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Low time 1200# Straight floats with rigging for 701

Almost new set of 1200# (Zenair/Czech style) floats scratch built by Robert McNaught AME specifically for the CH701.Robert is a meticulous scratch builder who has built several aircraft and many sets of floats from plans and kits for himself and other people. He currently owns a 701 on straight floats so he knows the aircraft well. (He is a member here.)This set of floats is tight!! The have no damage history or repairs (all logs available) and come ready to bolt right on a 701. They are zinc…See More

Dec 31, 2025

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New fuel caddy

After almost 3 years of lugging fuel jugs up on to the wing, we decided to build our own little fuel station.It is a 30 gallon portable fuel caddy with a 15 gal/min. automotive fuel transfer pump, filter and hose with variable flow nozzle.There is a…

Dec 6, 2025

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Resting at the dock after an evening flight.

When the days are getting a little bit shorter, you know fall is not that far off.

Aug 28, 2025

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DXF file for CH701 slat landing light mounts.

Here are the files for anyone that would like them.Slat%20landing-taxi%20lights.png…See More

Jul 16, 2025

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Jun 19, 2025

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Zenith STOL C-GGKZ back at the lake

Back on the lake safe and sound.It is just like riding a bike.You never really forget how to do it, you just need a little practice to get really good at it again.

Jun 14, 2025

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Jun 10, 2025

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Jun 10, 2025

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Zenith 701 Amphib. Landing at fitch lake (Insta 360 view)

Playing around in some strong winds and rough water with the new 360 camera.

Mar 20, 2025

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Water is open

March 19 2025. Water is open. Dock is in.Float season is here!!!

Mar 20, 2025

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Melting ice

Float season is not far away.The first hole opened up in the ice today.

Mar 7, 2025

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Looking to see if there is any interest in this.

I made up some "Wall art" on the laser cutter for my own hangar to keep myself entertained while the weather was not flyable over the holidays.This one is made from 3/16' plywood that I painted black.I made it 31 inches from nose to tail so it will fit on the hangar door.Since the CAD drawings are already done, I can make these up with your call letters.If you are…See More

Dec 31, 2024

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