Jim and Amelia Isaacs
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Jim and Amelia Isaacs's Discussions

701 Drawing 7H4-1 Stabilizer Skin

Started this discussion. Last reply by Jim and Amelia Isaacs Nov 18, 2019. 6 Replies

The drawing clearly states the top side of elevator skin is the side with 18mm bent flange with the trailing edge pointing up.  However, this make a very efficient trim tab that will deflect the…Continue

Amateur-Built Aircraft Fabrication and Assembly Checklist in Excel

Started this discussion. Last reply by Jim and Amelia Isaacs Jul 15, 2019. 11 Replies

My DAR tells me I must complete one, anyone have an example?Continue

IFly 740b Wanted

Started this discussion. Last reply by Glenn Davis Jun 21, 2019. 10 Replies

Anyone have a 740b they wish to sell? Thanks JimContinue

Electrical questions

Started Feb 12, 2019 0 Replies

Anyone out there able and willing to talk how they wired, switched, and protected their external voltage regulator on their 912? If so please contact me via this forum, Thanks,JimContinue

 

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701 Drawing 7H4-1 Stabilizer Skin

The drawing clearly states the top side of elevator skin is the side with 18mm bent flange with the trailing edge pointing up.  However, this make a very efficient trim tab that will deflect the elevator down, and induce a pitch down moment regardless of CG location or electric trim tab positioning.See More
Nov 17, 2019
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Jim and Amelia Isaacs posted a discussion

Amateur-Built Aircraft Fabrication and Assembly Checklist in Excel

My DAR tells me I must complete one, anyone have an example?See More
Jun 29, 2019
11 Comments
Jim and Amelia Isaacs posted a discussion

IFly 740b Wanted

Anyone have a 740b they wish to sell? Thanks JimSee More
Jun 20, 2019
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Jim and Amelia Isaacs posted a blog post

We are Registered!

We’re down to installing the ELT and weighing, then it’s time to apply for airworthiness See More
Jun 17, 2019
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Jim and Amelia Isaacs posted blog posts
Jun 9, 2019
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"Got that cowling properly fit, only thing left is to purity it up"
Jun 9, 2019
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"Perry, sent you a message, we are quite limited on this page."
Jun 9, 2019
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"Hi Jim, Was there some information or advice that finally allowed you to decide on which Rotax engine to use. I believe you are using the 80 hp. Regards, Perry"
Jun 9, 2019
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Cowling work at 8AL7

May 15, 2019 from 6pm to 7pm
fittin’ and drillin’ last weekendSee More
May 15, 2019
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Jim and Amelia Isaacs posted a status
"Fitted the cowl last weekend, trimming to clear spinner and drilling first mounting holes."
May 15, 2019
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First engine run

May 5, 2019
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"First engine run today, Three weeks short of three years from start of build."
May 5, 2019
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"Putting her back together in preparation for first engine run"
Apr 25, 2019
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Profile Information

Aircraft Model
STOL CH 701
Project Status
Flying
Building From
Kit
Engine installed (or plan to install)
Rotax 912
Building Experience
No Experience
Flying Experience
Commercial / CFI
Building and Flying Info / Your Profession / Other Background Info
I'd estimate about halfway complete as of July 2017. All we lack is finishing up! Plan to operate from my back yard grass strip
Home Airport (ie. KMYJ)
8AL7 We're charted! Our back yard is an FAA-registered airfield!

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At 10:20am on June 9, 2019, Perry delano said…

Hi Jim,

Was there some information or advice that finally allowed you to decide on which Rotax engine to use. I believe you are using the 80 hp.

Regards,

Perry

At 5:34am on November 8, 2018, Jack Rock said…

The ELT is available.

Jack

At 2:16pm on June 28, 2016, Mark A Phillips said…

Hi Jim & Amelia- looks like y'all are already well on your way- enjoy the journey!

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We are Registered!

Posted on June 17, 2019 at 6:36pm 2 Comments

We’re down to installing the ELT and weighing, then it’s time to apply for airworthiness 

and, wing root skins installed

Posted on June 9, 2019 at 6:01pm 0 Comments

Cowling done except for paint

Posted on June 9, 2019 at 6:00pm 0 Comments

First engine run

Posted on May 5, 2019 at 6:33pm 2 Comments

 
 
 

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