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Jim and Amelia Isaacs
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Jim and Amelia Isaacs's Discussions
Fuse holder panel holes
Started this discussion. Last reply by Jim and Amelia Isaacs May 18. 15 Replies 0 Likes
I am leaning toward using panel mounted fuses for my 701 build based on simplicity, weight, and cost but all the holders require a D shaped mounting hole and the tools I can find to make said holes…Continue
HUD flying anyone?
Started Feb 14 0 Replies 1 Like
Anyone flying with the Hudly or any other HUD? I am imagining significant advantages here for 300 bucks. Most important is the ability to stay eyes out on final. I did some snooping around online…Continue
Rotax with Zipper big bore experience
Started this discussion. Last reply by Jim and Amelia Isaacs Dec 10, 2017. 3 Replies 0 Likes
Anyone out there flying an 80 hp Rotax 912 with the zipper kit? Looking for some feedback based on long term (say, a few hundred hours) experience. thanksContinue
Wanted Instrument Hole Punch
Started Sep 18, 2017 0 Replies 0 Likes
Anyone have an instrument hole punch set (3 1/8 and 2 inch) laying about they wish to sell?ThanksContinue
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Jim and Amelia Isaacs posted a status"...and bought a "paint booth", ordered a hangar door system we will install this Summer; will have to wait until Fall to pain, too humid now"
Jim and Amelia Isaacs posted a status"Also have been designing the instrument panel switch and circuit breaker layout and placarding"
Jim and Amelia Isaacs posted a status"Not much progress this month, waiting on Stewart Sys to mix my custom paint color, and it's Spring so been working on the airport property"
Jim and Amelia Isaacs posted a discussionFuse holder panel holes
I am leaning toward using panel mounted fuses for my 701 build based on simplicity, weight, and cost but all the holders require a D shaped mounting hole and the tools I can find to make said holes cost so much it all but negates the cost savings over using breakers. Any ideas? ThanksJimSee More
Jim and Amelia Isaacs posted a status"Spent last weekend Harley raking, grooming, seeding, scattering straw, and rolling a portion of the sod strip while waiting on paint"
Jim and Amelia Isaacs posted a status"Disassembled aircraft to prepare for paint and built a rotisserie to make the job easier"
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- STOL CH 701
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- Engine installed (or plan to install)
- Rotax 912
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- 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
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- 8AL7 We're charted! Our back yard is an FAA-registered airfield!
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Hi Jim & Amelia- looks like y'all are already well on your way- enjoy the journey!