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Hi guys,

I volunteer for Crutches for Africa and our container of crutches, wheel chairs, and walkers left Denver on the 30th of Jan and is now on it's way to Mombasa. Now I am working on the dist ...

I'll be ordering tomorrow. So let me know ASAP.

Guys,

I am getting ready to place an order from Canada for some smallish parts for my 801.
Anybody want to jump on the order to split the import cost etc...

It'll come to me then I'll put it in ...

Hey fellas! Has anybody sprung for those sexy strut fairings?
I was wondering if they did any good? Or were just in the way/ more trouble than they're worth etc...

Looks like fun to put together. ...

Thanks guys. Should have it installed tomorrow.

Hey guys,

Does anyone have a suggestion for the location of the static port?
I just got my new Blue Sky 500 Variometer and can't wait to try it out.

I used the search engine and only found (1) ...

No doubt the stock stick is easy to use. But it really limits right seat flying.
I like the controls in the middle. The CH601 has dual sticks and I'm considering a similar setup to convert the 801. ...

Has anyone set up their 801 as a trainer or with dual sticks and throttle in the middle?

It's an 801.

My door close tight but air is still coming in from all sides.
The original door handles were non locking. After boring out the existing bushings the new locking handles went in. However that were w ...

Thanks for sharing. Makes me want to go flying.

Unfortunately the plane was assembled without any wiring.
The Wings aren't too bad any ideas on the tail?

I used to own a CH2000. It had a 20 gallon gas tank behind the back luggage area.

I was wondering if anyone had considered this type of fuel storage approach in an 801.

It's a cavernous expanse ...

We've been flying the 801 every weekend and having a blast! What a fun aircraft!!

I really miss the night flying so it's time for some lights.

Any feedback on brands for nav lights and strobes? ...

Guys,

Here is a link to some 801 landings my buddy made. These are his very first in an 801. Lucky for me he did a pretty good job. The 2nd video to last had a 8.5 pucker factor for me filming a ...

I searched the archive but didn't find anything about door locks.
If anyone has added them, could you tell me how you did it?

Note: I bought this 801 complete, I'm a flyer not a builder, much respect to you guys that can get it done!

I wanted to post my first flight experience in the 801 in case any one was interested.

2 words...Super Sweet! This plane is so stable and just flat out fun I was giddy the whole time. Started to ...

First 5 landings at 30 psi, control felt tight and fast
Second 5 landings 18 psi, felt better but I'm planning on dropping them another 5-8 psi.

On the 801 with the 8.0 tires has anyone experimented with the tire pressure?