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Topic: Weight in one wing...? |
koxxy
Replies: 7
Views: 3997
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Forum: Kolb-List Posted: Sun Jan 10, 2016 7:58 am Subject: Weight in one wing...? |
Mark Beierle, the designer of the Earthstar line of planes (Thundergull, Gull 2000, Odyssey), makes exactly that point. Ultralights and near-ultralights tend to be flown a lot more by seat-of-the-pant ... |
Topic: Avare |
koxxy
Replies: 10
Views: 9641
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Forum: Kolb-List Posted: Fri Nov 13, 2015 12:13 pm Subject: Avare |
I have been using Avare on my Samsung Galaxy S 8.4. Works great, and free updates! Two features I like are the extended runway vectors after you tell Avare which airport you target, and the airport la ... |
Topic: Photos of your Firestar instrument panel..... |
koxxy
Replies: 8
Views: 9589
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Forum: Kolb-List Posted: Wed Sep 23, 2015 2:56 pm Subject: Photos of your Firestar instrument panel..... |
It is hard to tell from the photo, but the glare shield does extend about 3" back over the panel.
Even at full brightness, the tablet cannot touch the brightness of the GRT EFIS next to it. I ... |
Topic: Photos of your Firestar instrument panel..... |
koxxy
Replies: 8
Views: 9589
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Forum: Kolb-List Posted: Wed Sep 23, 2015 11:34 am Subject: Photos of your Firestar instrument panel..... |
Here is a photo of the panel in my just completed Earthstar eGull (electric powered). Not a Firestar, but might still offer some ideas.The 8.4" Samsung tablet in the center will normally show a m ... |
Topic: Pitot Source |
koxxy
Replies: 8
Views: 5769
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Forum: Kolb-List Posted: Fri May 29, 2015 11:34 am Subject: Pitot Source |
I have seen several specs for instruments that use pitot pressure saying that one pitot for several instruments is OK. Makes sense when you realize that a pitot system does not actually move air, but ... |
Topic: resize menu |
koxxy
Replies: 7
Views: 6050
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Forum: Kolb-List Posted: Tue Jan 13, 2015 10:46 am Subject: resize menu |
I edit my photos with a free program called Irfanview (PC. Apple products probably come with better tools). If your native viewer does not support resizing, Irfanview is a powerful, yet easy to use al ... |
Topic: Angle of attack indicators... |
koxxy
Replies: 16
Views: 11199
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Forum: Kolb-List Posted: Tue Aug 26, 2014 6:25 pm Subject: Angle of attack indicators... |
Tone generator? Now we're talking (ha!). I can easily see how to make a sensor by adding a second pitot tube at 45deg or so from the standard one, but I would want an audible warning, even more th ... |
Topic: Prop Strike |
koxxy
Replies: 12
Views: 11052
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Forum: Kolb-List Posted: Wed Jul 16, 2014 8:35 am Subject: Prop Strike |
Since we're off-topic anyway, here is my suggestion: use a free-ware app to resize. Today's cameras produce very high res / large files, so resizing is almost always required before posting. I ... |
Topic: Uncoordinated flight help! |
koxxy
Replies: 37
Views: 28446
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Forum: Kolb-List Posted: Mon May 05, 2014 11:16 am Subject: Uncoordinated flight help! |
Split-point bits work great. I bought a 10-pack #30s and made it through my entire project (Earthstar eGull).
Martin
On Mon, May 5, 2014 at 9:41 AM, Rex Rodebush <jrrodebush@gmail.com ([ema ... |
Topic: Kolb detail photos (now rudder cables) |
koxxy
Replies: 9
Views: 5390
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Forum: Kolb-List Posted: Thu Jan 23, 2014 11:38 am Subject: Kolb detail photos (now rudder cables) |
I am building an Earthstar eGull, just lurking here. Mark Beierle solved the "chafing cable" issue by placing a "comb" on the forward face of the boom, UHMW or teflon, 1/8" th ... |
Topic: Kolb MK lll |
koxxy
Replies: 52
Views: 53617
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Forum: Kolb-List Posted: Wed Jan 15, 2014 1:47 pm Subject: Kolb MK lll |
I think what Dany is trying to say is, can I convert the aircraft from tricycle gear to tailwheel (like the one in the photo).
"When will purchase the aircraft I will send you pictures.
Ho ... |
Topic: How much fabric to cover a Mark IIIc? |
koxxy
Replies: 3
Views: 3960
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Forum: Kolb-List Posted: Mon Dec 09, 2013 8:47 pm Subject: How much fabric to cover a Mark IIIc? |
Mark, I cannot help you with quantities, but I just covered the wing and tail feathers of my Earthstar eGull with Oratex. Easy, odor-free, non-toxic, and I saved a bunch of weight (no paint!). I found ... |
Topic: Training Firestar |
koxxy
Replies: 14
Views: 12305
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Forum: Kolb-List Posted: Wed Sep 25, 2013 11:27 am Subject: Training Firestar |
I decided to build an Earthstar eGull 2000, but am still lurking on this interesting forum. The purchase agreement with Mark Beierle includes 2 hours of transition training in his Odyssey, as well as ... |
Topic: electric propulsion? |
koxxy
Replies: 5
Views: 4755
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Forum: Kolb-List Posted: Mon Mar 11, 2013 2:44 pm Subject: electric propulsion? |
From empty, 10 hours on a single 15A 110V AC outlet. Or half that if you have two circuits and 2 chargers. Or less if you have a 240V outlet. Or 45 minutes on a CHAdeMo outlet...
Battery, motor, ... |
Topic: electric propulsion? |
koxxy
Replies: 5
Views: 4755
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Forum: Kolb-List Posted: Mon Mar 11, 2013 11:47 am Subject: electric propulsion? |
Hello Kolb flyers,
since Chris brought it up: I have been mostly lurking and almost went for a Kolbra, but I have recently begun building an Earthstar eGull. As much is I liked the folding wings and ... |
Topic: penetrating oil |
koxxy
Replies: 7
Views: 3697
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Forum: Kolb-List Posted: Mon Nov 19, 2012 1:08 pm Subject: penetrating oil |
Thanks for the tip, Charlie. Most of us will have ATF fluid around (even used should work), but I wonder if fingernail polish remover could sub for acetone?
On Mon, Nov 19, 2012 at 11:16 AM, Charli ... |
Topic: Newbie Questions? |
koxxy
Replies: 5
Views: 5832
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Forum: Kolb-List Posted: Tue Oct 30, 2012 7:35 am Subject: Newbie Questions? |
As an alternative to the Challenger, you might also consider the Excalibur - reportedly the better flying plane. I looked at a kit under construction and liked it: adequate room in both seats, dual co ... |
Topic: New Blog entry |
koxxy
Replies: 0
Views: 1619
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Forum: Kolb-List Posted: Fri Sep 28, 2012 11:56 am Subject: New Blog entry |
Beautiful, Larry! Video worked well, excellent quality. And the soundtrack made it even more enjoyable.
Inhospitable terrain, alright. Do you fly with a ballistic chute? How many seconds would you ... |
Topic: NSI EA81 engine and mount |
koxxy
Replies: 8
Views: 6180
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Forum: Zenith701801-List Posted: Mon Apr 09, 2012 8:17 am Subject: NSI EA81 engine and mount |
The NSI EA81 is a Subaru conversion. I think Stratus 2000 is the only major Subaru converter left. Right power range, but heavy. The larger VW conversion with belt reduction from Great Plains should m ... |
Topic: Everglades flight |
koxxy
Replies: 14
Views: 9135
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Forum: Kolb-List Posted: Tue Jan 10, 2012 9:23 pm Subject: Everglades flight |
Thanks, Richard - I had no idea this is regulated to this degree. I'm not sure if this particular airport receives federal funding, but it does not look like that would be a necessary requirement. ... |
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