Mike Webster
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  • Rushville, IL
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Aircraft Model
STOL CH 701
Project Status
Flying
Building From
Kit
Engine installed (or plan to install)
Jabiru
Building Experience
No Experience
Flying Experience
Private Pilot
Building and Flying Info / Your Profession / Other Background Info
Retired from power company
Home Airport (ie. KMYJ)
5K4

Mike Webster's Blog

Successful First Flight N8701W CH701

Posted on September 13, 2010 at 7:57am 12 Comments

Yesterday morning weather was good so made the first flight with my 701. I had never flown a 701 before or a plane with a joystick. The angle of attack at take off surprised me a little so the take off was a little sloppy. Flew for 45 minutes remaining over the Rushville IL airport. All temps stayed in the green and everything was looking good. I had to make some adjustments on the flaperons, when I landed, because I had to hold the stick pretty hard to the right to maintain a level flight… Continue

FAA Final Inspection

Posted on September 9, 2010 at 7:17pm 2 Comments

DAR inspected plane this morning. All A-OK. First flight this Sunday morning, weather permitting.

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At 6:39am on June 18, 2021, Michael Mccarthy said…

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At 7:38pm on September 9, 2010, Joseph F. Truncale said…
You obviously did a great job. Hope the plane flies exactly as you expect.
Best,
Joe
 
 
 

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