jadamson
Joined: 23 Mar 2006
Posts: 13
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 Posted: Wed Apr 12, 2006 7:57 pm Post subject: Kolb factory participation vs "barnyard engineering&quo |
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I'll admit, first off, that I'm pretty new to this list and maybe am getting the wrong impression on a couple of things. I've followed the Zenith list religiously for a few years now, and that's my only real basis for comparison.
I hear you guys talking about the various mods you're doing to your airplanes and I can't help but wonder if they're approved by the engineering types that are still supporting the various Kolb designs. Or if they're just someone's idea of a better mousetrap, however well-intentioned they may be. And the uninformed may grab the idea & run with it, not realizing there's no engineering behind it at all!
I used to hear the Zenith folks talk about these kinds of mods (changing ribs, strengthening this or that, etc) in terms of what Chris Heinz (designer) endorsed .. or didn't. Guess I got used to paying attention to what were "approved mods" and what were not.
So, do any of the Kolb folks ever get involved in these discussions?
Sorry if I'm being an old curmudgeon. I've just seen a few guys crater after making some mod or other without a clue as to strength of materials, tension, shear or any of the other topics from the engineering world. Hate it when that happens!
You guys wouldn't do that kinda thing, would you??  Hope I'm not talking out of turn here. For all I know - and I'm still learning - there may be a dozen Kolb engineers on this list that just aren't identified as such. If so, I'll be embarrassed ... and much relieved!
Thanks ..
John A. (TX)
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