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At 12:20pm on December 26, 2018, Perry Delano said…

Hi Shay,

No, I just have the two 10 gallon wing tanks, one per wing. That said we have somewhat of an engine expert and he is a 701 builder and a proponent of a header tank, or at least a tank the two wing tanks deliver to. I have to ask him more about the latter before going ahead with my fuel system.

I will probably get a chance to do that early in the New Year.

Perry

At 4:45pm on January 20, 2017, Jonathan Porter said…

Hi Shay, if you would like to pop over to the UK (Rugby, just 35mins from Birmingham, we can pick you up)we can show our CH750 in build and talk more about the aircraft differences - just drop me an email capt.yaw@gmail.com or call +44 7502 593671.... 

At 5:36pm on March 11, 2012, Tony Oliver said…

Hi Shay,

I will be delighted to touch base with you on the CH 750 project.   I was parked next to you at Sywell in my Long-EZ the summer before last - and greatly admired your aircraft.   I think that's what sparked my interest.  Then I discover that the LAA felt that the CH 750 was a safe option....   Aerocovers in Canada made me a beautiful set of covers for my Long-EZ.  They had no pattern but the guy went into Toronto several times to measure up another Long-EZ, and then modified them in accordance with my instructions.   Really, really helpful.    Best regards.   Tony Oliver

At 11:26am on April 25, 2011, Andrew Aston said…

Hello Shay,

Interested to know more about your Harness set up please. could you share details? i have a good photo from Sywell but would like details of specs etc.

Kind Regards, Andrew

My own email if required: ch701ul@aol.com

 

 

At 4:04pm on December 16, 2010, Bob McDonald said…

I can send ski plans via e-mail. The originals were hand drawn by Rob Nelson, then converted to pdf files and CAD drawn for clarity. Elmer Webster did the CAD work. I have had no time to field test these skis, Rob Nelson lives in Wisconsin (USA) and I know he gets snow there so they should work. There is also 2 ways to construct the 1"X2" main rails. I did find no commercial suppliers for skis available for the CH750 or CH701 series... I guess if you can make an aircraft you can make skis?

At 1:47pm on November 6, 2009, Andrew Aston said…
Hello Shay, how did the work on the stab attachments go? are you back in the air? Regards Andrew.
At 3:05am on October 19, 2009, Andrew Aston said…
Thx for confirming. My inspector is looking at mine tomorrow, so i will have it riveted up this week. I noticed when grip pinning the stab back together one needs to strap it flat not rely on the old holes lining it up. I managed to introduce some twist until i strapped it down properly. I suppose 3.3mm holes and 3.2mm grip pins allows some 'slack'? Kind regards, Andrew.
ps if you hear of a good 912 in your neck of the woods could you let me know please? not too worried about hours if its been well maintained and has paperwork. It seems ex GA are comming over to LAA/Micolighting and inflating prices over here.
At 6:49am on October 18, 2009, Andrew Aston said…
Hello Shay,
Have your H72-6 brackets arrived? What is the spec of the Zenith items please? I rekoned on .063" thickness from searching the www but i would prefer conformation from a reliable source like yourself.
Regards, Andrew.
At 8:01pm on September 4, 2009, Larry Zetterlind said…
Shay,

I've probably put 60 hours or so at least, maybe more on the airplane since the new brackets were installed. I see no problems.

Larry
At 4:27pm on August 24, 2009, Andrew Aston said…
Shay,
I've made my replacement brackets in .063", they look ok, i will change the .040" in due course. Tip from the net - unzip the H/tail top skin to gain access. You wont release/replace the bottom skin around the brackets. I was looking at taking out a 'panel', to the ribs, and replacing with overlapping skin(as per Zenith construction standards doc) rather than unzipping the whole top skin. i've got enough .016" to re-skin.
Regards, AA
At 3:22pm on August 21, 2009, Andrew Aston said…
Sorry, of course i meant 7H2-6 brackets, doh!
At 3:21pm on August 21, 2009, Andrew Aston said…
Just revisited the H6-2 bracket problem. I looked at old Newsletters, it looks like Zenair recomended .063" replacements. That makes sense as i wondered how one took an extrution of 90' and rebent to approx 80'. I will make some .063 replacements for mine tomorrow. i've spare .063" if you want me to send you two bent blanks? I leave to you to shape drill and adjust to exact angle of your own 701. let me know your postal address if you want me to send you a couple of brackets. No charge, just a wizz in SMK next time we meet ;-)
At 2:55am on August 21, 2009, Andrew Aston said…
Thanks for the info, seems to be a problem with the .040". I know the 701SP has been beefed up in this area and I think they use .090" angle as per spar, cabin sides etc. I have not seen with my own eyes yet so pls double check. Mine fit very close and angle exactly because i made a jig from my tail which i used to shape the rear fuse, however i will replace the legs with beefier angle. Will this in turn stress the uprights? .063" maybe? We really need to see the plans from the SP guys, i wonder if anyone here will scan and post?
Please let me know your findings, good luck. Regards Andrew.
At 3:28pm on August 18, 2009, Andrew Aston said…
Hello Shay,
Hope all's well with you and yours? Good to see your on here, i'm still building slowly (family and work interject). Will you be at Sywell?
Regards, Andrew.

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