---------------------------------------------------------- Zenith-List Digest Archive --- Total Messages Posted Tue 12/10/02: 8 ---------------------------------------------------------- Today's Message Index: ---------------------- 1. 06:10 AM - Rotax 912S on e-bay (SKYSHOP) 2. 06:52 AM - Re: Corvair on 701 (Mark Wood) 3. 06:58 AM - Rotax 912S on e-bay working links (SKYSHOP) 4. 08:41 AM - Re: Corvair on 701 (Brian Caithcart) 5. 02:59 PM - BRS (Chris Weber) 6. 07:46 PM - Instrument Panel (John Birgiolas) 7. 08:00 PM - Re: Instrument Panel (ac6qj@earthlink.net) 8. 09:53 PM - corvair (reineros) ________________________________ Message 1 _____________________________________ Time: 06:10:26 AM PST US From: "SKYSHOP" Subject: Zenith-List: Rotax 912S on e-bay --> Zenith-List message posted by: "SKYSHOP" Just for your info, we have Rotax 912S on e-bay. Overstock powerplant. Have a look. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=26437&item =1874117536&rd=1 http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=26437&item =1874118499&rd=1 Danny --- ________________________________ Message 2 _____________________________________ Time: 06:52:01 AM PST US From: Mark Wood Subject: Re: Zenith-List: Corvair on 701 --> Zenith-List message posted by: Mark Wood One of the issues of using a Corvair engine is that they make power at a little higher RPM. To do this you need to turn a smaller diameter prop. This makes a big difference with a high drag airframe where you want max acceleration like in the 701. I don't know how much of a difference it would make and I don't have the background to figure it out, I am just passing on things I have been told over the years. Mark Wood 601HD 90% down 90% to go. >--> Zenith-List message posted by: "Edward T. Jeffko" > >I thought about a corvair in a 701 for my next project so I asked ZAC a HP >and weight question. They recommend a max of 100 HP and 200lbs. weight. >Anything heavier would require ballast in the tail. They indicated no >structural problems with the heavier engine, only W&B. You're going to lose >50 to 100 lbs. of useful load if you stay within gross weight, depending on >how you build the engine. WW dosen't recommend a 701 as a good airframe for >the vair. Didn't say why. > >Ed > >> From: "reineros" ________________________________ Message 3 _____________________________________ Time: 06:58:06 AM PST US From: "SKYSHOP" Subject: Zenith-List: Rotax 912S on e-bay working links --> Zenith-List message posted by: "SKYSHOP" Is your link correct for the Rotax 912S, I was not able to access it. Steve Shuck Steve : link is to big for line , goto http://www.skyshops.org/801EBAY.htm for Rotax link. Danny Just for your info, we have Rotax 912S on e-bay. Overstock powerplant. Have a look. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=26437&item =1874117536&rd=1 http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=26437&item =1874118499&rd=1 Danny --- ________________________________ Message 4 _____________________________________ Time: 08:41:11 AM PST US From: "Brian Caithcart" Subject: Re: Zenith-List: Corvair on 701 --> Zenith-List message posted by: "Brian Caithcart" The corvair engine if converted as per William Wynne's manual produces an honest 90-100 HP at 2900 RPM. Many of the old myths about corvair engines have been blown out of the water since William Wynne came on the scene. Many of the older Bernie Pietenpol conversions produced less horsepower and were heavier because they used stock parts, retained the blower fan and used the early model engines. The only engine to use is a late model (1965-1969) 110HP. The corvair conversion for my 601 will start with a late model (1966) 110HP engine. The blower fan will be removed and the engine will be totally rebuilt with the best of the best everything. I will be using TRW forged pistons and Clark's OT-10 cam. The OT-10 cam changes the torque curve to be more favorable for direct drive aircraft applications. The corvair is a bit heavy for the 701 at 235 pounds but is a perfect match for the 601. The popular overheating myths are a result of using the wrong heads and the wrong spark advance, or just from using the wrong model engine. The oil leaking problems have been solved by using modern gaskets. The originals were natural rubber and would dry out. For more info check out William Wynne's website: www.flycorvair.com My engine will cost about $3000 CDN ready to fly. The best deal in sport aviation. Regards, Brian Caithcart CH601HD >From: Mark Wood >Reply-To: zenith-list@matronics.com >To: zenith-list@matronics.com >Subject: Re: Zenith-List: Corvair on 701 >Date: Tue, 10 Dec 2002 10:08:35 -0500 > >--> Zenith-List message posted by: Mark Wood > >One of the issues of using a Corvair engine is that they make power at a >little higher RPM. To do this you need to turn a smaller diameter prop. >This makes a big difference with a high drag airframe where you want max >acceleration like in the 701. > >I don't know how much of a difference it would make and I don't have the >background to figure it out, I am just passing on things I have been told >over the years. > >Mark Wood >601HD 90% down 90% to go. > > > >--> Zenith-List message posted by: "Edward T. Jeffko" > > > > >I thought about a corvair in a 701 for my next project so I asked ZAC a >HP > >and weight question. They recommend a max of 100 HP and 200lbs. weight. > >Anything heavier would require ballast in the tail. They indicated no > >structural problems with the heavier engine, only W&B. You're going to >lose > >50 to 100 lbs. of useful load if you stay within gross weight, depending >on > >how you build the engine. WW dosen't recommend a 701 as a good airframe >for > >the vair. Didn't say why. > > > >Ed > > > >> From: "reineros" > > ________________________________ Message 5 _____________________________________ Time: 02:59:53 PM PST US From: "Chris Weber" Subject: Zenith-List: BRS --> Zenith-List message posted by: "Chris Weber" Hello Peter, thanks for the information on the BRS you sent me. I will elaborate on my original posting to clarify some of the things you remarked about. > Hi Chris > Your posting re BRS raised my eyebrows and probably > that of others.... > > 1. Your CH601HD is 1200lbs, so I am not sure why > you selected the BRS 1050 instead of the 1200. > Did you buy it earlier for the 601UL you just sold ? I bought the unit from a friend in Germany, who changed to a Junkers system. All UL in Germany are limited to 450 kg MTOW and are required to carry a Balistic System. I was able to buy the 5 year old Canister System for 800$US, and it is a nice thing to have in the event of structural failure (with a Zodiac?), unlandable terrain or loss of control. To exceed the 1050 lb of the sytem I have to stuff my winglockers with luggage, two average pilots and full fuel are okay. So the system will cover me for all my test flights, and 95 percent of the normal flights. The sytem is limited to 250 km/h, and has succesfully been tested up to 300 km/h. So the draggy and comparatively slow HD won't have a problem with the opening shock, and the slightly higher sink rate at the theoretical all up weight with full fuel, heavy pilots and full luggage is still better than being dead. > > 2. Bridle fixtures: In front there are two attachment > points either side - lower firewall > and in front of the rudder pedals. > At the rear it is just behind the > rear zee, (but in front of the step > fixing points) and connected to the > lower longerons. > NB. BRS reinforcement angles are > used to distribute the shock > loadings on deployment at all > attachment points. The BRS website doesn't list the Zodiac as a type that has been approved for the system, and the manual states that the attatchment points should be above the CG, so I am a bit surprised at the front location. Do the bridles run through the cockpit? > 3. Location of chute. If I understand your posting, the > chute is located under the glare shield in front of the > instrument panel ? Not so with my BRS...it goes > on the rear parcel shelf in the cockpit. All Units on German Zodiacs are in the front fuselage, thats why I would consider to put it there, too. Your location sounds more attractive, though, as egress of the system strikes me as cleaner. On the other hand I would not fancy the rocket to go of next to my head, these things are extremely noisy! > 4. Stainless steel cables. BRS supply all synthetic cables > as part of the kit for the 601. S/S wouldnt do much for > weight considerations. Page two of the BRS manual talks about "the routing of the steel cable bridle or Kevlar bridle". The Kevlar bridles aren't exactly lightweight, and S/S would make for a much sleeker installation if the bridles have to run externally on the fuselage. Plus they would cut smoothly through their covers, they could be hidden under riveted .016 strips and still deploy easily. I know that with the German Zodiacs you will loose your canopy if you deploy the system, it gets torn away by the bridles. That is not the case with my new Zodiac, as the gullwing doors, fixed windscreen and raised rear deck are quite different, and I would really like to keep bridles and debris out of the cockpit and away from my feet. > I would strongly recommend you contact BRS who > can advise on installation. They have been very > helpful to me. > I will write to BRS to get more information, as they obviously do offer a system for the 601. But with the litigation system in the US of A I do not expect to much as I have a second hand system that is to small, unless I limit my MTOW to 1050 kg. And they can't check nor enforce that, with me being over here in Australia. We'll see. Thanks again, Chris do not archive ________________________________ Message 6 _____________________________________ Time: 07:46:01 PM PST US From: "John Birgiolas" Subject: Zenith-List: Instrument Panel --> Zenith-List message posted by: "John Birgiolas" Dear List, I am choosing the instruments for my 701 panel and could use your experience. Power will be 912s. My tentative list of instruments are: Electric turn and bank Airspeed, Altimeter, Variometer Compass(airpass pedistal) EIS (engine information system) Spruce catalogue page 353 for Rotax Power panel (either mini power panel or exp bus) Spruce catalogue page 370 Radio panel mount ?? ELT ?? Garmin 196 That's my christmas wish list. Regarding the instruments, has anyone had problems with the inexpensive imports (quite a savings), or would you suggest rc allen, uma, sigma tek, or united instruments. Among the name brands, who gives the best bang for the buck? Will an electric turn and bank be enough to save my bacon in the occasional cloud or fog, or would an artificial horizon be better. Should i go electric with the gyro, or venturi for simplicity, and is the 2 inch venturi enough to power a gyro in the 701? The EIS seems pretty popular and serves many functions including tach, voltmeter and hourmeter. Or would individual instruments (say Westach) be better. Should I go with the panel mounted radio, or handheld portable?. I will not be visiting busy airports often, mainly short cottage trips. Any particular brands or models that are popular? Intercoms are another source of confusion, there are so many, What are you using and are you happy with the performance? The power panels in the spruce catalogue seem to simplify the whole panel building process. I have read the aeroelectrics arguments pro and con, but they seem simple and elegant, and look good on the panel. Any experiences of users would be greatly appreciated. The garmin 196 seems a no brainer. Finally, is there a popular ELT for a reasonable price? Am I missing anything? Please let me know before I give my christmas wishlist to my wife. Thanks in advance John Birgiolas ________________________________ Message 7 _____________________________________ Time: 08:00:02 PM PST US From: ac6qj@earthlink.net Subject: Re: Zenith-List: Instrument Panel --> Zenith-List message posted by: ac6qj@earthlink.net >--> Zenith-List message posted by: "John Birgiolas" > > >Dear List, > >I am choosing the instruments for my 701 panel and could use your >experience. Power will be 912s. > >My tentative list of instruments are: > Electric turn and bank > Airspeed, Altimeter, Variometer > Compass(airpass pedistal) > EIS (engine information system) Spruce catalogue page 353 for Rotax > Power panel (either mini power panel or exp bus) Spruce catalogue page 370 > Radio panel mount ?? > ELT ?? > Garmin 196 > >That's my christmas wish list. Regarding the instruments, has >anyone had problems with the inexpensive imports (quite a savings), >or would you suggest rc allen, uma, sigma tek, or united >instruments. Among the name brands, who gives the best bang for the >buck? > >Will an electric turn and bank be enough to save my bacon in the >occasional cloud or fog, or would an artificial horizon be better. > >Should i go electric with the gyro, or venturi for simplicity, and >is the 2 inch venturi enough to power a gyro in the 701? > >The EIS seems pretty popular and serves many functions including >tach, voltmeter and hourmeter. Or would individual instruments (say >Westach) be better. > >Should I go with the panel mounted radio, or handheld portable?. I >will not be visiting busy airports often, mainly short cottage >trips. Any particular brands or models that are popular? > >Intercoms are another source of confusion, there are so many, What >are you using and are you happy with the performance? > >The power panels in the spruce catalogue seem to simplify the whole >panel building process. I have read the aeroelectrics arguments pro >and con, but they seem simple and elegant, and look good on the >panel. Any experiences of users would be greatly appreciated. > >The garmin 196 seems a no brainer. > >Finally, is there a popular ELT for a reasonable price? > >Am I missing anything? Please let me know before I give my christmas >wishlist to my wife. > >Thanks in advance > >John Birgiolas > Hi John, I'd recommend that you have an external antenna if you use a handheld and provide external power. If you're going with an intercom then I'd recommend a panel mount radio and intercom. There's nothing worse than having the intercom batteries go dead when you need them most and when you're going to be busiest (i.e. entering high density traffic areas - albeit rarely or on approach) when you can ill afford putting your head in the cockpit to swap connectors or batteries! Not to mention all of those cables in the cockpit to contend with (i.e. radio power, radio antenna, radio audio, intercom audio, push to talk, etc.) DO NOT ARCHIVE -- Best regards, Ray Montagne Cupertino, CA Zenith CH601-XL Builder #4939 ________________________________ Message 8 _____________________________________ Time: 09:53:24 PM PST US From: "reineros" Subject: Zenith-List: corvair --> Zenith-List message posted by: "reineros" Thanks for all the 701/corvair information. I look forward to hearing more if anyone else has information. What a great way to share information, thanks again.