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Topic: The Certified LSA Pioneers that have gone before me |
DrHook
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Forum: Kolb-List Posted: Sun Apr 23, 2006 8:19 am Subject: The Certified LSA Pioneers that have gone before me |
The Goal:
Get all certificates that would be required to get my Sports Pilot Licence Cerificate, during the Re-build of the Firestar project at hand.
OK so, I am a new member of EAA as of yesterd ... |
Topic: Nose Fairing, & other parts for the Firestar |
DrHook
Replies: 11
Views: 7111
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Forum: Kolb-List Posted: Wed Apr 19, 2006 2:31 am Subject: Re: Nose Fairing, & other parts for the Firestar |
Great Info Rick!!! Wow, That just about Sum's it Up. Are you sure you didnt leave anything out?
Seriously guys, thanks for your help.
Chris
Dr. Marvin, "Is this some kinda new theropy?" ... |
Topic: Nose Fairing, & other parts for the Firestar |
DrHook
Replies: 11
Views: 7111
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Forum: Kolb-List Posted: Tue Apr 18, 2006 2:12 am Subject: Re: Nose Fairing, & other parts for the Firestar |
Hey, I just noticed there are two Threads here with the same subject that I posted. So thanks guys and sorry for not replying, Herb, John, Rick, Larry, Bob & Steve.
So I will post back in both, I ... |
Topic: Nose Fairing, & other parts for the Firestar |
DrHook
Replies: 4
Views: 3090
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Forum: Kolb-List Posted: Mon Apr 17, 2006 2:22 am Subject: Re: Nose Fairing, & other parts for the Firestar |
Ya, But I got the Golden Egg!!! This little girl was about to grab it, so I pushed her down, and grabbed it myself
OK, OK your right Mike, But you only seen the good side of it.
On the insid ... |
Topic: Nose Fairing, & other parts for the Firestar |
DrHook
Replies: 4
Views: 3090
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Forum: Kolb-List Posted: Sun Apr 16, 2006 5:37 am Subject: Nose Fairing, & other parts for the Firestar |
I am trying to fix the damaged nose fairing on my Firestar. Its pretty buggered up and was wondering how much a new one would cost me.
I have checked the New Kolb Aircrafts Website, and even E-mailed ... |
Topic: 3/8" Insead of 5/16" |
DrHook
Replies: 3
Views: 2343
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Forum: Kolb-List Posted: Fri Apr 14, 2006 2:15 am Subject: Re: 3/8 |
Well, Allrighty then, Looks like I be orderin up some 5/16.
Got to get some other supplies and it looks like Wicks, pretty much has it all.
Thanks for the advice, Chris |
Topic: 3/8" Insead of 5/16" |
DrHook
Replies: 0
Views: 1119
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Forum: Kolb-List Posted: Thu Apr 13, 2006 4:24 am Subject: 3/8" Insead of 5/16" |
Besides the wingtips, I am building new Vertical Stabilizer, Rudder, and Elevators.
The Plans show using 5/16" for most all of this. I could not find 5/16" 6061 T6 so I bought 3/8" ins ... |
Topic: aluminum renforcing angles on the outboard ribs |
DrHook
Replies: 3
Views: 3039
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Forum: Kolb-List Posted: Wed Apr 12, 2006 4:08 am Subject: Re: aluminum renforcing angles on the outboard ribs |
What I meant to say, is it might be a tad overkill to do all the ribs that way.
Chris |
Topic: aluminum renforcing angles on the outboard ribs |
DrHook
Replies: 3
Views: 3039
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Forum: Kolb-List Posted: Wed Apr 12, 2006 3:32 am Subject: Re: aluminum renforcing angles on the outboard ribs |
That looks strong, Michael.
What size is the angle aluminum, & wall thickness? I will at least, do that on the outer rib. Might be a tad overkill for my little 1 seater Firestar.
The picture tel ... |
Topic: aluminum renforcing angles on the outboard ribs |
DrHook
Replies: 3
Views: 3039
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Forum: Kolb-List Posted: Tue Apr 11, 2006 2:29 am Subject: aluminum renforcing angles on the outboard ribs |
I am rebuilding the wingtips of the firestar, and will be using 3/8" tubing for all of the bracing, false rib, instead of the 5/16" and 1/4"
Does anyone have any pics or suggestions fr ... |
Topic: Splicing suggestion, hinges, & vert. stab & rudder s |
DrHook
Replies: 1
Views: 1725
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Forum: Kolb-List Posted: Sun Apr 09, 2006 5:42 am Subject: Splicing suggestion, hinges, & vert. stab & rudder s |
On the left wing and ailron thats damaged, I will be splicing the 1 1/4" tubing with a peice of 1 1/8 tube .058 wall and another peice of .028 wall 1 1/4" peice that I cut about 1/4" ou ... |
Topic: Rivet removal question |
DrHook
Replies: 6
Views: 5002
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Forum: Kolb-List Posted: Fri Apr 07, 2006 3:21 am Subject: Re: Rivet removal question |
Thanks, Guys,
I will drill them out, I think the heads are wide enough where I can use a small pair of vice grips on them, to keep em from spinning and will still have room for drilling.
My supplies ... |
Topic: Rivet removal question |
DrHook
Replies: 6
Views: 5002
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Forum: Kolb-List Posted: Thu Apr 06, 2006 4:03 am Subject: Rivet removal question |
I am doing a re-cover job on my firestar want to know if I should try and remove all the rivets that are used for the fabric tape on the ribs.
My question is should I leave them in, and just cover ov ... |
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