"So does Bill actually own M88? Guess I didn't know that it was privately owned. Bet it would make a great fly-in community if it wasn't so close to BNA."
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Travis + Julie left a comment for Kevin McManus"Colemill has been up for sale forever. Bill's still alive. His son, Mr. Nelson, has retired."
"I heard today that Corneila Fort airpark was for sale. Is Bill Colbert still alive?"
Travis + Julie left a comment for Kevin McManus"I know Pat!! He was Chief Pilot one time? Wow. Had no idea. He, unfortunately, along with a lot of others, we're laid off this year, including me. I really don't forsee Colemill surviving much longer, But we'll see. They've made…"
"I am familiar with Colemill I used to rent from them about 30 years ago. They had a turbo 210 that I flew for a while. Also started my IFR with them with a CFII named Pat Gregory that may still be there. He was their Chief Pilot for a while. There…"
Travis + Julie left a comment for Kevin McManus"The company I worked for was Colemill Enterprises over at M88. They've been in business since 1944, but, they experienced some cut backs back in Feb, 2009. They we're the last hit, compared to all the other Nashville based charter…"
"Who's King Air's? I have been flying some but not nearly enough. I have a Super Viking in a hanger at Tune but it's sometimes 3-4 weeks between trips. I have been looking at twins. Would really like to have an F Model Aztec.
Thanks…"
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- Occupation:
- President Nashville Teleproductions Inc
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- Nashville Teleproductions Inc/Oak Valley Studios/Zion Music Group
- About Me:
- Professional Musician (Maxima Show Band) mid 60's-early70's. Former FOH engineer and Tour Technical Director for the Marshall Tucker Band (1973-1976). Moved to Nashville 1976, Chief Engineer, Hilltop Studios 1976-1985. Launched Nashville Teleproductions in 1986. Built multi camera-multitrack audio production truck in 1986. Assumed Oak Valley Studios-1986. Established Zion Music Group- 1991. Audio Engineer/Producer, Video Director, Multimedia Systems Integrator, Acoustic Design Consultant. Various awards including EMMY for TV Audio. Married with three children, 4 grandchildren. lives in Franklin. Avid General Aviation enthusiast and aircraft owner, Private Pilot with Instrument Rating and Multi Engine Rating.
- Number of years working in Nashville area:
- 35+
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- At 10:55pm on January 12, 2010,
Kevin McManus said…
- So does Bill actually own M88? Guess I didn't know that it was privately owned. Bet it would make a great fly-in community if it wasn't so close to BNA.
- At 9:48pm on January 12, 2010, Travis + Julie said…
- Colemill has been up for sale forever. Bill's still alive. His son, Mr. Nelson, has retired.
- At 8:13pm on January 12, 2010,
- I heard today that Corneila Fort airpark was for sale. Is Bill Colbert still alive?
- At 8:02pm on January 12, 2010, Travis + Julie said…
- I know Pat!! He was Chief Pilot one time? Wow. Had no idea. He, unfortunately, along with a lot of others, we're laid off this year, including me. I really don't forsee Colemill surviving much longer, But we'll see. They've made it through tough times before.
So you we're an FOH before...friends with Quack?
- At 5:03pm on January 9, 2010, Travis + Julie said…
- The company I worked for was Colemill Enterprises over at M88. They've been in business since 1944, but, they experienced some cut backs back in Feb, 2009. They we're the last hit, compared to all the other Nashville based charter operators.
I've never flown in an Aztec before. I used to fly a Cessna 414 out of Tune for Dale Gish. At Colemill, I flew the PA31 as well, I enjoyed it, amassing around 150 hours in it.
I understand your feeling regarding not flying enough. It's been a while for me.
Travis
- At 4:45pm on October 23, 2008,
Daniel Kinner said… - I'll have Bruce call you.
- At 11:50am on September 27, 2008, Daniel Kinner said…
- Great! We'll connect for sure.
- At 11:12pm on September 21, 2008,
Kelly Back said… - I know whats ya mean. some of my favorite times in Nashville where spent right there with you and Terry Mac, Gary Prim, David S, Duncan, Sunny,Rob H, Kroon, Scotty S, Bruce and Bobby. If I never told ya.....Thanks for letting me be a part of that!!!! Love you too Bro!
- At 4:57pm on September 21, 2008,
Donna Beauvais King said… - Thank YOU Kevin!
- At 10:03am on September 16, 2008,
Ben Probus said… - If you ever want some fiddle on a project consider me...Thanks so much -Ben
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