Thanks so much. It will be a big help. Hope to see you at Oshkosh this year! 

Hi Jim, I am on your builders log site getting great inspiration! Where did you mount your electric fuel pump. Can't find it in the pictures. Thanks! Joe in Oshkosh

Hi Jim, After following Caleb's instructions to fit hoop to canopy and breaking hoop in two with using only hands I took the hoop that came with fuselage kit for the 601 canopy and just got help forcing canopy down until it fit the hoop.  Since cutting in two it is no longer an issue to put on.  The canopy is much more flexible than the aluminum.  It does take a memory after two years in storage in garage rolled up.  My near finished canopy does not fit as plans show but I believe it is acceptable.

My home airfield is at 6500ft. Within 20 minutes in any direction I can drop 3000 ft or all the way to sea level in one direction. That challenge caused me to want the mixture adjustment. It flys just like the plane I learned in with an 0-200. Grab the red know and tune the EGT. I installed an electric solenoid to prime it. It works sweet.

It takes a little fab work to get it all hooked up but I have the parts figured out if you want some help. I just bought a radial R2800 from Rotec for my other project so I bought a tbi for it too.

Jim,

My name is Dennis Hutchinson, I just sent a "friend request", but it only allowed 200 characters. I am a builder/owner/pilot of a CH601HD based at Mt. Comfort (KMQJ). I am also a friend of Dave Gardea based in Shelbyville (KGEZ). I would be willing to come out and take a look at your project, and maybe help you out with your nose gear issue. I believe that Dave would also like to see your project. You can call me at 498-6903.