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 Posted: Thu May 29, 2014 4:06 pm Post subject: KIS-List: KIS Update – SNF Reunion/CA TR-1 Flies/Fren |
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Mark; the video is on my good friend Sid Bravo and his TR-1. I have
attached a photo of us together in El Salvador where he got "bit" by the
KIS bug.
BTW: He is already part of this forum so he should chime in soon.
On Thu, May 29, 2014 at 10:18 AM, mark_trickel <marktrickel(at)gmail.com>
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I delayed in posting this information as I have been real busy working on
my KIS every single day. After one of the coldest, and snowiest winters I
can ever remember I got the bug for warm weather and rode down to SNF for a
little sunshine, and airplanes. I also stopped by Galin’s hanger for a
close look at his real nice TR-4. His craft sports a clear coated white
pearl finish, leather upholstery, and an IFR glass panel. We had a small
KIS reunion on Saturday. In the attached photo left to right are: myself,
KIS engineer Mark Kettering, world class Cruiser pilot Galin Hernandez, and
Al Rosa. In the foreground is Mark’s Aeromonetum 1.3 liter 100hp
conversion. Mark also had a 1.5 liter 117hp version.
My latest searches for KIS aircraft turned up a few interesting finds.
Posted on YouTube is a TR-1 Go-Pro cockpit view of a first flight. I don’t
know any details about this aircraft other than what is shown. It appears
to have a Continental cowling, and I believe the builders name is Robert
Wallach and the airplane is based in Riverside, CA. I also believe that
Robert as not the original kit owner as he appears to be a bit young.
Congratulations Robert on a job well done. I posted an invite on his video
to come to our forum so we can get a few more details on this build. I also
sent information about this builder to Rich’s daughter Nancy to see if she
could locate him, she lives 15 minutes from the Riverside airport.
Take a look: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3mtPj-MA84c
Another search turned up of all things a French KIS, yes that’s right! The
only other information I’ve been able to find is that it is kit #34. I
don’t recall Rich ever mentioning a KIS in France. This kit may have been
sold by UK dealer Brian Davies, and it would have been delivered in late
1992 or early 1993. Robert R. check out the intake scoop on this one, I
think you may have been on to something when you were formulating yours.
Picture Attached
Another tidbit showed up…You all may remember this guy Barry bought the
Kindig TR-1 from Jerry Conners not too long ago – well I guess it was more
of a project than he wanted to deal with the airplane was listed at
Barnstormers, and eBay, it sold in May, for a ridiculously low price - I
believe it was around $13,000. Barry had the airplane apart, and was ready
to install all new windows. The aircraft has a new registration number. The
ad mentioned that he was going certified. I hope the new owner drops by
the forum for the wealth of knowledge that is still here.
Moving on…well KIS fans may recall TR-1 240X, it was for sale forever, and
it was finally bought by Ron Russo. He is located maybe 15 minutes South of
Lakeland, FL. A recent search popped up noting the airplane was again for
sale. I don’t know if that is an old ad or it is current. Ron seems to be a
pretty well qualified pilot he offers initial flight testing in a variety
of aircraft. Rob has a website at:
http://ronsflying.com/test-pilot-services.html
Another TR-1 builder showed up on the Pulsar forum a while back. His name
is Dan Ryalls. He was asking about what kind of resin to use as his had
expired, he listed the airplane as a Pulsar Sport 150. You know, I really
do not recognize or except that name, the Pulsar clown Degani never made
any TR-1 kits they only bought back and resold TR-1 kits, and so far I’ve
only found one case of a resale. It is possible there are more resale’s out
there but the way I see it is a KIS TR-1 is a KIS TR-1, and that is that. I
tried to reach out to Dan but I did not receive any reply which leads me to
believe he is an older original owner, and just not too good at computing
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