Jim Cates

Male

Hardy, VA

United States

Profile Information:

Aircraft Model
STOL CH 701
Project Status
Less than half
Building From
Kit
Engine installed (or plan to install)
Jabiru
Building Experience
Have worked on airplanes before
Flying Experience
Private Pilot
Building and Flying Info / Your Profession / Other Background Info
Private, Instrument and Mult ratings....1000 TT, Aircraft owned, C150, Cherokee 140, Arrow 180, Beech Travel Air. Working toward rotorcraft rating.
Home Airport (ie. KMYJ)
KROA

Comment Wall:

  • Les Bolen

    Hi Jim, I am a first time builder, and i have close to 900 hrs on my 650 build. It is close to ready for maiden flight. It depends what avionics and options you put in as well. I have the dydnon skyview system, wheel pants, wing lockers, I carpeted the interior. Paint job alone took over 120 hrs.

    Sep 4, 2012

  • Scott Smith

    Hi Jim,
    I saw your question about drill sizes in the main room. I tried to reply there but you had logged off. I am using #40 drill bit first, then I will use #30 to redrill to final size. The Homebuilthelp video on the rudder assembly is fantastic. He gives all the tricks.

    Jun 24, 2017

  • Scott Smith

    The homebuilthelp website is http://homebuilthelp.com and the "metalworking 101 with rudder workshop" is the correct video. $29 but well worth it!

    Jun 24, 2017