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At 8:47pm on July 16, 2010, Doug Cole said…: Thanks for the info. I am going to look into the cost of a repack, and new straps and then decide if I want to go with yours or go with new. Also, do you know when the rocket has to be replaced?

At 7:04am on June 4, 2010, joseph aloof said…: hi chris thanx the cowling was alot of work the chute you have will it work for the 701 joe

At 8:05am on June 2, 2010, Dr. Edward M. Moody II said…: I will be camping at the Texas State Railroad campground in Rusk, TX June 11th - 13th. The next trip would be Hot Springs, AR from June 30th - July 5th. After that I think I'm clear until Oshkosh, July 23rd - August 3rd.

Micheal Nassour runs a flying school at TVR which is along the Monroe route. That's a nice alternative landing site if you need one.

At 2:14pm on June 1, 2010, Dr. Edward M. Moody II said…: Sounds fine Chris. If you want to meet somewhere between us that'll work about as well. My wife and I are finally back into a routine of taking our camper out a couple of times a month and then there's our VERY variable weather to deal with, but I'm sure we can make it work. I admit that It gets a little creepy to get more than 2 or 3 hours away from home base in a small plane.

At 1:22pm on June 1, 2010, Dr. Edward M. Moody II said…: If your 601 curiosity gets the best of you, take a ride or flight out to 3R2 (Legros Mem.) west of Crowley. The "Papa Goose" is finished and flying for a year or so. Might help either satisfy or further fuel your curiosity.

Ed

At 9:13am on October 19, 2009, Dr. Edward M. Moody II said…: The Cane River Fly-in takes place up at Natchitoches November 13 - 15th. I'm not sure if I'll make it yet... we have a big family get-together planned for the 15th so I will probably be tied up with preparation on the 14th as well.

Ed

At 9:10am on October 19, 2009, Dr. Edward M. Moody II said…: Get in touch with me when you are ready and we'll work out the details.

Ed

At 6:03pm on October 18, 2009, Dr. Edward M. Moody II said…: I finished the forty hours today and I'm looking forward to fly-ins, airshows, and pancake breakfasts around the state. I also hope to visit some builders who are in neighboring states within reach. Rest assured, vigilance and continued tweaking are still on the agenda.

Ed

At 8:15am on September 20, 2009, Chumphol Sirinavin said…: I am almost done with making components for my new wing skeletons, and should start riveting them together next week. I may build wings with clean trailing edges similar to CH 750 wings.

Thanks for your encouragement.

Champ

At 3:06pm on September 16, 2009, Phillip Owens said…: the jabiru is only 264# installed and if I recall the 0360 weighs in at about 290# and theIO360 at about 330# with the Ti coming in at around 386# and these are DRY WEIGHTS for the Lycomings. So as far as weight goes yes there is a difference, as far as power they are probably about the same although with 8 Cylinders the Jabiru is a LOT SMOOTHER running, almost like a turbine. Ther sound from the straight exhaust is really something to hear.
I hope this answers your question

At 11:06am on September 16, 2009, Chumphol Sirinavin said…: Hi Chris,

I had been away from my work shop for a while.
This afternoon, I almost finished with extending my table-side brake from 8' to 12'. It should be done tomorrow. And I need to clean up the shop before showing you any picture.
I have all the necessary material for the no-slot flaperon set up but haven't got around to work on it. It must have been sheer dedication/determination for you to finish plan-building your plane, and test-flying it too. I only re-build one that had already flown, and, on many occasions, it is not easy at all!!

Have a nice flight.

Champ

At 11:45am on September 15, 2009, Phillip Owens said…: Actually the CG turned out to be pretty close, Since the cowl was not finished we had to estimate that weight, and also we had not yet installed the strut fairings. So after we get the cowl on and finish the strut fairings we will do another weight and balance which I believe will be even better other than a bit heavier because of the fairings. At full gross we are almost right on the money.

At 1:53pm on August 8, 2009, Phillip Owens said…: Ok, Let me see if I can figure out how to add them to this post. Note we ran the wires thru the trailing edge of the wing and entered the fuselage right near the rear spar area, then ran the wires along the top of the left side of the cabin and down to the panel, placed the control swithc in the panel just below the GPS (note the panel photo)

At 3:53pm on August 6, 2009, Dr. Edward M. Moody II said…: Going to the EAA meeting at ARA Saturday?

Ed

At 12:25pm on July 31, 2009, Dr. Edward M. Moody II said…: There is going to be a meeting of the newly formed EAA chapter for Acadianna at the Acadianna Regional Airport (KARA) near New Iberia on Saturday 8AUG09 at 10 AM. I am planning to fly there (weather permitting) for the meeting. Interested?

Ed

At 9:47pm on July 21, 2009, Robert P. and Elaine Sumrall said…: That sounds like a good idea. I will call you a few days before I come. Talk to you later

At 9:53am on July 21, 2009, Robert P. and Elaine Sumrall said…: Chris,One week-end I will try to come see your plane. I would like to see how you operate your flaperons. I think that is the way I want mine.

At 10:19pm on July 20, 2009, Robert P. and Elaine Sumrall said…: Chris you need to fly your plane to Lumberton(IH BASS JR MEML) N31'00.93'W89'28.95' and call me when you head that way I live about 10 miles from that airport. The airport is about 75 miles north east of New Orleans.

At 10:14am on July 20, 2009, Robert P. and Elaine Sumrall said…: Chris everything has been slow,the weather has been so hot that My shop stay so hot that I don't feel like working on my plane. But it has cool some and I will start back. I still would like to come and see your plane. I will have too make time.

At 10:09am on July 7, 2009, Phillip Owens said…: Yes, I will take some photos and post them on the site. I haven't done so yet but will soon.

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