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funnyb0nz

Joined: 31 Aug 2013
Posts: 15

Posted: Fri Oct 18, 2013 6:48 pm Post subject: Dual seat Kolb flying in nw ohio?

Hey checking to see if any other Kolb owners are near me. I hangar near Toledo, oh. Just about done with my tail dragger training and looking to see if anyone lives near me that can take me up in their Kolb so that I can see what the difference in flying will be from the champ that I've been training in.

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Frankd

Joined: 28 Mar 2008
Posts: 64

Posted: Sun Oct 20, 2013 9:01 am Post subject: Re: Dual seat Kolb flying in nw ohio?

Hello fellow kolb owner,

I did exactly what you did,  flew a champ and got a ride in a Standard Mark 3 locally to get the sight picture. 

I'm in california so thats a little far to go. 



I would also recommend getting a flight in a cub, especially for landing speeds.  



As others have said, keep some power on as you approach and be prepared that you will be much lower than the champ when you actually touch down. 



With power on you can stay flying that last foot or two as you "Feel" for the runway, then ease back on the power and your there.. 

After getting past those first few landings, then start your training with less power and you will see that once you round out near the ground your speed will drop VERY fast,  so its crucial that you know your close to the ground at that point. 



This becomes one of the best things about the Kolb,  dropping in nearly directly over the runway, no power , very steep approach, round out right at the runway, slow down, land in less than 400 feet.  Feel smug as you taxi off the runway as all those other planes land long. 

Good luck,  your nearly there.. 



Frankd

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funnyb0nz

Joined: 31 Aug 2013
Posts: 15

Posted: Sun Oct 20, 2013 6:55 pm Post subject: Re: Dual seat Kolb flying in nw ohio?

Thanks for feedback frank. They have cub where I am training at. Maybe ill see if we can take that up this Thursday.

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racerjerry

Joined: 15 Dec 2009
Posts: 202
Location: Deer Park, NY

Posted: Mon Oct 21, 2013 3:30 am Post subject: Re: Dual seat Kolb flying in nw ohio?

PLEASE don’t be in too big of a hurry to solo your Kolb.  One hour of dual instruction in a Mark III literally saved my ass when three separate things went horribly wrong during my first solo flight in a Firestar II.  If no one answers your call here, locate an ultralight fly-in and travel to it.



Frank definitely has the right idea about the importance of sight picture and landing speed/approach with power on at least initially.  The big difference between your Champ and the Kolb is that when you cut power, the Kolb immediately loses airspeed.  The Kolb is very draggy and cutting power with the high thrust-line causes the nose to come up, further decreasing airspeed; be ready to push that stick forward.



Go get that ride in a Mark III.

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