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Old 20th May 2004 | 16:41
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KCDW
 
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Had experience of a Koliber 150, so presume they fly similarly.

I believe they are a Polish rebrand of the Rallaye. No doubt someone wiser will correct me

Impressions:

1. The 150 is a tad underpowered. Climb out on a hot day, with 2 adults and 2 kiddies was pedestrian. The 160 may be better.

2. This was my first ever experience of taxying with a fully castoring nosewheel, and it made me look as if it was my first lesson, and I was having a very bad day! You get used to it after an hour or 2.

3. Flies (and floats) pretty much like a Warrior. No particular vices.

4. Great view. Big glass canopy. You can pull it back 4 inches in summer which is refreshing.

5. Has a control stick rather than a column. Again, easy to get used to if you are not accustomed to them.

See piccy below with KCDW brat the elder.



6. I've just remembered something else important. They have these rather nifty automatic slats on the forward edge of the wing, which open up as you get closer to stalling speed, thus reducing chance of an unintentional stall.

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