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"The ELT is available. Jack"

Nov 8

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Rotax 912 install drawings for the 701

I realize the drawings are to take precedence over any other written instructions but drawing 7E3 depicting the oil tank install contradicts the factory install instructions so be careful and check before you drill.JimSee More

Nov 5

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Ordered a new 912UL

I finally terminated my two year search for an affordable (my definition of affordable was about half the price of a new one) “no stories” used engine or “refurbished” engine from one of the two companies I could find on the North American continent that offered such engines and ordered a new one through Zenith. I will have to wait a few weeks as although the 100hp is in stock, there were no 80hp variants in stock at Rotec. I think there’s a team in Austria building a new engine just for me!See More

Nov 4

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Oct 29

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"Fuselage painted to include flat black cowl top"

Oct 29

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912 with a Big Bore kit installed

Anyone have any personal experience with Subject? I’m considering this as an engine option. JimSee More

Oct 10

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Stewart systems paint

I’m painting my disassembled 701 kit in a booth I built in my hangar and thought I’d share what I’m learning. Number 1 don’t deviate from the instructions, and Number 2 bring a lot of patience with you when you enter the booth. Many, many light coats rather than a couple heavier ones or you will get sags and drips especially at rivet heads. I also found that rather than letting small sags and drips dry then dealing with them, if you carefully tamp them flat with your gloved finger tip or a damp…See More

Sep 30

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"And the paint booth is operational."

Sep 23

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hangar

Well summer is over and so is our hangar door project...

Sep 23

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"Well summer is over and so is our hangar door project..."

Sep 23

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Garmin sues uAvionix

Garmin claim is their ADS B intellectual property was illegally used to include the popular uAvionix sky beacon product. Something to consider if you’re considering purchasing one. Link is here https://www.avweb.com/avwebflash/news/Garmin-Sues-uAvionix-Over-ADS-B-Patent-231408-1.html See More

Aug 22

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"Fortunately one us works hard!"

Jul 17

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