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Jim and Amelia Isaacs's Discussions

Whirlwind propellers sold to Hartzell

Started this discussion. Last reply by Perry Delano Aug 21. 2 Replies

Got an email today telling me effective 1 September my next phone call to Whirlwind will be routed to Piqua, Ohio, home of Hartzell propellers and its newest acquisition, Whirlwind propellers. All…Continue

Five Year Rubber Service Rotax 912

Started this discussion. Last reply by Jim and Amelia Isaacs Sep 8. 22 Replies

Just finished Subject. Want to share my thoughts and if anyone needs a purchase list I have one for a 701. I will add to this a bit at a time but my opening remark is WOW it’s a lot of work and…Continue

Tire bead breaker for Matco wheels

Started this discussion. Last reply by Peter Eiberger Aug 4. 4 Replies

All my Carlisle Turf Glide tires are 12 years old now and they’ve held up well and show no signs of impending failure, but I decided 12 years is long enough.  One of the things I dread is breaking…Continue

Bing 64 carb leak

Started this discussion. Last reply by Jim and Amelia Isaacs Jun 11. 7 Replies

Zenith 701 with a 190 hour 912UL. In service now 4 1/2 years. Opened the hangar door last week and noticed fuel spots around the front tire. Airplane had been sitting about a week since last flight.…Continue

 

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Jim and Amelia Isaacs posted a discussion

Whirlwind propellers sold to Hartzell

Got an email today telling me effective 1 September my next phone call to Whirlwind will be routed to Piqua, Ohio, home of Hartzell propellers and its newest acquisition, Whirlwind propellers. All manufacturing and management will now be in Ohio. I imagine they’re clearing their desks out back in California. Oh, and also effective 1 September buying anything from Hartzell for my Whirlwind prop using my credit card will cost more. Yay!See More
Aug 19
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Jim and Amelia Isaacs posted a discussion

Five Year Rubber Service Rotax 912

Just finished Subject. Want to share my thoughts and if anyone needs a purchase list I have one for a 701. I will add to this a bit at a time but my opening remark is WOW it’s a lot of work and money. And when you’re done, the airplane doesn’t look any different.  Took me about three weeks to do the work and a couple months of planning and ordering stuff. Yikes. But like most things there were good and bad to be had. See More
Aug 5
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Tire bead breaker for Matco wheels

All my Carlisle Turf Glide tires are 12 years old now and they’ve held up well and show no signs of impending failure, but I decided 12 years is long enough.  One of the things I dread is breaking the bead. Can’t pry against the Matco wheel rims, that would damage them for sure. I’ve done the pieces of wood and ratchet strap thing and although it works I don’t want to ever do that again.  I found this tool and love its simplicity, and it’s made in the USA. Chuck it in my drill press and pull.…See More
Jul 16
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Bing 64 carb leak

Zenith 701 with a 190 hour 912UL. In service now 4 1/2 years. Opened the hangar door last week and noticed fuel spots around the front tire. Airplane had been sitting about a week since last flight. Source was the carb on the 1/3 cylinder side. Fuel was slowly dripping from the K&N air filter and dripping down to the muffler then down the nose strut. Removed the filter and had fuel seeping from the idle air jet and needle jet air tube. The carb on the other side was dry. Wing tanks had…See More
Apr 4
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If Adventure Pilot has a booth at Sun n Fun

And you happen to be there, please ask if their support for the iFly 740 series is soon to be discontinued. Just a premonition I have based upon their emailer sent out today offering current 740/740b owners a trade in credit for their EFB tablet. Hopefully they will support the 740 devices for years to come.See More
Mar 20
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Jim and Amelia Isaacs posted a discussion

New Zenith Safety Alert

For “All CH aircraft models with new “White” nose gear lower bearing 75L1-7”Discovered it here  http://www.newplane.com/Service_Letters_Bulletines/Safety%20Alert%20-%20Nose%20gear%20bearing%20update%20DEC%202023.pdfEffective December 2023.Doesn’t apply to my aircraft but did Zenith send out a notification?See More
Jan 1
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Coffee’s gone, time to go home

Gravel bar departure. 500 ft length
Apr 24, 2023
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Apr 21, 2023
Jim and Amelia Isaacs posted a discussion

Flightline 760 discontinued

What? Why? Dang! It’s a great, lightweight, affordable little radio with built in VoX intercom and I discovered today they’ve been discontinued. I bought one new five years ago for $750 from Spruce.  I was at 1,000 agl yesterday chatting with another aircraft in the pattern of an airport 85 miles away.  All I can say is I’m glad I bought mine when I did and I feel for anyone looking for one for their new build. They are perfect for a two-place experimental aircraft.  Closest thing Spruce offers…See More
Jun 26, 2022
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Jim and Amelia Isaacs posted a discussion

Wanted: 701 tundra main gear

Anyone have a unmolested, never flown tundra main gear spring for the 701 they wish to sell?ThanksSee More
Feb 26, 2022
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Jim and Amelia Isaacs posted a discussion

Any landing you can walk away from…

Good job Randy! https://www.avweb.com/aviation-news/colorado-pilot-walks-away-from-forced-landing-on-borrowed-snowshoes/ “Keep flying the airplane as far into the crash as possible”See More
Jan 5, 2022
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Jim and Amelia Isaacs posted a video
Aug 3, 2021
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Jim and Amelia Isaacs posted a video

Zenith CH701 grass strip landing

Landing our Rotax 912UL powered 701 to the West at our backyard home field, 8AL7, 1,000 ft. length with trees at each end. Continuous turbulence on final, ne...
Feb 4, 2021
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New SB for the 912

A new carburetor floats SB just came out, see the details here https://www.rotax-owner.com/en/component/k2/item/71-rotax-carb-floats-id-guideSee More
Dec 5, 2020
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Jim and Amelia Isaacs posted a discussion

One of those Unforgettable moments

Happened to me yesterday afternoon. Around five o’clock I’m standing in the kitchen. The weather has been wonderful for late October so the windows are open. I hear a muted rumbling noise. Probably a Harley out on the nearby county road I thought, someone enjoying a ride on a pleasant Alabama afternoon. But as it grows louder it begins to sound more like an airplane. A large airplane. A large old airplane. Those are radial aircraft engines, my brain finally realizes. Large, loud, and multiple.…See More
Oct 27, 2020
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Jim and Amelia Isaacs posted a discussion

September losses

September was not a good month for us, two 750 mishaps. The good news according to the NTSB is no one was injured. Let’s be careful out there!See More
Oct 5, 2020
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Aircraft Model
STOL CH 701
Project Status
Flying
Building From
Kit
Engine installed (or plan to install)
Rotax 912
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Have already built an airplane
Flying Experience
Commercial / CFI
Building and Flying Info / Your Profession / Other Background Info
Finished our build in July 2019 after three years and two months of weekends. Flying from our back yard airport 8AL7 in North Alabama.
Home Airport (ie. KMYJ)
8AL7 We're charted! Our back yard is an FAA-registered airport

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At 9:21am on September 6, 2020, Kevin Beriault said…

Noticed you are using the 912UL engine (80 hp) how do you find the performance ? By chance do you remember what she weights in at ? 
thanks 

Kevin

At 10:20am on June 9, 2019, Perry Delano said…

Hi Jim,

Was there some information or advice that finally allowed you to decide on which Rotax engine to use. I believe you are using the 80 hp.

Regards,

Perry

At 5:34am on November 8, 2018, Jack Rock said…

The ELT is available.

Jack

At 2:16pm on June 28, 2016, Mark A Phillips said…

Hi Jim & Amelia- looks like y'all are already well on your way- enjoy the journey!

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We’re down to installing the ELT and weighing, then it’s time to apply for airworthiness 

and, wing root skins installed

Posted on June 9, 2019 at 6:01pm 0 Comments

Cowling done except for paint

Posted on June 9, 2019 at 6:00pm 0 Comments

First engine run

Posted on May 5, 2019 at 6:33pm 2 Comments

 
 
 

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