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Fisher KOALA

Postby Nevermind ZA » Thu Mar 03, 2011 3:04 pm

Hi,

Does anybody have some information or personal experience with building and flying Fisher Koala's? Preferably the two seater version.

I would like to know pros, cons, engine types, performance data, modifications to the aircraft, ground handling, ease of landings, etc.

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Re: Fisher KOALA

Postby Duck Rogers » Fri Mar 04, 2011 6:51 am

Yip, gimme a call. I can tell you ALMOST everything.
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Re: Fisher KOALA

Postby Nevermind ZA » Fri Mar 04, 2011 8:52 am

Duck Rogers wrote:Yip, gimme a call. I can tell you ALMOST everything.
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I will phone you, thanks!

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Re: Fisher KOALA

Postby Aerosan » Fri Mar 04, 2011 1:28 pm

Duck Rogers wrote:Yip, gimme a call. I can tell you ALMOST everything.
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Yep and I can tell you the other half :!: :lol: 083 570 7158

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Re: Fisher KOALA

Postby Go Vert » Fri Mar 04, 2011 6:13 pm

LOL Jacques between Gerrie and Renier they can tell you everything about the Koala they are more than qualified and can even tell you how to seriously break one I mean seriously and then still walk away.
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Re: Fisher KOALA

Postby Duck Rogers » Fri Mar 04, 2011 8:47 pm

Go Vert wrote:LOL Jacques between Gerrie and Renier they can tell you everything about the Koala they are more than qualified and can even tell you how to seriously break one I mean seriously and then still walk away.
Spoke to Jacques today but didn't tell him how to break it..... :lol: :lol:
and then still walk away
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Re: Fisher KOALA

Postby Go Vert » Sat Mar 05, 2011 8:15 pm

Ja man se die Ou moet die ding koop dis n foken bargain vhpy vhpy
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Re: Fisher KOALA

Postby Nevermind ZA » Sat Mar 05, 2011 11:12 pm

Go Vert wrote:Ja man se die Ou moet die ding koop dis n foken bargain vhpy vhpy

Ek dink ek gaan...! Dankie vir almal se insette!
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Re: Fisher KOALA

Postby Nevermind ZA » Wed Apr 06, 2011 4:39 pm

Hi all,

I finally got to buy this aircraft... Now it is just to get the wings fitted, a thorough check through the aerie and off course get an ATF. I will post some oics when she is ready.

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Re: Fisher KOALA

Postby Go Vert » Wed Apr 06, 2011 6:06 pm

Nevermind ZA wrote:Hi all,

I finally got to buy this aircraft... Now it is just to get the wings fitted, a thorough check through the aerie and off course get an ATF. I will post some oics when she is ready.

J

(^^) (^^) (^^) (^^) (^^) (^^) (^^) (^^) Biggest congrats .....................well done mate you now own a rare jem. You are a lucky man. Lets see pics, BTW I am also bussy with a Fisher aircraft at the moment and if you need any help with your Koala with regards to parts the chaps at the Fisher Factory are super helpfull. All other help well you have the best Koala manne right there where you are.

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Re: Fisher KOALA

Postby Nevermind ZA » Thu Apr 14, 2011 9:35 pm

Hi there,

I am currently busy to go through the aircraft to see if everything is OK. We start the engine for the first time today, and man, does she sound beautiful or what...!

I will post some pics as we progress.

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Re: Fisher KOALA

Postby Jean Crous » Fri Apr 15, 2011 8:04 pm

Hi NevermindZA , i can tell you the other SMALL detail........i see down elevator on your beauty -xX dont take this wrong please , but PHULEEZE hook the safety belt over the joystick to keep up elevator when running the motor. I made a mistake that cost me the bottom cowl and prop :oops: :oops: :oops: . Since that experience i always hook the passenger belt over the stick :oops: :oops: :roll: :roll:....... ($$) ($$) ($$) ($$)
Wat ek eintlik wou se is: dit is n damn mooi aerie daai , geniet hom (^^) (^^)
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Re: Fisher KOALA

Postby Nevermind ZA » Fri Apr 15, 2011 9:06 pm

JeanTree wrote:Hi NevermindZA , i can tell you the other SMALL detail........i see down elevator on your beauty -xX dont take this wrong please , but PHULEEZE hook the safety belt over the joystick to keep up elevator when running the motor. I made a mistake that cost me the bottom cowl and prop :oops: :oops: :oops: . Since that experience i always hook the passenger belt over the stick :oops: :oops: :roll: :roll:....... ($$) ($$) ($$) ($$)
Wat ek eintlik wou se is: dit is n damn mooi aerie daai , geniet hom (^^) (^^)
Hi daar!

Dankie vir die comment. Ek gaan als stadig deur om seker te maak als is fine. Sal seker volgende week die vlerke opsit. (Kan nie die naweek nie... Die ouens vlieg Kobie T toe vir 'n breakfast!)

Ek is bly dat jy die opmerking gemaak het van die down elevator. Mishaps gebeur baie vinniger as wat ons dink... Gelukkig knyp ek die stokkie tussen die bene vas wanneer die enjin draai... Johan F het my mooi daarop attent gemaak!

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Re: Fisher KOALA

Postby Jean Crous » Sun Apr 17, 2011 6:16 pm

Se groete vir Johan van my af, as jy eendag lus het vir n langerigge vlug vra vir Johan om saam te vlieg , dan vlieg julle oor na my in Barrydale. Bel my vooraf vir brandstof.
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