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Posted on April 18, 2013 at 10:32am 0 Comments 3 Likes
Our drop tests went 100% to plan. We now start working on how to get our new project to reach the tougher parts of West Africa with the 750 platform (more load, more range!). Thank you Zenith and Rotax for making it possible!…
Posted on March 18, 2013 at 6:30am 3 Comments 7 Likes
Those who know what we do will remember that we are authorised to drop health education materials to rural communities using our specially modified, Rotax 912iS powered, STOL CH 701 aircraft. As part of this we made the first ever aerial supply drops into the Afram…
Continue Posted on March 5, 2013 at 12:06am 10 Comments 1 Like
Finally we have reached the point where we consider that we have expressed how we have established our fuel system for the 912iS in our test bed CH701. No, it does not contain all that we wanted to, but we feel that it conveys the points about what we have done, why we have done it and what we would prefer to do.
We LOVE LOVE LOVE the engine and the airframe combination. It is a great airframe and a great engine. A marriage of heavenly proportions, for us and what we use…
Continue Posted on January 24, 2013 at 7:34pm 4 Comments 2 Likes
In our line of operations we often experience a lot of turbulence at low level (we are approved to operate below 500' for aerial dispersal and supply drops). We also get some long, at times fast, descents. With this combination of events we have decided that we really want a header tank for a variety of reasons... We have simulated 'uncovered ports' in ground tests, and do not like the VERY unlikely possibility that it could cause. By taking the 'Tee'ing of tanks to a low point 'air…
Continue Posted on November 29, 2012 at 10:28pm 7 Comments 2 Likes
Building Zenith aircraft is a pleasure we all enjoy. Being a little more than 'naive' my team got to build the aircraft, the hangars and the airfield - as well as work on the regulations and approvals process for Ghana! Today, we administer the training and assessment, as well as licence issue for the National Licence (LSA equivalent) on behalf of the Authorities. It has been a long journey, and we have further to go.…
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Hi Jonathan,
Let me know how I can help with the African fly girls. I will not be at Oshkosh this year. We were there last year and do not go every year.
Val
Hi Jonathan,
Thw newer Zenair amphib are easier to construct and setup. I think I would go for those. On the CH701 they are pretty heavy...So watch for this.
Norm
Hi Jonathan,
Sorry it took so long to answer your comment about the Anti-skid tape found at Rona (construction store)! Went on EASY ! Very nice result and very cost effective. I don't think you could tell the difference between this stuff and what is sold by aircraft shops. Look at the pictures... Easy to cut and very STICKY! Can't pull it off afterwards.
Jonathan,
Thank you for the story in the news letter i enjoyed reading it.
Jonathan
I've been looking at your pics. Interesting stuff...I was especially interested in your camera mounts as I am currently working on a vid mount for the baggage. shelf. I've been thru a couple and about have one done that I'm satisfied with...thx for the pics.
Joe Spencer
Sorry to hear about the malaria hope it does not slow you down too mutch. I have been enjoying your blogs. My 750 will hopefully be flying in January 2011. Mybe I should fly up and visit you.
Regards
Andrew Conroy
I hope and pray that you will soon make a recovery from malaria. I have enjoyed reading how you put those STOL Zeniths to good use!
Hank
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