Mel Asberry
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Custom 650B Taildragger

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Due to health issues, I need to sell my Zenith CH650B Taildragger (modified) Aircraft modified with fastback straight from roll bar to tail.  Completely flush riveted.Center Stick, Dual brakes, and…Continue

"Lessons from Piloting for 45 Years"

Started this discussion. Last reply by Patrick Hoyt Dec 26, 2024. 3 Replies

If this is not appropriate for this section, please move it to another section.My friend Klaus Truemper has written a book outlining his piloting experiences over the past 45 years most of which were…Continue

Throttle spring on UL350

Started this discussion. Last reply by John Bell Sep 17, 2022. 9 Replies

I'm not a fan of throttle spring to wide open.  Has anyone removed this feature?  Will removing it affect warranty? Continue

ASI for sale ...SOLD...

Started Oct 8, 2021 0 Replies

I have a UMA, 3 1/8" airspeed indicator with range markings for CH650B New in the box. ASC price $356.55  Will ship to lower 48 for $200.   Feel free to make offer.Mel 972-784-7544…Continue

 

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Custom 650B Taildragger

Due to health issues, I need to sell my Zenith CH650B Taildragger (modified) Aircraft modified with fastback straight from roll bar to tail.  Completely flush riveted.Center Stick, Dual brakes, and MANY extras.UL Power UL350i, Whirlwind 3-blade GA propDual GRT 7" SportEX EFIS, GRT EIS, Trig TT22, GRT Discovery ADS-B (in & out), Artex ELT, Becker AR6201 com radio, custom upholstery (might need altering for larger people).Everything is new except for the com radio which is “very lightly”…See More
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"Lessons from Piloting for 45 Years"

If this is not appropriate for this section, please move it to another section.My friend Klaus Truemper has written a book outlining his piloting experiences over the past 45 years most of which were in his CH601HDS.  He completed his 601HDS in 1995 and currently has around 2500 hrs on it.  He has covered much of the United States several times in it.   Modifications include flush riveting and self designed wing root fairings.  Very few people have gotten as much out of such a basic…See More
Dec 14, 2024
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Throttle spring on UL350

I'm not a fan of throttle spring to wide open.  Has anyone removed this feature?  Will removing it affect warranty? See More
Feb 11, 2022
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Latest progress on my CH650-A&M9 Fastback

Dec 27, 2020
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Aircraft Model
Zenith CH 650
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Nearly done
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Kit
Engine installed (or plan to install)
UL Power
Building Experience
Have already built an airplane
Flying Experience
Private Pilot
Building and Flying Info / Your Profession / Other Background Info
PPL, DAR, A&P, Ground Instructor, recipient of EAA Tony Bingelis Award, FAA Wright Brothers Master Pilot Award & Charles Taylor Master Mechanic Award.
Ann & I have built 8 airplanes. This will be #9.
As a DAR, I have certificated over 1,100 Experimental and Light-Sport Aircraft since 1999.
Home Airport (ie. KMYJ)
8TA5

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