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Topic: Wing structure upgrades |
k3x
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Forum: Kolb-List Posted: Fri Mar 30, 2018 5:02 pm Subject: Re: Wing structure upgrades |
Late start so only finished one wing..... am somewhat tentative in posting todays photos as the signature "hungry horse" leading edges may be a touchy topic to purists. Formed leading edges ... |
Topic: Wing structure upgrades |
k3x
Replies: 19
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Forum: Kolb-List Posted: Thu Mar 29, 2018 4:55 pm Subject: Re: Wing structure upgrades |
Hello to all.....
Good eye for detail John.... I needed to draw the line somewhere and this is where I chose to compromise a bit..... perhaps in the next, and hopefully last "pre-cover" ... |
Topic: Wing structure upgrades |
k3x
Replies: 19
Views: 20846
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Forum: Kolb-List Posted: Wed Mar 28, 2018 5:16 am Subject: Re: Wing structure upgrades |
Again, thanks to all for the ideas and photos..... generous and well appreciated assistance. Here's the result..... so far. Will try to post a photo or two as the wings progress toward covering.
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Topic: Mk3 Xtra Fuel Tank Install.... |
k3x
Replies: 21
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Forum: Kolb-List Posted: Sat Mar 24, 2018 9:05 am Subject: Mk3 Xtra Fuel Tank Install.... |
Dennis at the Kolb facility is making up an aluminum 18 gal. tank for the 3X . I'm not fond of a fill in the interior of a fuselage so am looking for ideas for an exterior fill. Rural nature of use ... |
Topic: Wing structure upgrades |
k3x
Replies: 19
Views: 20846
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Forum: Kolb-List Posted: Sat Mar 24, 2018 8:45 am Subject: Re: Wing structure upgrades |
Richard and John...... Great input regarding the diagonals..... surface contact between 2 round tubes is minimal to begin with.... then asking a 1/8" pulled rivet to exist happily with about 3/8& ... |
Topic: Wing structure upgrades |
k3x
Replies: 19
Views: 20846
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Forum: Kolb-List Posted: Thu Mar 22, 2018 6:09 pm Subject: Re: Wing structure upgrades |
Thanks for the great suggestions! Will include the outboard rib bracing and tail struts for sure..... has anyone incorporated additional diagonal bracing or a .016 to .020 aluminum leading edge?.. ... |
Topic: Wing structure upgrades |
k3x
Replies: 19
Views: 20846
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Forum: Kolb-List Posted: Wed Mar 21, 2018 4:33 pm Subject: Wing structure upgrades |
Hello to all...... I am nearly at the covering stage for the wings on a Mk3 xtra which were "quick build". What upgrades to the structure have proven successful?
Thanks for the info.
Mik ... |
Topic: Mk3Xtra purchase |
k3x
Replies: 2
Views: 3844
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Forum: Kolb-List Posted: Thu Jan 11, 2018 5:24 pm Subject: Re: Mk3Xtra purchase |
Hello James,
Thanks for trying to help but I couldn't get the link to open.
Regards,
Mike |
Topic: Mk3Xtra purchase |
k3x
Replies: 2
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Forum: Kolb-List Posted: Thu Jan 04, 2018 10:57 am Subject: Mk3Xtra purchase |
Hello All.....
I am looking for a Mk3 Xtra with 912 (preferably 100hp.) Must be in excellent condition & maintained IAW Rotax SB's and Kolb recommendations.
An unfinished kit might be o ... |
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