Bob Simmons
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Bob Simmons's Discussions

Will a prop for a Viking fit the Jabiru?

Started this discussion. Last reply by Bob Simmons Jun 16. 6 Replies

What Ever Happened to STOL-Adventures.com?

Started this discussion. Last reply by Stephen R. Smith Mar 15, 2010. 4 Replies

 

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Will a prop for a Viking fit the Jabiru?

Long story short, I hd settled on a Viking 130 for my 750 STOL but have decided to go with the Jabiru 3300 instead. Unfortunately I already bought a three blade 68" Whirlwind prop for the Viking. Anybody know if that's usable on the Jabiru?See More
Jun 2
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Chris Jones left a comment for Bob Simmons
"Good on you mate it took me 14 years to finish my 601 work over seas so can only play when I am home + I am 6ft 7  so can not fit in a 701. Hope your back is getting better and your wife is with you all the way I also live in a hanger "
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Years in the making

Bought my kit in 2008 or 2009, but never built it. 11 years later, two moves, a broken back, a broken rib, four surgeries and another soon to come, we now live in an airpark and my hangar is finally going up. Of course, if I had a trophy case, it would be full of gold medals for procrastination, but we can overlook that for now. Should be building fairly soon if my medical status allows. My wife says after all we've gone through to get here, she'll kill me if I don't build this plane. So…See More
Dec 15, 2020
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Change my model number

I wish Zenith allowed you to create your own model number on this site instead of using a drop down list. I got my 750 STOL kit before they introduced the Cruzer, which kind of met my needs and desires better than the STOL. Unfortunately there's no way to convert one to another, and I can't afford to buy another kit. I am making changes to 'Cruzer-ize' my plane, mainly not installing the leading edge slats. I may consider other things like wheel pants as well, but I haven't really decided any…See More
Apr 10, 2020
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STOL CH 750
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Years in the making

Posted on December 15, 2020 at 2:14pm 6 Comments

Bought my kit in 2008 or 2009, but never built it. 11 years later, two moves, a broken back, a broken rib, four surgeries and another soon to come, we now live in an airpark and my hangar is finally going up. Of course, if I had a trophy case, it would be full of gold medals for procrastination, but we can overlook that for now. Should be building fairly soon if my medical status allows. My wife says after all we've gone through to get here, she'll kill me if I don't build this plane. So…

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Change my model number

Posted on April 10, 2020 at 9:56pm 4 Comments

I wish Zenith allowed you to create your own model number on this site instead of using a drop down list. I got my 750 STOL kit before they introduced the Cruzer, which kind of met my needs and desires better than the STOL. Unfortunately there's no way to convert one to another, and I can't afford to buy another kit. I am making changes to 'Cruzer-ize' my plane, mainly not installing the leading edge slats. I may consider other things like wheel pants as well, but I haven't really decided…

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Hi-Res CH 750 Pictures

Posted on February 6, 2009 at 3:07pm 2 Comments

For those who may not be aware of it yet, Zenith has posted a link on their web site to many hi-res pictures of the CH 750. These look to be the pictures from the KITPLANES magazine photo shoot. At least the pictures in the magazine article come from here. The link is below, and it's also on the CH 750 photo page on Zenith's web site.



CH 750 Pics



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At 3:42am on April 8, 2021, Chris Jones said…

Good on you mate it took me 14 years to finish my 601 work over seas so can only play when I am home + I am 6ft 7  so can not fit in a 701. Hope your back is getting better and your wife is with you all the way I also live in a hanger 

At 7:23am on August 14, 2017, James R Depfer Sr. said…

Bob,

It doesn't matter that you responded so late anyway, since I haven't made any progress on an autopilot for my plane. I still follow the forum on a daily basis even though I completed my plane in 2012.

I'm sorry to hear about your broken back, and glad to see you back here. I still follow the forum, and have made several changes to my plane since I finished it. I've copied several mods posted by John Austin.

I still want to do the autopilot install on my plane but that may be something I consider next spring. Just this past week there have been new posts on the autopilot. Right now I'm still waiting for a Navworx ADS-B unit which I paid for last year, and hopefully will finally get sometime near the end of September. 

I just noticed your  were Computer Systems Engineer.....I got computer training in Navy and got out just short of 10 years. Repaired computers, worked for Control Data, Cray Research, and Silicon Graphics before retiring.

Hope to see you posting now that you're back into it. Good luck on keeping the wife happy. 

Jim

At 8:05pm on May 20, 2011, phillip maples said…

vicksburg has not closed yet....3,000 of the 5,000 feet from the south end was covered  last i checked.

At 3:03pm on January 24, 2011, Joseph Begany said…

Bob

 

Now that I have my plans I can't wait to get started.  I won't be able to start any real assemely till after my house addition is complete as agreed with the boss but I do hope to start fabricating ribs and other parts and set them aside till later.  Not real excited about the fuse plans.  Very confusing.  I obviously need to spen a lot of time studying them before I start on the fuse.  I can always by a fuse kit if I have to.  I plan to price the parts I will definitely need to buy a nd compare that to the a complete fuse kit and see just how valuable the kit will be.  The wings and tail feathers look fairly straight forward.  Any chance you will be able to start on yours soon?

 

Take care.

 

Joe Begany, Elyria, OH

At 8:54am on November 12, 2010, Terry Capps said…
Bob, Terry from PLR Pell City, AL. Have your uncle come by the airport and look me up. Would like to ask you a few questions on the 750. If you could contact me tcapps@plrairport.com Thanks
At 11:54pm on March 28, 2010, Bruce Cruikshank said…
It was a comment about having a constant speed prop on a CH 750, which does disqualify for LSA. I miss understood the rest of your comment. Sorry.
At 12:29pm on March 25, 2010, Bruce Cruikshank said…
Hi Bob, Back on Jan. 29th you posted a comment that a Experimental amateur built does not qualify for LSA operation. It's my understanding that if the aircraft fits all the parameters it can be operated as an LSA. There is an Ercoupes Cubs and Champs at local airport flying as LSA's why not E-AB's?
At 11:40pm on March 19, 2010, Jon Wachman said…
Bob, the aircraft flies really well with VGs. The aircraft really just mushes into the stall, the most noticeable thing is an increase in ROD. No wing drop, with or without flap.
The VGs on the lower elevator are really good. Nose can be held off to a very low speed.
At 2:32pm on March 19, 2010, Adel Alyahya said…
Well, I have to say. That's not my own work shop; it is a temporary place at my work "I got permit from the chairman's office :) ;) ", I will be moving to my kit's permanent hangar at the aviation club 40 miles away from home. I’m a member of the Saudi Aviation club in Riyadh. http://www.sac.com.sa/english/
Then the progress of building will be slower than what I’m doing now time, because of the distance.
I'm using the anti corrosion provided by Zenith Co, a liquid water base ...I don't remember its name now. Also I used Rust stop an anti corrosion comes in spray cans with different colors
At 8:05am on September 28, 2009, phillip maples said…
Bob, my regular email is pmaples@maplesgas.com...i feel certain we have to play the distinctly southern "kinfolk" game.

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