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701 fuel tank leak

I’ve removed and resealed the fuel tank drain and fuel line bung, three times. 1st with yellow PTFE tape, 2nd with an older product I got f…

Started by Dennis Mitchell in Open Discussion Forums (non model specific)

7 Jan 17, 2023
Reply by Matt Pope

Ivoprop

Has anyone installed a Ivoprop on a 80hp 912, CH701. If so, what size of propeller did you go with and how do you like its performance? I a…

Started by Andrew Rauert in Open Discussion Forums (non model specific)

5 Jan 14, 2023
Reply by Andrew Rauert

Forming ribs - avoiding the banana seat?

Started building my wing ribs, have a question. My ribs want to come out with a little bit of a "banana seat" bend in them. I can correct…

Started by Brian Thomas in Open Discussion Forums (non model specific)

2 Jan 14, 2023
Reply by Brian Thomas

Shimmy fix

I'd been getting a lot of main gear shimmy when braking, possibly made worse since changing to the smaller Carlisle 15x6.00-6NHS 6-rib tire…

Started by Mark A Phillips in Open Discussion Forums (non model specific)

3 Jan 14, 2023
Reply by John Austin

Looking for a 3-1/8" Electric Gyro turn coordinator (12 volt) NEED HAS BEEN MET

Previous owner replaced a defective turn coordinator with a Dynon D3 pocket panel which has since failed. I would like to complete the "6-P…

Started by Donald Mascol Jr in Classified / For Sale Postings

2 Jan 12, 2023
Reply by Donald Mascol Jr

Emergency Landing: Viking Engine

I had an engine failure in flight a few days ago.  We were about 3 minutes out of the field and about 1200 feet AGL when there was a loud p…

Started by Mark Hubelbank in Viking Forum

13 Jan 10, 2023
Reply by John Schaper

Coolant drainage

What is the best way to drain the coolant? I don't see any drains in Jan's Cooling System videos. Is there a preferred location for install…

Started by Eric Flaig in Viking Forum

1 Jan 10, 2023
Reply by Jan Eggenfellner

looking for an "old style" front wheel pant

Hi all, I'm looking for an old style wheel pant for my 601 as this one was damaged (see below).  Does anyone have one they would sell?  Doe…

Started by Ernest Jessee in Classified / For Sale Postings

2 Jan 7, 2023
Reply by joseph aloof

AGE old debate settled!

AGE old debate settled! I have a Viking HF110 which provided me with great service in a CH601 for over 450 hours. Yesterday I sold my aircr…

Started by Jan Eggenfellner in Viking Forum

16 Jan 6, 2023
Reply by Matt Bunton

701 kit wanted

Hi all- I am looking for a 701 at any stage of build, that would be transportable to the west coast of US. Email me at steven5697@att.net …

Started by steve larson in Classified / For Sale Postings

2 Jan 5, 2023
Reply by Matt Pope

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