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Fran Losey

Joined: 21 Feb 2009
Posts: 61
Location: Boca Raton, FL

Posted: Sat Feb 21, 2009 12:10 pm Post subject: Any KOLBs in South Florida?

To all,



I have been registered in the KOLB group for about a month now, watching the group interact and peaking my interest with excellent questions and comments.  Some of you have valuable  websites, that I have been researching and discovering just what is involved in undertaking such a project.



I must say that I am at the counter, ready to purchase a KOLB Mark III kit, but have not had the opportunity to see physically see one in person.  I was disappointed there was not a single KOLB at Sebring, however I did get the opportunity to meet with Rick Nielson and George Alexander, and truly appreciated their time spent with me.



I live between West Palm Beach and Ft. Lauderdale, and would welcome traveling to a South Florida location to see a project in process, or see a completed bird and hear builder, owner and operator experiences before I take the plunge (Gulp!).  



Sincerely,

 

Mr. Fran Losey

954-495-0878 Cell



Fran.losey(at)alber.com or

loseyf(at)comcast.net

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Posted: Sat Feb 21, 2009 7:09 pm Post subject: Any KOLBs in South Florida?

Fran,

    I am in central Fla.Flew down to Buchan,x36,and had a chance to meet Rick and George today.I fly a MK-3 and had the opportunity to give Rick some therapeutic air time.Some other listers are closer,but if you would like to kick the tires(watch the pants)or go for a flight,let me know if you don't get a another offer closer to you.Am in Lakeland near Interstate 4.Cell # 330-819-3000 

                   Gary Aman MK-3C Jabiru 2200 410hrs

 

   

 

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Watkinsdw

Joined: 15 Mar 2009
Posts: 138
Location: Deerfield Beach, FL

Posted: Sun Mar 15, 2009 7:40 am Post subject: Re: Any KOLBs in South Florida?

Nice to hear there will be another Kolb in the area. I'm shopping for one, preferring an already assembled MK3X, or earlier model if it has a 912 to keep at Pompano airport.

Haven't seen the right one yet by googling, but will be looking at Sun and Fun. Wish me luck!

Dave

slyck(at)frontiernet.net
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Posted: Sun Mar 15, 2009 7:54 am Post subject: Any KOLBs in South Florida?

check barnstormers. There is a MkIII /912 for cheap.

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On 15, Mar 2009, at 11:41 AM, Watkinsdw wrote:



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 Nice to hear there will be another Kolb in the area. I'm shopping  

 for one, preferring an already assembled MK3X, or earlier model if  

 it has a 912 to keep at Pompano airport.

 Haven't seen the right one yet by googling, but will be looking at  

 Sun and Fun. Wish me luck!

 Dave





 Read this topic online here:



 http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p 34672#234672

herbgh(at)nctc.com
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Posted: Sun Mar 15, 2009 8:34 am Post subject: Any KOLBs in South Florida?

My info, sketchy as it is,.says that the early 80 horse 912 engine 

had problems ...and would cost a bunch to bring up to current AD's.. 

Anyone have the skinny...Herb

At 10:54 AM 3/15/2009, you wrote:

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check barnstormers. There is a MkIII /912 for cheap.

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On 15, Mar 2009, at 11:41 AM, Watkinsdw wrote:



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><david.watkins0(at)gmail.com>

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>Nice to hear there will be another Kolb in the area. I'm shopping

>for one, preferring an already assembled MK3X, or earlier model if

>it has a 912 to keep at Pompano airport.

>Haven't seen the right one yet by googling, but will be looking at

>Sun and Fun. Wish me luck!

>Dave

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>Read this topic online here:

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>http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p 34672#234672

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Watkinsdw

Joined: 15 Mar 2009
Posts: 138
Location: Deerfield Beach, FL

Posted: Sun Mar 15, 2009 8:53 am Post subject: Re: Any KOLBs in South Florida?

Thanks for the tip. It resides in Rochester, NY. I'm in sunny south Florida.

I spoke with the seller, and he seems like a good guy. However, you're right about the need for upgrades on the 912, and he says it needs sails, too. It currently has stits(sp?) covering, and he says there's some hangar rash and a poor paint job. There's also a bit of frame repair needed, which he says is minimal. 

It's not currently flyable, so I'm inclined to pass on it. 

Thanks again!

dave

flycolt45(at)aol.com
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Posted: Sun Mar 15, 2009 9:10 am Post subject: Any KOLBs in South Florida?

Dave (ol' buddy : ),

   If you can afford to house a plane at Pompano - then you ought to be looking for a well finished, fly away trophy winniing Kolb.  I also live in that area and fly out of LNA (Lantana) but the cost of hanger space is just too salty!  

 If you have a place there to keep a Kolb - then you have the hardest part of your mission completed.

 Jim

 PA/ SE FL

 

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John Hauck

Joined: 09 Jan 2006
Posts: 4639
Location: Titus, Alabama (hauck's holler)

Posted: Sun Mar 15, 2009 9:11 am Post subject: Any KOLBs in South Florida?

> My info, sketchy as it is,.says that the early 80 horse 912 engine

 	  Quote: 	
		   had problems ...and would cost a bunch to bring up to current AD's.. 

 Anyone have the skinny...Herb


	


Basically, the same engine today as it was before I bought my first 912 in 

1993.



Like most new products on the market today, user testing detected a few 

things that needed changing, i.e., rocker arms and there was a recall on 

alternator stators.  Rotax picked up the tab on most all the updates, right 

on through current editions of the 912UL, 912ULS, and 914.



The stator update was not an absolute necessity, as far as I was concerned. 

I already had over 800 hours on my 912 when it came out.  It was a 

precaution because of a possibility of fire due to type insulation used.  I 

never heard of anyone experiencing a fire.



The 912ULS, early ones like mine, greatly benefited from the updated starter 

and slip clutch.  That one was 600.00, but well worth it.  Newer 912ULS's 

were equipped with these updates.



A lot of stuff has changed on these engines since 1993, but we were still 

able to put a lot of hours on them configured the way they were back then.



I'm sure there are some 912's out there that never had a thing done to them 

since day one.  The 912 on Bruce Chesnet's Bucaneer, the one he got off Ebay 

that sits in the hanger at London, is a prime example.  



john h

mkIII

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Fran Losey

Joined: 21 Feb 2009
Posts: 61
Location: Boca Raton, FL

Posted: Sun Mar 15, 2009 9:21 am Post subject: Any KOLBs in South Florida?

I believe Michael Bigelow made reference he is considering selling his...Miami based.  You may wish to check with him directly to be sure.

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herbgh(at)nctc.com
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Posted: Sun Mar 15, 2009 9:26 am Post subject: Any KOLBs in South Florida?

Its gone...not to me however...Herb

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At 12:09 PM 3/15/2009, you wrote:

 	  Quote: 	

 > My info, sketchy as it is,.says that the early 80 horse 912 engine

>had problems ...and would cost a bunch to bring up to current 

>AD's.. Anyone have the skinny...Herb

Basically, the same engine today as it was before I bought my first 

912 in 1993.

Like most new products on the market today, user testing detected a 

few things that needed changing, i.e., rocker arms and there was a 

recall on alternator stators.  Rotax picked up the tab on most all 

the updates, right on through current editions of the 912UL, 912ULS, and 914.

The stator update was not an absolute necessity, as far as I was 

concerned. I already had over 800 hours on my 912 when it came 

out.  It was a precaution because of a possibility of fire due to 

type insulation used.  I never heard of anyone experiencing a fire.

The 912ULS, early ones like mine, greatly benefited from the updated 

starter and slip clutch.  That one was 600.00, but well worth 

it.  Newer 912ULS's were equipped with these updates.

A lot of stuff has changed on these engines since 1993, but we were 

still able to put a lot of hours on them configured the way they 

were back then.

I'm sure there are some 912's out there that never had a thing done 

to them since day one.  The 912 on Bruce Chesnet's Bucaneer, the one 

he got off Ebay that sits in the hanger at London, is a prime example.  

john h

mkIII

Fran Losey

Joined: 21 Feb 2009
Posts: 61
Location: Boca Raton, FL

Posted: Sun Mar 15, 2009 9:28 am Post subject: Any KOLBs in South Florida?

Dave are a member of the Pompano EAA?



I recently joined but have been traveling unable to make a meeting yet.  I am about to take the plunge on a kit.....gulp!

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Watkinsdw

Joined: 15 Mar 2009
Posts: 138
Location: Deerfield Beach, FL

Posted: Sun Mar 15, 2009 2:02 pm Post subject: Re: Any KOLBs in South Florida?

Hey, you guys and gals,



This is a great conversation, thanks! First of all, the hangaring issue at PMP is indeed an obstacle. A typical hangar is $625/month, however, I'm in a flying club that has two Piper Archers based there, and we have a 1/2 "T-hangar" that's under-utilized. I can store the Kolb there, folded up.



Thanks to the person who supplied the info on the upgrades to the 912. 



...and no, I'm not in the Pompano EAA. I may join later, but right now my monthly dues in the club and other flying related dues keep it from being my priority. 



Did I understand the post about the Kolb in Miami correctly, that it has been sold? If not, how do I contact the person?



Thanks again, everyone!

Dave

Fran Losey

Joined: 21 Feb 2009
Posts: 61
Location: Boca Raton, FL

Posted: Sun Mar 15, 2009 2:37 pm Post subject: Any KOLBs in South Florida?

Hello Dave,



This is Fran in Boca Raton.  Michael's email is orcabonita(at)hotmail.com.  To my knowledge it is not sold, I would send him an email directly.



Fran Losey

Fran.losey(at)alber.com

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Watkinsdw

Joined: 15 Mar 2009
Posts: 138
Location: Deerfield Beach, FL

Posted: Sun Mar 15, 2009 4:38 pm Post subject: Re: Any KOLBs in South Florida?

Thanks, Fran,

I'll email him tonight!

dave



What are you flying in Boca? I live in Deerfield.

d.

Fran Losey

Joined: 21 Feb 2009
Posts: 61
Location: Boca Raton, FL

Posted: Sun Mar 15, 2009 4:52 pm Post subject: Any KOLBs in South Florida?

I used to fly a PA-28 201RT (84 Arrow IV TC) but was way too expensive for a hobby....  



I am without air transportation at this time, which is why I am considering building the Kolb.  I do miss flying greatly, and hope this potential project will stop the withdrawals...



Fran

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Watkinsdw

Joined: 15 Mar 2009
Posts: 138
Location: Deerfield Beach, FL

Posted: Sun Mar 15, 2009 4:57 pm Post subject: Re: Any KOLBs in South Florida?

I understand, Fran. Hey, if you're interested in getting access to a couple of nice Archers, you might consider joining our club at PMP.

Let me know and I'll send details.

I'm signing off now, but will check in tomorrow.

Dave

smlplanet(at)msn.com
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Posted: Wed Mar 18, 2009 8:49 am Post subject: Any KOLBs in South Florida?

Nice to hear there are a few of us Klobers in So Fl.  Are any of you 

planning flying to S&F this year? If there is maybe some of us can fly up as 

a group. I am located in the Clewiston and LaBelle area. MKIIIC/912UL



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From: "Watkinsdw" <david.watkins0(at)gmail.com>

Sent: 2009-03-15 11:41

To: <kolb-list(at)matronics.com>

Subject: Re: Any KOLBs in South Florida?



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 Nice to hear there will be another Kolb in the area. I'm shopping for one, 

 preferring an already assembled MK3X, or earlier model if it has a 912 to 

 keep at Pompano airport.

 Haven't seen the right one yet by googling, but will be looking at Sun and 

 Fun. Wish me luck!

 Dave





 Read this topic online here:



 http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p 34672#234672

gotime242

Joined: 09 Jul 2010
Posts: 52
Location: West Palm Beach, FL

Posted: Sun Sep 19, 2010 7:31 am Post subject: Re: Any KOLBs in South Florida?

Hello all, 



Just wanted to revive this thread from the dead. 



Anyone still flying around S FL? I fly a FS 2 out of lantana airport and live in west palm beach. It would be cool to meet up with some other kolb flyers. 



Ill be flying mine for a couple more months and then probably selling it. Its very airworthy, just not very pretty which is what i intend to change. 



Anyway...let me know!



-Dylan

Fran Losey

Joined: 21 Feb 2009
Posts: 61
Location: Boca Raton, FL

Posted: Sun Sep 19, 2010 9:23 am Post subject: Any KOLBs in South Florida?

I am in West Boca.  Building right now(long way to go).



Loseyf(at)comcast.net is my personal email.



Fran Losey

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Posted: Sun Sep 19, 2010 12:27 pm Post subject: Any KOLBs in South Florida?

South Florida guys,

 I' m down to Lakeland after Thanksgiving and have gotten together with Beauford,Rick Nielsen and 3 or 4 other Kolb pilots from the East side a couple of times last winter.We picked an airport about 40 miles east of Venice,can't remember the name,for a packed lunch.All you have to do is start the ball rolling,pick a neutral field and you'd be surprised at how many Kolbs show up.

  

     G.Aman MK-3/Jabiru 2200a 590hrs

  

    

     P.S.

 If you don't bring the Kolb down this year Rick,I,ll pick you up on the way to gather up Beauford.

 

  

     

  

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