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At 12:45pm on December 6, 2009, John F King Jr Jack said…: Hi Wayne,
Are you still looking for an annual condition inspection for the 701? If so I have one and I believe it came from EAA. You are welcome to a copy if you need it still.
Dec 31 I will be traveling to Chicago, Il. And I must go real near your airport/strip. Will you be around that day? I hope to be about there by mid morning. I would like to take a look at your 701. I want to see how you installed your door struts. Hope you will be around.
See Ya soon.
Jack

At 9:42am on November 18, 2009, Sergio Fink said…: Wayne, your last photos are great, really. You have the ideal place for your 701 in the farm. By the way, how is your VW doing despite of its weight? I am curious about this since many people discuss here about engines, mainly VWs for the STOL. I myself did not decide until now and continue with my 582 (recently overhauled). Regards, Sergio.

At 8:09pm on November 15, 2009, Mike Bradsher said…: Hi Wayne
I guess you have gotten the bugs worked out of the VW engine. 3.1 hr cross country thats Great. Worked on the 701 today, if I ever get the fueslage finished I will be ready to put it all together. Then I plan to get started on the VW. I noticed that Zenith put a new prop on their 701 have you heard any comments on it. When you get a chance let me know how things are going. Mike

At 10:07am on September 20, 2009, Mike Bradsher said…: Hi Wayne
I am sorry that you were no able to attend the open house in Mexico yesterday. I sure was hoping to meet you and talk to you about your Problems. Have you made any decision as to what you are going to do about your VW Engine? If you decide to change what would be your next Choice? I am still conserding the VW. Mike

At 8:02pm on September 19, 2009, John F King Jr Jack said…: Hi Wayne, Sorry to hear such disappointing news. What do you have for an engine? I have a new Jabiru 2000 and have yet to start it up. I am ready to install the wings and get it painted. My garage is to small for that so I will have to find a hanger. Would love to make a trip overland. It is about 5 hrs from my house. Two weeks ago I went to Chicago to visit my daughter and past near your place unaware of your location. Will not go by next trip. Hope you are back in the air with that 701 shortly. Jack (N560JK)

At 7:07am on September 19, 2009, John F King Jr Jack said…: Hi Wayne, I guess by the time you read this you will have already been to the Zenith flyin. Hopefully next year for me. I live near Roanoke, VA. Is Milton within driving distance of here? A day trip to see a fellow 701 owner would be great. Hope the weather made for a nice trip out and back. Look forward to meeting you someday soon. Jack

At 7:35pm on September 10, 2009, Mike Bradsher said…: Hi Wayne
I plan to be at the open house next Saturday hope to catch up with you and see your 701 in person. After you repitched your prop have you seen a noticable change in preformance? I have not started on my VW engine but hope to this fall. Hopw to see you Saturday. Mike

At 11:48am on September 7, 2009, Richard Jennings said…: Wayne,
Nice install on the engine. What did you use for your engine cowling. I will be installing a GP 2180. I've been looking for a cowling.
Rick

At 1:24pm on August 27, 2009, Sergio Fink said…: Wayne, I think the honor is on my side! Thank you, Sergio

At 12:45am on August 27, 2009, Sergio Fink said…: Richard,
I come back to you after a long time. You asked me about the operating conditions of my friend's VW 2200 in his 701 but I could not inform since I had not seen this friend for a while. Unfortunately, I am not able to inform because he apparently gave up to fly, his 701 is practically abandoned in the hangar without the engine. I am very sorry to disapoint you.
Sergio

At 3:24pm on August 11, 2009, Dr. Edward M. Moody II said…: Bad picture.... so was the sensor fried or was the engine actually doing without oil pressure?

Ed

At 11:14am on June 28, 2009, joseph aloof said…: what kind of paint are you useing my wife likes your paint scheme joe

At 2:37pm on May 18, 2009, Mike Bradsher said…: Hi Richard , I like your cowl that you have on your 701. do you have a VW installed on your 701? If so how does it preform for you? is it Great Planes engine? Iwould like to get any Info as I am building a 701 and looking at the VW engine. Mike Bradsher

At 9:17am on April 3, 2009, John F King Jr Jack said…: Thanks Richard,
I will learn from your error and order the 30lb cylinders.
Jack

At 6:59am on March 24, 2009, Chris Aysen said…: Richard
I'm usually analytical and sure of myself when I finally take the step to do something. But I am cautiously optimistic this time. The last time I was in a 701 was a few years back and Roger was at the controls. Most of my experience is Cessnas. Well duty calls. Best of luck; you have a great looking plane.
Chris

At 2:59pm on March 23, 2009, Chris Aysen said…: Richard - Nice plane. Plans building is a challenge. Good job.
Chris

At 8:31pm on March 7, 2009, Gary Simmons said…: Hi Richard,

Did your carb manifold installation need to deal with the nose gear clearance? According to Great Planes, a rear or bottow mount requires a modification of the nose gear or manifold.

Thanks, Gary

At 4:55pm on March 7, 2009, Bruno Wright said…: Thats the thing - cost. Engines are so expensive. Think i will go back to gliding. Its about enjoying all flying you can get.

At 6:44am on March 6, 2009, Bruno Wright said…: I have about 50 hours with the current setup. I don't have the exact figures at hand but it climbs at around 600-800 fpm at 45 to 55 kts. Cruise is 70kts. Empty 310kg. Been in the shed for nealy a year so have to finish some other mods and get flying again.
If I had the choice again I would prob fit a rotax, jab or something lighter. Weight is the key!!

At 5:13am on March 4, 2009, Bruno Wright said…: Hi Richard
I am running a Subaru EA81 with a AMax redrive. Driving a 72in wardrive prop.
Second radiator set up as you can see now. I did some research on the web for radiator installs and then just copied Macsmachine install. I don't think mine is nearly as good and I have not built the intake to maximise the setup.

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