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January 2017

fuel tank baffle (2)

photo fuel tank baffle (2) 1 Like seats (6)

photo seats (6) 2 Likes WTS: BURROUGHS CABLE GAUGE BT33-75D Bought it to use on the Zenith because cable tensions were so critical. Used about a dozen times in total. $180 new, asking $120 shipped Discussion WTS: BURROUGHS CABLE GAUGE BT33-75D 1 Like FAA Issues General Aviation Medical Rule The FAA issued its final medical rule today allowing general aviation pilots to fly without holding an FAA medical certificate as long as they meet certain requirements. For more information see: (h… Discussion FAA Issues General Aviation Medical Rule 6 Likes

December 2016

Tip to improve your control cable shackles I have a tip that will greatly improve the fit and function of your control cable (and rudder cable) shackles. Hope this helps. Write up and pics here Discussion Tip to improve your control cable shackles 4 Likes Mic and phone jacks_rear

photo Mic and phone jacks_rear 1 Like Starting to rivet spars

After what seems like too way long a time I am finally starting to rivet the spars.…

Blog Starting to rivet spars 4 Likes

November 2016

Tire Special!!! Check this out! Hey, If you need or are going to need tires, Desser has a special. If you buy a tire they give you the tube for free! I always am amazed that the tube is almost as much as a tire! This is a Thanksg… Discussion Tire Special!!! Check this out! 1 Like right wing skinning (6)

photo right wing skinning (6) 2 Likes 20161108_174354

photo 20161108_174354 3 Likes sensor wires

photo sensor wires 3 Likes Engine bay Bottom access 701 and probably 750 / 801 / 650 Tip and Trick, I found that when ever I need to do anything on the FWF / engine below the top end - mine's a Rotax ULS - I just push the tail to the ground, resting… Discussion Engine bay Bottom access 4 Likes SAM_1881

photo SAM_1881 3 Likes

October 2016

A good word well deserved

October 28, 2016.

Now it can be told. On August 4, 2016, the $23,000 plywood crate containing my CH-750 kit arrived looking like…

Blog A good word well deserved 14 Likes 96 Fuel Tank Pressure Testing

photo 96 Fuel Tank Pressure Testing 3 Likes Looking for day's Adventure

photo Looking for day's Adventure 7 Likes FAA SEEKS REMOVAL OF NAVWORX UATS PROPOSED A… Hope this doesn't affect anyone. I have an order in for a ADS600-EXP unit but its been several weeks waiting for shipment. <a href="https://www.aopa.org/news-and-media/all-news/2016/october/20/faa-seeks-rem">https://www.aopa.org/news-and-media/all-news/2016/october/20/faa-seeks-rem</a>… Discussion FAA SEEKS REMOVAL OF NAVWORX UATS PROPOSED A… 1 Like Franklin engine installation

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photo Franklin engine installation 3 Likes Richard Jones making AVIATION HISTORY

After trying out the Corvair, Richard spent 6 months and some money to redo his airplane with a Viking 130 engine. He made aviation history yesterday by being the first to fly a low winged Zenith…

Blog Richard Jones making AVIATION HISTORY 3 Likes

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