Gavin Waite

Levin

New Zealand

Profile Information:

Aircraft Model
STOL CH 701
Project Status
Flying
Building From
Plans-only
Engine installed (or plan to install)
Other
Your website (about your aircraft...)
http://None
Building Experience
Have already built an airplane
Flying Experience
Private Pilot
Building and Flying Info / Your Profession / Other Background Info
701 flying for 6 years,plans built
Original engine 582 Rotax now 912 80hp
40years auto smash repair industry so building
Metal aircraft was'nt difficult
Home Airport (ie. KMYJ)
Fox Pine

Comment Wall:

  • Cliff Stripling

    Gavin...  I noiticed you were flying with a 582.  What was your experience?  What was the empty weight of your 701 in that configuration and what did you consider your max. weight. Fuel capacity?  How was the performance of the 582 with  two up?  Climb rate at max gross?  Max speed.  Which prop?  I am about done with my 1987 vintage 701 airframe (beefed up a little with the suggested mods) with the 582 (Rotax Rick OH) and a 36X68 wooden prop.  It would be helpful to know the performance specs before I fly.

    Thanks a bunch,

    Cliff

  • Cliff Stripling

    Thanks Gavin... the data you supplied will be very helpful as I approach first flight.  Cliff