---------------------------------------------------------- Kolb-List Digest Archive --- Total Messages Posted Sat 12/31/16: 5 ---------------------------------------------------------- Today's Message Index: ---------------------- 1. 09:40 AM - Save weight with Oratex fabric (Nick Cassara) 2. 11:27 AM - Airport Cafe's Now Listed in ACC's (gbrasch) 3. 01:56 PM - wire for mags (mojavjoe@comcast.net) 4. 02:10 PM - Questions about Kolbs (George Bearden) 5. 03:00 PM - Re: Questions about Kolbs (Bill Berle) ________________________________ Message 1 _____________________________________ Time: 09:40:58 AM PST US From: Nick Cassara Subject: Kolb-List: Save weight with Oratex fabric Hello Kolbsters, If you need/want to save weight on you project, you should consider using Oratex fabric. It is not the cheapest way to go, but it is pre-painted, non toxic and available in two weights. Both weights are lighter than normal painted fabric. All the winning planes in the open category at the Valdez Fly In, are now using Oratex to drop weight. Enjoy, Nick Cassara Palmer, Ak ________________________________ Message 2 _____________________________________ Time: 11:27:29 AM PST US Subject: Kolb-List: Airport Cafe's Now Listed in ACC's From: "gbrasch" I have just added over 50 airport cafs (and still growing) to current listings in the Airport Courtesy Cars website and app (just in case your courtesy car isnt available when you arrive!) These listings are highlighted in red so you can easily find them. If you have any additions or corrections, please email them directly to me at airportcars101@gmail.com. Thanks and Happy New Year! Glenn PS, Submit your ramp fee's experience also for inclusion in the website/app! -------- Glenn Brasch RV-9A Flying Medevac Helicopter Pilot (Ret) Owner, "Airport Courtesy Cars" Smart Phone App and www.airportcourtesycars.com Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=464529#464529 ________________________________ Message 3 _____________________________________ Time: 01:56:55 PM PST US From: mojavjoe@comcast.net Subject: Kolb-List: wire for mags What gage wire is correct to connect mags to mag switches? And am I correct that the switches connect to ground? Thanks Joe ________________________________ Message 4 _____________________________________ Time: 02:10:50 PM PST US From: "George Bearden" Subject: Kolb-List: Questions about Kolbs > Is the Ultrastar or Firefly with a 447 really under 254 lbs dry weight? I recall weighing my Firestar I, it came in at ~180 lbs with no engine or prop. Or instruments. > Could it ever be 103 legal? I can't see any way, unless you come up with a super light engine of some sort. Maybe something like the MZ201 (69 lbs) incl. reduction, electric starter, exhaust. But you'd hafta add the prop, battery, etc. I've seen em fly just fine on the Rotax 377, but that's 85 lbs. My 503 is right at 100 lbs I believe. I can't comment on the rest of your questions. ________________________________ Message 5 _____________________________________ Time: 03:00:55 PM PST US From: Bill Berle Subject: Re: Kolb-List: Questions about Kolbs Sorry to butt in on an ultralight discussion.... you Ultrastar and Firefly guys NEED to check out the Polini and Simonini engine websites. There are many many many pounds of weight to be saved by using the later engines from the paramotor community. There is a very good chance you will have more power, LESS WEIGHT and higher reliability by using one of these newer engines. ANYONE trying to meet Part 103 needs to be familiar with these engines. Bill Berle www.ezflaphandle.com - safety & performance upgrade for light aircraft www.grantstar.net - winning proposals for non-profit and for-profit entities -------------------------------------------- On Sat, 12/31/16, George Bearden wrote: Subject: Kolb-List: Questions about Kolbs To: kolb-list@matronics.com Date: Saturday, December 31, 2016, 2:10 PM "George Bearden" > Is the Ultrastar or Firefly with a 447 really under 254 lbs dry weight? I recall weighing my Firestar I, it came in at ~180 lbs with no engine or prop. Or instruments. > Could it ever be 103 legal? I can't see any way, unless you come up with a super light engine of some sort. Maybe something like the MZ201 (69 lbs) incl. reduction, electric starter, exhaust. But you'd hafta add the prop, battery, etc. I've seen em fly just fine on the Rotax 377, but that's 85 lbs. My 503 is right at 100 lbs I believe. I can't comment on the rest of your questions. Lists This Month -- Some AWESOME FREE Gifts!) Raiser. 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