701C Taildragger

Any other taildragger builders on here.  I would like to discuss the fuselage changes for the TD option.  No plans, only drawings.  Would like to hear from someone who has built one.

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Permalink Reply by Normand Lambert on January 3, 2015 at 9:42am
Hi Mike,
Constructed a CH701sp from scratch... Got the drawings option from Zenith for the taildragger version.
Not much changes... New left to right channel underneat fuselage (to install main spring gear in front of door), beefing up rear last former.
If could digitizze plans if you would like.
Regards,
Norm
Permalink Reply by Mike Buoy on January 3, 2015 at 7:45pm

That would be a great help.  I am just starting on my kit so I am not in a great hurry.  Just finished Rudder and am skinning the Horizontal Stabilizer and elevator.  I have the  drawings that Zenith provided but they aren't making a lot of sense right now.  The pictorial assembly instructions don't cover the taildragger option.  By the time I get to the fuselage, they may make a lot more sense.  Thanks for your help.

Permalink Reply by Mike Buoy on January 12, 2015 at 5:15pm
Same Spring. Just moved forward to front of fuselage. Looks like taller tires shipped with kit.
Permalink Reply by Normand Lambert on January 12, 2015 at 8:59pm

Hi Mike,

There was no tire change for the taildragger option CH701. It uses the same SkyJeep spring gear as you said moved forward almost flush to the cabin door front. Have to add some stiffness to the last fuselage bulkhead and a tail wheel. You can delete nosegear post, nosegear bearing and controls too. 

I've attached the Plans for the taildragger option in ZIP format...Send me your email and I'll send you back the password for the ZIP file.I've seen one done and it sat real low on the ground; maybe an issue for taller pilots...

Regards,

Norm

CH701sp

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Permalink Reply by Mike Buoy on January 13, 2015 at 8:23am
Thanks a lot for your help. Not real sure about the tires though. Most of the ones I have seen have the "golf cart" tundra tires. The ones that came with my kit are much taller and probably a bit wider. Not sure how much difference that will make. Will be glad to send you pictures if you like. My email is mebuoy@gmail.com. Thanks again.
Permalink Reply by Normand Lambert on January 13, 2015 at 12:17pm

Hi Mike,

Password sent as requested !

Need anything else, just ask !

Regards,

Norm

Permalink Reply by Mike Buoy on January 13, 2015 at 6:10pm

Thanks.  I will take a look.

Permalink Reply by Normand Lambert on January 14, 2015 at 3:20pm

Hi Mike

Sent a copy to your email address - no ZIP or password required !

Enjoy.

Norm

CH701sp  C-GFEU

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