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1. 02:40 AM - Re: Firefly add ons... (Patrick Ladd)
2. 05:02 AM - Re: Firefly add ons...Firefly add ons... (Denny Baber)
3. 12:35 PM - Clear Lake / NASA Video (Larlaeb)
4. 01:04 PM - Re: Clear Lake / NASA Video (John Hauck)
5. 01:28 PM - Original Firestar History (John Hauck)
6. 01:33 PM - Re: Clear Lake / NASA Video (william sullivan)
7. 01:44 PM - Emergency Start Battery (John Hauck)
8. 02:17 PM - Re: Clear Lake / NASA Video (Larry Cottrell)
9. 02:29 PM - Re: Clear Lake / NASA Video (Larlaeb)
10. 02:40 PM - Re: Re: Clear Lake / NASA Video (Larry Cottrell)
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Subject: | Re: Firefly add ons... |
Hi. 2 seat has to come in below 992lbs. Single seat below 661lbs. This
includes fuel and pilot who is assumed to be 200lbs. The plane must stall at
less than 35knots at MAUW. and there is a wing loading limit. This is to
stop someone building a `lead sled` which is beyond the control of a
`normal` pilot. Nevertheless we have models cruising around 100 mph and
topping out at 120. No retractable u/c allowed here although they do on the
Continent. i think to get mine through we worked out a calculation of the
wing loading by including the wing strut area in the wing area. Where theres
a will.. Pat
-----Original Message-----
From: Herb
Sent: Monday, September 21, 2015 12:27 PM
Subject: Re: Kolb-List: Firefly add ons...
My MkIIi classic came in at 490 lbs.. Rotax 532 engine and three blade
IVO prop. No frills..
Pleased that the Firefly is just a bit over wt...Planning to do
another Wt and Bal Today...266 seems quite lite , given the full
enclosure ? Herb
On 09/21/2015 05:47 AM, Patrick Ladd wrote:
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> Very neat. We are somewhat restricted (at least in theory) in adding
> weight as the controlling factor which decides if it is a microlight or
> not is the MAUW. My Xtra was fairly heavy as the guy who built it was more
> versed in `normal` aircraft than in microlights. Consequently when he saw
> what he considered a `weak` point or a part a bit underdesigned he merrily
> put in an extra stiffening piece or a brace. Unfortunately the weight it
> all added up and only left a little `wriggle room`. It was never a problem
> for me but someone who wanted to load their machine like the Hauk does on
> his x countries would find themselves illegal. Of course that doesn`t mean
> that everyone always stays inside the limits. Pat.
>
> -----Original Message----- From: Herb
> Sent: Saturday, September 19, 2015 7:24 PM
> To: kolb-list@matronics.com
> Subject: Kolb-List: Firefly add ons...
>
>
> Thought I would send some pics , showing access to the fuel tank...also
> one of the storage box just to the rear....naturally..one must be
> careful adding too much wt to this compartment...Tie downs, oil and
> maybe an empty fuel tank? The storage compartment needs a cover to
> keep things contained in rough weather...Herb
>
>
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Subject: | Re: Firefly add ons...Firefly add ons... |
I have found it helpful to shift weight instead of adding weight. I have
relocated my battery more than once as I gain or lose weight. I wonder how
easy it would be to have the motor on a sliding (but secure) plate?
Respectfully,
Dennis Baber
Patience is the best remedy for every trouble
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Subject: | Clear Lake / NASA Video |
Hi All,
I thought I would try a voice over video again just to see what happens. Just
a short little flight.
Thanks,
Allan
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0BxdXwdWJkFExRUNSdW1KelNBUnc/view?usp=sharing
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Subject: | Clear Lake / NASA Video |
Enjoyed your video.
Thanks for sharing.
john h
mkIII
Rock House, OR
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[mailto:owner-kolb-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of
Larlaeb
Sent: Tuesday, September 22, 2015 1:35 PM
Subject: Kolb-List: Clear Lake / NASA Video
<larlaeb@gmail.com>
Hi All,
I thought I would try a voice over video again just to see
what happens. Just a short little flight.
Thanks,
Allan
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0BxdXwdWJkFExRUNSdW1KelNBUnc
/view?usp=sharing
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Subject: | Original Firestar History |
Here are a few photos of the rebuild of my original FS which
was done the winter of 87 and 88.
A few of the updates were:
1-An aluminum 18 gal fuel tank.
2-A provision for moving the instrument panel from the nose
cone rearward to make it comfortably reachable.
3-4130 streamline lift struts. This increased cruise speed.
4-Faired around tail boom and bottom of fuselage. This
increased cruise speed.
5-Mounted 6" Lexan fairing on top edge of windshield. This
increased cruise speed by moving air up and over the leading
edge of the gap seal. Also allowed me to fly with baseball
cap and glasses, rather than a David Clark cloth helmet and
goggles.
There were more mods that winter, but time has taken its
toll on my memory.
My FS had brought home the 1988 Sun and Fun Grand Champion
Ultralight trophy prior to the rebuild. Oshkosh 1989 we
brought home a Gold Lindy for Oshkosh Grand Champion
Ultralight. I am still very proud of the aircraft, which
like all the rest of my Kolbs, was never trailered, but
always flown to its destination. I built them to fly, not
trailer.
john h
mkIII
Rock House, OR
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Subject: | Clear Lake / NASA Video |
Nicely done! I notice that you have a yaw string. I was watching a Mythbusters
episode a couple of weeks ago. Adam Savage went up in a U-2. It also had
a yaw string! All that money, and over 100 years of development, and a piece
of yarn works best.
Bill Sullivan
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On Tue, 9/22/15, John Hauck <jhauck@elmore.rr.com> wrote:
Subject: RE: Kolb-List: Clear Lake / NASA Video
To: kolb-list@matronics.com
Date: Tuesday, September 22, 2015, 4:03 PM
"John Hauck" <jhauck@elmore.rr.com>
Enjoyed your video.
Thanks for sharing.
john h
mkIII
Rock House, OR
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On Behalf Of
Larlaeb
Sent: Tuesday, September 22, 2015 1:35 PM
To: kolb-list@matronics.com
Subject: Kolb-List: Clear Lake / NASA Video
<larlaeb@gmail.com>
Hi All,
I thought I would try a voice over video again just to see
what happens. Just a short little flight.
Thanks,
Allan
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0BxdXwdWJkFExRUNSdW1KelNBUnc
/view?usp=sharing
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Subject: | Emergency Start Battery |
I've been on the road, out West and Alaska, for 4 months.
One of the primary toys is my Polaris RZR, which has but one
way to start the engine. That is a good battery. If the
battery fails, I am dead on the trail. Was reading the RZR
Forum the other day. One of the guys had purchased an
emergency start battery. Sounded like good insurance, not
only for the RZR, but also the MKIII with 912ULS. If I got
stuck somewhere with a low battery, unable to start the
912ULS, I would not be going anywhere. With the emergency
start battery, I'd soon be on my way. I might add, I did
hand start my 912UL once to see if it was possible. Never
considered the 912ULS because of the high compression engine
(10.5:1) driving through a gear box.
The battery is a Bestek G-11, purchased from Amazon. Larry
C also got one for his HKS. We paid 42.99 each. There are
larger ones, but this little one started the RZR this
morning 5 consecutive times and still had reserve power.
The RZR battery was completely disconnected. Only the
Bestek was used to start.
They are extremely small, light weight, have a small LED
light, will charge most all your hand held electronics
through a USB connection. The Bestek can be charged from a
USB port on your desk top or lap top, 110 vac usb charger or
12vdc usb charger.
Not trying to sell these, but seemed like cheap insurance
for the airplane and many other emergencies.
http://www.amazon.com/Ulta-Slim-Multi-Functional-Portable-Ex
ternal-Charging/dp/B00ZZKGVY4
john h
mkIII
Rock House, OR
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Subject: | Re: Clear Lake / NASA Video |
I liked the video, voice over was great. I am very thankful that my flying
area is a lot less populated with much better visibility. Definitely
spoiled. I do like to see the areas where all of you fly.
Good job,
Larry
On Tue, Sep 22, 2015 at 1:35 PM, Larlaeb <larlaeb@gmail.com> wrote:
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> Hi All,
> I thought I would try a voice over video again just to see what happens.
> Just a short little flight.
>
> Thanks,
> Allan
>
>
> https://drive.google.com/file/d/0BxdXwdWJkFExRUNSdW1KelNBUnc/view?usp=sharing
>
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> http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=447346#447346
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Subject: | Re: Clear Lake / NASA Video |
Yes, it's hard to compete with your area and your efforts are part of my inspiration.
Maybe some day I can get out that way. :)
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Subject: | Re: Clear Lake / NASA Video |
Come on, there is plenty of parking places.
Larry
On Tue, Sep 22, 2015 at 3:28 PM, Larlaeb <larlaeb@gmail.com> wrote:
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> Yes, it's hard to compete with your area and your efforts are part of my
> inspiration. Maybe some day I can get out that way. :)
>
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