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! |
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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. |
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February 2, 1995 |
The blueprints arrived today along with the builder's manual and plans
book. |
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March 29, 1995 |
Kit #1 arrived today. |
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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. |
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February 14, 1996 |
The right wing is done. |
208 hours 45 minutes |
February 16, 1996 |
The fuselage cage arrives. |
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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. |
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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 |