| December 12, 1994 | I ordered the information pack and video that Kolb supplies. When they arrived, I was amazed at the short takeoffs and landings I saw in the video. With the information kit came a special deal that was offered during the winter: order before the end of January and get the pre-assembled wing ribs free! | |
| January 22, 1995 | I placed the order for Kit #1 of the Mark III. This kit includes materials for building the wings and the tail. | |
| February 2, 1995 | The blueprints arrived today along with the builder's manual and plans book. | |
| March 29, 1995 | Kit #1 arrived today. | |
| July 9, 1995 | Today all the tail surfaces are complete. | 93 hours 15 minutes |
| November 20, 1995 | The left wing is done. | 159 hours 15 minutes |
| December 27, 1995 | I decided to wait until later before ordering Kit #2, the covering materials. So I proceeded to order Kit #3, the fuselage cage. I added cable brakes to the order also. | |
| February 14, 1996 | The right wing is done. | 208 hours 45 minutes |
| February 16, 1996 | The fuselage cage arrives. | |
| May 17, 1996 | The fuselage cage and tube are painted and mated to each other. Also, the wheels and brakes are installed. Ailerons are complete. | 265 hours 45 minutes |
| August 9, 1996 | The tailpost assembly (vertical stabilizer and rudder hinged together) is fastened to the fuselage tube. | 297 hours |
| September 11, 1996 | The entire tail -- surfaces, cables, tailwheel, etc. -- is completely constructed. | 341 hours 30 minutes |
| October 8, 1996 | Flaps & ailerons attached to wings. Wings attached to fuselage cage. Wing alignment begins. Major problem is discovered in steel inboard wing rib. Cannot proceed until Dennis ships steel augmentation part. | 371 hours 20 minutes |
| February 16, 1997 | Wings correctly aligned and supported by lift struts. | 386 hours 30 minutes |
| June 13, 1997 | Controls for flaps and ailerons installed. Brakes installed. | 415 hours |
| August 2, 1997 | Moved airplane to Meadowlake airport. | |
| September 9, 1997 | Elevator controls installed. | 432 hours 45 minutes |
| October 14, 1997 | Rudder controls installed. | 443 hours |
| November 17, 1997 | Elevator trim, nosecone, and windshield are installed. | 460 hours 15 minutes |