---------------------------------------------------------- Kolb-List Digest Archive --- Total Messages Posted Tue 09/22/15: 10 ---------------------------------------------------------- Today's Message Index: ---------------------- 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) ________________________________ Message 1 _____________________________________ Time: 02:40:01 AM PST US From: Patrick Ladd Subject: Re: Kolb-List: 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: > > 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 > > ________________________________ Message 2 _____________________________________ Time: 05:02:55 AM PST US Subject: Re: Kolb-List: Firefly add ons...Firefly add ons... From: Denny Baber 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 ________________________________ Message 3 _____________________________________ Time: 12:35:29 PM PST US Subject: Kolb-List: Clear Lake / NASA Video From: "Larlaeb" 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 Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=447346#447346 ________________________________ Message 4 _____________________________________ Time: 01:04:11 PM PST US From: "John Hauck" Subject: RE: Kolb-List: Clear Lake / NASA Video Enjoyed your video. Thanks for sharing. john h mkIII Rock House, OR -----Original Message----- From: owner-kolb-list-server@matronics.com [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 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 Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=447346#447346 = Photoshare, and much much more: = = = ________________________________ Message 5 _____________________________________ Time: 01:28:36 PM PST US From: "John Hauck" Subject: Kolb-List: 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 ________________________________ Message 6 _____________________________________ Time: 01:33:13 PM PST US From: william sullivan Subject: RE: Kolb-List: 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 -------------------------------------------- On Tue, 9/22/15, John Hauck wrote: Subject: RE: Kolb-List: Clear Lake / NASA Video To: kolb-list@matronics.com Date: Tuesday, September 22, 2015, 4:03 PM "John Hauck" Enjoyed your video. Thanks for sharing. john h mkIII Rock House, OR -----Original Message----- From: owner-kolb-list-server@matronics.com [mailto:owner-kolb-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Larlaeb Sent: Tuesday, September 22, 2015 1:35 PM To: kolb-list@matronics.com Subject: Kolb-List: 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 Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=447346#447346 = Photoshare, and much much more: = = = Forum - - MATRONICS WEB FORUMS - List Contribution Web Site - -Matt Dralle, List Admin. ________________________________ Message 7 _____________________________________ Time: 01:44:31 PM PST US From: "John Hauck" Subject: Kolb-List: 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 ________________________________ Message 8 _____________________________________ Time: 02:17:37 PM PST US Subject: Re: Kolb-List: Clear Lake / NASA Video From: Larry Cottrell 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 wrote: > > 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 > > > Read this topic online here: > > http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=447346#447346 > > -- *The older I get, the less tolerant I am of those who are intolerant.* *If you forward this email, or any part of it, please remove my email address before sending.* ________________________________ Message 9 _____________________________________ Time: 02:29:02 PM PST US Subject: Kolb-List: Re: Clear Lake / NASA Video From: "Larlaeb" 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. :) Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=447353#447353 ________________________________ Message 10 ____________________________________ Time: 02:40:46 PM PST US Subject: Re: Kolb-List: Re: Clear Lake / NASA Video From: Larry Cottrell Come on, there is plenty of parking places. Larry On Tue, Sep 22, 2015 at 3:28 PM, Larlaeb wrote: > > 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. :) > > > Read this topic online here: > > http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=447353#447353 > > -- *The older I get, the less tolerant I am of those who are intolerant.* *If you forward this email, or any part of it, please remove my email address before sending.* ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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.