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Vann Covington
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- Holly Springs, NC
- United States
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Struts
Started this discussion. Last reply by Rolf Grandstaff Sep 7, 2010. 6 Replies 0 Likes
BUILDERS/FLYERS IN NORTH CAROLINA
Started this discussion. Last reply by Vann Covington May 15, 2009. 4 Replies 0 Likes
Vinyl vs Paint
Started this discussion. Last reply by Wesley Parker Aug 28, 2019. 42 Replies 4 Likes
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- STOL CH 701
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Bubble Doors
Posted on June 30, 2016 at 10:10am 2 Comments 0 Likes
I am replacing my first generation bubble doors with tube supports on my 701 with second generation bubble doors with fiberglass support for the acrylic . Does anyone out there have any experience with this? Will I have to alter the sill height? Will the hardware transfer to the new door?
Thanks, Vann
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Vann, This is Charley Moody from Linden, NC. I lost your number and email address. Can you please contact me at mstngchrly@nc.rr.com Thanks Charley
I would fly with you. Problem is that I am a student pilot. I have the time and have completed all the requirements for a check-ride. I have told my instructor that I want to take my check in late June. After that, I am happy to fly with you.
I am happy to see another 701 in the area as well. My plane is currently at Johnston County (KJNX). Just this week, I completed my solo cross country and my instructor signed me off to move the plane to Franklin County (KLHZ). If the weather cooperates, I will move it this weekend.
I first soloed in a sky arrow then I bought my 701. My instructor flew it back from PA for me. It scared him. He told me he did not feel confident in teaching me to fly it. By a stroke of luck, the builder was in NC a week later and flew 4 hours with me (he as PIC). He taught me to land it -- which is really the only thing different.
My instructor now flies with me regularly and laughs every time I land.
I disagree with anyone who says they are not different than other planes. 701's are very different. They come down fast and require a quick precisely timed flare. With no throttle, which is the way I always land, I descend at 1000 fpm at 60 mph. I flare and... it's over. I pull off at the first exit.
I strongly encourage you to fly a 701 if you haven't before you maiden yours. I am happy to fly with you... as soon as I get my ticket.
Thanks for responding.
btw... you have heard of other 701's with uneven tank drain? From what information do you make the statement that I should not be concerned?