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Robert Pelland
- 66, Male
- Trois Rivieres, Quebec
- Canada
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scratch built first part
Replied Nov. 26, 2009
scratch built first part
Replied Nov. 25, 2009
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- Aircraft Model
- STOL CH 701, STOL CH 750
- Project Status
- Just started
- Building From
- Plans-only
- Building Experience
- Have already built an airplane
- Flying Experience
- Private Pilot
- Profession / Employer / Background Info
- BTW that Private Pilot tag above, has an expired medical certificat.
Sales, marketing, and computer business owner. Presently retired, and working hard at it. Hobby for the past 30 years has been restoring 1963 to 1967 Corvettes. See web page at the following. www.autoretro.info
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Need help for an engine mount
I am looking for help from an A&P or an experienced builder for my motor mount. I made a jig from an original factory 0200 engine mount, but with the coming of the new 750-2, I am now considering a slighty more powerful engine. I am looking into a Contintal or Lycoming engine between 100 to 150… Continue
Posted on August 17, 2010 at 9:00pm — 2 Comments
Wanted, Recommendation from anyone with experience in chrome moly tubing
I am in the process of setting up my shop to turn out a few engine mounts, along with the cabin main frames for my 701 & 750 build. I already have all the necessary welding and cutting equipement that is needed, along with a complete assortement of full length chrome moly tubing from 1/4" up to the 2" in size. What I am desperatly looking for, is information from anyone that has had experience in using any of the thin walled tubing notchers. I have seen almost all the notchers that are cu
… ContinuePosted on August 2, 2010 at 8:33am — 8 Comments
Amphi floats, a beautiful dream, or your worst nightmare
The following article recently appeared in the July issue of COPA " Canadian Owners & Pilots Association " and with the recent availability of the excellent floats from Zenith, I sincerely believe that this article, is for any prospective float plane pilot, is an absolute " MUST READ "
It describes the Pro's and Con's of " Amphibs " amphibious floats, and goes into detail regarding the various pitfalls a prespective float plane pilot should expect. I have spoken to the auth
… ContinuePosted on June 28, 2010 at 2:09pm — 2 Comments
Tools, no aircraft hanger should be without
Enjoy,,,
Common Hanger Tools Defined
DRILL PRESS: A tall upright machine useful for suddenly snatching flat aluminum bar stock out of your hands, so that it smacks you in the chest and flings your beer across the room, denting the freshly-painted vertical stabilizer which you had carefully set in the corner where… Continue
Posted on April 26, 2009 at 8:37pm — 6 Comments
Birthday gift
Today is my 65th birthday, and look what I just got.
A few months ago I purchased and delivered to a buddy of mine, a set of rough cut aluminum block's in a cylinder shape to make up a set of flanging dies. Well this morning I got a call to go over and pick up the finished pieces. Howev… Continue
Posted on February 5, 2009 at 8:54pm — 3 Comments
Comment Wall (17 comments)
- At 5:19pm on July 22, 2010,
Neil Corella said… - Thanks. Robert.
- At 9:16pm on March 30, 2010,
Leo Arrigo said… - Thanks Rob for getting back to me. I think I'll probably do the same.
Thanks again and good luck with the build.
Leo
- At 5:11pm on March 28, 2010,
claude harvey said… - salut robert ca me fait plaisir d etre dans le club. j ai un 701 depuis 3 ans et j adore cette machine . cet hiver j ai fait 31 sorties sur ski et c etait vraiment cool d aller voir des chums dans des chalets et de se poser sur des lacs geles. je suis aussi co proprietaire d un sundowner avec 3 autres gars du coin ici au saguenay. l ete prochain , on pourrait aller vous rendre visite et voir tes projets, salutation
- At 7:09am on February 15, 2010,
denis gagnon said… - Bonjour Robert, Je suis Pierre-André, le fils de Denis, il est parti dans le sud pour 2 semaines. On construit l'avion ensemble, moi,Denis et mon frère JF, on pilote tous les trois. Inverness est à mi-chemin entre Thetford Mines et plessisvile sur la route 267. Bonne journée.
- At 10:03am on October 11, 2009,
Bernard Parent said… - Bonjour Robert
You are right, I will complete my CH 650 this winter and I start on a CH 750 next winter.
The CH 650 is for sale it is to fast for me ! I just work on during winter time for hobby.
If you pass by Asbestos just stop to take a coffe and see my project my shop.
- At 7:27am on May 27, 2009,
Mario Pratte said… - your welcome in my home to sit in my plane and making noise!!!
we gone make a really good fly!!!
- At 4:06pm on March 22, 2009,
Bob Jones said… - I think what you were asking about were the (3) stall fences I put on each wing. The answer is yes, I made them, out of 3/4" x 3/4" angle, and they are effective for several reasons.
1. The plans don't call for false ribs (IE. reinforcement) to the skin between each main rib, hence oil canning. These eliminate the canning in the (3) large bays outside of the tank area.
2. The stall fences seem to make the plane more stable (IE> Less falling leaf effect) In slow landing.
3. Other then the fact that they look neat, they keep the wing covers off the skin.
I also put horizontal stabilizers on the tail that make the plane less prone to tail wig/wag because of the sensitivity of the rudder pedals, and I have (30) VG's on the front curve of the elevator, that GREATLY increase the power you have to raise the nose in extreme slow flight
CALL ME IF YOU WANT (907) 892-7369 BOB
- At 11:33am on March 15, 2009,
Phil Smith said… - Rob,
Afraid I was caught at a weak moment - seems like each section and or task begins with a little head stratching - then sleep on it - then do - then teach. Actually, quite a bit further down the road - finishing up the wiring as we speak - about ready to hook up the BAT and see if there is smoke or lite. Then its hang the windshield, doors etc. The wings and tail feathers are allready built and waiting.
Thanks for the comments
Phil
- At 8:00am on March 2, 2009,
Bob Simmons said… - Bob,
Thanks for letting me know about the bad links for the wings pictures. All should be fixed now.
- At 11:42pm on March 1, 2009,
Vergoz Max said… - Hi.... Happy birthday to you... happy birthday to you....happy birthday to you Robert...Happy birthday to yooouuuu....
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