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Chuck Deiterich

Chuck Deiterich
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Chuck Deiterich built and flies N701TX, a Zenith STOL CH 701. As a NASA flight controller, he was on the Flight Dynamics Team (trajectory planning and control) for Apollo, Skylab, ASTP and the Shuttle Approach and Landing Tests.

Sagging Zenith Nose Gear?

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Time to replace the nose gear bungee.

The Great Spacer Caper

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Retrofitting polyurethane spacers to the main gear of a Zenith STOL CH 701.

A Fix for Square Tires

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A simple lever jack might be all you need to banish the “thump thump.”

Two Flash or Not Two Flash

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Building a double-flash LED strobe system.

Jabiru Dipstick Removal Tool

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The oil quantity in my Jabiru 2200 is just a little over two quarts, so every ounce counts. Occasionally and over time, oil...

Give Me a Brake

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When his Zenith CH 701 wouldn't stay put during runup and tended to roll on an incline, builder Chuck Deiterich came up with a do-it-yourself solution.

Hamming It Up

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Amateur radio enthusiast Chuck Deiterich explains how pilots can use the Automatic Packet Reporting System (APRS) to track their flights and stay in touch with loved ones for a modest investment.

Dual Time

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Its a stool! Its a set of chocks! Its both. Chuck Deiterich shows you how to craft one with PVC pipe, plywood and some hardware.

DIY Firewall Boots

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Need to seal your firewall, reduce carbon monoxide and allow components to move freely? Chuck Dieterich shows you how to make firewall boots.

DIY Wind Indicator

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Chuck Deiterichs description of a do-it-yourself wind indicator project includes tips, drawings, a parts listing, in-progress photos and a look at the finished product. His experimentation with the highly visible design takes the guesswork out of doing it right.

In Case You Missed It

Ahead of its Time and Keeping Pace

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The BD-4 flies into its sixth decade.

An Open Mind

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Normalcy had evolved in a fair way. Overcast and cool in the morning, the...

Ask the DAR

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Pilots operating handbook, the most common builder error, and adding vortex generators.

Wag-Aero Super Sport

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The easy-to-build, high-wing Wag-Aero Super Sport CUBy combines the Cubs classic looks with modern technology and materials, increasing both maximum weight and payload. Using engines of up to 150 horsepower, the Cub offers great short-field performance, high roll rates and easy glideslope control-a great option for those who cant afford vintage prices.