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 Topic: Tachometers |
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| 2danglico Replies: 18 Views: 12159 |
 Forum: Kolb-List Posted: Thu Sep 17, 2009 4:30 am Subject: Re: Tachometers |
| Recently I replaced my instr. panel to make room for my GPS. I decided to leave out my needle sweep tach and go with just the tiny tach. It was the one I referenced while flying, because it was easier ... | |
| Topic: Modern GPSes |
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| 2danglico Replies: 14 Views: 7236 |
Forum: Kolb-List Posted: Thu Sep 17, 2009 4:22 am Subject: Re: Modern GPSes |
| My first GPS (on Ellery's recommendation) was a 295. So I never had a greyscale model. But I also have had thoughts of upgrading, after all, the 295 is rather long in tooth, and the 296 offers alot mo ... | |
| Topic: Kolb gph fuel burn survey |
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| 2danglico Replies: 18 Views: 9128 |
Forum: Kolb-List Posted: Wed Sep 02, 2009 4:01 am Subject: Re: Kolb gph fuel burn survey |
| I'd like to weigh in, although my #'s are less than impressive by what I've seen so far.
Original Firestar 447 2.58:1 66" Culver 5500 rpm 63 mph 3.3 GPH |
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| Topic: Firestar Video Upstate SC/GA |
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| 2danglico Replies: 7 Views: 5387 |
Forum: Kolb-List Posted: Wed Sep 02, 2009 3:55 am Subject: Re: Firestar Video Upstate SC/GA |
| Chris,
Yep, my daughter (14 yrs, & an accomplished you tube star producer) gave me a crash course on windows movie maker. It was fun piecing it together. The file loaded up from the the tiny &quo ... |
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| Topic: Firestar Video Upstate SC/GA |
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| 2danglico Replies: 7 Views: 5387 |
Forum: Kolb-List Posted: Tue Sep 01, 2009 8:02 am Subject: Firestar Video Upstate SC/GA |
| I was inspired by Larry's awesome footage recorded by that tiny camera. I got one and started playing with it. It's size allowed my to mount it or hold it easily.It does a good job snapping stills as ... | |
| Topic: FireWorks |
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| 2danglico Replies: 7 Views: 4532 |
Forum: Kolb-List Posted: Sun Jul 05, 2009 4:11 am Subject: Re: FireWorks |
| I had a wonderful flight last night. The conditions were perfect, clear, calm an almost full moon. When the fireworks began, I throttled back to 4600 rpm in a 35 mph slow decent from 2500 ft. It was l ... | |
| Topic: Generac V-twin questions for Jimmy |
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| 2danglico Replies: 1 Views: 2656 |
Forum: Kolb-List Posted: Sun May 10, 2009 7:22 am Subject: Generac V-twin questions for Jimmy |
| Jimmy, I have been reading your previous posts regarding your 4-stroke endeavor with great interest. I fly a Firestar 1 with a 447. I have two Culver props (climb and cruise) that Larry and Gene sold ... | |
| Topic: What is your Altitude loss in a 180 degree turn? |
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| 2danglico Replies: 37 Views: 20495 |
Forum: Kolb-List Posted: Thu Dec 25, 2008 4:45 am Subject: Re: What is your Altitude loss in a 180 degree turn? |
| I've been reading this thread for awhile and LS brought up a point that prompted me to post a thought.
I'm a Firestar I pilot. I fly out of a private strip where there are a large contingent of ol ... |
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| Topic: Bahama bound |
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| 2danglico Replies: 8 Views: 5569 |
Forum: Kolb-List Posted: Wed Oct 29, 2008 4:25 am Subject: Re: Bahama bound |
| I have no itinerary. I have a former Marine buddy working there and from our time in Okinawa, he knew I enjoyed snorkeling alot. I'd been telling him about my Firestar and how much fun I was having fl ... | |
| Topic: Bahama bound |
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| 2danglico Replies: 8 Views: 5569 |
Forum: Kolb-List Posted: Sun Oct 26, 2008 12:49 pm Subject: Bahama bound |
| May we, as ultralight fliers, make the hop to Grand Bahama Island? I've got a friend who can pick me up, if I can refuel there, then fly to Walkers Cay. -John | |
| Topic: VG for the little guys |
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| 2danglico Replies: 3 Views: 2026 |
Forum: Kolb-List Posted: Wed Oct 01, 2008 6:58 am Subject: VG for the little guys |
| Most of the discussions going on about the VG are in regard to their use on the bigger Kolbs, Mk III, and Twinstar. Does anyone use them on a Firestar 1? Would the the same benefits be realized on a K ... | |
| Topic: 447 tuning tips |
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| 2danglico Replies: 12 Views: 4333 |
Forum: Kolb-List Posted: Wed Oct 01, 2008 6:49 am Subject: Re: 447 tuning tips |
| Thanks for the good tips guys. I recently got in touch with the new owners of Culver props, and they are going to sand my prop down, taking it from 30 to 29 degrees, balance and varnish. All for 75 cl ... | |
| Topic: 447 Tuning |
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| 2danglico Replies: 0 Views: 963 |
Forum: Kolb-List Posted: Mon Sep 22, 2008 3:29 am Subject: 447 Tuning |
| Hey Guys,
I appreciate the feedback. I've put a couple hours on her since my last post and noticed these things. Climb out rpm is 5800-6000, level flight is 6200. Prop is 66 inches and 30 degrees pit ... |
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| Topic: 447 tuning tips |
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| 2danglico Replies: 12 Views: 4333 |
Forum: Kolb-List Posted: Thu Sep 18, 2008 1:34 pm Subject: Re: 447 tuning tips |
| Rick,
That's in the air. I've a wood prop so I can't adjust the pitch. -John |
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| Topic: 447 tuning tips |
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| 2danglico Replies: 12 Views: 4333 |
Forum: Kolb-List Posted: Thu Sep 18, 2008 4:22 am Subject: 447 tuning tips |
| Hi guys,
I've got rid of the surging and stumbling at part throttle I was having. Adjusting the jet needle down one groove did the trick. It even brought my EGT more in line 900-1000. However my CHT' ... |
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| Topic: 447 tuning tips |
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| 2danglico Replies: 1 Views: 1335 |
Forum: Kolb-List Posted: Mon Sep 08, 2008 11:27 am Subject: 447 tuning tips |
| I recently bought a used Kolb Firestar with a freshly rebuilt (4Hrs) Rotax 447 single carb. I'm writing in hopes of getting some advise on getting it tuned up. I'm a little concerned about the EGT/CHT ... | |
| Topic: 447 needs some tweaking |
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| 2danglico Replies: 0 Views: 994 |
Forum: RotaxEngines-List Posted: Mon Sep 08, 2008 5:44 am Subject: 447 needs some tweaking |
| I recently bought a used Kolb Firestar with a freshly rebuilt (4Hrs) Rotax 447 single carb. I'm writing in hopes of getting some advise on getting it tuned up. I'm a little concerned about the EGT/CHT ... | |
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