by Niol Lockington UPDATED JUNE 2 /03 "STOL TAKEOFF" IN "Flying the 701"
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INTRODUCTION : I became involved with the 701 after a moderate amount of research, looking for an aircraft that would fit my particular requirements. I needed a machine that :
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| was fully enclosed |
| could handle turbulence and crosswinds |
| had a really useful payload |
| carried lots of gas |
| could operate safely into our two microscopic airstrips |
| had a reputation for being strong and safe |
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Great Exhibition Bay (East Coast, Northland N.Z.) |
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"Glove boxes are more important than silly dials!", insisted my wife. |
Local kids doing the preflight inspection prior to take off on the silica sand. |
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At home base, Pikes Pt., Auckland N.Z, |
Parked down on the farm, KatiKati. N.Z. |
