Zenith 701 Amphib. Landing at fitch lake (Insta 360 view)
Playing around in some strong winds and rough water with the new 360 camera.
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Looking to see if there is any interest in this.
Started this discussion. Last reply by Jerry Griego Jan 5. 1 Reply 0 Likes
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…Continue
Looking for Dynon SV GPS 250
Started this discussion. Last reply by P. Richards Oct 14, 2024. 2 Replies 0 Likes
I think my Dynon GPS 250 receiver module finally packed it in.It has been doing funny things for a while, but we thought it may have just been the metal hangar we are in.It is mounted on the glare…Continue
Landing light mounting template for CH-701 slat
Started this discussion. Last reply by Jerry Griego Feb 21, 2024. 5 Replies 0 Likes
Hello All. I'm looking to hear from all of you that have mounted LED landing/taxi lights in your 701 slats.I'm ready to cut the holes in the leading edge of the slats and want to make sure I get them…Continue
NEW PRODUCT! Custom panel overlays for Composite Designs switch / breaker panels
Started this discussion. Last reply by Glenn Davis Jan 1, 2024. 1 Reply 0 Likes
I am now making panel overlays that replace the factory labeling on the Composite Design panels with a new one-piece plate that is customized to your aircraft's switches and breakers.If your switch…Continue
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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
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Float season is over for 2024. :-( The water is 32 degrees and there is a thin skim of ice.Thank goodness for amphibs!
Looking for Dynon SV GPS 250
I think my Dynon GPS 250 receiver module finally packed it in.It has been doing funny things for a while, but we thought it may have just been the metal hangar we are in.It is mounted on the glare shield so it does take the full anger of the engine.It does not get any satellites now and there is the required 8 Volts going to it from the Dynon.It is also 12 years old so I am not surprised if it finally decided to quit.Does anyone have one lying around that they are not using?See More
PBY at Yarmouth
Fairview Aircraft Restoration Society flew their PBY "Canso" in to Yarmouth airport in NS.We flew down to see it and get a few pictures.
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- Owned a CH300 on Zenair floats and co built Murphy Moose on 3500 Montana amphibs.
PPL with night rating.
Own SP Laser. A specialized laser cutting/engraving company which caters to general aviation and home-builders.
- Home Airport (ie. KMYJ)
- Fitch Long Lake
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Welcome to the forum P. Richard’s hope we can meet up someday.