jimh474(at)embarqmail.com
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 Posted: Wed Mar 04, 2009 4:02 pm Post subject: Kolb History |
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> Y'all;
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> I just returned from spending three weeks with Homer Kolb. I always have
> a good time with Homer.
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> The first Kolb MK III was shipped to Rudy Doctor in Late January 1991.
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> Soon after Rudy received the kit, I was at Homers assisting on getting
> MKIII's built and shipped from late January to early April 1991. I
> assisted Rudy on installing the first 912 on a MkIII Kolb and welding up
> his exhaust system. The second 912 mounted on a MKIII was Bro John's a
> couple years later.
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> The engine mount was basically the same as is used today, aluminum angle.
> This was done late at night after I finished getting parts out for other
> MKIII kits that was back ordered.
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> Reference the comment Homer built "CHEAP" airplane kits may be a little
> on the down side, as everything thing that went into Homers kit was first
> grade material and workmanship. He manufactured a first grade affordable,
> safe, reliable airplane that helped put a lot of people in the air
>
> Homer, though retired from manufacturing kits, is still designing and
> building "Ultralight" airplanes, along with playing with some 28 antique
> tractors he has restored and is in the process of restoring. He is
> currently working on a very light airplane which he should have flying
> this summer. The heaviest part of the airplane will be Homer. 
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> In June I will return to Homer's. We will put in the gearing for a grist
> mill his Grand Father owned and Homer is restoring. It dates back to the
> early 1800's.
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> Hope to see Y'all at the Kolb Fly In in June.
>
> Jim Hauck
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