Ian Walsh

Male

Ivybridge,Devon

United Kingdom

Profile Information:

Aircraft Model
STOL CH 701
Project Status
Flying
Building From
Kit
Engine installed (or plan to install)
Rotax 912
Building Experience
Have already built an airplane
Flying Experience
Private Pilot
Building and Flying Info / Your Profession / Other Background Info
Retired Officer of Customs and Excise.
Served six year apprenticeship in precision sheet metalwork-
Including making components for spitfires and mosquitos also made the doors for the first concorde

Comment Wall:

  • Wayne Clagg

    Hi Ian, my strip is about 1320', 440 yards. It is one way in and one way out. In the video you can see me circling around to the right on approach, those trees that I come over when I first come into view are about 300 yards from the threshold. I usually land about half way down the strip to reduce taxi time. A good pilot could do much better, I have done better, but now I just fly the approach where I feel comfortable. I could slow it down on the short final and drag it in on the prop and stop in the first 600' easy but I just don't need to do it so I don't take the chance. Wayne

    Jul 13, 2010

  • Wayne Clagg

    Yes I know where you are coming from!!! It is so nice to have your plane at home. At times I like to just go down to the hanger and piddle with it, something I would be unable to do if I had to drive to the airport. It also allows me to fly more often for the same reason. I'm sure you know this but there are several 701 short landing videos on youtube. Good luck!! Wayne

    Jul 14, 2010