Steve Sickle
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Window tinting

Started this discussion. Last reply by Steve Sickle Feb 6. 7 Replies

     I recently purchased a flying 701 which I'm really starting to enjoy. Anyway somebody before me put window tint on the skylight area which I thought I would like until the other when looking for…Continue

Snow flight

Started this discussion. Last reply by Zenith Aero Jan 26. 1 Reply

     Today I had my first ever flight taking off and landing in snow. Mainly because my past planes had too small of tires. We got about 6 inches here in eastern New mexico yesterday, nice dry powder…Continue

Another question

Started this discussion. Last reply by Steve Sickle Jan 10. 4 Replies

   Looking at my post about the bubble doors I see that I have 5 replies but for some reason I can only see 2 of them. What am I doing wrong?Continue

Zenith aircraft

Started this discussion. Last reply by Steve Sickle Jan 7. 2 Replies

     Hey there peeps, I just had my first experience dealing with zenith aircraft since purchasing my 701. I ordered tires from their online store, saw the money taken out of my account for the tire…Continue

 

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Steve Sickle posted a discussion

Window tinting

     I recently purchased a flying 701 which I'm really starting to enjoy. Anyway somebody before me put window tint on the skylight area which I thought I would like until the other when looking for a friend's  airplane above me and was very unimpressed when I found myself looking at myself and not being able to see out.    There are wrinkled areas that I've been able to take some of the film off but was wondering if anyone has any suggestions on how to get the rest off of there without…See More
Feb 4
Steve Sickle posted a discussion

Snow flight

     Today I had my first ever flight taking off and landing in snow. Mainly because my past planes had too small of tires. We got about 6 inches here in eastern New mexico yesterday, nice dry powder it didn't even stick to the tires. I'm proud to say I put the only tire tracks on our taxi / runways and a few of my favorite local farm roads. It was a total blast and I had to tell someone LOL.   Thanks for listening and have a good day.........Steve See More
Jan 25
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Another question

   Looking at my post about the bubble doors I see that I have 5 replies but for some reason I can only see 2 of them. What am I doing wrong?See More
Jan 9
Steve Sickle posted a discussion

Zenith aircraft

     Hey there peeps, I just had my first experience dealing with zenith aircraft since purchasing my 701. I ordered tires from their online store, saw the money taken out of my account for the tire purchase but after 5 days of no delivery info from them I called to check on my order.       I was informed that they had my order but would not ship it because I was not a registered owner in their system. Im all good with that BUT they have failed to answer WHY they would take the money out of my…See More
Jan 7
Steve Sickle posted a discussion

Bubble doors upgrade

   Hey there folks, I recently purchased a 701 and have been thinking about doing the bubble door upgrade. I'm wondering if anyone here has done so and how much of a pain in the butt it is. Thanks and good flying......Steve See More
Jan 4

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Aircraft Model
STOL CH 701
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Flying
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Engine installed (or plan to install)
Rotax 912
Building Experience
No Experience
Flying Experience
Private Pilot, Commercial / CFI
Home Airport (ie. KMYJ)
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