Hi scubawasp,
I'm a part share-holder in a Koliber based at North Weald & we think its a great little aircraft.
You'll never break any speed records in a Koliber, but if you are looking for a tourer, then its hard to beat it. It will lift 3 adults with full tanks, cruise at 100kt IAS for at least 4 hours. It has very good STOL and low-speed characteristic, automatic leading edge slats mean that stalling is almost impossible. I have had her flaps down with the throttle and stick fuly back and all that happens is that she sinks down wing level.
The view out is superb, the canopy rail is level with your elbow and the windsreen is very deep at the sides, so you get a good view of the runway. A trailing link undercarriage flatters your landings too,
The downside is that the nosewheel is not steerable, so taxiing takes a bit of practise, her handling on wet grass is best left to the imagination. Often, its easier to get out & manouver her into a parking slot by hand.
Its also got a stick rather than a yoke, and that is so much easier to fly with.
If you are coming to Aerofair, come and inspect one on the PZL stand.
M14P is very knowledgeable about Kolibers.
The Koliber 160a was reviewed in Todays Pilot about this time last year, (its our group aircraft actually)
PM me is you want to know anything more.
K