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Topic: EAA proposal |
Thom Riddle
Replies: 3
Views: 3367
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Forum: Kolb-List Posted: Mon Dec 16, 2013 5:10 am Subject: Re: EAA proposal |
Just my 2 cents:
I suspect that the bill in our dysfunctional congress has little chance of getting out of committee much less going to the floor for a vote. However, its mere proposal might spur t ... |
Topic: E-gearbox on a 582 powered Slingshot |
Thom Riddle
Replies: 3
Views: 3748
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Forum: Kolb-List Posted: Tue Nov 05, 2013 4:05 am Subject: Re: E-gearbox on a 582 powered Slingshot |
Raising the rear of the engine a bit on the Slingshot is a good idea anyway because the thrust line is higher than ideal (pointed up in front) if parallel to the engine mount tube. This is not the cas ... |
Topic: Looking for Classic or Xtra flyers near Rochester, New York |
Thom Riddle
Replies: 2
Views: 3272
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Forum: Kolb-List Posted: Thu Oct 10, 2013 5:16 am Subject: Re: Looking for Classic or Xtra flyers near Rochester, New Y |
Dirk,
Check out this link to make contact with more than one Kolb pilot/owner in Rochester area.
http://www.ul95.eaachapter.org/ |
Topic: Firefly at High Altitude |
Thom Riddle
Replies: 5
Views: 4391
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Forum: Kolb-List Posted: Mon Oct 07, 2013 5:36 am Subject: Re: Firefly at High Altitude |
In case anyone is interested in the spreadsheet I mentioned in my previous post, here is a link to it on Google Docs. You should be able to down load it and modify it for your own use.
https://docs ... |
Topic: Firefly at High Altitude |
Thom Riddle
Replies: 5
Views: 4391
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Forum: Kolb-List Posted: Mon Oct 07, 2013 4:27 am Subject: Re: Firefly at High Altitude |
I have a spreadsheet that was written by some aeronautical engineer and published either on EAA's website or CAFE website (can't remember after so many years) that predicts performance of a light airc ... |
Topic: Training Firestar |
Thom Riddle
Replies: 14
Views: 12509
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Forum: Kolb-List Posted: Wed Sep 25, 2013 3:35 am Subject: Re: Training Firestar |
Pat is correct about low inertia being the big difference. That said, the Champ is a pretty good airplane to train in for flying a Kolb. However, the Champ with instructor and pilot weighs a good bit ... |
Topic: Need explanation of fuel system w/dual 5gal pickups |
Thom Riddle
Replies: 20
Views: 13972
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Forum: Kolb-List Posted: Sun Aug 04, 2013 6:59 am Subject: Re: Need explanation of fuel system w/dual 5gal pickups |
My Slingshot had two 5 gallon tanks with a connection tube between them close to the bottom so that they acted almost as if they were one tank. I say almost because the connection was not in the botto ... |
Topic: MKIII wing incidence |
Thom Riddle
Replies: 13
Views: 12933
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Forum: Kolb-List Posted: Tue Jul 30, 2013 6:10 am Subject: Re: MKIII wing incidence |
Bob Bean sent me more info on his wing incidence mod, as follows:
My plane was not the result of a "fender bender" but the combined parts of two other guy's wrecks. There was no nose con ... |
Topic: MKIII wing incidence |
Thom Riddle
Replies: 13
Views: 12933
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Forum: Kolb-List Posted: Fri Jul 26, 2013 8:01 am Subject: Re: MKIII wing incidence |
I can ask him. I'm going to get out of the middle of this conversation and try to get BB to respond. |
Topic: MKIII wing incidence |
Thom Riddle
Replies: 13
Views: 12933
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Forum: Kolb-List Posted: Fri Jul 26, 2013 4:02 am Subject: Re: MKIII wing incidence |
re: Why doesn't Bob post to the forum any more?
Bob is the busiest retired guy I know. His many and varied interests keep him otherwise occupied. He even built his own house! He is a craftsman w ... |
Topic: MKIII wing incidence |
Thom Riddle
Replies: 13
Views: 12933
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Forum: Kolb-List Posted: Fri Jul 26, 2013 3:37 am Subject: MKIII wing incidence |
Bob Bean, asked me to post this for him, since he no longer posts to this forum, but thought it might be of interest to other MKIII pilots.
MKIII owners: I have for years intended to change the in ... |
Topic: I Love Left handed drill bits |
Thom Riddle
Replies: 9
Views: 8831
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Forum: RotaxEngines-List Posted: Wed Jul 10, 2013 4:05 am Subject: Re: I Love Left handed drill bits |
I am aware that Rotax puts the blue loctite on that screw. I am also aware that they have changed their minds on many other things as their customer base's experience increased over the years. As expe ... |
Topic: Dynon EGT D180 Erratic |
Thom Riddle
Replies: 9
Views: 7370
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Forum: RotaxEngines-List Posted: Mon Jul 08, 2013 4:29 am Subject: Re: Dynon EGT D180 Erratic |
Also, Rotax does not even specify EGT monitoring on the 912 series engines in their installation manual. Even the Diamond Katana type certificated airplane with 912-F3 does not have an EGT gauge.
W ... |
Topic: I Love Left handed drill bits |
Thom Riddle
Replies: 9
Views: 8831
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Forum: RotaxEngines-List Posted: Mon Jul 08, 2013 4:19 am Subject: Re: I Love Left handed drill bits |
Anyone who thinks that this connection needs thread locker clearly does not understand that aluminum has a very high coefficient of friction. In use, there is no external torque that would tend to loo ... |
Topic: Rotax 912 exhaust pipe repair |
Thom Riddle
Replies: 7
Views: 9119
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Forum: RotaxEngines-List Posted: Thu Jun 13, 2013 8:16 am Subject: Re: Rotax 912 exhaust pipe repair |
...There are not too many left in the US....
Quite true. Many DA20-A1 owners sold them to buyers in Europe where their excellent fuel economy and Rotax engines are considered virtues. |
Topic: Rotax 912 exhaust pipe repair |
Thom Riddle
Replies: 7
Views: 9119
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Forum: RotaxEngines-List Posted: Tue Jun 11, 2013 4:17 am Subject: Re: Rotax 912 exhaust pipe repair |
John,
After you get the tube repaired, make sure you do a pneumatic synchronization of the carbs. Unbalanced carbs add a lot of unnecessary vibration to the whole powerplant. Our DA20-A1 has 1100+ ... |
Topic: Sprot aviation mag..... |
Thom Riddle
Replies: 8
Views: 5917
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Forum: Kolb-List Posted: Fri Jun 07, 2013 2:45 am Subject: Re: Sprot aviation mag..... |
Gary,
When I was writing articles for EAA's Sport Pilot magazine, now defunct, Mary Jones was in charge of reviewing article ideas and editing. I was paid for every article that was published, not ... |
Topic: Kolb stuff for sale |
Thom Riddle
Replies: 0
Views: 1730
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Forum: Kolb-List Posted: Fri May 17, 2013 10:09 am Subject: Kolb stuff for sale |
Anyone interested in any of the following, let me know before I post an ad on Barnstormers.
VLS style BRS 5-900 (sold)
Jabiru to Kolb engine mount.
Wheel Pants for 15/600-6 tires or similar ... |
Topic: 377 prop |
Thom Riddle
Replies: 9
Views: 6295
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Forum: Kolb-List Posted: Tue May 14, 2013 2:54 am Subject: Re: 377 prop |
My early (5 rib) Firestar with 377 had a 60" IVO ground adjustable prop. It was fairly light at 317 lb empty. It performed as well or better than the other early Firestar (also 5-rib) with 447 an ... |
Topic: Stripped threads on tail nut. |
Thom Riddle
Replies: 37
Views: 23378
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Forum: Kolb-List Posted: Sun May 12, 2013 8:51 am Subject: Re: Stripped threads on tail nut. |
Jeff,
If you mean the text goes to the right side of the window, that sometimes happens when a larger-than-needed photo is posted in that thread... I think, but that is just a guess. |
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