Lee Engel's Likes

July 2018

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photo 20180705_194219 1 Like A/P and Dynon servos FYI to builders...pondering servo size (strength) when installing their autopilot system. I have a STOL 750 with two axis autopilot ( Dynon SV-32 servos.) During my 40 hr test phase I was having pr… Discussion A/P and Dynon servos 4 Likes No gear hanging

photo No gear hanging 5 Likes Uncrating the kit

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June 2018

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photo Viking Engine Mounted 4 Likes Closing centre wing

photo Closing centre wing 1 Like Nose gear, lower bearing

photo Nose gear, lower bearing 1 Like Zenith Banquet for 2018

Fellow Zenith Builders,

It's time once again to announce the Zenith Aircraft Builders Banquet for 2018! Our event will once again be held at the Oshkosh Elks Lodge, 175 West Fernau…

Blog Zenith Banquet for 2018 1 Like Zenith Banquet for 2018 Fellow Zenith Builders, It's time once again to announce the Zenith Aircraft Builders Banquet for 2018! Our event will once again be held at the Oshkosh Elks Lodge, 175 West Fernau Ave, in Oshkosh,… Discussion Zenith Banquet for 2018 6 Likes I'll start it off with my O-235 I have an O-235-C1, one of the earlier O-235 versions. The engine is low compression rated at 108 HP at 2600, though the engine is placarded at 2800 RPM. I have a cross -over exhaust system, light… Discussion I'll start it off with my O-235 3 Likes

May 2018

Backcountry Camping in the Rocky Mountains

This weekend Dave and I decided to check out a British Columbia Forestry airstrip in the East Kootenay area of the Rocky Mountains. The airstrip is known as Sage Creek as it is adjacent to the…

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photo 20180526_160402 3 Likes Installing Micro Vortex Generators (VG) on the STOL CH 701 Elevator Over the past year we have been testing micro vortex generators (VG's) on the bottom of the STOL elevator. We've been using them on our factory demo planes and have sent out samples to experienced… Blog Installing Micro Vortex Generators (VG) on the STOL CH 701 Elevator 11 Likes Flying in Alaska

Earlier this month I participated once again at the Great Alaska…

Blog Flying in Alaska 14 Likes Viking 90 - Perfect for CH-701 Discussion Viking 90 - Perfect for CH-701 2 Likes Massive River Trip

So it has started, day two of my massive river trip. I am looking at the Grand…

Blog Massive River Trip 13 Likes

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