Bert Shivers
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701 Maximum Crosswind Component - Aileron Authority

Started on Wednesday 0 Replies

I just tonight read a discussion from 2020 concerning limited aileron authority of a particular 701.Because of the flying that I did for money, I have about 10,000 (thousand) T&L, but I’m willing…Continue

Vent in rear of top cowling?

Started this discussion. Last reply by François Balaux Dec 21, 2023. 7 Replies

Is a 1”x4” vent (louver) in top cowling, about 3in front of firewall, likely to cause engine cooling problems in flight.zenith fiberglass cowl around Rotax 912ULContinue

Aileron lock up

Started this discussion. Last reply by Jim and Amelia Isaacs Feb 22, 2023. 17 Replies

I purchased a 701 and am working on the condition inspection.The builder installed electric flaps, but either there is no UP limit switch or it is incorrectly set. If I hold the switch up, the top…Continue

 

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701 Maximum Crosswind Component - Aileron Authority

I just tonight read a discussion from 2020 concerning limited aileron authority of a particular 701.Because of the flying that I did for money, I have about 10,000 (thousand) T&L, but I’m willing to call it 8,000. The vast majority are in tailwheel airplanes. Just saying, not recommending getting into these situations.I am not suggesting that anyone else handle things the way that I handled this, I’m just pointing out that there are ways to handle things if you practice and keep flying the…See More
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Bert Shivers posted a discussion

Vent in rear of top cowling?

Is a 1”x4” vent (louver) in top cowling, about 3in front of firewall, likely to cause engine cooling problems in flight.zenith fiberglass cowl around Rotax 912ULSee More
Dec 18, 2023
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Bert Shivers posted a discussion

Flatiron lock up

I purchased a 701 and am working on the condition inspection.The builder installed electric flaps, but either there is no UP limit switch or it is incorrectly set. If I hold the switch up, the top bellcranks (?) will lock flat against the top of the fuselage. Correct, no aileron action at all. I'm not sure where to begin adjusting this.Any help out there?See More
Jan 13, 2023
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Aircraft Model
STOL CH 701
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Flying
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Rotax 912
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Sport Pilot (or Ultralight), Commercial / CFI
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Retired - purchased completed airplane.
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