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Preferred solid rivet squeezer?

Started this discussion. Last reply by Douglas Binder Sep 9. 2 Replies

Hello all,I will need to start thinking about my trailing edge rivets in the coming months. These as you all know are the tiny little brass looking solids which require the squeeze tool.Which model…Continue

701 wing build. Rivet size confirmation (ribs to spar)

Started this discussion. Last reply by Perry Delano Jul 29. 3 Replies

Hi all,Just disassembled my wings for deburring and final riveting. I'm looking at my plans and they say 5 rivets A5 for the ribs to spar. They came pre drilled with 6 A4 holes. Does anyone off the…Continue

Ch701 1400lb Gross

Started this discussion. Last reply by Michael Barrie Jul 17. 3 Replies

Hello all,I saw a Ch701 on amphibs for sale recently, a coworker actually showed me the add off of barnstormers if my memory serves correctly. The aircraft was advertised as having a 1400lb max…Continue

Slats vs VGs - beating a dead horse ?

Started this discussion. Last reply by Jim and Amelia Isaacs Jun 29. 7 Replies

Hi all,I've got my wings built to the point where I'm about to drill/cleco the leading edge skins. I'm getting cold feet about the slat vs VG debate. I have the brackets already built and clecoed on…Continue

 

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Preferred solid rivet squeezer?

Hello all,I will need to start thinking about my trailing edge rivets in the coming months. These as you all know are the tiny little brass looking solids which require the squeeze tool.Which model rivet squeezer is the preferred model? just looking for something that has done a nice job for others as there seems to be many models out there.Thanks,Mike.See More
Sep 8
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701 wing build. Rivet size confirmation (ribs to spar)

Hi all,Just disassembled my wings for deburring and final riveting. I'm looking at my plans and they say 5 rivets A5 for the ribs to spar. They came pre drilled with 6 A4 holes. Does anyone off the top of their head remember if the rivet size for the nose/tail ribs to spar is A5 or A4? I'm not sure which to drive in. This is a 2024 kit if that makes any difference. My hunch is that the pre drilled holes are A4 pilot holes and they are meant to be resized for A5 and riveted but I'd rather ask…See More
Jul 28
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Ch701 1400lb Gross

Hello all,I saw a Ch701 on amphibs for sale recently, a coworker actually showed me the add off of barnstormers if my memory serves correctly. The aircraft was advertised as having a 1400lb max gross. I am wondering for those in the know how this is achievable? what modifications must be made to the airframe to achieve this?for the sake of Canadian regulations and my own personal aircraft I do not wish to modify my existing plane, however, I am very curious how this individual is getting the…See More
Jul 14
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Slats vs VGs - beating a dead horse ?

Hi all,I've got my wings built to the point where I'm about to drill/cleco the leading edge skins. I'm getting cold feet about the slat vs VG debate. I have the brackets already built and clecoed on to the nose ribs as per the build manual. I have read the STOL Speed article on the slat/vg comparison and I am now hesitant to put my slats on and just leave my nose skins untouched.ive also read rockydogs build and others who've built thr slatted wing only to remove them after the fact.  Here are…See More
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Why would you build a plane?

I was having an interesting chat with a co worker who is also into kit planes and recreational flying. I thought I would post it up here in the general discussion to see what others motivations were/are.So a little about me. I've wanted to fly for as long as I can remember. I am in my early 30's, have a wife who stays at home with our two kids 1 and 3 and have worked in law enforcement for just over 10 years. I joined the air force when I was 20 as a pilot candidate, made my way through initial…See More
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110hp, 54kg, 1000hr TBO- Why is the Simonini Victor 2 super not more popular?

As the title states, I find myself constantly perusing engine options for my build (701). On paper, the simonini looks amazing. Outside of being a 2 stroke, and i understand some people are leery of them. This thing  can be bought new for 7900$ usd and has US distributors. It weights significantly less than a rotax 912uls and makes 10hp more.  Its got a TBO of 1000hrs, dual ignitions. and mounts in a 582 mount which Zenair/zenith makes already. It seems like a no brainer. I am having trouble…See More
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Sep 16, 2023
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"Welcome to the forum Micheal, hope we can meet up someday. Tks Wayne "
May 16, 2022

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STOL CH 701
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Engine installed (or plan to install)
Rotax 912
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No Experience
Flying Experience
Sport Pilot (or Ultralight)
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Law enforcement
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Welcome to the forum Micheal, hope we can meet up someday. Tks Wayne 

 
 
 

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