 Kolb Project (2000+) |
It all started in 1999...
With a new project in mind, I wandered Sun-N-Fun '99 looking at all of
the homebuilts. I established four major criteria for my next project:
- Totally different look from my last project (the composite speedster!)
- Low cost
- Very high cockpit visibility
- Roomy cockpit for two (capacity for tall/big people)
This time around, I wanted very low cost of flying and ownership. So I
also decided to choose an aircraft whose wings could be folded up. This would eliminate
the necessary of a hangar. I could either trailer it from home, or I could keep the plane
in an enclosed trailer right at the airport.
I consulted the EAA guide to sportplanes, the KITPLANES aircraft
directory, and the USAviator guide to aircraft kits...
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| Pulsar XP Project (1996+) |
The Pulsar XP 456LT was my first homebuilt aircraft project. It was a
wonderful introduction to homebuilts and stayed with me for 2+ years after completion.
Aided by a strong builder network and customer
oriented factory personnel, I made it through the most difficult
phases of the assembly process. Working entirely alone, I had to
devise numerous ways to accomplish what it normally took two people
to do.
After 1,840 build hours and 20 months I made my first test flight
myself. The culmination of this effort was an experience I will never forget that
delivered confidence and joy!
But now, the Pulsar has a new owner!
So, why did I sell my plane?
Simple. Ready for a new and different building project! Could I afford
to keep my Pulsar AND build another? No. Choices. Decisions. Tough choices and
decisions...
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