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4130 list for ch750

Hi.  Does anyone have a 4130 list for the ch 750 that they would like to share?

Added by Jesse Hartman on February 8, 2012 at 11:16pm — No Comments

Homemade VOR antenna in Rudder tip

I connected via a coax balun as found on "aeroelectric.com", secured to the rudder spar. Downside of antenna in rudder is coax has to flex when rudder moves.

Aerials made from radio shack cb antenna silver brazed into drilled 1/4 stainless bolts. Total aerial length = 25" with 1" pigtails from balun. Total =26" or 1/4…

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Added by Steven Winn on February 8, 2012 at 8:59pm — No Comments

Assembling Instr. Panel

Added by Steven Winn on February 8, 2012 at 8:48pm — No Comments

Viking Honda engine delivered

Added by Steven Winn on February 8, 2012 at 8:44pm — 4 Comments

Nose Gear - 601 vs. 650

It seems to me I read somewhere that the Nose gear tube length (height) changed for the 650 vs. the 601 or at some point there was a change.

 

Can anyone tell me if this is true?

 

Thanks for your help!

 

FYI, after I close my LH wing up this week, I can now call my 601XL a 601XLB.

 

Wasnt that fun!

 

Glad the rebuild is over and now I am off to finishing and maybe hearing it run this fall.

 

Again, thanks…

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Added by Richard Simmons on February 7, 2012 at 11:00am — 1 Comment

A visit with Ed Moody - January 2012

I guess I haven't got the hang of this yet. These comments were meant to go with the four photos I posted today of Ed Moody's 601 XL, Papa Goose.

A couple of weeks ago I had the pleasure of enjoying Ed's hospitality as we were passing thru his hometown of Rayne, Louisiana. Not only did my wife and I get introduced to the local delicacies of alligator, crawdad, frog legs and hush puppies, but Ed found the time to take me up for an hour in the beautiful XL that he and his father, Eddy,…

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Added by Tim Juhl on February 6, 2012 at 10:41am — 2 Comments

Landing gear

Anyone have advice on milling the indents for the aluminum gear? I know about not generating too much heat.

Added by Ralph Moran on February 5, 2012 at 7:10pm — 4 Comments

rudder skin on plans built

Hey guys.  I just made my first parts this weekend and have already come to a head scratcher.  I have my rudder frame all clecoed together ready to fit skins.  My question is,  what is the best way to drill the skins?  Is it better to drill them before I even test fit them, or put them on and try to find the rib locatons some other way? 

     I guess I probley look foolish asking this question and being a plans builder but I dont know what to do next.  Any help would really help me…

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Added by Jesse Hartman on February 5, 2012 at 1:54pm — 5 Comments

1450A Pick Up Install in CH 750 Floats

I was a little apprehensive about drilling the elliptical hole for the pick ups through the upper skin in the proper location, to proper size and fit. Here's the method I devised which worked perfectly: (1) cut a 6" x 11" piece of aluminum from the scrap left over from trimming the skins, (2) Cut the elliptical hole in the aluminum to a perfect fit, (3) Trim the aluminum to match the borders of the pick-up plate, (4) sandwich the template in between the pick-up plate and the bulkhead and…

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Added by Frank A Pisz on February 3, 2012 at 12:21pm — No Comments

Oshkosh 2012

Ghana will be back at Oshkosh this year - and we are camping!

Not only will Patricia Mawuli be back but we hope to also bring the only disabled student pilot in Ghana too, Lydia (she is 16).  If you are likely to be at Oshkosh, and particularly camping, and would like to share some stories of building and flying in Ghana, West Africa,…

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Added by Jonathan Porter on February 1, 2012 at 8:00am — 2 Comments

Sebring 2012: It was all about the trip!

Even though the 2012 Sebring U.S. Sport Aviation Expo (January 19 -22, 2012) event ended over a week ago, I only just made it back home from the trip this past Friday (and I didn't spend the week on the beach).  Following is a brief summary of the trip as well as some commentary on the planes and cross-country flying:…

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Added by Sebastien Heintz on January 31, 2012 at 3:30pm — 14 Comments

Tail kit arrives!

Added by Jim Evely on January 31, 2012 at 11:45am — No Comments

Nose gear shock cord on CH600

Can anyone tell me the part number for the shock cord for the nose gear on a CH600 Zodiac?? Any tips on how to change the shock cord? Do I need to remove the nose gear leg to accomplish this? Any help would be appreciated!! Please email me at bdavis1@shaw.ca. Thanks!

Added by Barry Davis on January 30, 2012 at 11:24pm — 3 Comments

Spars

Rough construction of wing and center spars complete and drilled to size. Will drill close to size of wing attach bolt holes then pull all 3 spars apart, sand, deburr, polish prime and rivet. Will drill wing attach holes to final size and ream after riveting.

Added by Tim Smart on January 28, 2012 at 3:00pm — 2 Comments

UL260i Engine for 701

Hi folks, I want to replace my engine from Jabiru 2200 to UL260i. Can some one point me to the right direction where to buy one and the cost please.

Shafid

Added by Shafid Khan on January 26, 2012 at 4:17pm — 7 Comments

MGL Enigma

Any folks out there using the MGL Enigma?
Tell me about your experiences if you don't mind.

I'm soon to start wiring and any experience you can share would be helpful.

Thanks,
Rich

Added by Richard Simmons on January 23, 2012 at 11:30am — 4 Comments

Control Stick details

I added a few pics of the control stick and the flaperon stops installed

I have seen a few pics of the pitch rod /yoke detail  , a few guys have cut large holes in the passenger seat side panel , i didnt like that and thought there has to be somthing  a little better .…

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Added by Tracy Buttles on January 20, 2012 at 9:36am — 4 Comments

Installing Camera

Because most people I know don't have any idea of what flying is all about esp in the Extreme STOL arena such as the 701. I decieded to install a video camera.  I purchased a Drift Stealth 170HD and have been playing around trying to establish the "perfect" position to video the plane's performance. The first position I am gojng to try is from the cockpit mounted on the cross structure just behind, above and to the right of the pilot.  This shoud give a good shot of the instrument panel and…

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Added by Phil Smith on January 13, 2012 at 11:41am — 4 Comments

Left wing spar

All pieces cut and fit, drilled to pilot size. Good thing I already know how to drink or I'ld have to learn after working on center and win spars...

Added by Tim Smart on January 9, 2012 at 2:05pm — 2 Comments

What are the pros and cons of props

Im years from this part of my build, but I have always wanted to know the pros and cons of different props?  Two blade , three blades,wood ,metal carbon fiber.  I would like to have more of a STOL prop so what would I look for in a prop?

Added by Jesse Hartman on January 8, 2012 at 9:54pm — No Comments

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