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Dr. Edward L. Olds III
- Mount Carroll, IL
- United States
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Dr. Edward L. Olds III's Discussions
Upper elevator cable chaffing
Started this discussion. Last reply by Dr. Edward L. Olds III Aug 8, 2014. 8 Replies 0 Likes
Hangars
Started this discussion. Last reply by Don Morrisey Jul 4, 2017. 14 Replies 0 Likes
Fuel Venting Problem
Started this discussion. Last reply by Doug MacDonald Sep 6, 2013. 14 Replies 0 Likes
Jabiru ram air installation
Started this discussion. Last reply by John Austin Aug 12, 2013. 17 Replies 0 Likes
Jabiru 3300 Journey
Started this discussion. Last reply by Dr. Edward L. Olds III Jun 19, 2013. 16 Replies 3 Likes
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- STOL CH 750
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- I'm a retired school superintendent. I have owned a Cessna 140, Cessna 172, Beech Musketeer, and an Ercoupe. I fly off of a grass strip and have had a great time with my 750. The photo is of my Dad, who passed away in October, on his first time seeing the plane at home in the hangar.
- Home Airport (ie. KMYJ)
- LL07 Tautz Field
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Dr. Edward L. Olds III's Blog
Landings and Cooling
Posted on November 5, 2012 at 9:10pm 3 Comments 4 Likes
After several weeks of apprehension, read "scared to death," and one bent nose fork, I finally got some help from an airline pilot buddy and went flying at our farm strip. I did 4 takeoffs and landings, while my friend watched from the ground with a radio and gave me some coaching. That coaching and some great help from Bob McDonald, Jimmy Young, and John Austin gave me the confidence and the skills to finally feel comfortable with my landings.
I left the flaps alone and…
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Thank you Dr. Olds for befriending me. I have been following your post since I started my build one year ago. Looks like you have done a fine job with your build so you are a good subject to follow. I feel your excitement leading to your first flight and many to follow. Good luck and be safe first. Thanks for your postings.
I was impressed with your 750 build. Since your slightly ahead on the jab install I was curious if you had any words of wisdom. How did you do you electric wiring?
Thought I'd drop you a note on my progress. Talked to Jason Smith at Aerotronics and met with him at Sun and Fun to work out the details for a new panel. Everything worked out fine and they are going to build my panel. Like you said, not cheap but worth the cost. Don't recall if you have an autopilot. If you do I would appreciate any photos you have on the installation. If not I appreciate your help. Have a nice Easter.
KEN
Looking at your pics, I noticed you have a Dynon Skyview panel built by Aerotronics. Installing avionics and electrical wiring is something I will need some assistance. Do they have good documentation and instructions for a novice and would you recomend using their service? Appreciate you comments, THX
Ken
Ed
I'm planning on scratch building myself so I feel for Steve's problem. Didn't get to kick off my project yet. Ran into delays with an addition to the house that I need to complete before I can start devoting time to building. There is always something. You can't imagine how good it feels to know that there are still some people out there that will go out of their way to give a stranger a hand. I applaud your efforts. Good luck with your build. You must feel good to be getting so close. Take care.
Joe b
Ed
At least you tried. I just ran across your notes and recent activity and thought of his recent activity and thought you could help. He wrote to me when I commented back to him about his problem. Perhaps now that the holidays are gone you might hear from him.
Joe B
Ed
There is a guy on the Forum "750" that has been trying to join his fuse for the past several days and has a problem. Perhaps you could take a look at his post on the forum page for the 750's. Maybe you could help him find his problem since you have just recently been there! Good luck with the rest of your build. Looks like it's comming along.
Joe B
Thanks Ed
It's a really nice feeling to do your own paint job except when things go wrong. There is usually something that goes wrong for me at the start of painting. Once I get those little things sorted, it all instantly visible progress from there.
Good luck with yours Ed, hope to see it soon.
Phill
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