Hi Bob,

Ok I saw how you did replace the bungee. Very easy if engine isn't in the plane.

But with the engine mount and all fuel and other cable in the way, it is way more difficult.

What is the bungee part number (Aircraft Spruce ???) so I could order one to replace my out-of-date one ??? 

Thanks for the headsup.

Norm

Hi Bob 

Bill Moore from Huntsville.

I have been making decent progress with my 750 kit (ready to rivet forward fuselage and start finishing kit/controls). Every once in a while I think "jeez, I still haven't flown in one yet."

Is it possible to meet up sometime, perhaps after Thanksgiving? I would still like to come and visit you, and see your plane.

Bill

705-789-7248

Bob, thanks for commenting on my Dashware video.  

When I was doing the slow flight, I was monitoring a frequency that all the training schools use to broadcast their position, altitude, direction of flight, etc.  Did you notice all of the different accents.  It covers an area from Phoenix to 20 miles due south of Phoenix and is quite crowded.  We had 2 mid airs last year in this area.  No one hurt!!!

At Casa Grande the flight schools use the ILS approach there to practice their approaches.  Since CGZ doesn't have a control tower, they can do it without talking to ATC.  The frequency can really get busy and make it really difficult for the VFR pilots to get into the airport.  It really gets fun when they are using the ILS to runway 5 and the GPS approach to runway 23 at the same time.

Jerry

Hi Bob,

The 701 is now parked at CSK3 (Mascouche airport). Feel free to drop in anytime !

Let me know in advance so I can try to arrange for a meeting! It would sure be nice.

The Floats are 1150 amphibs. They are a tad bigger than the 950s. The water pump is kind

of sturdy ..and somewhat on the heavy side but couldn't find any other to fit there.

Regards,

Norm

Bob

Thanks for the welcome - am very excited to finally begin this project.  Am doing my build at my BC home in desert country of Osoyoos, BC.  If you are travelling this way, please stop at visit!

Wayne

Hi Bob,

Been sometime since you posted...Glad to see you're doing fine !

Yep, that was really something else...I never landed while some other aircraft was doing the same ...So coming out of base and seeing the glider was a neat surprise ! We did it side by side and I kept an eye on these guys until...I realized they were landing FASTER than the 701 !!!

I was really laighing this one by myself while taking off again (touch and go!).

The REAL joy was to see it caught on video by my better half !

That 's one of my neatest flying moment so far...

Regards,

Norm

thanks bob it has been an awsome exprience and i loved every minuit

Hi Bob,

Just a couple of things quickliy...

1) what happened with your float installation ? I'm just curious to what you could do about MD-RA and paperwork there. Is there a possible solution where you could fly them ?

2) I have somebody around here that would like to build straight 1450 Zenair floats from a pre-drilled kit, He's looking for advice, tips, general questions about quality of components and ease fabrication, if I gave you his em,amail address, would you be willing to help ? He has a Pegazair, lyco 235 115 hp, warp drive tripale 72" GW 1450...

Regards,

Norm ...Still waiting for my tubeless kits from Matco...

Thanks Bob. And thanks for all the help.

Hi Bob,

No problem...For the tires, I bought the whole landing gear from Zenair a long time ago. It came with the tubes and the rims are 2 pieces screwed together... Should I or Can I get away with using the tubes ???

For that purpose, I would have to get a valvefor my rims. Where can I get those valves ?

Also, the rims are 2 pieces bolted together, wouldn't they leak air and that's why they use tubes inside ???

Wainting on your answer to order or not new tubes .....

Regards,

Norm

Ps Once again, someone told me that my engine sounded nice and that the plane seemed to have plenty enough power on takeoff...Nice to know ! 

Bob,

I finally made it to the airport.  You had asked me about the setup that I used to do the video that I recently posted.  Here are a couple of photos.  Basically, I'm using a GOPRO camera with a suction cup camera mount (Delkin Devices Fat Gecko).  By using the suction mount I don't have to drill holes in the plane and I can mount it where ever I want.  So far it has fallen from the plane.  A friend of mine uses the same setup to take videos of him doing aerobatics and so far hasn't lost his.

Jerry Latimer

Bob:

I am currently preparing my CH750 for paint and would like to know the company you used to purchase the stripes for your 750.  I cannot find any suitable strips at any or the suppliers I have checked.  No rush,  I live in Pa and have to wait for warmer weather before I can start painting (spray booth is unheated).  Thank you

Ken Drumheller 

Very beatiful your plane!!! very nice paint!!!

Hi Bob,

Welcome back from your trip down south !

I got your plans for the wheel-skis but need to get some soldering lessons before I can make those. Too bad they're not for sale anywhere...Also, they're made of round stock which is difficult to put together. For me, I would rather use square stock whenever possible...easier to work with...

Maybe next year project ...

Regards,

Norm

hey Bob, do you know of anyone with a 750 in lower michigan that could show me some flight time to get some experience in the feel of the plane before I start my test program?

Hey Bob, we've got some -30C temps here in the north. While you're dpwn there in the south I guess its the float season starting or so? I love Canada in any case excluding the ice hockey WC

 Hi Bob, do you have a set of Ski Plans for the CH 701?  I would love to get a set if possible. Frank

frank@poweredparaglidingnewbrunswick.com