Nelson Orta
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Very nice 701 Amphib SOLD

Started Sep 2, 2021 0 Replies

Meticulously built 2006 CH 701 Amphib, Light Sport, 348 TT, 100HP Rotax 912 ULS.Czech floats, electric flaps and trim, always hangared.Grand Rapids EIS with FF, EGT and CHT, Dynon D10A.Engine…Continue

Where to get Amphib nose wheel tires?

Started Feb 24, 2021 0 Replies

Hello all,I have a 701 on Czech 1200 Amphib floats.Where can I get nose wheel tires and tubes?NelsonContinue

VG’s and slats

Started this discussion. Last reply by Nelson Orta Aug 4, 2020. 2 Replies

If you remove the slats and put VG’s on the wings, is it OK to put slats back on and leave the VG’s on?Has anyone out there done that? If so...How does it affect flight?Continue

Pre buy inspector

Started this discussion. Last reply by Nelson Orta May 19, 2020. 2 Replies

Can anyone recommend someone to perform a pre buy inspection near Galveston Texas?Continue

 

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Where to get Amphib nose wheel tires?

Hello all,I have a 701 on Czech 1200 Amphib floats.Where can I get nose wheel tires and tubes?NelsonSee More
Feb 24, 2021
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Pre buy inspector

Can anyone recommend someone to perform a pre buy inspection near Galveston Texas?See More
May 18, 2020
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Amphib 750 STOL vs Amphib 750 Cruzer

Any  opinions on which performs better on water?See More
May 17, 2020
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Apr 23, 2020
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Folding wings

Hello everyone, hope all is well!Can someone give me some info on folding wings on a 701?How does the procedure go? How long it takes to fold or place back? Ease or difficulty in putting plane on trailer ? Drawbacks?See More
Apr 17, 2020
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Amphib

Hello all!How do the 701 and the 750 perform on amphibs?See More
Apr 9, 2020
Wayne Woloshin left a comment for Nelson Orta
"Welcome to the Forum Nelson, hope we can meet up someday,as I Winter In Davenport,Fl."
Apr 6, 2020

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Aircraft Model
STOL CH 701
Project Status
Flying
Building From
Kit
Engine installed (or plan to install)
Rotax 912
Building Experience
Have worked on airplanes before
Flying Experience
Private Pilot
Building and Flying Info / Your Profession / Other Background Info
Helped fellow pilot and good friend build a 701, retired civil engineer, former Marine officer, seaplane rating and tail dragger endorsement.
Home Airport (ie. KMYJ)
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At 10:49am on April 6, 2020, Wayne Woloshin said…

Welcome to the Forum Nelson, hope we can meet up someday,as I Winter In Davenport,Fl.

 
 
 

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