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Topic: Monument Valley |
Dave Rains
Replies: 11
Views: 9042
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Forum: Kolb-List Posted: Fri May 22, 2009 3:26 pm Subject: Re: Monument Valley |
Monument Valley was a great success! Sorry I missed Uncle Craig's breakfast, was flying kids, (one left a jacket in my plane, hope his mother isn't' mad at me) until mid morning. Thanks for the home ... |
Topic: lawn chairs for mv |
Dave Rains
Replies: 1
Views: 1706
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Forum: Kolb-List Posted: Tue May 12, 2009 3:14 pm Subject: Re: lawn chairs for mv |
You need a bigger plane!
Dave "Skeeter" Rains
C175B |
Topic: MV |
Dave Rains
Replies: 15
Views: 11315
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Forum: Kolb-List Posted: Sun May 10, 2009 4:01 pm Subject: Re: MV |
Due to a forced auto rotation today, I will not be arriving with my helo, no, no injuries or damage.
I will be flying in my C175 and will make it available for flights around the monuments, beer ... |
Topic: Monument Valley |
Dave Rains
Replies: 30
Views: 14979
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Forum: Kolb-List Posted: Tue Apr 28, 2009 3:52 pm Subject: Re: Monument Valley |
I will be arriving with a woman, not my wife
No, She's not my girlfriend, but an ultralight pilot from Mexico. A wonderful person who shares our joy of aviation.
Am planning on trailerin ... |
Topic: Looking forward to MV /wheel Pants |
Dave Rains
Replies: 5
Views: 9414
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Forum: Kolb-List Posted: Sun Jan 18, 2009 4:22 pm Subject: Re: Looking forward to MV /wheel Pants |
I look forward to seeing you this May! I'm bringing something different this year, a helicopter.
Dave Rains |
Topic: El Paso, Texas |
Dave Rains
Replies: 11
Views: 5948
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Forum: Kolb-List Posted: Mon Dec 08, 2008 4:22 pm Subject: Re: El Paso, Texas |
and that there ain't a Kolb..>>
True!
But we're happy!
Skeeter |
Topic: El Paso, Texas |
Dave Rains
Replies: 11
Views: 5948
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Forum: Kolb-List Posted: Fri Dec 05, 2008 2:03 pm Subject: Re: El Paso, Texas |
Yes Vic, we be the same! Just had to build something different for a change, sure is fun to fly.
Dave "Skeeter" Rains |
Topic: Dealing with unfriendly airport mgrs. |
Dave Rains
Replies: 8
Views: 4101
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Forum: Kolb-List Posted: Tue Oct 07, 2008 3:23 am Subject: Re: Dealing with unfriendly airport mgrs. |
And just so you know, Will was holding a steady hover and doing pedal turns after about 5 minutes of training, NO JOKE! The FireStar is sure cheaper to operate though.
Dave |
Topic: Dealing with unfriendly airport mgrs. |
Dave Rains
Replies: 8
Views: 4101
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Forum: Kolb-List Posted: Mon Oct 06, 2008 5:56 pm Subject: Re: Dealing with unfriendly airport mgrs. |
Good for you Arty! That is the mature way to handle a situation like this. However it just doesn't have the same satisfaction as punching his lights out.
Will and I ran into a similar thi ... |
Topic: Flying into Dust Devils |
Dave Rains
Replies: 7
Views: 3837
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Forum: Kolb-List Posted: Sun Jul 20, 2008 4:00 am Subject: Re: Flying into Dust Devils |
> I don't fly helicopters, but it just seems like really bad judgment to
just get out and have no one at the controls with the Rotor RPM that high...
Mike
Mike B:
I'm a little rusty ... |
Topic: Flying into Dust Devils |
Dave Rains
Replies: 7
Views: 3837
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Forum: Kolb-List Posted: Tue Jul 15, 2008 3:17 pm Subject: Re: Flying into Dust Devils |
Will - how high were you? Sounds like you reacted in exactly the RIGHT
way, by instantly lowering the nose.
Yes he is! Has kept me out of trouble on many occasions. He wears the FireStar ll ... |
Topic: Intercept flight over the firing range |
Dave Rains
Replies: 1
Views: 1724
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Forum: Kolb-List Posted: Tue Jul 01, 2008 2:51 pm Subject: Re: Intercept flight over the firing range |
It's just amazing how reliable Will's FireStar II is. I have been using this aircraft every year since 911, it's made every mission without fail. Thanks Homer Kolb.
Dave "Skeeter" Rains |
Topic: Engine quit today, now to figure out why? |
Dave Rains
Replies: 14
Views: 7558
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Forum: Kolb-List Posted: Mon May 12, 2008 6:03 am Subject: Re: Engine quit today, now to figure out why? |
Dana, you can take the exhaust manifold off and check the rings and cylinders. Look for any scuffing and stuck rings. The engine can run on one piston ring, but it will lack power.
If you don't fin ... |
Topic: Monument Valley Flyin Questions |
Dave Rains
Replies: 7
Views: 4497
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Forum: Kolb-List Posted: Wed May 07, 2008 3:46 am Subject: Re: Monument Valley Flyin Questions |
If I remember correctly, CTAF is 122.9 While technically you need to ask first, no one does, and we have never been questioned. The entire runway is paved now , and they are getting used to traff ... |
Topic: Who's going to Monument Valley? |
Dave Rains
Replies: 14
Views: 9211
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Forum: Kolb-List Posted: Tue Apr 29, 2008 12:58 pm Subject: Re: Who's going to Monument Valley? |
I'll pick him up wherever he wants, he mentioned Double Eagle. Looking forward to seeing the whole gang.
Dave |
Topic: Who's going to Monument Valley? |
Dave Rains
Replies: 14
Views: 9211
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Forum: Kolb-List Posted: Tue Apr 29, 2008 1:40 am Subject: Re: Who's going to Monument Valley? |
What's the count to MV this year?
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Dave Rains
N8086T
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Weather permitting I will be there on thrus.
Dave what a ... |
Topic: Who's going to Monument Valley? |
Dave Rains
Replies: 14
Views: 9211
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Forum: Kolb-List Posted: Mon Apr 28, 2008 2:24 am Subject: Who's going to Monument Valley? |
What's the count to MV this year? |
Topic: Attendees to Monument Valley Sign-Up sheet |
Dave Rains
Replies: 6
Views: 3008
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Forum: Kolb-List Posted: Tue Apr 15, 2008 3:10 pm Subject: Re: Attendees to Monument Valley Sign-Up sheet |
I'll be there with Will. Might be picking up Dennis if he wants.
C175B 180/CS
someone has to keep an eye on you folks!
John, I have cases of new civilian meals, really good. Interested?
Dave ... |
Topic: Cold One at MV |
Dave Rains
Replies: 4
Views: 2185
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Forum: Kolb-List Posted: Thu Mar 27, 2008 4:33 pm Subject: Re: Cold One at MV |
And besides, I STARTED THE DARN THING with Will Uribe!!!! All the rest of you are interlopers! Not to worry though, I'll still bring the libations.
Dave |
Topic: Vamoose for Sale |
Dave Rains
Replies: 18
Views: 13292
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Forum: Kolb-List Posted: Fri Mar 14, 2008 4:48 pm Subject: Re: Vamoose for Sale |
Hey Lar, lets go scuba diving
Now, we go way back!
Sorry to hear you won't be at MV this year, won't be the same without you. Hope Vamoose finds an appreciative new owner.
Dave. |
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