Researched Hi-Hat Storage Trailer Purchase

Rene@OnSiteStorage.Com $2400 + $350 delivery - used 40'x10'x10' storage trailer. Possibly move to Lavon North.

Build Worktable

4' x 14' worktable (caster too small - replace later).

!!!! Replaces with 3", locking casters: 7/7/2015 !!!!

Researched possible building/rigging space

Wylie Rental Space off US78 and Sanden Rd: (214) 808-6336. Possible source shared with hot-rod builder and paint shop.  Possible source shared with hot-rod builder and paint shop

!!!!!! No longer available due to owner's business expansion: 11/21/2015 !!!!!

Researched Basing Option: Lavon North - 46TS

www.airnav.com/airport/46TS ... Approximately 10 miles away. Unimproved, 2 long gravel/grass runways. Parasail operator. Possibly move storage trailer to site. 214-241-8132: Manager: Future Flight Inc

Return home - Researched kit & options

Returned home from the workshop.  Researched kit and options.  Decided on:
Serial # 10221 - N701LT
Complete SOL Kit:
Folding Wing Option
Tail Light Option
Vortex Generators Option

Researched Welding Aluminum

Home Aluminum Welding: www.muggyweld.com

Researched Streamlined Strut Fairings

PVC Fairings: www.uflyit.com/streamline_fairings.html

Researched "Steam Gauge" Instruments

Researched avionics sources. Manufacturers List: www.UltraLightMarket.Com Chinese non-certified instruments: BST Technologies, Ltd

Researched Marine Navigation/Position Lights

Researched marine navigation/position lights and ordered a single clear (tail) assembly for inspection. Also ordered a red lens and green lens. Thought is to build 2 or 3 arrays of 9-15 LED for sources.

Researched 105 HP Jibaru Engine

Researched 105 Hp Jabiru 3300 engine: Performance, weight, installation, cost. Checked Zenith Builder's Website for comments on engines flying.

Built Slats Jig

Built Slats Jig from plans & spare shop lumber. Lent completed jig to Doug Boggs (Ft. Worth 701 builder).

Research Noral Seats

Researched Noral Seats ... Price/comfort looks good: ~ $100/ea. www.NoralEnterprises.Com (~$80/ea)

HomeBuiltHelp 701 Build DVD's

Jon Croke's DVD's on building the 701 are excellent.  Probably could not have undertaken the project without them.  He is also quite responsive to questions about the build process.

Research Viking 110 HP Engine

Researched 110 Hp Viking 110 engine. Performance, weight, installation, cost. Checked Zenith Builder's Website for info on flying engines. Major discussions with Chumphol (Champ) Sirinavin building 3rd CH-701 in Thailand. Recommended the engine highly for performance and cost/benefit.

Received CH-701 plans

Received via UPS one set of CH-701 Plans, Ser. # 10221.  Included were the pages for the Folding Wing, Electric Trim, and Vortex generators options.

Researched Jibaru 2200 engine

Researched 80 Hp, Jabiru 2200 engine. Performance, weight, installation, costs. Checked Zenith Builder's Website for comments of engines flying.  Cost with 701 Firewall Fwd ~$16K