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Topic: video |
crankpot
Replies: 9
Views: 9537
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Forum: Kolb-List Posted: Fri Sep 18, 2015 12:46 pm Subject: Re: video |
Very nice! what camera are you using to produce the data in the corner?
Bob |
Topic: Aileron Gap Seals |
crankpot
Replies: 14
Views: 16242
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Forum: Kolb-List Posted: Thu Sep 17, 2015 11:03 am Subject: Re: Aileron Gap Seals |
I've used book binding tape on both my firestar and now the ultrastar. Yes, its temporary but so am I. It lasts a good long time and looks way better than the stits tape IMHO |
Topic: second chantz chutes |
crankpot
Replies: 28
Views: 37052
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Forum: Kolb-List Posted: Thu Sep 17, 2015 11:00 am Subject: Re: second chantz chutes |
Still not a word from John Dunham at Second Chantz Chutes. I know he's alive because some days his phone accepts voice mails, and other days it says the voice mailbox is full.
He's committing Mail ... |
Topic: second chantz chutes |
crankpot
Replies: 28
Views: 37052
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Forum: Kolb-List Posted: Fri Aug 28, 2015 12:51 pm Subject: Re: second chantz chutes |
Here is an update on the Second Chantz disaster.
I downloaded the Forms from the Carson city Nevada small claims court as I begin the process to Sue for recovery of damages. I figure the guy was de ... |
Topic: second chantz chutes |
crankpot
Replies: 28
Views: 37052
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Forum: Kolb-List Posted: Mon Aug 03, 2015 4:48 am Subject: Re: second chantz chutes |
Well, this is a disaster. Bottom line us John Dunlap screwed me out of $1500.
Communication was always difficult, and excuses were plentiful. But when the bank image of the cleared check showed ... |
Topic: second chantz chutes |
crankpot
Replies: 28
Views: 37052
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Forum: Kolb-List Posted: Sat May 02, 2015 2:51 am Subject: Re: second chantz chutes |
Ok i talked to John dunlap and everything seems fine. I pulled the canopy from my canister to inspect it as he instructed and it looked and smelled like brand new. He says he'll inspect and test the f ... |
Topic: for sale... kolb ultrastar..price reduced |
crankpot
Replies: 0
Views: 2337
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Forum: Kolb-List Posted: Fri Apr 24, 2015 9:09 am Subject: for sale... kolb ultrastar..price reduced |
1984 vintage ultrastar. Good wings and tail.
Fuselage rough with some rust and a couple bent tubes but easily repairable.
Save yourself hundreds of hours.
Includes manuals and prints and some ... |
Topic: second chantz chutes |
crankpot
Replies: 28
Views: 37052
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Forum: Kolb-List Posted: Fri Apr 24, 2015 8:14 am Subject: second chantz chutes |
Anyone used them in recent years?
I cant find anything on the internet except some 5 year old posts on a website.
Difficult to reach them via phone as well. Just wondering... |
Topic: ultrastar cuyuna prop shaft breakage |
crankpot
Replies: 7
Views: 7185
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Forum: Kolb-List Posted: Fri Nov 07, 2014 5:21 am Subject: Re: ultrastar cuyuna prop shaft breakage |
Found the answer. The issue was the redrive mounting plate. It had holes drilled in it too close to the edges and suffered from cracking. Most were replaced. |
Topic: wanting an ultrastar? |
crankpot
Replies: 0
Views: 2160
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Forum: Kolb-List Posted: Fri Nov 07, 2014 5:15 am Subject: wanting an ultrastar? |
I have two. One needs to go. Presently I have what I believe is a factory welded cage , nice wings, tail. All complete including prints and manuals but no engine. I'm about to start recovering it but ... |
Topic: Lipstick on a pig.. |
crankpot
Replies: 1
Views: 2907
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Forum: Kolb-List Posted: Tue Oct 28, 2014 2:01 pm Subject: Lipstick on a pig.. |
Cleaning up the cuyuna. ..
Bob |
Topic: ultrastar cuyuna prop shaft breakage |
crankpot
Replies: 7
Views: 7185
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Forum: Kolb-List Posted: Sun Oct 26, 2014 3:21 pm Subject: Re: ultrastar cuyuna prop shaft breakage |
John, I'll check on the date but it was a materials kit.
I was wondering what happened to you when the leading edge failed causing you to parachute to safety? Something I need to be worried about? |
Topic: ultrastar cuyuna prop shaft breakage |
crankpot
Replies: 7
Views: 7185
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Forum: Kolb-List Posted: Sat Oct 25, 2014 7:15 pm Subject: Re: ultrastar cuyuna prop shaft breakage |
I agree but....
In my ultra stars documents is a hand written letter by homer himself talking about the prop shaft failures. He stated there was a fix and most we're upgraded but I'm looking for some ... |
Topic: ultrastar cuyuna prop shaft breakage |
crankpot
Replies: 7
Views: 7185
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Forum: Kolb-List Posted: Sat Oct 25, 2014 1:22 pm Subject: ultrastar cuyuna prop shaft breakage |
A long time ago these shafts were plagued with breakage. Supposedly there was a fix. Anyone have knowledge of this issue? |
Topic: Dennis souder |
crankpot
Replies: 0
Views: 2050
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Forum: Kolb-List Posted: Wed Oct 22, 2014 8:34 pm Subject: Dennis souder |
Anyone know if Dennis is around and contact Info would be appreciated.
Bob |
Topic: GRT EIS for sale |
crankpot
Replies: 4
Views: 3914
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Forum: Kolb-List Posted: Mon Oct 20, 2014 1:39 pm Subject: Re: GRT EIS for sale |
Will this unit work with a cuyuna? I need rpm cht egt
Thanks bob |
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