---------------------------------------------------------- Kolb-List Digest Archive --- Total Messages Posted Tue 08/15/17: 6 ---------------------------------------------------------- Today's Message Index: ---------------------- 1. 05:02 AM - Re: Kolb-List Digest: 2 Msgs - 08/14/17 (Michael Adams) 2. 06:55 AM - rubber grommet for gas tanks (James Swan) 3. 10:11 AM - Re: rubber grommet for gas tanks (west1m) 4. 11:39 AM - Re: Re: rubber grommet for gas tanks (Larry Cottrell) 5. 11:54 AM - Re: rubber grommet for gas tanks (George Alexander) 6. 01:16 PM - Re: Re: rubber grommet for gas tanks (Gary Aman) ________________________________ Message 1 _____________________________________ Time: 05:02:25 AM PST US From: "Michael Adams" Subject: Kolb-List: Re: Kolb-List Digest: 2 Msgs - 08/14/17 Good points.... we are still in the testing phase The wing does have a gap cover that covers a lot more than the real Firestar. Can't cover the motor since they really like to have open air flow. Heat. The airplane has way more thrust than needed. I was testing some 3 cells which the motor is not rated for. The motor suggests 4 to 6 cells. The motor is much more efficient with 4 cells and can take off easily with a little over 1/2 throttle. The 3 cell required full throttle. This model could easily aero tow a large glider with 4 cells. Can't imagine what 6 cells would do. My dad immediately thought the prop was the wrong fit for the airplane due to the sound of the prop/motor but I'm not sold on that idea just yet. The motor may have an issue that could be mimicking stalled prop tips sounds. Would take too long to explain but you'll just have to trust me on this. I have some things to do to the airplane before any more flying can take place. I'll post videos as the flight test continue. A good thing is the model didn't require VG's on the horizontal stab. My big Firestar fly's much better with them and there was no indication of elevator stall on the model. Time: 01:42:17 AM PST US From: Bill Berle Subject: Re: Kolb-List: Model Firestar Michael, congratulations on a beautiful model of your family aircraft! 'bout time there was an R/C Kolb! I have a humble suggestion for the model. It looks like an electric motor has been installed where a gas engine was originally designed tot be. IMHO There needs to be a streamlined cover over the engine and wing center section. Even on the video you can hear the propeller beating against the dead and separated air on the top center section of the wing. Also put small vortex generators above the leading edges of the wings within the diameter of the propeller to guarantee attached airflow into the prop. That buzzing noise is telling you that the propeller is not making smooth strong thrust. ________________________________ Message 2 _____________________________________ Time: 06:55:02 AM PST US From: James Swan Subject: Kolb-List: rubber grommet for gas tanks Hi....where can I can I get the rubber grommet's for the bottom of the 5 gal plastic gas tanks on my kolb firestar ll... and maybe also new tanks ? thanks Jim Swan.... ________________________________ Message 3 _____________________________________ Time: 10:11:17 AM PST US Subject: Kolb-List: Re: rubber grommet for gas tanks From: "west1m" Are these the same thing? I used them on my Quicksilver. https://www.air-techinc.com/product_detail.php?pid=1087 -------- West1m Hastings, MN Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=471883#471883 ________________________________ Message 4 _____________________________________ Time: 11:39:09 AM PST US From: Larry Cottrell Subject: Re: Kolb-List: Re: rubber grommet for gas tanks Yep! Larry On Tue, Aug 15, 2017 at 11:11 AM, west1m wrote: > > Are these the same thing? I used them on my Quicksilver. > https://www.air-techinc.com/product_detail.php?pid=1087 > > -------- > West1m > Hastings, MN > > > Read this topic online here: > > http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=471883#471883 > > -- *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 5 _____________________________________ Time: 11:54:28 AM PST US Subject: Kolb-List: Re: rubber grommet for gas tanks From: "George Alexander" jimswan wrote: > Hi....where can I can I get the rubber grommet's for the bottom of the 5 gal plastic gas tanks on my kolb firestar ll... and maybe also new tanks ? thanks Jim Swan.... Jim: Kolb should have both the grommets and tanks. -------- George Alexander FS II R503 N709FS http://www.oh2fly.net Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=471886#471886 ________________________________ Message 6 _____________________________________ Time: 01:16:46 PM PST US From: Gary Aman Subject: Re: Kolb-List: Re: rubber grommet for gas tanks Jbm has them, couple days to you Sent from my iPhone > On Aug 15, 2017, at 2:38 PM, Larry Cottrell wrot e: > > Yep! > Larry > >> On Tue, Aug 15, 2017 at 11:11 AM, west1m wrote: >> >> Are these the same thing? 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