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Zenith Forced Landing B.C.
Started this discussion. Last reply by Joe Harrington Mar 24, 2016. 5 Replies 2 Likes
Looking For CH750 Builders Near Cold Lake, Alberta
Started this discussion. Last reply by Michael W Mallock Jun 24, 2016. 4 Replies 0 Likes
Rotax 912 Fuel Pump - Safety Alert
Started this discussion. Last reply by Bob McDonald May 22, 2010. 3 Replies 0 Likes
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- Co-pilot / Camera Operator Capital Air Surveys, Chemical Operator Bruce Heavy Water Plant,
Electrical Power System Operator Ontario Hydro,
Hydro-Electric Operating Technician Ontario Power Generation... getting ready to retire.
Private Pilot since 1975, used to own 1963 C172, flying a 2000 Challenger AULA, also a 1/2 ownership Rotax 912 CH601HD that is flying.
Ordered a CH750 from Can-Zac. Start building December 2009. Built as AULA with Rotax 912S engine. CH750 finished March 2010.
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Posted on May 24, 2022 at 7:17am 9 Comments 6 Likes
After a "heart incident" Dec. 2019 I received two stents and in Feb. 2020 my Aortic valve was replaced (to correct a birth defect) at the Ottawa Heart Institute. My Private Pilot Medical was suspended. I resigned myself to not being able to fly again. Feb. 2021 I felt so good I that I passed my pilot medical which Transport Canada placed "Under Review" because of the replacement surgery. Yesterday I received my medical "Unrestricted Class 3" from Transport Canada. It was a long tedious trip…
ContinueBungee "Installation Tool"
Posted on May 3, 2022 at 9:23am 2 Comments 1 Like
To change the front bungee CH601HD, CH701, CH750 or and Zenith with bungee cord front suspension. Simply hook bungee around the rear mount tube, slide up the nose strut, then slide loose end of bungee over the end of a 1/2 inch drive ratchet handle which has the 1/2 inch drive inserted in the open end of the front bungee mount tube. Lifting up on the ratchet handle will stretch the bungee easy. Once over center the bungee slides down the ratchet handle onto the front bungee mount tube. KISS…
ContinueBob's Cherokee 1972 PA28-140
Posted on October 24, 2021 at 6:08pm 3 Comments 2 Likes
I'm not ready to give up flying.... and I found an aircraft abandoned 16+ years in a hangar. In February with the snow waist deep the new owners of the hangar were considering calling the salvage yard to dispose of "The Cherokee". The new owners of the hangar had a Aeronca Chief and Luscombe and no need of the Cherokee. I agreed to buy the Cherokee and hire the AME Chief owner to completely go through the aircraft and recertify it. A new zero time engine and prop after all the spar…
ContinueShe Flew Out Of My Life - The Zen
Posted on March 21, 2021 at 5:57am 7 Comments 3 Likes
This is "The Zen".
It is a 2005 kit built CH601HD that was built by Trevor Page, and sold to me & Ray Nash in 2007. At the time Ray & I had been flying Quad City Challengers on wheels / skis / amphibian floats. We wanted a faster go further adventure aircraft that was still in the Advanced Ultra Light Aircraft (AULA) category here in Canada. It was also the aircraft that introduced me to Zenair / Zenith kit planes, the Rotax 912 series of engines, and the hopeless addiction of…
ContinueYoutube Channel with CH601HD & CH701 + others "Grass Roots" flying.
Posted on March 13, 2021 at 6:30am 3 Comments 1 Like
Check this YouTube channel out if you enjoy "Grass Roots" flying videos. Mix of GA aircraft and the CH601HD / CH701 aircraft. CH601HD (both taildragger & tricycle gear) flying skis. They fly in Ontario, Canada.
Comment Wall (143 comments)
- At 12:40pm on January 17, 2024,
JD Houde said…
- Good afternoon Bob, I checked the registry and it looks like you no longer own the CH 750.
I am based at CYCC Cornwall Regional and own a STOL CH 750 and would like to build skis for it.
I would truly apreciate getting a set of plans for your design. My 750 empty weight is 825 Lbs, Gross 1440 Lbs
Thank you,
JD Houde
- At 9:20pm on November 25, 2023,
Dave steinke said…
- Hello Bob!
I would be very interested in your ski design. Is there any way you could reach out to me? I am interested in building a set.
Davesteinke@hotmail.com
Thank you
- At 5:53pm on October 9, 2023,
Matthew McLatchy said…
Hi Bob,
I love the wheel penetrating ski design that you did. I'd love to have a set for my 701. Is it possible to purchase the plans from you? My email is mattmclatchy@gmail.com
Thanks!
- At 8:27am on January 31, 2022,
Randy Ferri said…
Hi Bob,
I came across a thread(with pictures) of ski's you made years ago. They look very nice. Do you still have the plans for those? Would you be willing to sell me a copy? Here's my email, rpf789@gmail.com. If you could let me know, either way, that would be great.
Thanks Randy
- At 10:09am on January 27, 2022,
Kyle Fleming said…
Hi Bob, do you experience any glair or other issues with the strut mounted landing light? I’m thinking of mounting mine there too.
Thanks,
Kyle
750SD
- At 5:46am on November 21, 2017,
Kurt Anderson said…
- Hi Bob do you still have snow ski plans for the 750? If so can you email them to me at kurtanderson2@sio.midco.net
Thank you in advance
- At 3:12pm on October 28, 2017,
Jules Lecompte said…
Hello Bob,
Just noticed another one of your comment on the internet about the Pegazair. For your info the company still exists and is thriving, their "Pegazair" still performs incredibly and they now produce a 4 seat version called the "Levitation" with a useful load of around a thousand pounds with 180hp Lycoming. Just thought I should give you the correct information so you could pass it on correctly.
Cheers, Jules
- At 10:51pm on October 5, 2017,
Bob Jones said…
Bob,I always carry a gun as part of the survival gear,bear protection,supper, etc
- At 7:25am on January 8, 2016,
Normand Lambert said…
Hi Bob,
Also, Sorry for the loss of your father.
Norm
- At 7:25am on January 8, 2016,
Hi Bob,
Yeah, I know .... Got the 'PLANE BUG' !!! Really wanted to get my hands on a CH750 but got a deal for the CH701SP and CH750 altogether...Couldn't pass. Will most probably sell the CH701SP project and finish up the CH750.
Couldn't resist any longer !
Take care !
Norm
CH701sp C-GFEU + 2
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