---------------------------------------------------------- Kolb-List Digest Archive --- Total Messages Posted Wed 03/22/17: 11 ---------------------------------------------------------- Today's Message Index: ---------------------- 1. 12:34 PM - Re: Kolb-List Digest: 0 Msgs - 03/21/17 (Ted Cowan) 2. 05:22 PM - Re: Re: Kolb-List Digest: 0 Msgs - 03/21/17 (George Helton) 3. 05:39 PM - Re: Re: Kolb-List Digest: 0 Msgs - 03/21/17 (John Hauck) 4. 05:52 PM - Re: Re: Kolb-List Digest: 0 Msgs - 03/21/17 (George Helton) 5. 05:58 PM - Re: Re: Kolb-List Digest: 0 Msgs - 03/21/17 (B Young) 6. 06:05 PM - Re: Re: Kolb-List Digest: 0 Msgs - 03/21/17 (John Hauck) 7. 06:20 PM - Re: Re: Kolb-List Digest: 0 Msgs - 03/21/17 (George Helton) 8. 07:15 PM - Re: Re: Kolb-List Digest: 0 Msgs - 03/21/17 (Larry Cottrell) 9. 07:42 PM - Re: Re: Kolb-List Digest: 0 Msgs - 03/21/17 (Charlie England) 10. 08:16 PM - Re: Re: Kolb-List Digest: 0 Msgs - 03/21/17 (John Hauck) 11. 11:06 PM - Re: New Tailwheel (Bill Berle) ________________________________ Message 1 _____________________________________ Time: 12:34:20 PM PST US From: Ted Cowan Subject: Kolb-List: Re: Kolb-List Digest: 0 Msgs - 03/21/17 Got a guy in alabama near auburn looking for ultralight type folding aircraft to putt putt around. Need work, ok. Reply email Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 22, 2017, at 2:03 AM, Kolb-List Digest Server wrote: > > * > > ================================================= > Online Versions of Today's List Digest Archive > ================================================= > > Today's complete Kolb-List Digest can also be found in either of the > two Web Links listed below. The .html file includes the Digest formatted > in HTML for viewing with a web browser and features Hyperlinked Indexes > and Message Navigation. The .txt file includes the plain ASCII version > of the Kolb-List Digest and can be viewed with a generic text editor > such as Notepad or with a web browser. > > HTML Version: > > http://www.matronics.com/digest/digestview.php?Style=82701&View=html&Chapter 17-03-21&Archive=Kolb > > Text Version: > > http://www.matronics.com/digest/digestview.php?Style=82701&View=txt&Chapter 17-03-21&Archive=Kolb > > > =============================================== > EMail Version of Today's List Digest Archive > =============================================== > > > ---------------------------------------------------------- > Kolb-List Digest Archive > --- > Total Messages Posted Tue 03/21/17: 0 > ---------------------------------------------------------- > > > Today's Message Index: > ---------------------- > > > > > > > > > > ________________________________ Message 2 _____________________________________ Time: 05:22:07 PM PST US From: George Helton Subject: Re: Kolb-List: Re: Kolb-List Digest: 0 Msgs - 03/21/17 There were some here talking about new tailwheels for all models of Kolb air craft. I ordered and received my new breakaway tailwheel assembly from Kolb a nd thought I would share a few pictures of it prior to installation on my Fi restar MK1. Have a great day! George Helton (Maddog) 14GDH > On Mar 22, 2017, at 3:33 PM, Ted Cowan wrote: > > > Got a guy in alabama near auburn looking for ultralight type folding aircr aft to putt putt around. Need work, ok. Reply email > > Sent from my iPhone > >> On Mar 22, 2017, at 2:03 AM, Kolb-List Digest Server wrote: >> >> * >> >> ========================= ======================== >> Online Versions of Today's List Digest Archive >> ========================= ======================== >> >> Today's complete Kolb-List Digest can also be found in either of the >> two Web Links listed below. The .html file includes the Digest formatted >> in HTML for viewing with a web browser and features Hyperlinked Indexes >> and Message Navigation. The .txt file includes the plain ASCII version >> of the Kolb-List Digest and can be viewed with a generic text editor >> such as Notepad or with a web browser. >> >> HTML Version: >> >> http://www.matronics.com/digest/digestview.php?Style=82701&View=htm l&Chapter 17-03-21&Archive=Kolb >> >> Text Version: >> >> http://www.matronics.com/digest/digestview.php?Style=82701&View=txt &Chapter 17-03-21&Archive=Kolb >> >> >> ========================= ====================== >> EMail Version of Today's List Digest Archive >> ========================= ====================== >> >> >> ---------------------------------------------------------- >> Kolb-List Digest Archive >> --- >> Total Messages Posted Tue 03/21/17: 0 >> ---------------------------------------------------------- >> >> >> Today's Message Index: >> ---------------------- >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> > > ========================== ========= ========================== ========= ========================== ========= ========================== ========= ========================== ========= > > > ________________________________ Message 3 _____________________________________ Time: 05:39:20 PM PST US From: "John Hauck" Subject: RE: Kolb-List: Re: Kolb-List Digest: 0 Msgs - 03/21/17 Is the tail wheel being fabricated by Kolb Aircraft? john h mkIII Titus, Alabama -----Original Message----- From: owner-kolb-list-server@matronics.com [mailto:owner-kolb-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of George Helton Sent: Wednesday, March 22, 2017 7:18 PM Subject: Re: Kolb-List: Re: Kolb-List Digest: 0 Msgs - 03/21/17 There were some here talking about new tailwheels for all models of Kolb aircraft. I ordered and received my new breakaway tailwheel assembly from Kolb and thought I would share a few pictures of it prior to installation on my Firestar MK1. ________________________________ Message 4 _____________________________________ Time: 05:52:52 PM PST US From: George Helton Subject: Re: Kolb-List: Re: Kolb-List Digest: 0 Msgs - 03/21/17 Yes it is John. It's kinda pricey at $130.00 plus I had to order the aluminum tail rod @ $33.00. But, my Firestar still has the old fiberglass rod. I not willing to trust it. I had a fail of one on my Twinstar MK2 and that was a lesson learned. Have a great day! > On Mar 22, 2017, at 8:34 PM, John Hauck wrote: > > > Is the tail wheel being fabricated by Kolb Aircraft? > > john h > mkIII > Titus, Alabama > > -----Original Message----- > From: owner-kolb-list-server@matronics.com > [mailto:owner-kolb-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of George Helton > Sent: Wednesday, March 22, 2017 7:18 PM > To: kolb-list@matronics.com > Subject: Re: Kolb-List: Re: Kolb-List Digest: 0 Msgs - 03/21/17 > > There were some here talking about new tailwheels for all models of Kolb > aircraft. I ordered and received my new breakaway tailwheel assembly from > Kolb and thought I would share a few pictures of it prior to installation on > my Firestar MK1. > > > > ________________________________ Message 5 _____________________________________ Time: 05:58:16 PM PST US From: B Young Subject: Re: Kolb-List: Re: Kolb-List Digest: 0 Msgs - 03/21/17 What diameter is the wheel? Boyd y On Mar 22, 2017 6:29 PM, "George Helton" wrote: > There were some here talking about new tailwheels for all models of Kolb > aircraft. I ordered and received my new breakaway tailwheel assembly from > Kolb and thought I would share a few pictures of it prior to installation > on my Firestar MK1. > > > Have a great day! > George Helton (Maddog) > 14GDH > > > On Mar 22, 2017, at 3:33 PM, Ted Cowan wrote: > > > > > > Got a guy in alabama near auburn looking for ultralight type folding > aircraft to putt putt around. Need work, ok. Reply email > > > > Sent from my iPhone > > > >> On Mar 22, 2017, at 2:03 AM, Kolb-List Digest Server < > kolb-list@matronics.com> wrote: > >> > >> * > >> > >> ================================================= > >> Online Versions of Today's List Digest Archive > >> ================================================= > >> > >> Today's complete Kolb-List Digest can also be found in either of the > >> two Web Links listed below. 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The .txt file includes the plain ASCII version > >> of the Kolb-List Digest and can be viewed with a generic text editor > >> such as Notepad or with a web browser. > >> > >> HTML Version: > >> > >> http://www.matronics.com/digest/digestview.php?Style > 82701&View=html&Chapter 17-03-21&Archive=Kolb > >> > >> Text Version: > >> > >> http://www.matronics.com/digest/digestview.php?Style > 82701&View=txt&Chapter 17-03-21&Archive=Kolb > >> > >> > >> =============================================== > >> EMail Version of Today's List Digest Archive > >> =============================================== > >> > >> > >> ---------------------------------------------------------- > >> Kolb-List Digest Archive > >> --- > >> Total Messages Posted Tue 03/21/17: 0 > >> ---------------------------------------------------------- > >> > >> > >> Today's Message Index: > >> ---------------------- > >> > >> > >> > >> > >> > >> > >> > >> > >> > >> > > > > > =================================== > =================================== > =================================== > =================================== > =================================== > > > > > > > > ________________________________ Message 6 _____________________________________ Time: 06:05:09 PM PST US From: "John Hauck" Subject: RE: Kolb-List: Re: Kolb-List Digest: 0 Msgs - 03/21/17 I found the fiberglass tail wheel strut was extremely flexible, overly so. The aluminum rod will do a much better job. john h mkIII Titus, Alabama -----Original Message----- From: owner-kolb-list-server@matronics.com [mailto:owner-kolb-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of George Helton Sent: Wednesday, March 22, 2017 7:52 PM Subject: Re: Kolb-List: Re: Kolb-List Digest: 0 Msgs - 03/21/17 Yes it is John. It's kinda pricey at $130.00 plus I had to order the aluminum tail rod @ $33.00. But, my Firestar still has the old fiberglass rod. I not willing to trust it. I had a fail of one on my Twinstar MK2 and that was a lesson learned. Have a great day! > On Mar 22, 2017, at 8:34 PM, John Hauck wrote: > > > Is the tail wheel being fabricated by Kolb Aircraft? > > john h > mkIII > Titus, Alabama > > -----Original Message----- > From: owner-kolb-list-server@matronics.com > [mailto:owner-kolb-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of George > Helton > Sent: Wednesday, March 22, 2017 7:18 PM > To: kolb-list@matronics.com > Subject: Re: Kolb-List: Re: Kolb-List Digest: 0 Msgs - 03/21/17 > > There were some here talking about new tailwheels for all models of > Kolb aircraft. I ordered and received my new breakaway tailwheel > assembly from Kolb and thought I would share a few pictures of it > prior to installation on my Firestar MK1. > > > > ________________________________ Message 7 _____________________________________ Time: 06:20:18 PM PST US From: George Helton Subject: Re: Kolb-List: Re: Kolb-List Digest: 0 Msgs - 03/21/17 The new wheel is about the same as the old cookie cutter wheel at basically 6 ". But the new wheel is 1 1/8 inches wide. It comes with sealed bearing and n ew cable tension springs. Brian as at Kolb is interested in some feed back. It looks really great. I'l l let you know what I think down the road. George H. 14GDH Have a great day! > On Mar 22, 2017, at 8:57 PM, B Young wrote: > > What diameter is the wheel? > Boyd y > > >> On Mar 22, 2017 6:29 PM, "George Helton" wrote: >> There were some here talking about new tailwheels for all models of Kolb a ircraft. I ordered and received my new breakaway tailwheel assembly from Kol b and thought I would share a few pictures of it prior to installation on my Firestar MK1. >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> Have a great day! >> George Helton (Maddog) >> 14GDH >> >> > On Mar 22, 2017, at 3:33 PM, Ted Cowan wrote: >> > >> > >> > Got a guy in alabama near auburn looking for ultralight type folding ai rcraft to putt putt around. Need work, ok. Reply email >> > >> > Sent from my iPhone >> > >> >> On Mar 22, 2017, at 2:03 AM, Kolb-List Digest Server wrote: >> >> >> >> * >> >> >> >> ======================== ========================== >> >> Online Versions of Today's List Digest Archive >> >> ======================== ========================== >> >> >> >> Today's complete Kolb-List Digest can also be found in either of the >> >> two Web Links listed below. The .html file includes the Digest format ted >> >> in HTML for viewing with a web browser and features Hyperlinked Indexe s >> >> and Message Navigation. The .txt file includes the plain ASCII versio n >> >> of the Kolb-List Digest and can be viewed with a generic text editor >> >> such as Notepad or with a web browser. >> >> >> >> HTML Version: >> >> >> >> http://www.matronics.com/digest/digestview.php?Style=82701&View= html&Chapter 17-03-21&Archive=Kolb >> >> >> >> Text Version: >> >> >> >> http://www.matronics.com/digest/digestview.php?Style=82701&View= txt&Chapter 17-03-21&Archive=Kolb >> >> >> >> >> >> ======================== ======================= >> >> EMail Version of Today's List Digest Archive >> >> ======================== ======================= >> >> >> >> >> >> ---------------------------------------------------------- >> >> Kolb-List Digest Archive >> >> --- >> >> Total Messages Posted Tue 03/21/17: 0 >> >> ---------------------------------------------------------- >> >> >> >> >> >> Today's Message Index: >> >> ---------------------- >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> > >> > >> ========== >> ========== >> ========== >> ========== >> ========== >> > >> > >> > >> ________________________________ Message 8 _____________________________________ Time: 07:15:50 PM PST US From: Larry Cottrell Subject: Re: Kolb-List: Re: Kolb-List Digest: 0 Msgs - 03/21/17 It appears to be similar to the breakaway that I bought for about $230 from I believe, Kolb several years ago. They did not build that one. Spruce carried them as well. If it works, it is a bargain and should be on every Kolb. Makes life a lot easier. Larry On Wed, Mar 22, 2017 at 7:18 PM, George Helton wrote: > The new wheel is about the same as the old cookie cutter wheel at > basically 6". But the new wheel is 1 1/8 inches wide. It comes with sealed > bearing and new cable tension springs. > Brian as at Kolb is interested in some feed back. It looks really great. > I'll let you know what I think down the road. > > George H. > 14GDH > > Have a great day! > > On Mar 22, 2017, at 8:57 PM, B Young wrote: > > What diameter is the wheel? > Boyd y > > On Mar 22, 2017 6:29 PM, "George Helton" wrote: > >> There were some here talking about new tailwheels for all models of Kolb >> aircraft. I ordered and received my new breakaway tailwheel assembly from >> Kolb and thought I would share a few pictures of it prior to installation >> on my Firestar MK1. >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> Have a great day! >> George Helton (Maddog) >> 14GDH >> >> > On Mar 22, 2017, at 3:33 PM, Ted Cowan wrote: >> > >> > >> > Got a guy in alabama near auburn looking for ultralight type folding >> aircraft to putt putt around. Need work, ok. Reply email >> > >> > Sent from my iPhone >> > >> >> On Mar 22, 2017, at 2:03 AM, Kolb-List Digest Server < >> kolb-list@matronics.com> wrote: >> >> >> >> * >> >> >> >> ================================================= >> >> Online Versions of Today's List Digest Archive >> >> ================================================= >> >> >> >> Today's complete Kolb-List Digest can also be found in either of the >> >> two Web Links listed below. 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The .txt file includes the plain ASCII version >> >> of the Kolb-List Digest and can be viewed with a generic text editor >> >> such as Notepad or with a web browser. >> >> >> >> HTML Version: >> >> >> >> http://www.matronics.com/digest/digestview.php?Style=82701& >> View=html&Chapter 17-03-21&Archive=Kolb >> >> >> >> Text Version: >> >> >> >> http://www.matronics.com/digest/digestview.php?Style=82701& >> View=txt&Chapter 17-03-21&Archive=Kolb >> >> >> >> >> >> =============================================== >> >> EMail Version of Today's List Digest Archive >> >> =============================================== >> >> >> >> >> >> ---------------------------------------------------------- >> >> Kolb-List Digest Archive >> >> --- >> >> Total Messages Posted Tue 03/21/17: 0 >> >> ---------------------------------------------------------- >> >> >> >> >> >> Today's Message Index: >> >> ---------------------- >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> > >> > >> ========== >> ========== >> ========== >> ========== >> ========== >> > >> > >> > >> >> -- *The older I get, the less tolerant I am of those who are intolerant of others.* *If you forward this email, or any part of it, please remove my email address before sending.* ________________________________ Message 9 _____________________________________ Time: 07:42:59 PM PST US Subject: Re: Kolb-List: Re: Kolb-List Digest: 0 Msgs - 03/21/17 From: Charlie England Feedback: My primary experience is with heavier homebuilts, so this might not be a concern with the lower landing speeds of Kolbs. But in heavier a/c, the springs are in compression instead of tension, and look more like the attached image (pulled from a search for 'storm door spring'). Reason for using this style is that if the spring itself breaks, the Kolb-supplied spring will release the tailwheel & you'll lose steering. With the storm door spring, the 'omega' shaped brackets looped through the spring capture the broken spring and the cable just has an extra inch of so of extra slack. They also limit spring travel. The Kolb-supplied spring has no limit, and will continue to expand if the pivot is sticky enough. FWIW, Charlie On 3/22/2017 8:18 PM, George Helton wrote: > The new wheel is about the same as the old cookie cutter wheel at > basically 6". But the new wheel is 1 1/8 inches wide. It comes with > sealed bearing and new cable tension springs. > Brian as at Kolb is interested in some feed back. It looks really > great. I'll let you know what I think down the road. > > George H. > 14GDH > > Have a great day! > > On Mar 22, 2017, at 8:57 PM, B Young > wrote: > >> What diameter is the wheel? >> Boyd y >> >> >> On Mar 22, 2017 6:29 PM, "George Helton" > > wrote: >> >> There were some here talking about new tailwheels for all models >> of Kolb aircraft. I ordered and received my new breakaway >> tailwheel assembly from Kolb and thought I would share a few >> pictures of it prior to installation on my Firestar MK1. >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> Have a great day! >> George Helton (Maddog) >> 14GDH >> ________________________________ Message 10 ____________________________________ Time: 08:16:14 PM PST US From: "John Hauck" Subject: RE: Kolb-List: Re: Kolb-List Digest: 0 Msgs - 03/21/17 Been using compression springs for a long time. john h mkIII Titus, Alabama\\\ From: owner-kolb-list-server@matronics.com [mailto:owner-kolb-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Charlie England Sent: Wednesday, March 22, 2017 9:44 PM Subject: Re: Kolb-List: Re: Kolb-List Digest: 0 Msgs - 03/21/17 Feedback: My primary experience is with heavier homebuilts, so this might not be a concern with the lower landing speeds of Kolbs. But in heavier a/c, the springs are in compression instead of tension, and look more like the attached image (pulled from a search for 'storm door spring'). Reason for using this style is that if the spring itself breaks, the Kolb-supplied spring will release the tailwheel & you'll lose steering. With the storm door spring, the 'omega' shaped brackets looped through the spring capture the broken spring and the cable just has an extra inch of so of extra slack. They also limit spring travel. The Kolb-supplied spring has no limit, and will continue to expand if the pivot is sticky enough. FWIW, Charlie On 3/22/2017 8:18 PM, George Helton wrote: The new wheel is about the same as the old cookie cutter wheel at basically 6". But the new wheel is 1 1/8 inches wide. It comes with sealed bearing and new cable tension springs. Brian as at Kolb is interested in some feed back. It looks really great. I'll let you know what I think down the road. George H. 14GDH Have a great day! On Mar 22, 2017, at 8:57 PM, B Young wrote: What diameter is the wheel? Boyd y On Mar 22, 2017 6:29 PM, "George Helton" wrote: There were some here talking about new tailwheels for all models of Kolb aircraft. I ordered and received my new breakaway tailwheel assembly from Kolb and thought I would share a few pictures of it prior to installation on my Firestar MK1. Have a great day! George Helton (Maddog) 14GDH ________________________________ Message 11 ____________________________________ Time: 11:06:39 PM PST US From: Bill Berle Subject: Re: Kolb-List: New Tailwheel Compression springs on the tail steering make it so there is no tension or force applied to the system whent he pilot is not steering. Which means there is no wear on the hinges, bolts, etc. ALL the time like there is on a tension spring system. Compression springs are all-around much better for airplane use than tension springs. 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