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Hi does any one know the dimensions of the aluminum wing struts for 750 ,l have just purchased an old 701 and l want to put the airofoil type wing struts on.
cheers Geoff..
Does anyone know of someone that gives Instruction with the CH 701 in the Florida area. I'm looking for conversion training from my current aircraft (Challenger II). Frank
Can any one tell me how to thin cortec primer or is it not to be thined before aplication.
Dose not give directions on the can and the web site is not much help.
Thanks Chris
Hi Guys:
Does any one know of any areas around Cincinnati where I can practice off airport landings and takeoffs in my 801. What I mean is flat grounds with no population around......Thanks.....irfan
I have a CH600 and need an idea of the size of shock cords I need to replace the currently installed ones.Can anyone assist in this? I would like to order new ones before they need to be replaced.
thanks
Martin
John, I would not put any oil on the aluminum until I had finished the plane. Reason: If you plan on painting the plane the oil will have a way of finding it's way to the outer surface which will create a big problem. After your finished totally with the plane including painting you might spray 'Corrision X' in the inner panels. The way most builders deal with the corrosion problem is the use a self etching primer available at NAPA and other auto supply stores. Good Luck!
Tom
I am building a CH750. For corrosion protection I am considering oil spraying. I would be interested in any comments.
John
WORK TABLE QUESTIONS
Ok I am just starting out and I built a pair of table frames approx 3x7 to support 2 4x8 shts of MDF plywood. My metal shop leaks occasionally under heavy rain. I want to waterproof the MDF and was wondering would it have any negative effects upon the alum if I painted the mdf? Sounds trivial and silly but I have been fooled before on similar issues in the past. Doesn't hurt to ask. I welcome any comments and suggestions. It is also quite a puzzel getting two tabletops to be in the same plane for fabrication.I plan on using leveling bolts in the legs.
Who's building a 750 in the Fort Myers area? I'm going bonkers without my 750 project!!!
Bob Allen
Does anyone know a quick to get plastic cover off of old aluminum sheets
Jack
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