Beginning of Cessna 172 project.
Emil selected the most popular light aircraft in North America, the Cessna 172, for a Czech engine conversion.
We could write a whole book about the years of hard work that went into the North American introduction of the engines, the design and manufacturing of engine mounts, oil tanks, and exhaust systems, up to full installation kits; as well as the annual displays at airshows in Lakeland, Florida and Oshkosh, Wisconsin.
Successful completion of Cessna 172 project
Emil and brother, Jiri, in 2000
Researching a diesel powered aircraft in Grenoble, France
In the air above Grenoble, France
Engine testing in 2002
Exploring in Havana. Emil had to stop to check out the motor repair in progress on the sidewalk.
Emil & Lindsey in British Columbia in 2003
In 2004 Emil and Lindsey purchased a small house with vineyard and orchard in a village in Southern Moravia.
Lindsey working in the vineyard in 2005
Photobombing Cory and Arlen Ness at Daytona Beach Bike Week in 2006
Hangar project in 2007
Emil & Lindsey attended the 2007 Solar World Congress in Beijing. They were the only two Canadians in attendance. Upon returning home they founded a new company, "Afortek", specializing in renewable energy and small farm and garden implements.
At the Great Wall of China in 2007
Solar air heater project in Slate River
Emil discussing renewable energy with the late Jack Layton, NDP leader, at the Home & Garden Show in Thunder Bay
First solar water heater installation in 2008
Emil & Lindsey in an ebike race at DragFest 2008 in Terrace Bay
Emil with his favourite dog, in Terrace Bay
Emil feeding a bird in Venice in 2008