250# pilot to heavy to solo Kolbra? From: "w0odi" 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 Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=440397#440397 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Other Matronics Email List Services ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Post A New Message kolb-list@matronics.com UN/SUBSCRIBE http://www.matronics.com/subscription List FAQ http://www.matronics.com/FAQ/Kolb-List.htm Web Forum Interface To Lists http://forums.matronics.com Matronics List Wiki http://wiki.matronics.com Full Archive Search Engine http://www.matronics.com/search 7-Day List Browse http://www.matronics.com/browse/kolb-list Browse Digests http://www.matronics.com/digest/kolb-list Browse Other Lists http://www.matronics.com/browse Live Online Chat! http://www.matronics.com/chat Archive Downloading http://www.matronics.com/archives Photo Share http://www.matronics.com/photoshare Other Email Lists http://www.matronics.com/emaillists Contributions http://www.matronics.com/contribution ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- These Email List Services are sponsored solely by Matronics and through the generous Contributions of its members.