Team

Ploberger Michael

CEO

Profile

born 1985
Trained Machining Technician
Second Apprenticeship Event Technology
Master of Mechanical and industrial Engineer
Model making with passion since 1998

Fields of activity

Managing Director
Organization
Parts production
Design and developement of engines
Brainstorming
Purchasing, sales, advertising
Contract manufacturing

The topic of model making has accompanied me for many years and the fascination has not diminished. The technology is developing rapidly and so we always try to stay up to date with the drives. The many positive feedbacks at trade fairs and events drive us and confirm us again and again that we are on the right track. I am particularly pleased to be able to practice model building as a hobby with my passion for machining technology in combination.

My motto: "do instead of talk"

Thomas Gass

Born 1982
Trained Communications Engineer
Electrical Engineer
Model making since the age of 15

Activities

Consultation
Team pilot
Realization of adventurous drive concepts

My first Warbird sparked interest in these engines. During my years as a team pilot, I attended many events in different countries and met great people.

After all, with Ploberger Modelltechnik, I have now also dedicated myself commercially to these engines. A decision that was not particularly difficult for me, because a true-to-life Warbird with in-line engine would be unthinkable for me anyway without "Kolm Engine".

As a pilot, I can assist our customers with tips and tricks at the airport and am always happy about interesting conversations. Because hardly any other drive on the market polarizes more than this brand.

Julia

Born 1988
Trained nurse
the good soul

Activities

Office Manager
Accounting
Orders/spare parts processing
Social center

Ernst

Born 1889
Trained Toolmaker
Farmer

Activities

Engine assembly
Repair/Service

Team pilots

Tom Bogner

Simon Speigner

The youngest team pilot is also an employee of Ploberger Modelltechnik. Our "Speixi" has been doing model flying since he was 10 years old.

Until 2020 he flew exclusively electric motors in his models and mainly 3D aerobatics. For large models with some adcantages to electric and the fascination to technology, he now operates several gasoine engines in this unique aircraft.

Simon likes to inspire the crowd at various air shows and pilot meetings, like to exchange ideas with people and always lets you take a look at the clean structure of his model!

In the 2022 season, he presented our BX120 V4 in a Marchetti SF-260 at Horizon Airmeet and Jet&Props in Donauwörth.

Simon is currently completing his self-made BEllanca Extreme Decathlon with 3.8m wingspan. This will be fired with the 4-cylinder BX240 and moved from spring of the 2023 season in aerobatics!