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zsmith3rd(at)earthlink.ne
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 Posted: Thu Nov 20, 2008 5:00 am Post subject: 701 Folding Wing Option |
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do not archive
List,
I bought the 'folding wing option' with my kit.
Picked up the complete kit at ZAC. When I got home and looked at what is involved
in 'folding' the wings I did not use it.
Here's why: You are actually REMOVING the wings, not 'folding' them!
This means wings, struts, fuel lines, wiring for fuel senders, wiring for marker lights,
pitot tube, controls, missile launchers, and anything else hanging out there must be un-attached.
At least two people are required.
Possibly a third person to support the still-attached wing while you work on removing or
mounting the other.
Also, there is the problem of the sheet metal covering the gap between the wings and fuselage.
After you build and mount the wings the first time you may decide it isn't worth the effort.
It will take a considerable amount of time to re-assemble the airplane once you get to an airport.
Everything will require proper torque, etc.
The flaperons will be hanging loose while you are hauling....now what? If the trailing edge is
'down' you'll have to support the wing high enough so they don't touch the trailer floor.
If you remove the flaperons, you'll just have more to re-assemble later.
And finally, take a good look at the 'sliding pipe' arrangement....you want to fly with wings
attached this way??
If you drop a wing and do even slight damage, do you fly it?
My guess is that there are very few of this option in actual use.
The 701 is a good airplane, but the wings need to stay on.
Okay....that's my comment. Since the List was split we've not had any rip-roaring flames, so
here's the opportunity....
Regards to all,
Zed/701/R912/90%/etc
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zodierocket(at)hsfx.ca
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| Posted: Thu Nov 20, 2008 5:58 am Post subject: 701 Folding Wing Option |
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Zed, no argument here. But an explanation of expectations. The folding
wing option was designed for the older version of the 701, when the
plane had all it's fuel in the cabin and none in the wing. Also, note
that the folding wing option was intended for transportation and
extended storage use. It's intention is not suited for daily flying use.
I have used the folding wing option several times, I do not recommend it
as an option unless the person wants it for seasonal storage. However on
www.ch701.com you will find a wing stand in the homemade tools section.
I prefer to use this method for storage and transport of the 701 wings.
Mark Townsend Alma, Ontario
Zodiac CH650 C-GOXL, CH701 Rotax 912,
STOL CH750 Just started
www.ch601.org / www.ch701.com / www.Osprey2.com
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