Scratch built floats
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Elevator Vg's
Started this discussion. Last reply by John Austin Jan 16, 2012. 2 Replies 0 Likes
701 Cowling
Started this discussion. Last reply by Robert McNaught Apr 1, 2010. 3 Replies 0 Likes
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First flight: STOL CH 701
"Finally After almost 14 years of scratch building S/N 7-3882 took off for its maiden flight this past Friday afternoon with no problems."
Robert McNaught posted a status"Finally After almost 14 years of scratch building S/N 7-3882 took off for its maiden flight this past Friday afternoon with no problems."
Robert McNaught posted a discussionElevator Vg's
Could anybody give me the measurements and locations of the elevator VG's I think there is only a total of 16 used now compared to 30 thats pictured in the kit site. I also think they are at a different location Thanks Rob MSee More
Robert McNaught posted a status"I purchased a used 912A with low hours. Hope to be flying in the spring!"
Robert McNaught posted a photo
autumn 10 007
I finally had a chance to fit the wings to the fuse with no problems, all the alignments came out good. All I need now is a 912 in the front so I can take away the horses!
Robert McNaught posted a discussion701 Cowling
I have the old bed style engine mount. would the new style cowling fit around this installation?See More
Robert McNaught commented on Robert McNaught's photo
Fuel tank 3
"Hi Ron
Thanks for your comment I purchased them from Wag Aero the P/N of the flange is E-448-000 and the caps are E-482-000. I machined the attaching flanges and PRCed and riveted them together. The
tanks are made out of 6061 t6 .025"."
Ron D Leclerc commented on Robert McNaught's photoFuel tank 3
"Hey Robert
I'm scratch building my tanks also... and I have a question in regards to your fuel caps! Where id you get the cap mounting flanges from... I have been unable to locate anywhere?
I have all of the other parts... but no filler cap and…"
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Comment Wall (4 comments)
- At 10:05am on January 5, 2011,
Brian Unruh said… - Thanks Robert
- At 8:03pm on July 28, 2009,
Brad d'Entremont said… - I hear you're doing nice work on the 701. Sounds good. I don't have any good leads on an engine...are you going with the rptax 912? 80 or 100 hp?
Brad
- At 6:05am on March 1, 2009,
Mark Townsend said… - Thanks Robert, I will try to see if I can fly down for the event. Let me know the dates.
- At 2:42pm on February 23, 2009,
Harvey Richards said… - Where are you located in NS Robert. I am in Middleton.
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Scratch built floats
Posted on December 24, 2012 at 4:50pm 3 Comments 0 Likes
Has anybody scratch built there own metal floats? and if so what plans did you use?
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