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

BUILDERS/FLYERS IN NORTH CAROLINA

Started this discussion. Last reply by Vann Covington May 15, 2009. 4 Replies

Vinyl vs Paint

Started this discussion. Last reply by Wesley Parker Aug 28, 2019. 42 Replies

 

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Profile Information

Aircraft Model
STOL CH 701
Project Status
Flying
Building From
Kit
Engine installed (or plan to install)
Rotax 912
Building Experience
Have worked on airplanes before
Flying Experience
Sport Pilot (or Ultralight)
Building and Flying Info / Your Profession / Other Background Info
Agricultural Research/Retired
Home Airport (ie. KMYJ)
78NC

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At 6:38am on June 18, 2021, Michael Mccarthy said…

Hello,

My name is Mr. Michael Mccarthy, I have contacted you before without any response from you. Please replied if you receive this message. I have something very important to discuss with you, I have a vital information to give you. Could you please get back to me on (mmichaelmccarthy4@gmail.com ) for full details.

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At 1:59pm on July 28, 2013, Charles Moody said…

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

At 2:33pm on May 14, 2009, Jim Murray said…
Where are you based at?
At 10:24am on May 14, 2009, Ernest Jessee said…
Hello,
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?
At 11:59am on March 12, 2009, Larry Edson said…
Just a quick question----Have you considered how much the vinyl will weigh? It would seem to me that the vinyl will weigh quite a bit more than paint will.

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Bubble Doors

Posted on June 30, 2016 at 10:10am 2 Comments

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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