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rroberts
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 Posted: Sun Nov 11, 2007 6:48 am Post subject: Purple Dragon Spotted over Newnan, GA (KCCO) |
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Another fine Zenith aircraft took to the sky at 7:30 AM local this morning. N701RR came to life and flew two complete circuits. What a surprise! Now the panels come off for a look-see. BTW..she's a Zenith 701 with slats Vs VGs, auto conversion Geo Metro 1.3L with IVO inflight adjustable prop, avionics master switch, and..GULP, I did use green Scotchbrite???
Special thanks to all the folks at Zenith then all my peeps that gave me support and help along the way: First to my WIFE, then Tommy Walker, Randy Fortune, Jon Croke, Mark-ZodieRocket, Larry McFarland. (I've been watching NASCAR too much!)
Rick
www.n701RR.com
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Jon(at)joncroke.com
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| Posted: Sun Nov 11, 2007 7:12 am Post subject: Purple Dragon Spotted over Newnan, GA (KCCO) |
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Congrats Rick! Isnt that really something?
An angel in heaven gets her wings when another 701 auto conversion takes off
for the first time...
Story/Pictures at 11:00 ?
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rroberts
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| Posted: Sun Nov 11, 2007 7:22 am Post subject: Re: Purple Dragon Spotted over Newnan, GA (KCCO) |
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Thanks Jon, yep..had my camera right there beside me....forgot all about it till I was down. Soon some .mpg s I hope!
Rick
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zodierocket(at)hsfx.ca
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| Posted: Sun Nov 11, 2007 10:01 am Post subject: Purple Dragon Spotted over Newnan, GA (KCCO) |
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Rick , Congratulations, Big Time! For those of you who have not followed Rick and his adventure over the last couple of years may just wish to visit his website. www.n701rr.com
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Rick has endure some trials and tribulations that most of us will never see, his building project has been sidetracked to help out after Katrina, move to a different state and a new job. Designing a whole new FWF package for the Geo installation. Plus many road blocks dealing with a new style of installation of said engine.
All in all Rick has triumphed more then most of us to get his Purple CH701 in the Air. Rick Congratulations is not only for your first flight but for having the fortitude to continue on a path that few have truly managed to travel. The spirit of the homebuilder is truly a spark generated by Rick..
Mark Townsend
Can-Zac Aviation Ltd.
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ifly4fun2(at)sbcglobal.ne
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| Posted: Sun Nov 11, 2007 10:01 am Post subject: Purple Dragon Spotted over Newnan, GA (KCCO) |
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Congratulations Rick great news! How long was the journey to get to today's success? The feeling
must be phenomenal. Every time I here another 701 gets in the air it motivates me to get out there
and start working on mine.
Art
--- rroberts <groberts19(at)bellsouth.net> wrote:
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Another fine Zenith aircraft took to the sky at 7:30 AM local this morning. N701RR came to life
and flew two complete circuits. What a surprise! Now the panels come off for a look-see.
BTW..she's a Zenith 701 with slats Vs VGs, auto conversion Geo Metro 1.3L with IVO inflight
adjustable prop, avionics master switch, and..GULP, I did use green Scotchbrite???
Special thanks to all the folks at Zenith then all my peeps that gave me support and help along
the way: First to my WIFE, then Tommy Walker, Randy Fortune, Jon Croke, Mark-ZodieRocket, Larry
McFarland. (I've been watching NASCAR too much!)
Rick
www.n701RR.com
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www.n701rr.com
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larry(at)macsmachine.com
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| Posted: Sun Nov 11, 2007 10:06 am Post subject: Purple Dragon Spotted over Newnan, GA (KCCO) |
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Congratulations Rick!
So pleased to hear you've flown. The Geo would seem an excellent
application for the 701.
Do be sure to add pictures of your bird one day soon.
Very anxious to hear the data and economy of that engine too.
Super!
Larry McFarland 601HDS at www.macsmachine.com
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Another fine Zenith aircraft took to the sky at 7:30 AM local this morning. N701RR came to life and flew two complete circuits. What a surprise! Now the panels come off for a look-see. BTW..she's a Zenith 701 with slats Vs VGs, auto conversion Geo Metro 1.3L with IVO inflight adjustable prop, avionics master switch, and..GULP, I did use green Scotchbrite???
Special thanks to all the folks at Zenith then all my peeps that gave me support and help along the way: First to my WIFE, then Tommy Walker, Randy Fortune, Jon Croke, Mark-ZodieRocket, Larry McFarland. (I've been watching NASCAR too much!)
Rick
www.n701RR.com
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www.n701rr.com
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RURUNY(at)aol.com
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| Posted: Sun Nov 11, 2007 11:21 am Post subject: Purple Dragon Spotted over Newnan, GA (KCCO) |
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Rick,
Have been following the project on your web site, congratulations! Time to have fun!
Brian
http://www.701builder.com
See what's new at Make AOL Your Homepage.
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NYTerminat(at)aol.com
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| Posted: Sun Nov 11, 2007 2:27 pm Post subject: Purple Dragon Spotted over Newnan, GA (KCCO) |
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Rick,
Congratulations on your first flight. How does that Geo engine work with the 701?
Bob Spudis
N701ZX/ CH701/ 912S
140hrs
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n801bh(at)netzero.com
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| Posted: Sun Nov 11, 2007 3:22 pm Post subject: Purple Dragon Spotted over Newnan, GA (KCCO) |
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A " VERY" big congrats to you. Another auto engine conversion hits the skies... As for the NASCAR thing, that is a perfectly good excuse to use when the plane takes a little longer to complete. I get to listen to NASCAR everytime I fly. That's almost better then sex... Almost. ! Don't forget to practice safe stoling.. <G>
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Ben Haas
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www.haaspowerair.com
-- "rroberts" <groberts19(at)bellsouth.net> wrote:
--> Zenith-List message posted by: "rroberts" <groberts19(at)bellsouth.net>
Another fine Zenith aircraft took to the sky at 7:30 AM local this morning. N701RR came to life and flew two complete circuits. What a surprise! Now the panels come off for a look-see. BTW..she's a Zenith 701 with slats Vs VGs, auto conversion Geo Metro 1.3L with IVO inflight adjustable prop, avionics master switch, and..GULP, I did use green Scotchbrite???
Special thanks to all the folks at Zenith then all my peeps that gave me support and help along the way: First to my WIFE, then Tommy Walker, Randy Fortune, Jon Croke, Mark-ZodieRocket, Larry McFarland. (I've been watching NASCAR too much!)
Rick
www.n701RR.com
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Rick
www.n701rr.com
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kmccune
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| Posted: Mon Nov 12, 2007 4:24 am Post subject: Re: Purple Dragon Spotted over Newnan, GA (KCCO) |
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Congrats! Beautiful airplane!
Kevin
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Tommy Walker
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| Posted: Mon Nov 12, 2007 5:18 am Post subject: Purple Dragon Spotted over Newnan, GA (KCCO) |
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| Quote: | Congratulations Rick!!
Folks, that is one good-looking 701. Plus, Rick is one of the better builders around. I learned a lot from him. Hey Rick, got any photos or video? Tommy Walker in Alabama Do Not Archive….
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davids601xl(at)yahoo.com
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| Posted: Mon Nov 12, 2007 9:12 am Post subject: Purple Dragon Spotted over Newnan, GA (KCCO) |
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Congratulations Rick! I have been looking for this
email. Have a lot of fun and fly safely buddy.
David
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Another fine Zenith aircraft took to the sky at 7:30
AM local this morning. N701RR came to life and flew
two complete circuits. What a surprise! Now the
panels come off for a look-see. BTW..she's a Zenith
701 with slats Vs VGs, auto conversion Geo Metro
1.3L with IVO inflight adjustable prop, avionics
master switch, and..GULP, I did use green
Scotchbrite???
Special thanks to all the folks at Zenith then all
my peeps that gave me support and help along the
way: First to my WIFE, then Tommy Walker, Randy
Fortune, Jon Croke, Mark-ZodieRocket, Larry
McFarland. (I've been watching NASCAR too much!)
Rick
www.n701RR.com
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Low & Slow
Rick
www.n701rr.com
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601 XL Plansbuilder 15% done?
Working on Wings
www.ch601.org
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john.marzulli(at)gmail.co
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| Posted: Mon Nov 12, 2007 2:49 pm Post subject: Purple Dragon Spotted over Newnan, GA (KCCO) |
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Congrats!
It's always an inspiration to see another get done and fly.
Happy flying!
On Nov 12, 2007 9:11 AM, David Barth <davids601xl(at)yahoo.com (davids601xl(at)yahoo.com)> wrote:
[quote]--> Zenith-List message posted by: David Barth < davids601xl(at)yahoo.com (davids601xl(at)yahoo.com)>
Congratulations Rick! I have been looking for this
email. Have a lot of fun and fly safely buddy.
David
--- rroberts < groberts19(at)bellsouth.net (groberts19(at)bellsouth.net)> wrote:
> Another fine Zenith aircraft took to the sky at 7:30
| Quote: | AM local this morning. N701RR came to life and flew
two complete circuits. What a surprise! Now the
panels come off for a look-see. BTW..she's a Zenith
701 with slats Vs VGs, auto conversion Geo Metro
1.3L with IVO inflight adjustable prop, avionics
master switch, and..GULP, I did use green
Scotchbrite???
Special thanks to all the folks at Zenith then all
my peeps that gave me support and help along the
way: First to my WIFE, then Tommy Walker, Randy
Fortune, Jon Croke, Mark-ZodieRocket, Larry
McFarland. (I've been watching NASCAR too much!)
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David Barth
601 XL Plansbuilder 15% done?
Working on Wings
www.ch601.org
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kmccune
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| Posted: Thu Nov 15, 2007 4:51 pm Post subject: Re: Purple Dragon Spotted over Newnan, GA (KCCO) |
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Is that the Raven FWF cowl on your purple dragon?
Kevin
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“Always do what you are afraid to do.”
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rroberts
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| Posted: Thu Nov 15, 2007 5:00 pm Post subject: Re: Purple Dragon Spotted over Newnan, GA (KCCO) |
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Hi Kevin,
No its not. It's a Jabiru cowl for their 701 with about a foot wacked off the back. My painter then molded on a blister for the Sidewinder oil pan. and glued on the top NACA inlet. The spinner is from Cummins. Fits like a glove!
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kmccune
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| Posted: Thu Nov 15, 2007 5:27 pm Post subject: Re: Purple Dragon Spotted over Newnan, GA (KCCO) |
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Well it looks very good! I emailed Raven yesterday and I'm going to call tomorrow, as I'm still not sure what type of engine is going on this thing. Yours is the 90 hp 1300? Any comments on performance. Raven seems to be pushing the turbo one, but the extra weight seems, well extra.
Kevin
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