Gary Buster

Frankston, TX

United States

Profile Information:

Aircraft Model
ZODIAC CH 601
Project Status
Flying
Building From
Purchased finished aircraft
Your website (about your aircraft...)
http://2064701
Building Experience
Have already built an airplane
Flying Experience
Private Pilot, Sport Pilot (or Ultralight)
Building and Flying Info / Your Profession / Other Background Info
self employed physical therapist

Comment Wall:

  • Jerome T Martin

    Gary;

        That is one expensive problem if you use Rotax parts.  Look at this link

    for upgrades to the exhaust to eliminate vibration caused failure in the future.

    http://www.ultralightnews.ca/advisories1/912exhaustadvisory.htm

    Also look into the Rotax "soft start" module.  It retards timing on start up and shut down to eliminate the death rattle.

      Did  you need to do the mandatory wing upgrade after you bought it or was that painful process done by the previous owner?  If you painted it what paint color and brand of paint is on your 601?  I really like it.

    May 9, 2011

  • Bob McDonald

    Gary's CH601HD/HDS does not require any wing upgrade. The wing spar is 11 inches thick...totally different wing design. If he does not have the Rotax 912S he does not need the Bully Hawk soft start...if it is a 100 hp its a good investment. The stainless exhaust kit will solve your exhaust problems once and for all. Only TIG weld stainless exhausts or they crack.  

    May 28, 2011