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Isn`t one or two tanks a moot point? I know my FSII is over 254 pounds with
no fuel on board. Perhaps you built yours lighter then I built mine.
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HoesA, Looks like a nice aircraft. I see it dosen`t have a gap seal between
the wings. If it didn`t come with one you might want to buy or make one.
Lanny N598LF FSII

Scott, I used car fog lights. I am usually out of the air before it is dark
enough for them to be of any help landing. However, I do turn them on when
I enter the pattern so I am more visible. My ...

Dave and all, Pennsylvania works the same way. Since I bought my FSII kit
from old Kolb when they were based was in Pa. I paid the tax at the time of
purchase. All I had to do is send the state co ...

I only covered my FSII up to the top of the fuel tanks. If you only have
the short windshield, covering up to the wings will cause a lot of drag, I
would think. With a full enclosure, it wouldn`t ...

Hi all, I don`t ever see me spending $110.000.00 for any car. Unless I hit
the lottery, If I were to buy a 600 HP car. I would need to know that it
included a 600HP clutch. I have read that the C6 ...

This is like the Internet version of "The Day After".( An old movie about a
nuclear disaster. With people only surviving here and there!) I was
shopping for a C2, couldn`t afford anythin ...

I own a 2000 FRC, I have been subscribed to this list for several months
and have yet to receive a list related E-mail. I also belong to the KOLB
list that has lots of activity, and several Corvet ...

Rick, The only thing I can think of, is that it help`s the fabric gap seal
keep it`s shape. Also. I tie mine together to help keep the wings steady
when I trailer to the airport. I don`t know if t ...

Howdie to all, When I had my FSII inspected by the FAA, I was not sure if I
wanted to be amateur built or experimental. When I ran that past the FAA
examiner for his opinion, he said in order to ...

GOT YA, Merry Christmas to all, no matter what you fly! : ) Lanny
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Hey, We aren`t the only forum that discusses SeaFoam. Check out the
Corvette forum for their thoughts. If SeaFoam sales are equal to the number
of people that talk about it, they`er making million ...

John and all, I have an Air drive starter on my FSII. It allows enough room
for you to put the BRS, VLS in the gap seal position. There are two
reasons I didn`t tell you this before. First, you h ...

Hi John, Give BRS a call. They are familiar with Kolb aircraft. Their phone
# is 651-457-7491 Lanny N598LF

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FYI, BRS is giving 15% off on repacks and rockets for the next few months.
I needed a repack and rocket and saved quite a few dollars. Just thought I
should pass this info on. Lanny N598LF Do not ...

When I constructed my doors, I drilled the Lexan and aluminum tubing with a
regular 1/8 inch drill bit and used clecos as I went. After everything was
fitted I redrilled the Lexan holes to 9/64. ...

Hi all, Just thought I would share a lesson I learned today. I was going
to fog my 503 for winter storage today. Since the FSII was on the trailer,
in the hanger and it was raining, I figured I wo ...

Thanks for the great pictures Lar, looks like fun! Lanny N598LF Do not
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Hi all, I put an ACS gascolator on my FSII last winter. I also bought the
mounting bracket. It has worked great so far, and it is nice to be able to
check for water before each flight. N598LF (8 ...

If the wind is right I can fly backwards! : ) Lanny Fetterman N598 LF Do
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