Anthony Fortney

Ewa Beach, HI

United States

Profile Information:

Aircraft Model
STOL CH 701
Project Status
Flying
Building From
Purchased finished aircraft
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
A&P Mechanic
Home Airport (ie. KMYJ)
PJRF

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  • Phil Smith

    Anthony, 

    I have changed the mains on my 701 to 21 inches (Desser) - would like to change the nose wheel to match  -  how did you rebuild the nose fork to accept the larger tire.  Any help here would be appreciated - pictures, advice what ever.  I have the ability to make about anything or modify the original fork.  Email   madriver42 at gmail.com  please.

    Still grinning!!

    Phil Smith

    CH - 70wonderful

    Buhl, ID

    Feb 14, 2019

  • Phil Smith

    Anthony,

    Wasn't aware of an "extended fork" offered by Zenith.  Fill me in - was thinking I would have to build my own.  Used to fly right over Barber's Point ne' Kalaeloa on my way into Hickam / Honolulu.  Anyway keep me updated on the fork issue - you probably have the same negative angle of attack that I have with the small golf cart tire in the front.

    Phil

    Feb 17, 2019

  • Phil Smith

    Gotta be yankin my chain Sarge.

    Flew KC 135s out of Kincheloe AFB 1966 to 1970. Then Rescue AFRES HC-130H,P,and Ns from 1970 until 1985. Was thrown out - over grade - of the Reserves and found a ride Managing and flying the Operational Support C-13A and B for the Michigan ANG until 1993. You won't believe it but then moved to Southern Air Transport and flew the L-382 until 1998. Finished out my paying flying career in 2002 flying B-747s for Atlas.BTW did I miss it or did you answer my question about the Zenith supplied nose wheel fork to fit a 21" tire.

    ttfn

    Feb 18, 2019