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Kind of a dumb time to ask this question

Started this discussion. Last reply by Phil Smith Aug 22, 2020. 8 Replies

cuz its already done but...in order to quiet the oil can effect noise in my 701, I glued styrofoam to the walls and floor of the rear fuselage.Well a man thats smarter than me pointed out that the…Continue

Question regarding 701 build

Started this discussion. Last reply by Lawrence Bird Dec 14, 2019. 5 Replies

So what is the reasoning behind the 2 piece longeron on the aft fuselage?  All four longerons call for an overlap and splice in the center.  I would think running one continuous piece would be…Continue

Trailing edge rivets for 701 wings

Started this discussion. Last reply by Perry Delano Dec 5, 2019. 6 Replies

I see the plans call for the use of solid rivets for the trailing edge.  I can understand that, since both sides of the rivet will be visable, and the bottom of a pulled rivet would be kind of ugly. …Continue

Fuel Injection Fuel Lines

Started this discussion. Last reply by Scott Smith Dec 25, 2018. 4 Replies

Hello fellow builders,     First off, I should say that I am not the first Scott Smith on this forum. To save any confusion, you can call me Pennsylvania Scott or just use my middle initial (P)     I…Continue

 

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Scott Smith posted a discussion

Kind of a dumb time to ask this question

cuz its already done but...in order to quiet the oil can effect noise in my 701, I glued styrofoam to the walls and floor of the rear fuselage.Well a man thats smarter than me pointed out that the adhesive could be corrosive to the aluminum.  I used liquid nails construction adhesive that I found in the aviation aisle  at Lowes.Should I rip out what I did and just go with the diagonal L channel stiffeners?See More
Aug 8, 2020
Scott Smith posted a discussion

Question regarding 701 build

So what is the reasoning behind the 2 piece longeron on the aft fuselage?  All four longerons call for an overlap and splice in the center.  I would think running one continuous piece would be stronger.  (I am building an older 701 kit)See More
Dec 4, 2019
Scott Smith posted a discussion

Trailing edge rivets for 701 wings

I see the plans call for the use of solid rivets for the trailing edge.  I can understand that, since both sides of the rivet will be visable, and the bottom of a pulled rivet would be kind of ugly.  Is there any other reason to use solid rivets here? I've never bucked a rivet before and I'm thinking my results might be a new definition of ugly. I'm thinking of just using 87 tiny bolts with lock washers on each wing  ScottSee More
Jun 8, 2019

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STOL CH 750
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I fly a 103 legal trike and am getting involved with 3 axis. Looking to build or buy a 701 or 750
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