Just a quick question----Have you considered how much the vinyl will weigh? It would seem to me that the vinyl will weigh quite a bit more than paint will.

Hello,
I would fly with you. Problem is that I am a student pilot. I have the time and have completed all the requirements for a check-ride. I have told my instructor that I want to take my check in late June. After that, I am happy to fly with you.

I am happy to see another 701 in the area as well. My plane is currently at Johnston County (KJNX). Just this week, I completed my solo cross country and my instructor signed me off to move the plane to Franklin County (KLHZ). If the weather cooperates, I will move it this weekend.

I first soloed in a sky arrow then I bought my 701. My instructor flew it back from PA for me. It scared him. He told me he did not feel confident in teaching me to fly it. By a stroke of luck, the builder was in NC a week later and flew 4 hours with me (he as PIC). He taught me to land it -- which is really the only thing different.

My instructor now flies with me regularly and laughs every time I land.

I disagree with anyone who says they are not different than other planes. 701's are very different. They come down fast and require a quick precisely timed flare. With no throttle, which is the way I always land, I descend at 1000 fpm at 60 mph. I flare and... it's over. I pull off at the first exit.

I strongly encourage you to fly a 701 if you haven't before you maiden yours. I am happy to fly with you... as soon as I get my ticket.

Thanks for responding.

btw... you have heard of other 701's with uneven tank drain? From what information do you make the statement that I should not be concerned?