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gtaylor35918(at)roadrunne
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Posted: Mon Jun 21, 2010 1:04 pm Post subject: Kolb-List Digest: 3 Msgs - 06/11/10

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       I just wanted you to know that on Saturday I finally had a chance to 

take my Kolb Firestar to the airport, and after about three or four taxies, 

the first being a bit squirly, I finally got to feel what it is like to take 

off and land a Kolb. I did several touch an goes, and buzzed a local corn 

field, and I also got to see what aileron flutter is like also, didn't care 

for that much. My landings were pretty good, the transition wasn't too bad 

and it was really incredible, I loved it and am now looking forward to 

getting back out again soon. I remember all the advice you guys give me and 

I remember what Mike Fisher told me about aileron flutter and it was like 

you were all in the plane with me. Thanks and happy flying.

Greg

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John Hauck

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Posted: Mon Jun 21, 2010 1:14 pm Post subject: Kolb-List Digest: 3 Msgs - 06/11/10

I remember all the advice you guys give me and

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		   I remember what Mike Fisher told me about aileron flutter and it was like 

 you were all in the plane with me. Thanks and happy flying.

 Greg


	




What do you intend to do about the aileron flutter problem?



john h

mkIII

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gtaylor35918(at)roadrunne
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Posted: Tue Jun 22, 2010 8:12 am Post subject: Kolb-List Digest: 3 Msgs - 06/11/10

I experienced it on my first flight around the patch as I was turning final, 

and when it happened I remembered what Mike Fisher tokd me about it being 

caused by air speed. I looked at my asi and it was at about 90 mph, (I don't 

know how accurate that 90 is), but I just did what Mike said and cut the 

power and pulled back on the stick and it went away instantly. After that 

for the rest of my flights I kept it at about 75 max in a dive and had know 

issues at all. I may put counter balances on in the future but as long as I 

control the air speed it is not an issue.

Greg

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John Hauck

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Location: Titus, Alabama (hauck's holler)

Posted: Tue Jun 22, 2010 8:34 am Post subject: Kolb-List Digest: 3 Msgs - 06/11/10

Aileron counter balance weights make the problem go away permanently.  They 

are available from Kolb Aircraft.  Give Travis a call.  They are simple to 

install, and excellent insurance..



Aileron flutter is not always initiated the same way.  Excessive air speed 

is the most common, but turbulence, power settings, and attitude may 

initiate aileron flutter at much slower air speeds.



I can speak from experience based on my three Kolbs that all suffered from 

aileron flutter until I installed counter balance weights on the mkIII. 

Prior to installation of counter balance weights, I was changing out rod end 

bearings constantly, snugging up linkages, and praying.  The present rod end 

bearings on the mkIII have nearly 2,800 hours, are a little sloppy, but 

never a hint of aileron flutter since the addition of counterbalance 

weights.



john h

mkIII



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