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nickc(at)mtaonline.net
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 Posted: Tue Mar 05, 2013 9:51 am Post subject: Can't reach the Panel... |
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Hello Kolbers,
I decided to change out the seat belt in the front of my Kolbra with a retractable seat belt, so I could reach the panel. All the Cub pilots in this part of the world have them. I bought mine from the local aircraft parts store. They are not cheap…around $300, but I figure the freedom of movement is worth the price. The one I bought is sold by Amsafe of Phoenix. It is not installed yet so I have no pictures to post.
Enjoy,
Nick Cassara
Palmer, Alaska
Kolbra N607AK under construction
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Dennis Thate
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| Posted: Wed Mar 06, 2013 5:49 am Post subject: Re: Can't reach the Panel... |
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Personally I like the feeling of being strapped in very securely in such a light weight aircraft as my Kolb.
Here is another option .
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| Posted: Mon Mar 18, 2013 2:21 pm Post subject: Re: Can't reach the Panel... |
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Here's the Factory extension...
They were "Labeled" later...
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The extension was free from the company...
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The Switches are simple / cheap (contact -open )
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Gotta Fly...
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| Posted: Mon Mar 18, 2013 3:22 pm Post subject: Re: Can't reach the Panel... |
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This is what I did to reach the panel. I moved the panel closer.
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Ducati SS
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| Posted: Tue Mar 19, 2013 3:04 am Post subject: Re: Can't reach the Panel... |
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Scott do you still own the Firestar?
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planecrazzzy
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| Posted: Tue Mar 19, 2013 4:22 am Post subject: Re: Can't reach the Panel... |
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Hey Scott,
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Very nice Workmanship !!!
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Gotta Fly...
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Do Not Archive ( It DOES anyway )
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olendorf
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| Posted: Wed Mar 20, 2013 11:36 am Post subject: Re: Can't reach the Panel... |
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| Ducati SS wrote: | | Scott do you still own the Firestar? |
Sure. I still own it. I must be in a rut.
Two things I would do differently with the panel if I had to do it again.
1. Paint it black. White looks nice until it is reflecting on the windshield.
2. Make sure the compass sits level in flight. I should have known better. I have to slow down and fly slightly higher AOA to get it to turn freely.
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olendorf
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| Posted: Wed Mar 20, 2013 11:39 am Post subject: Re: Can't reach the Panel... |
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| planecrazzzy wrote: | Hey Scott,
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Very nice Workmanship !!!
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Gotta Fly...
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Thanks. Everytime I think of taking a shortcut I think of the pictures of your plane and I try a little harder. 
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Ducati SS
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| Posted: Thu Mar 21, 2013 5:10 am Post subject: Re: Can't reach the Panel... |
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Scott - I am in South Argyle, have a Firefly and a 850' strip. If you are in the area srop in. Along Rt. 40 about 4 mi. south of Dick's. Right pattern ( due to cell tower ) for an approach from the North. Land from north depart to North. From north first 500 ft. upgrade, next 200 ft. downgrade, last 150 ft steep downgrade. Wheels down by shrub line or go around. Strip is about 250' East of Rt. 40 , house, detached garage and hanger are East of strip. Wind sock next to shed in shrub line. Hump at about 125" on north end, less on left side.
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| Posted: Thu Mar 21, 2013 6:19 am Post subject: Re: Can't reach the Panel... |
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Scott,
Are you still at 4B1 ? I plan on taking a couple of trips up there this summer
Tom
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Ducati SS
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| Posted: Thu Mar 21, 2013 6:50 am Post subject: Re: Can't reach the Panel... |
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Just to be clear - cell tower is on hill east of strip.
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Dennis Thate
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| Posted: Thu Mar 21, 2013 7:26 am Post subject: Re: Can't reach the Panel... |
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| olendorf wrote: | | This is what I did to reach the panel. I moved the panel closer. |
Scott
That's excellent! Did it change the weight & balance much ?
Thanks for the post.
Dennis
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| Posted: Thu Mar 21, 2013 8:52 am Post subject: Re: Can't reach the Panel... |
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| Ducati SS wrote: | | Scott - I am in South Argyle, have a Firefly and a 850' strip. If you are in the area srop in. Along Rt. 40 about 4 mi. south of Dick's. Right pattern ( due to cell tower ) for an approach from the North. Land from north depart to North. From north first 500 ft. upgrade, next 200 ft. downgrade, last 150 ft steep downgrade. Wheels down by shrub line or go around. Strip is about 250' East of Rt. 40 , house, detached garage and hanger are East of strip. Wind sock next to shed in shrub line. Hump at about 125" on north end, less on left side. |
I don't go up to Argyle too much. It's right about my round trip limit. I'd feel better if I could get some fuel up there. I'll add it to my GPS. I think I found it on Google maps but there are so many fields up there I should get GPS coordinates from you.
Where did you get your Firefly? There was a guy up around Argyle named Bruce and I test flew his Firefly for him 6 or 7 years ago. I don't know if he is still flying it. I'll try to get up to Argyle this year. It would be nice to see some other Kolbs around.
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| Posted: Thu Mar 21, 2013 8:55 am Post subject: Re: Can't reach the Panel... |
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| tombaisley wrote: | Scott,
Are you still at 4B1 ? I plan on taking a couple of trips up there this summer
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Yes. Still at 4B1. It's pretty dead here. I hope someone is planning on mowing this year. The airport is for sale. We need an enthusiastic aviation guy to buy it. It is a great light-sport airport.
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John Hauck
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| Posted: Thu Mar 21, 2013 10:03 am Post subject: Can't reach the Panel... |
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Yes. Still at 4B1
Scott Olendorf
Scott O/Kolbers:
Flew right by Duanesburg, NY, in 1989, the second year I flew my Firestar to
the NE. Didn't know it was there at the time. I cut across the north side
of Albany Airport west to catch the Interstate and south to Bert Howland's
in Maryland, NY. That is a beautiful area to fly. Lots of little grass
strips stuck here and there.
john h
mkIII
Titus, Alabama
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| Posted: Thu Mar 21, 2013 3:40 pm Post subject: Re: Can't reach the Panel... |
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I'm flying a FS I from here:
https://maps.google.com/maps?q=42.316067,-75.629315&ll=42.315556,-75.629003&spn=0.003042,0.004844&num=1&t=h&z=18
My son lives in Rotterdamn so I hope to make a "few" trips to Duanseburg this summer, I have never been able to find the airstrip in Maryland,NY?
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John Hauck
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| Posted: Thu Mar 21, 2013 3:56 pm Post subject: Can't reach the Panel... |
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My son lives in Rotterdamn so I hope to make a "few" trips to Duanseburg
this summer, I have never been able to find the airstrip in Maryland,NY?
Kolbers:
Bert Howland's airstrip may not exist anymore. Bert died in late 1994 or
95. He had moved to Debary, FL, a few years before he passed away.
Bert's airstrip was between on the strip of land between the river and State
Highway 7, downtown Maryland.
john h
mkIII
Titus, Alabama
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| Posted: Fri Mar 22, 2013 3:08 am Post subject: Re: Can't reach the Panel... |
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Scott,
I built my Firefly. I know Bruce, last I spoke with him he still owns his but is looking for a field to operate out of. I met you years ago at Johnstown, the Firestar was on a trailer with a bent gear leg behind a red Camaro, Ed DeRossi was flying the crap out of his Rotorway. Do not worry about fuel, I keep a good supply on hand.
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| Posted: Fri Mar 22, 2013 5:25 am Post subject: Re: Can't reach the Panel... |
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| Ducati SS wrote: | Scott,
.., the Firestar was on a trailer with a bent gear leg behind a red Camaro, ... |
We shall not speak of that
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