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August 2012

130 hours mods Brought my plane home yesterday. We have spent 130 hours together learning how to fly. Due to some less than perfect landings a new main spring needs fitting. I have also decided to carry out some… Blog 130 hours mods 2 Likes Bob Barte builds a "sky jeep" in his garage

The following was sent to us by STOL CH 701 builder Bob Barte of Gustavus, Alaska:…

Blog Bob Barte builds a "sky jeep" in his garage 3 Likes 1,403 mile trip to Solvang with return via the Sierra Nevada Mountains under God’s leaky parasol

Several of the members of EAA chapter 1230 (based @ Nut Tree - KVCB) planned a trip to the tourist town of Solvang in southern California. I was invited to join in.

The town of…

Blog 1,403 mile trip to Solvang with return via the Sierra Nevada Mountains under God’s leaky parasol 5 Likes Preview: 2012 Zenith Aircraft OPEN HANGAR DAY and BUILDER FLY-IN GATHERING

Here's a preview of our planned activities for the upcoming Open Hangar Day and Builder Fly-In Gathering.

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Blog Preview: 2012 Zenith Aircraft OPEN HANGAR DAY and BUILDER FLY-IN GATHERING 1 Like Chasing perfection

Drilled and clecoed my right wing top skin yesterday. Today I turned the wing over, jiged it up and drilled the bottom skin. Rechecked all measurements with main spar at 9 degrees and both spars…

Blog Chasing perfection 1 Like 2012-08-16_15-54-08_242-1

photo 2012-08-16_15-54-08_242-1 5 Likes EGT's Jabiru 3300 My CH750 has a recent-production Jab 3300 with the new cylinder heads, hollow push rods, revised intake plenum, diffusers, and runners, etc. I have about 30+ hrs on the engine and continue to tweak i… Discussion EGT's Jabiru 3300 1 Like STOL CH 701 Serial # 4944

photo STOL CH 701 Serial # 4944 3 Likes Wheel Pants Form

photo Wheel Pants Form 5 Likes Left upper wingtip skin and wingtip rib rive…

photo Left upper wingtip skin and wingtip rib rive… 3 Likes Grissom Air Reserve Base (KGUS)

photo Grissom Air Reserve Base (KGUS) 4 Likes Tow bar attachment

photo Tow bar attachment 3 Likes Seats

photo Seats 3 Likes Stabilizer side view

photo Stabilizer side view 2 Likes Stabilizer front view

photo Stabilizer front view 3 Likes SOLD… Hi I have my HomebuiltHelp BUILDING YOUR ZENITH 701 SET for sale. Here is what I have in good condition. All prices are in AUD + shipping. Phill 0434 290 564 SOLD BUILDING YOUR ZENITH… Discussion SOLD… 1 Like

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