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CH701 Skyjeep ZU-FJL

Postby Air Hog » Sun Jul 07, 2013 1:32 pm

My Skyjeep is almost complete but I thought I'l post some pictures.
Peter Magnus is completeing the build, will be ready for final painting in the next week. Not long to go. This is my wings to Numbi this year and still have the proving hours to do before Numbi, so we are going to do A LOT OF FLYING in the next 2 months.

The skyjeep is equipted with:
Rotax 912UL - Xtra 95 hp conversion
De Graaf exhaust
I am not fitting the slats, are fitting VG's
Instruments: MGL iEFIS panel, MGL V06 Panel Radio, Transponder: Sandia STX165R – Class 2 – Mode C, ASI, Altimeter and Turn and slip.
Also did Dual stick
Colour: Ice White. Cyril Manser is going to do some stripes and stuff on the sides
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Re: CH701 Skyjeep ZU-FJL

Postby Tumbleweed » Sun Jul 07, 2013 2:29 pm

Nice aerries, very spacious.

Speak with Philip from Bundu Aviation of a what someone included next to their fuel tank inspection nozzle. :) Also customised a tent which slips over the wing for a 2 minute assembly.
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Re: CH701 Skyjeep ZU-FJL

Postby Ian » Sun Jul 07, 2013 7:40 pm

Fantastic Johan !

Have a ball (^^) (^^) (^^)

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Re: CH701 Skyjeep ZU-FJL

Postby Goose » Sun Jul 07, 2013 8:30 pm

Mooi so Johan

Hoop jy kom vir my ook kuier (-) ek het koffie.

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Re: CH701 Skyjeep ZU-FJL

Postby Air Hog » Fri Aug 16, 2013 11:40 am

The Skyjeep is coming home to Kroon on Saturday!!!! First flight sometime next week, just waiting for the PFA. (^^) (^^) (^^)
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Postby JvTonder » Fri Aug 16, 2013 1:18 pm

Geluk Johan en onthou sonder foto's glo Goose niks nie :twisted:
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Re: CH701 Skyjeep ZU-FJL

Postby James Bentley » Fri Aug 16, 2013 1:34 pm

Wow! beautiful aircraft Johan (!!)

hope the the first flight goes well (^^) (^^)

must make a plan to come and visit you guys some time

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Re: CH701 Skyjeep ZU-FJL

Postby Air Hog » Fri Aug 16, 2013 7:13 pm

JvTonder wrote:Geluk Johan en onthou sonder foto's glo Goose niks nie :twisted:
Trust my Jaco, daar gaan baie foto's wees
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Re: CH701 Skyjeep ZU-FJL

Postby Air Hog » Fri Aug 16, 2013 7:17 pm

James Bentley wrote:
must make a plan to come and visit you guys some time

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Hi James, we plan to visit you when we fly down to Margate, Dawie with his Savannah and myself with the Skyjeep. Should be before the end of this year. (^^)
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Re: CH701 Skyjeep ZU-FJL

Postby Goose » Mon Aug 19, 2013 10:16 pm

Air Hog wrote:The Skyjeep is coming home to Kroon on Saturday!!!! First flight sometime next week, just waiting for the PFA. (^^) (^^) (^^)
Het jy reg gekom met die weeg brug :twisted:
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Re: CH701 Skyjeep ZU-FJL

Postby Air Hog » Tue Aug 20, 2013 5:50 am

Dankie Hans, het reg gekom
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Postby nicow » Tue Aug 20, 2013 7:52 am

Fotos :?: (**) ##
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Re: CH701 Skyjeep ZU-FJL

Postby James Bentley » Tue Aug 20, 2013 8:01 am

Hi Johan, it will be great to see you and Dawie later this year. Will roll out the green carpet for your arrival !!!!

I guess you are planning a visit to Vernon down in Munster?

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Postby Air Hog » Tue Aug 20, 2013 9:06 am

James Bentley wrote:Hi Johan, it will be great to see you and Dawie later this year. Will roll out the green carpet for your arrival !!!!

I guess you are planning a visit to Vernon down in Munster?

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Will let you know. Yes, we normally make a turn at Vernon. Dawie bought his Savannah from Vernon.
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Re: CH701 Skyjeep ZU-FJL

Postby willemgreyling » Tue Aug 20, 2013 11:40 am

Hi Air Hog, it's the best feeling getting that new plane in the air ## ## ##

Enjoy her and many hours of save flying (^^) (^^)
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