Ken Szewc

Merlin, OR

United States

Profile Information:

Aircraft Model
STOL CH 701
Project Status
Flying
Building From
Kit
Building Experience
Have already built an airplane
Flying Experience
Private Pilot
Building and Flying Info / Your Profession / Other Background Info
Systems Engineer with a lot of mechanical and sheet metal experience.

Comment Wall:

  • Cedric Schieber

    Hi Ken,
    I have finally made it and will be flying soon, Maybe taxi test next week after finishing the engine wiring and instrument panel. How are you doing? been flying much, how is the 701 doing?
    Miss you and your bird.............

    Cedric

    Jan 27, 2010

  • Cedric Schieber

    Hi Ken,
    I have been finishing the bird down in Cloverdale, CA at a zenith builder assist location - Quality Sports Plane. Been down there for 4 months, almost every week. Finished it last week and will do taxi tests and get it inspected soon, will do the 40 hours down in CA. maybe due 25 hours down there and then get a ferry permit to get it to IV Valley airport. Just got my Bi Annual done with a friend up in seattle, Yea.
    Cedric

    Mar 6, 2010

  • Terry Hagel

    What engine do you have in your plane and how many hours has it flown? I've just got my wings on and am working on the slats. Hopefully, I can get mine in the air sometime this year.

    Terry

    Apr 6, 2010

  • Terry Hagel

    I have heard that some owners have removed there slats for VGs. When did you get your plane completed? What do you now have as an empty weight? We are not to far apart - if possible, I would like to take a look at your plane. If you are out and about, I could meet you at the Chiloquin airport. I also drive over to your area every so often and could stop by.
    Terry

    Apr 9, 2010

  • Terry Hagel

    I am going up to Salem until early next week. My cell phone [which is monitored most of the time] is 503.510.6372. I do want to take a look at your plane and talk about flying with you. I wish I could get over there while you were doing your annual and take a look at that project. If we get in contact in time for me to swing by this friday[4-30] (assuming you are still working on it), I would drive up through Medford rather than my normal trail which is up hwy 97. If not, later ....
    Terry

    Apr 29, 2010

  • Terry Hagel

    How about between 1 and 2 PM

    Apr 29, 2010

  • Terry Hagel

    Do you have a phone there, so I can call if I can't find you? Anything special required to get to the hangers?

    Terry

    Apr 29, 2010

  • Terry Hagel

    Thanks for the info, I will call when I get in the area.

    Terry

    Apr 29, 2010

  • Terry Hagel

    Ken - Linda and I enjoyed our time with you and found the visit both informative and interesting. I came away with some good ideas and will probably hit you up with some questions later on when I go to put some of the changes in place on my plane.
    We discussed the venting of the tanks, and I looked that up on my drawings. It is discussed in a note on the upper right corner of 7-V-11. My drawing is dated 11/2004.
    Thanks - Terry

    May 9, 2010