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Congratulations Jim! Get someone to video that first flight. Also, if you would, please post weight and balance info when you get it. I'm very interested in what your empty weight is.
A big day on April 13th as we pulled the CH750 out of the hangar and started the engine. The 0200 roared to life and sounded like a million bucks. We ran the engine for about 15 minutes, then shut down and back in the hangar. The last remaining item…
Jim: It's looking fantastic!
A nice look down the wing of Jim Smith's 750
Hey Jim
It looks differant than when I saw it last week!!!! Looks great - congrats
jack
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- Retired, flyer since 1976. Instrument rated with over 50 hours to date in my Zenith CH750. Suffering withdrawal from building the aircraft and may well build another.
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CH750 is nearly in the air
A big day on April 13th as we pulled the CH750 out of the hangar and started the engine. The 0200 roared to life and sounded like a million bucks. We ran the engine for about 15 minutes, then shut down and back in the hangar. The last remaining items are so simple (and small). I have three bugnuts coming from Spruce to attach mixture, carb heat and cabin heat. I safety wired everything last night. Once the bugnuts are installed it's time to weigh, complete weight and balance exhibits and submit… Continue
Posted on April 14, 2009 at 6:41am — 4 Comments
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- At 6:21am on December 23, 2009,
Clemens Kramer said… - Jim, my 750 will be inspected on the 9th of Jan. The DAR said we would have to fill out another form because the 750 kit is not on the approved list. This form is a series of questions and the yes's have to be 1 more than the no's (51%). Did you have to do this and if so could you inlighten me or email me a copy of yours so I could be consistent.
thanks
Clem clemkramer@yahoo.com
- At 9:01am on November 9, 2009,
Jim Derickson said… - Hi Jim, I am waiting for my 750 kit,( early Dec) I am leaning towards the o-200 for power. I have read your information about heating, did you get the o-200 to run at acceptable cht levels ? Also, what prop/ pitch combination did you go with. Any information would be helpful
Thanks, Jim Derickson
- At 11:14am on June 18, 2009,
Kerry Owen said… - Jim,
Thanks for the kind offer. Once we start the build I'm sure your experience will be a major asset. Yes... Jackson is just down the road a piece...
Kathy and I were at Zenith yesterday and both had the opportunity to sit in the 750 and take Demo rides. It was Kathy's first ride in any small aircraft and she came back beaming...! It was almost a religious experience for her...and she was on the verge of tears. She simply had convinced herself that flying an LSA was beyond her capability and yesterday's flight allowed her to realize that she actually could pilot an LSA as a handicapped person.
She had no difficulty getting in or out of the plane. We both agree that the 750 is a far better choice for us than the 650, given her physical limitations. The Zenith staff were great as always and Rodger was especially helpful in making Kathy's first flight memorable. She was so pumped up we could not leave without buying her a hat and T-shirt...and she talked about the flight all the way back to Farmington.
When I flew with Rodger, I was very impressed with the flying qualities. It was a little bumpy yesterday from the thermals but the 750 remained surprisingly stable. Hands off was straight and level. The plane felt very solid... Very little rudder correction was needed. Coming from flying Stearman's...I won't know what to do with my feet.
We have a Shelby Cobra roadster replica to finish and by that time the full 750 plan set should be available and we will start on the 750.
In the mean time...anybody need a new set of XL-650 Plans?
K&K
- At 12:35pm on May 26, 2009,
Bob May said… - Hey Jim looks great! Could you send me your XL spread sheet too?
Thanks,
Bob
rgmay@verizon.net
- At 10:40pm on May 21, 2009,
joe motis said… - Hey Jim FANTASTIC
Just recieved my plans and am almost ready to start assembling My WW Corvair. My Girlfriend loves your paint too.
Thanks for your inspiration and such a great example of the 750
- At 7:28pm on May 19, 2009,
rontheman13 said… - Jim could you send me your XL spred sheet?
ron.robison@kiewit.com
- At 10:42pm on April 28, 2009,
Ken Ryan said…
- Thanks Jim. That's a pretty good weight, I think. Have you flown it yet?
- At 11:52am on April 28, 2009,
Gary Burdett said… - That paint job is awesome. Any news updates on your FAA certificate? Looking forward to your first flight description.
Gary Burdett
- At 12:09pm on April 19, 2009,
jack r. nelson said…
- Hey Jim
Lets plan on makeing the June Fly In at Zenith. If you promise to fly slow, I'll try and get some in flite photos.
Jack
- At 11:46am on April 19, 2009,
jack r. nelson said…
- Jim
Hurry and get your hrs flown off. If the weather Gods wiil stay happy, maybee we can fly up to Zenith in June for the "Fly In". Jim Gallaway and I did it last year. If you will promise to fly slow maybe I can keep up and get some in flight shots.
Jack R. Nelson
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