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Exact same thing happened to me about 50 engine hours ago. I tried reaching under the instrument panel to ground the switch terminals - no luck. Finally just let it run out of fuel. Next time it worke ...

On the uneven fuel flow. I have been flying my 701 for 8 years. I had uneven fuel flow like everyone else.
I built a mockup with transparent tanks and 1/4 inch lines, and just sitting on my porch wit ...

Hi Phil,
I had the same problem, and I solved it by changing my shoes. I got some "sock slippers" from LL Bean, and now can feel the rudder pedals and the brake with no problem.
They are ...

My plans 3/2003 show 3 at sta. 58, and a total of 11, verified on 7v6. I'm not worrying about it........Fred

Hi Frank:
Congrats on finishing.
My patterns at my uncontrolled airport are very close-in.
I use 60 mph on final no-flap and pull the power at the threshold.

For short field, when I turn final, ...

I have been flying my 701 for 7 years, and have had my share of fuel feeding concerns. I tried several tests with simulated fuel tanks, and found out that small bubbles will clog the small 1/4 fuel li ...

I have an Airgizmo gps panel mount for the 396 type gps's.

http://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalog/avpages/airgizmos.php

Selling for $45 including shipping.............Fred

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I have had the 80 hp for 5 years, and have never wanted or needed anything larger. Uses regular gas, and it really is a short takeoff plane.

This video on YouTube which has gotten 10,000 hits shows ...

I have found that landing in various winds is no problem, but after landing there is a definite tendency to weathervane.

I did a forced landing in a cottonfield several years ago in a 45 knot wind ...

Yesterday I discovered evidence of ten gallons of gasoline on the floor of my new hangar. The left wing tank was totally empty.

Seems that the sun, coming through the top window during the 5 years ...

I read that article too, and emailed Barry that I could do a 180 in a Cessna 172 in less than 300 feet. Haven't tried it in the 701, but would guess it to be even quicker. The email exchange is below: ...

Spruce has some little spring rings that will hold them in aluminum, but some people use little o rings in the top groove ....Fred

I mounted mine on the floor as far back as I could reach, and only ran a hot lead to the aft nav light, grounding the ground lead at the tail. The wires were high up on the side of the fuselage, but s ...

The lights have been sold.....Fred

Hi Roger:
It IS a firewall, and I just don't think the rubber boots that people are using fit the purpose, other than keeping out air and exhaust.
I made some nomex boots, and just in case they were ...

I had a forced landing with an engine that was doing the same thing. Met a really nice farmer. Problem was the fuel filter - small one from Aircraft Spruce. I would change the filter or try a bigger o ...

Well said Terry - complete, concise, and with references. Good synopsis. As far as I am concerned: case closed. Next subject????? I do have a question though, do you know if all of the flutter incid ...

I got my airtex ME 406 with a whip antenna for less than a thousand. Don't know why Aircraft Spruce is charging so much. Installed easily. .....Fred....N9701

Good job Kevin! I had a forced landing in a disked field in my 701 because of a clogged fuel filter. I used the little filter 05-01031 from Aircraft Spruce - cute, small, transparent, and rated for m ...

I didn't like the looks of this hole when I built my 601, but didn't make any changes. I am actually happy that this inspector has followed up on this. Seems that this could be a problem especially wi ...