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I am having a hard time locating a good Corvair engine core to convert for my CH650 project. I would appreciate any leads anyone has on finding one. Thanks.Continue
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After a nearly decade long break from building, I am getting ready to start a new 6d50 project. I am looking to purchase a bunch of clecos, pliers, pneumatic rivet gun, and possibly a shear and…Continue
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I just started my new kit last weekend, just drilling and fitting the rudder skeleton. Decided that I would alodine everything before priming since I now live in the beach. Had to order the Alumiprep and alodine, they arrived yesterday, so I am looking forward to making good progress this weekend.
Posted on October 13, 2014 at 3:31pm 1 Comment 1 Like
Managed a few hours this weekend to work on the rudder. Completed the skeleton and started fitting the leading and trailing edge skins. Yeah, I know I went overboard with the Cleco's, but nothing moved!…
Posted on September 21, 2014 at 11:49pm 2 Comments 1 Like
Today I started building my CH650B! My daughter, Delaney, and I brought the tail kit home with us from the Zenith Open Hangar Day and Gathering. We had a great time, and she got to fly the One Week Wonder!
I worked about 4 hours today on the rudder skeleton. I drilled holes, deburred, and clecoed the ribs to the spar and doublers. I made my first mistake too. My clamps did not hold the doublers well enough, resulting in one hole that is actually 2 holes very close together.…
ContinueBuzz Air Flight Academy said… Welcome, The Ch750 the Ch601 and the 701 are in TN @2M2
John Austin said… Likewise, Todd, I enjoyed meeting you and Delaney and appreciate your hospitality! Hope you will be an active participant on the forums! Let me know if I can ever be of assistance. Regards, John
Marty Leglar said… Hi Todd, Welcome! I am still active on my kit. Been going slow lately but expect to finish 2nd wing soon and move on to fuselage construction.
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