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Jim and Amelia Isaacs
- Hazel Green, AL
- United States
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Jim and Amelia Isaacs's Discussions
New SB for the 912
Started this discussion. Last reply by Jim and Amelia Isaacs Jan 17. 5 Replies 0 Likes
A new carburetor floats SB just came out, see the details here …Continue
One of those Unforgettable moments
Started this discussion. Last reply by Russell Johnson Oct 28, 2020. 2 Replies 11 Likes
Happened to me yesterday afternoon. Around five o’clock I’m standing in the kitchen. The weather has been wonderful for late October so the windows are open. I hear a muted rumbling noise. Probably a…Continue
September mishaps
Started this discussion. Last reply by Jim and Amelia Isaacs Oct 8, 2020. 2 Replies 0 Likes
September was not a good month for us, two 750 mishaps. The good news according to the NTSB is no one was injured. Let’s be careful out there!Continue
Tennessee Tornadoes
Started Mar 8, 2020 0 Replies 0 Likes
Anyone experience any damage? This was a bad one that hit several airports. I fear this will affect all of us though when our annual insurance renewals come due.
Jim and Amelia Isaacs's Page
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Zenith CH701 grass strip landing
Landing our Rotax 912UL powered 701 to the West at our backyard home field, 8AL7, 1,000 ft. length with trees at each end. Continuous turbulence on final, ne...
New SB for the 912
A new carburetor floats SB just came out, see the details here https://www.rotax-owner.com/en/component/k2/item/71-rotax-carb-floats-id-guideSee More
One of those Unforgettable moments
Happened to me yesterday afternoon. Around five o’clock I’m standing in the kitchen. The weather has been wonderful for late October so the windows are open. I hear a muted rumbling noise. Probably a Harley out on the nearby county road I thought, someone enjoying a ride on a pleasant Alabama afternoon. But as it grows louder it begins to sound more like an airplane. A large airplane. A large old airplane. Those are radial aircraft engines, my brain finally realizes. Large, loud, and multiple.…See More
September losses
September was not a good month for us, two 750 mishaps. The good news according to the NTSB is no one was injured. Let’s be careful out there!See More
"Noticed you are using the 912UL engine (80 hp) how do you find the performance ? By chance do you remember what she weights in at ? thanks
Kevin"
Tennessee Tornadoes
Anyone experience any damage? This was a bad one that hit several airports. I fear this will affect all of us though when our annual insurance renewals come due.
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
Amateur-Built Aircraft Fabrication and Assembly Checklist in Excel
My DAR tells me I must complete one, anyone have an example?See More
IFly 740b Wanted
Anyone have a 740b they wish to sell? Thanks JimSee More
We are Registered!
We’re down to installing the ELT and weighing, then it’s time to apply for airworthiness See More
"Got that cowling properly fit, only thing left is to purity it up"
"Perry, sent you a message, we are quite limited on this page."
"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"
Profile Information
- Aircraft Model
- STOL CH 701
- Project Status
- Flying
- Building From
- Kit
- Engine installed (or plan to install)
- Rotax 912
- Building Experience
- Have already built an airplane
- Flying Experience
- Commercial / CFI
- Building and Flying Info / Your Profession / Other Background Info
- Finished our build in July 2019 after three years and two months of weekends. Flying from our back yard airport 8AL7 in North Alabama.
- Home Airport (ie. KMYJ)
- 8AL7 We're charted! Our back yard is an FAA-registered airfield
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Comment Wall (4 comments)
- At 9:21am on September 6, 2020,
Kevin Beriault said…
Noticed you are using the 912UL engine (80 hp) how do you find the performance ? By chance do you remember what she weights in at ?
thanksKevin
- 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 4 Likes
We’re down to installing the ELT and weighing, then it’s time to apply for airworthiness
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