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Rivet Dimples

I'm new to aircraft building and have just received my CH701 plans. (CH750 plans are in the mail.) I have been observing many photos of the…

Started by George Craft in Open Discussion Forums (non model specific)

1 Jun 14, 2009
Reply by Don Herbel

Kudos for Zenith

One of the fuel tanks for my XL had two small spot welds in the middle of the tank skin. Manufacturing flaw, repaired damage ... who knows…

Started by Bennett Scheuer in Open Discussion Forums (non model specific)

5 May 28, 2009
Reply by Dale Medendorp

Which headset do you use

I'm trying to find a good headset at a reasonable price with smooth styling that won't scratch my ch650 bubble on my 601xl with Jab 3300. A…

Started by Phill Barnes in Open Discussion Forums (non model specific)

3 May 25, 2009
Reply by Juan Vega

BUILDERS/FLYERS IN NORTH CAROLINA

Just a note to ask if there are any builders or flyers in NC, VA or SC. I could use some time in type before my first takeoff. Thanks, Vann

Started by Vann Covington in Open Discussion Forums (non model specific)

4 May 15, 2009
Reply by Vann Covington

Angle drills and torque wrenches

I'm looking for a good source of a "reasonable" angle drill and a torque wrench that works in inch-pounds. Has anyone used the 90 or 45 deg…

Started by Dr. Edward L. Olds III in Open Discussion Forums (non model specific)

6 May 13, 2009
Reply by Dr. Edward L. Olds III

Canopy Latch Failure

Check out my web site. I had a canopy latch fail. See how I fixed it. Glad I put those holes in the rail to release it. www.zodiacxl.com

Started by Matt Archer in Open Discussion Forums (non model specific)

6 Apr 28, 2009
Reply by Juan Vega

Wanted: CH701 100hp and Straight Floats

Finally retiring and ready to fly again! Let me know if you have a 100hp 701 and/or straight floats and skis. Please email David at: hotp…

Started by david miller in Classified / For Sale Postings

0 Apr 28, 2009

ALODINE?

I was reading in a fairly recent issue of "Sport Aviation" magazine ( I think) and read an article about a kit helicopter that had an in fl…

Started by Jeff Bingham in Open Discussion Forums (non model specific)

3 Apr 22, 2009
Reply by Jim LoBue

Laying out lines for forming blocks

I was looking through my plans and noticed all lines seem to be measured to the tenth of a millimeter. I am guessing no one has a pencil or…

Started by Grant Arthur in Open Discussion Forums (non model specific)

4 Apr 22, 2009
Reply by Grant Arthur

Clean, wax, protect the aircraft

I'm searching the best soap and the best wax (or both in the same bottle ?) to clean and restore the paint on my CH-701; I looked in the ca…

Started by Carl Tremblay in Open Discussion Forums (non model specific)

2 Apr 21, 2009
Reply by Carl Tremblay

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