Richard Jones
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Viking 110 engine mount for a CH-701

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Need a Viking 110 engine mount to mate with a CH-701 airframe.Dick JonesUnion, MO314-795-7338Continue

Viking 110 engine mount for CH-701

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Want to buy a Viking 110 engine mount for  CH-701Dick JonesUnion, MO314-795-7338Continue

Looking for a CH-701 project

Started this discussion. Last reply by Richard Jones Jul 16, 2023. 1 Reply

looking for a CH-701 airframe project in mid-West. will haul in back to the St. Louis, Missouri area.send info and pics to the following:Dick JonesUnion, MO 63084rljones601@yahoo.com314-795-7338Continue

 

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Viking 110 engine mount for a CH-701

Need a Viking 110 engine mount to mate with a CH-701 airframe.Dick JonesUnion, MO314-795-7338See More
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Viking 110 engine mount for CH-701

Want to buy a Viking 110 engine mount for  CH-701Dick JonesUnion, MO314-795-7338See More
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"I highly recommend changing out the square nose gear fork to the stronger round fork"
Oct 29, 2023
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Looking for a CH-701 project

looking for a CH-701 airframe project in mid-West. will haul in back to the St. Louis, Missouri area.send info and pics to the following:Dick JonesUnion, MO 63084rljones601@yahoo.com314-795-7338See More
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need a experienced pilot of a CH-701

need a pilot to deliver a CH-701 from Sullivan Airport (KUUV) to Phillips Field Airport (MO23) near California, MOSee More
May 2, 2023
Cam Andres left a comment for Richard Jones
"Hi Dick, Well I'm sorry to hear that you broke your 701. I had a somewhat similar thing happen to me several years back. I was testing the Feathers VGs on the leading edge of the wings and underside of the elevator. I had several smooth TO and…"
Jan 14, 2023
Cam Andres left a comment for Richard Jones
"I'm so very sorry for not responding to your questions last year Richard. I had a bit of bad luck last summer with weather and a very damaged workshop building. No flying, very little computer time and about 5 month of steady work getting it…"
Jan 5, 2023
Matt Pope left a comment for Richard Jones
"Hi Richard, here's an option instead of steering rod boots: https://store.skytekaircraft.ca/store/p35/Steering_Rod_Swivels_Assembly_Kit.html#/"
Nov 19, 2022
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"What does this upgraded flaps for the 701 consist of and chage in performance ?"
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Jan 21, 2021
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"Have moved CH-601 (N624RJ) from Gimlin 18MO to Sullivan, MO KUUV. Zodiac running GRRRRR8 with the Viking 130 and Whirlwind prop"
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"Do not ruffle John Austin's feathers if you want your classified ad posted. John must be very sensitive/thin skinned"
Aug 1, 2019

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Aircraft Model
STOL CH 701
Project Status
Flying
Building From
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Engine installed (or plan to install)
Subaru
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Flying Experience
Commercial / CFI
Building and Flying Info / Your Profession / Other Background Info
retired from Mcdonnell/Douglas. Built and flew a Vari-Eze N314RJ and a Long-EZ N824RJ
Home Airport (ie. KMYJ)
Sullivan KUUV

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need a experienced pilot of a CH-701

Posted on May 2, 2023 at 6:25pm 1 Comment

need a pilot to deliver a CH-701 from Sullivan Airport (KUUV) to Phillips Field Airport (MO23) near California, MO

wheel pants installed

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Dynon GPS-251 antenna

Posted on July 11, 2018 at 10:14pm 2 Comments

Looking to buy a Dynon GPS-251 for my Dynon EFIS-D100

CH-601 with Viking 130 engine

Posted on July 10, 2018 at 4:00pm 0 Comments

18MO – C17 – 18MO

CH-601xlb with Viking 130 engine trip to Marion, Iowa (C17)

On 6 July 2018 was able to fly my CH-601 to Marion, Iowa (C17) and back. Got to visit with my younger brother and wife. It was as always a special visit. I’m so lucky to be able do this on a day when his health is good. That is why I enjoy my CH-601 equipped with the Viking 130 engine.

My original engine failed me twice on trying to make this journey.

Have about 91 hours on the Viking 130…

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At 9:31pm on January 14, 2023, Cam Andres said…

Hi Dick, Well I'm sorry to hear that you broke your 701. I had a somewhat similar thing happen to me several years back. I was testing the Feathers VGs on the leading edge of the wings and underside of the elevator. I had several smooth TO and landings without the slats. They seemed to work as others had experienced. On my last TO, I was about 20 feet in the air when I got slammed from behind by a dust devil. That tail wind took away what lift I had and I started a slow motion stall, into the runway. Its hard to say if the lack of slats contributed to the event or not. I used to be able to hang on the edge with the slats but didn't feel the same with VGs. I regained control of the aircraft just before touchdown. It wasn't pretty but it was OK. I removed the VGs from the wings and put the slats back on.  I kept the VGs on the elevator. They make a real difference with elevator authority right down to the touch down. Essential with a heavy engine up front.

Cam

At 9:14pm on January 5, 2023, Cam Andres said…

I'm so very sorry for not responding to your questions last year Richard. I had a bit of bad luck last summer with weather and a very damaged workshop building. No flying, very little computer time and about 5 month of steady work getting it all rebuilt.

Regarding the Subaru engine in the 701, I use fully synthetic oil for lubrication. This has worked out well. Oil temps push a bit on the high side at 240-250, depending on ambient. Coolant temps run at themostat setting which is 190/195.

Hope you're getting used to this set up. Its a heavy engine for the 701 but with weight rearranged its fine.

Regards

Cam Andres

At 1:53pm on November 19, 2022, Matt Pope said…

Hi Richard, here's an option instead of steering rod boots: https://store.skytekaircraft.ca/store/p35/Steering_Rod_Swivels_Assembly_Kit.html#/

At 9:42am on April 17, 2013, jim miller said…

Hi richard

i made the boots from siliconized fiberglass fire cloth you can get it at welding supply store .we use it at my shop to protect delicate parts when welding above them like a drop cloth .its very flexable and just wont burn ,i just sewed a offset cone and mouted it to the fire wall with a stainless flange and some pop rivets

At 8:52am on May 17, 2012, Erwin Beckman (Rick) said…

    Hi,Richard,

            I have a web site w/ all my pics. www.rickbeckmanszodiac601xlb.com . I am running a Jabiru 3300 and a Prince P-Tip prop that is 58 X 48. Paint job is my own design and I did all the paint, including the flames. I, also, did the upholstery, panel, etc.  I don't mean to sound braggy, just stating the facts. I was determined from the start to do it all myself. Just sayin'...

At 5:35pm on February 13, 2012, Valerie Westedt said…

Hi Richard,

We are putting a Corvair engine with a Warp Drive prop.  I am building the plane and my husband Craig is building the engine.  I think we will be using the Dynon system.  I havent made a decission on that yet.

Val

At 9:52am on June 27, 2011, Patrick Hoyt said…
I don't think he sells stuff.  He's another builder.  He might have contact info on his web site if you have questions for him.
At 11:29pm on January 19, 2011, Mark Gardner said…
Thanks for the invite and nice words Richard!  I hope some day I can take you up on that!  Im the new kid on the block and Im still waiting to get my plane parts.  Hope to be home and working on it after Feb. 25th.  1700mi. drive to get her home...  Argh.
 
 
 

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