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1. 03:06 AM - Re: Carbs on a 912S popping off (Lowell Metz)
2. 03:54 AM - Re: Re: Carbs popping out (JERICKSON03E@aol.com)
3. 04:35 AM - Re: Re: Carbs popping out (JERICKSON03E@aol.com)
4. 05:30 AM - Re: January Zenith Workshop (Traveling Man)
5. 05:46 AM - Re: Shifter boot (Schemmel, Grant)
6. 06:03 AM - Re: Re: Carbs popping out (Dirk Slabbert)
7. 06:36 AM - Re: Re: Carbs popping out (Dave Austin)
8. 06:47 AM - Re: 701 80 or 100 HP? (Tony Bonsell)
9. 07:53 AM - got the rudder kit yesterday! (Jim Kepford)
10. 07:58 AM - Re: Carbs on a 912S popping off (Benford2@aol.com)
11. 08:15 AM - Re: Shifter boot for 601 (Bob Miller)
12. 08:18 AM - Re: Upholstery material (Bob Miller)
13. 08:25 AM - Re: Dynon EFIS (Bob Miller)
14. 09:56 AM - Re: Re: 701 80 or 100 HP? (MXSportPilot@aol.com)
15. 10:09 AM - Re: Re: 701 80 or 100 HP? (Jim Kepford)
16. 11:18 AM - Re: Re: 701 80 or 100 HP? (Jarek M. Walter)
17. 11:19 AM - Center Stick Boot Info (Bill Morelli)
18. 11:31 AM - Carbs on a 912S popping off (Dave Alberti)
19. 11:50 AM - Re: Re: 701 80 or 100 HP? (Leo J. Corbalis)
20. 12:33 PM - Re: Center Stick Boot Info (Wayne Glasser)
21. 03:25 PM - Re: Re: 701 80 or 100 HP? (Monty Graves)
22. 04:52 PM - Center Stick Boot, upholstery, Dynon D10 (Gary Liming)
23. 05:41 PM - Re: Re: 701 80 or 100 HP? (Randall Stout)
24. 05:51 PM - Boot Photos (billvt@together.net)
25. 06:15 PM - Primer question (Mick)
26. 07:47 PM - Re: Boot Photos (Frank Jones)
27. 07:51 PM - 701 in Northern California? (Jeffrey Kember)
28. 07:53 PM - Re: Primer question (Bill Howerton)
29. 08:22 PM - First Flight 601XL (Weston and Judy Walker)
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| Subject: | Re: Carbs on a 912S popping off |
--> Zenith-List message posted by: "Lowell Metz" <lowellmetz@earthlink.net>
Peter,
Every thing on the engine is just like it came out of the box and I
followed the installation manual to the letter. The 912 S is a high
compression engine and when it starts and shuts down the is a rather violent
jerk that literally snaps the carbs free of their rubber mounting boots.
Once running it is smooth as silk
----- Original Message -----
From: "Peter Dunning" <peterd@metec.co.nz>
Subject: Re: Zenith-List: Carbs on a 912S popping off
> --> Zenith-List message posted by: "Peter Dunning" <peterd@metec.co.nz>
>
> Date: 27 January 2004
>
> Hi Lowell,
>
> A couple of basic questions to clarify:
>
> 1. Is the 912S fitted with the common induction
> manifold ? and ... (if "yes").
>
> 2. Is the manifold supported according to the
> installation manual ?
>
> rgds
>
> Peter Dunning
> CH601HD/912S
>
> DO NOT ARCHIVE
>
>
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| Subject: | Re: Carbs popping out |
--> Zenith-List message posted by: JERICKSON03E@aol.com
In a message dated 1/27/2004 1:59:42 AM Central Standard Time,
Dabusmith@aol.com writes:
> >sometimes the carb pops out on start-up and sometimes it pops out when I
> shut the engine down.
>
>
Dave,
A close look at the Photo Assembly Guide, Firewall Forward Installation, for
the 912S, shows the carb safety wired to a fitting on the intake manifold. See
at lower photo, in SEC 6, page 6 of 8. Other pages too.
This is in addition to the spring from a carb screw to the hose clamp on the
manifold fitting.
The problem needs a solution for sure. Is this it? Or rather a field fix?
Were your carbs wired in place, and still popped out?
What have others done question needs more list input?
Perhaps the engine list has dealt with this already?
Jerry
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| Subject: | Re: Carbs popping out |
--> Zenith-List message posted by: JERICKSON03E@aol.com
In a message dated 1/27/2004 5:56:25 AM Central Standard Time,
JERICKSON03E@aol.com writes:
>
> A close look at the Photo Assembly Guide, Firewall Forward Installation, for
> the 912S, shows the carb safety wired to a fitting on the intake manifold.
> See
> at lower photo, in SEC 6, page 6 of 8. Other pages too.
>
> This is in addition to the spring from a carb screw to the hose clamp on the
> manifold fitting.
>
See ROTEX Service Instruction,,, SI - 21 - 1994. At
.rotex-owner.com/sdocs.htm
It calls for the safety wire of the carb.
Sorry that I didn't research this first.
Jerry
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| Subject: | Re: January Zenith Workshop |
--> Zenith-List message posted by: "Traveling Man" <travliman58@hotmail.com>
Hello Lance,
If it looks like the weather is going to hold I'll be there. I want to
build the rudder, but more than that I want a ride in one of these things
before I commit to building it! : )
I'm at the Amerihost. See you there
Bob Lindley
CH601-HD - Just paper on the table, for now.
Check out the coupons and bargains on MSN Offers!
http://shopping.msn.com/softcontent/softcontent.aspx?scmId=1418
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| Subject: | RE: Shifter boot |
--> Zenith-List message posted by: "Schemmel, Grant" <Grant.Schemmel@Aeroflex.com>
Hi Bill,
I would appreciate a copy of your boot template too if you don't mind - I've never
gotten around to making one yet.
Thanks!
Grant Schemmel
grant.schemmel@aeroflex.com
Time: 07:57:08 AM PST US
From: "Bill Morelli" <billvt@together.net>
Subject: RE: Zenith-List: Shifter boot for 601
--> Zenith-List message posted by: "Bill Morelli" <billvt@together.net>
Charles,
I have a boot drawing that Mike Fothergill gave me a way back. My wife made
me a vinyl boot from a template made from Mikes drawing. I came out very
nice.
I'll send you a direct e-mail with the template drawing and a couple of
photos of my finished boot.
Bill
>
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| Subject: | Re: Carbs popping out |
--> Zenith-List message posted by: "Dirk Slabbert" <dslabbert@worldonline.co.za>
This does'nt sound too good, perhaps something to do with a different cam overlap,
or advanced ignition on the 912 S ? especial if its the same carb all the
time.
Or does it shake out ?
Dirk.
----- Original Message -----
From: JERICKSON03E@aol.com
To: zenith-list@matronics.com
Sent: Tuesday, January 27, 2004 2:35 PM
Subject: Re: Zenith-List: Re: Carbs popping out
--> Zenith-List message posted by: JERICKSON03E@aol.com
In a message dated 1/27/2004 5:56:25 AM Central Standard Time,
JERICKSON03E@aol.com writes:
>
> A close look at the Photo Assembly Guide, Firewall Forward Installation, for
> the 912S, shows the carb safety wired to a fitting on the intake manifold.
> See
> at lower photo, in SEC 6, page 6 of 8. Other pages too.
>
> This is in addition to the spring from a carb screw to the hose clamp on the
> manifold fitting.
>
See ROTEX Service Instruction,,, SI - 21 - 1994. At
.rotex-owner.com/sdocs.htm
It calls for the safety wire of the carb.
Sorry that I didn't research this first.
Jerry
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| Subject: | Re: Carbs popping out |
--> Zenith-List message posted by: "Dave Austin" <daveaustin2@sprint.ca>
I'd be interested to know if you have the Rotax air intake box installed, or
just a filter on the back of the carbs. What sort of filter? How heavy?
Dave Austin 601HDS - 912
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| Subject: | Re: 701 80 or 100 HP? |
--> Zenith-List message posted by: Tony Bonsell <tbonsell@luxuria.com>
Hi Guys!
I too am agonizing over engines for my 701. Here is a link to an 80 hp
vw-based kit. Anybody have any comments on vw conversons?
http://www.aeroconversions.com
And Leo, why does it matter what prop/rpm you have for slow flight?
> Flying SLOW in a 701 calls for a BIG prop, turning slower.
******************************************************
Tony Bonsell (tbonsell@luxuria.com) CI-FKF
Luxuria + Apparatus Design Communications
535 Cragg Road, RR #3
Uxbridge, Ontario L9P 1R3
Voice: 905.852.3848 Fax: 905.852.0652
http://www.luxuria.com
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| Subject: | got the rudder kit yesterday! |
--> Zenith-List message posted by: Jim Kepford <snowy_91@yahoo.com>
Did about 5 hours on it last night, only 1000 or so more to go!
Have some pictures on my website.
http://www.snowy91.com/ch_701/rudder_assembly.htm
Jim Kepford
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| Subject: | Re: Carbs on a 912S popping off |
--> Zenith-List message posted by: Benford2@aol.com
In a message dated 1/27/2004 4:07:44 AM Mountain Standard Time,
lowellmetz@earthlink.net writes:
>
> Peter,
> Every thing on the engine is just like it came out of the box and I
> followed the installation manual to the letter. The 912 S is a high
> compression engine and when it starts and shuts down the is a rather violent
> jerk that literally snaps the carbs free of their rubber mounting boots.
> Once running it is smooth as silk
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Peter Dunning" <peterd@metec.co.nz>
> To: <zenith-list@matronics.com>
> Subject: Re: Zenith-List: Carbs on a 912S popping off
>
>
Sounds like it could use a slightly heavier flywheel. Maybe a small support
on the float bowl will help stabilize it during this violent event of starting
or shutting down ?
Ben Haas do not archive
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| Subject: | Re: Shifter boot for 601 |
--> Zenith-List message posted by: "Bob Miller" <drmiller@cvillepsychology.net>
Bill,
Could you add me to the list of people wanting that email of the boot
template and photo?
Thanks,
Bob Miller
----- Original Message -----
From: "Bill Morelli" <billvt@together.net>
Subject: RE: Zenith-List: Shifter boot for 601
> --> Zenith-List message posted by: "Bill Morelli" <billvt@together.net>
>
> Charles,
>
> I have a boot drawing that Mike Fothergill gave me a way back. My wife
made
> me a vinyl boot from a template made from Mikes drawing. I came out very
> nice.
>
> I'll send you a direct e-mail with the template drawing and a couple of
> photos of my finished boot.
>
> Bill
>
>
> > Does anyone have a good source for the Control Yoke flexible boot?
> > The control cable runs very high and the yoke has a lot of throw so it
> > makes it a little more difficult to come up with a good match. Thanks
> > everyone.
>
>
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| Subject: | Re: Upholstery material |
--> Zenith-List message posted by: "Bob Miller" <drmiller@cvillepsychology.net>
Larry,
Have you considered the kind of vinyl they use in boats? It's supposed to
hold up well UV.
Bob
----- Original Message -----
From: "Larry McFarland" <larrymc@qconline.com>
Subject: Zenith-List: Upholstery material
> --> Zenith-List message posted by: "Larry McFarland"
<larrymc@qconline.com>
>
> Hi List,
> I'm at a stage on the foam seats
> that a decision needs to be made on the upholstery.
> I like leather, but worry that it will be too hot in the summer
> sun and deteriorate like any other hard surface. A velour fabric
> on my wife's 91 Honda has worn like iron and it might be a better
> selection if not less expensive. I see some of you have used
> fabrics and some smooth surface materials as well. My upholsterer
> wants to do thin leather but I'm not convinced.
> I'd be very interested in seeing your opinions on this.
>
> Thanks again,
>
> Larry McFarland - 601HDS at www.macsmachine.com
>
>
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--> Zenith-List message posted by: "Bob Miller" <drmiller@cvillepsychology.net>
Jack,
All I can say is I just received mine (UPS guy left it in a white box in the
snow about 500' from my house!). My decision was based on searches of
Matronics archives, with all positive feedback except one problem that I
recently found out about but don't yet understand. It has to do with ""the
EDC is transmitting considerable RFI back up to the D-10 via the EDC power
feed. The noised is then passed along by the D-10 out the main power and
keep-alive feeds to the avionics bus." Unfortunately I didn't note the
source of this info, and it's Greek to me, but would recommend you contact
Dynon about it.
Bob
----- Original Message -----
From: "Jack Russell" <clojan@sbcglobal.net>
Subject: Zenith-List: Dynon EFIS
> --> Zenith-List message posted by: Jack Russell <clojan@sbcglobal.net>
>
> Howdy folks: Any one familiar with the Dynon Efis-d10? If it works well it
would take care of all flight instruments including a Blind encoder with
one screen. Would save a bundle of money too. Any comments? Web site for
company below.
> Jack Russell
>
> http://www.dynondevelopment.com/docs/efis-d10.html
>
>
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| Subject: | Re: 701 80 or 100 HP? |
--> Zenith-List message posted by: MXSportPilot@aol.com
In a message dated 1/27/2004 9:46:46 AM Eastern Standard Time, tbonsell@luxuria.com
writes:
> Here is a link to an 80 hp
> vw-based kit. Anybody have any comments on vw conversons
I know someone who flys a Cygnet with a VW on it...he tells me there is no such
thing as an 80hp VW? Anybody else?
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| Subject: | Re: 701 80 or 100 HP? |
--> Zenith-List message posted by: Jim Kepford <snowy_91@yahoo.com>
This article called "The christmas engine" is by far the best one on the subject
on how much power you can get from a VW.
http://groups.google.com/groups?hl=en&lr=&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8&selm=20021225044132.00912.00000242%40mb-fk.aol.com&rnum=1
Jim
MXSportPilot@aol.com wrote:
--> Zenith-List message posted by: MXSportPilot@aol.com
In a message dated 1/27/2004 9:46:46 AM Eastern Standard Time, tbonsell@luxuria.com
writes:
> Here is a link to an 80 hp
> vw-based kit. Anybody have any comments on vw conversons
I know someone who flys a Cygnet with a VW on it...he tells me there is no such
thing as an 80hp VW? Anybody else?
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| Subject: | Re: 701 80 or 100 HP? |
--> Zenith-List message posted by: "Jarek M. Walter" <jarek.walter@sympatico.ca>
The Great Plains aircraft http://www.greatplainsas.com/ has a number of
different engine kits based on VW type 1 and 4 block and depending on
configuration (direct drive or reduction drive) and the size of the
engine (1600 up to 2400) HP varies in the range from 50 to 100. I'm not
sure what to think about them. Would be nice to hear other opinions.
Jarek M. Walter
CH701 - 1% done
----Original Message-----
From: owner-zenith-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-zenith-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of
MXSportPilot@aol.com
Subject: Re: Zenith-List: Re: 701 80 or 100 HP?
--> Zenith-List message posted by: MXSportPilot@aol.com
In a message dated 1/27/2004 9:46:46 AM Eastern Standard Time,
tbonsell@luxuria.com writes:
> Here is a link to an 80 hp
> vw-based kit. Anybody have any comments on vw conversons
I know someone who flys a Cygnet with a VW on it...he tells me there is
no such thing as an 80hp VW? Anybody else?
==
==
==
==
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| Subject: | Center Stick Boot Info |
--> Zenith-List message posted by: Bill Morelli <billvt@together.net>
I posted the boot drawing and a couple of photos on my web site.
Go to web address below, select construction then select center stick boot
Click on thumbnails to enlarge. To save file, right click on enlarged photo
and select Save Picture As.
Select where you want to save it.
Regards,
Bill (N812BM - HDS - Tri - Stratus (RAM Heads) - Vermont - 300.9 flight
hrs. - 414 landings, (1 ON ICE!!)
web site -> http://homepages.together.net/~billvt/
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| Subject: | Carbs on a 912S popping off |
--> Zenith-List message posted by: "Dave Alberti" <daberti@execpc.com>
How are you supporting the airbox? I made a bracket that attaches to the
firewall. No problem to date.
Dave
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| Subject: | Re: 701 80 or 100 HP? |
--> Zenith-List message posted by: "Leo J. Corbalis" <leocorbalis@sbcglobal.net>
> And Leo, why does it matter what prop/rpm you have for slow flight?
>
> > Flying SLOW in a 701 calls for a BIG prop, turning slower.
The prop efficiency depends on moving the most air as slowly as possible to
the rear. 3300 rpm requires a smaller prop to avoid Mach 1 scream, causing
excessive drag and excessive anti airport agitation. Actually you don't need
to go all the way to Mach 1 as the air going the long way around the airfoil
shaped blade gets there at about .85 M. A slower turning prop, that's why
PSRUs are so popular, matches the prop to the airplane by moving more air at
a slower speed. Aerodynamics for Naval Aviators, visit your airport shoppe,
has more than we want to know about it. I'm a retired USAF pilot but am
willing to recognize good work by our allies (U.S. NAVY)
Leo
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| Subject: | Re: Center Stick Boot Info |
--> Zenith-List message posted by: "Wayne Glasser" <ku-tec@bigpond.net.au>
Bill
The only image that I can get to work is the left hand one. The middle one
comes up with an invalid address and the right hand one will not even show a
thumbnail
Regards
Wayne Glasser
Sydney - Australia
CH601-XL 5075
----- Original Message -----
From: "Bill Morelli" <billvt@together.net>
Subject: Zenith-List: Center Stick Boot Info
> --> Zenith-List message posted by: Bill Morelli <billvt@together.net>
>
> I posted the boot drawing and a couple of photos on my web site.
>
> Go to web address below, select construction then select center stick boot
>
> Click on thumbnails to enlarge. To save file, right click on enlarged
photo
> and select Save Picture As.
>
> Select where you want to save it.
>
> Regards,
> Bill (N812BM - HDS - Tri - Stratus (RAM Heads) - Vermont - 300.9
flight
> hrs. - 414 landings, (1 ON ICE!!)
> web site -> http://homepages.together.net/~billvt/
>
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>
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| Subject: | Re: 701 80 or 100 HP? |
--> Zenith-List message posted by: Monty Graves <mgraves@usmo.com>
Gene Smith of Valley Engineering will also build a person a VW engine, test
fly it for them including the Redrive (the same one Great Plains sells for
them) and Culver prop all as a package deal. Contact info is on Gene's web
page. It will be comparable in price to the Great Plains engines, but you
get
to fly your engine, in Genes Plane, un bolt it, and take it home, ready to
bolt on yours.
<http://www.culverprops.com/>http://www.culverprops.com/
IMHO a direct drive VW for the 701 is a poor choice.
I believe the 1915 VW with redrive will turn out to be large enough for the
701
and even the cheaper 1815 cc VW with redrive might be as well.
As far as I know there aren't any VWs flying in 701's at present, but should
be soon.
Monty
At 02:15 PM 1/27/04 -0500, you wrote:
>--> Zenith-List message posted by: "Jarek M. Walter"
<jarek.walter@sympatico.ca>
>
>The Great Plains aircraft
<http://www.greatplainsas.com/>http://www.greatplainsas.com/ has a number of
>different engine kits based on VW type 1 and 4 block and depending on
>configuration (direct drive or reduction drive) and the size of the
>engine (1600 up to 2400) HP varies in the range from 50 to 100. I'm not
>sure what to think about them. Would be nice to hear other opinions.
>Jarek M. Walter
>CH701 - 1% done
>
>
--> Zenith-List message posted by: Tony Bonsell <tbonsell@luxuria.com>
Hi Guys!
I too am agonizing over engines for my 701. Here is a link to an 80 hp
vw-based kit. Anybody have any comments on vw conversons?
http://www.aeroconversions.com
And Leo, why does it matter what prop/rpm you have for slow flight?
> Flying SLOW in a 701 calls for a BIG prop, turning slower.
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| Subject: | Center Stick Boot, upholstery, Dynon D10 |
--> Zenith-List message posted by: Gary Liming <gary@liming.org>
I made a stick boot from some really soft deer skin. Photos & description on
www.liming.org/ch801/console.html
Also, I have an old Honda, and I ended up using the same tough fabric for
my upholstery. There is a company in Springfield MO that sells auto fabric
that my upholsterer used. Contact info on
www.liming.org/ch801/final.html
also, I've mounted my Dynon D10 and have most of the wiring done. Also,
I've hooked it up and done some table flying with it - it looks great. I
chose the flush mount option and I think its worth it. Also, unless you're
building a composite aircraft you'll need the compass module. Pictures of
the panel mounting on
www.liming.org/ch801/instruments3.html
Hope that helps,
Gary Liming
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| Subject: | Re: 701 80 or 100 HP? |
--> Zenith-List message posted by: Randall Stout <n282rs@sbcglobal.net>
Jarek
I had one of these on my Zodiac. Personally, I think the HP rating is a bit over
stated. I don't have anyway to actually measure it, so that's just my opinion.
If you look back in the archives on the AirVW list, you will find comments
from those who know much more about VW's than do. They will tell you that the
VW heads are incapable of cooling 100 hp. That doesn't mean that they cannot make
100hp or even more. You just can't stay there for more than a couple of minutes.
The ones with the redrive on them can get you off the ground in a hurry.
They just don't pull you along very fast. This may be good for a 701, but it
comes up lacking for a 601.
Randy Stout
San Antonio TX
http://www.geocities.com/r5t0ut21
"Jarek M. Walter" <jarek.walter@sympatico.ca> wrote:
--> Zenith-List message posted by: "Jarek M. Walter"
The Great Plains aircraft http://www.greatplainsas.com/ has a number of
different engine kits based on VW type 1 and 4 block and depending on
configuration (direct drive or reduction drive) and the size of the
engine (1600 up to 2400) HP varies in the range from 50 to 100. I'm not
sure what to think about them. Would be nice to hear other opinions.
Jarek M. Walter
CH701 - 1% done
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--> Zenith-List message posted by: "billvt@together.net" <billvt@together.net>
Apparently there is something wrong with the two boot photos I posted on my
web site.
Sorry about that. I'll check it out as soon as I get a chance.
Regards,
Bill
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--> Zenith-List message posted by: Mick <mickrobertss@yahoo.com>
How many clean and prime each piece before assembly? Is this necessary?
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--> Zenith-List message posted by: "Frank Jones" <fjones@sympatico.ca>
Bill,
FWIW I had no problems viewing the pictures.
Frank
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| Subject: | 701 in Northern California? |
--> Zenith-List message posted by: Jeffrey Kember <jeff@jkember.com>
I'm thinking of building a 701 and would like to know if there is
anyone flying in Northern California? I have searched the Zenithair
site and found a number of builders, but no one that is flying yet.
I'm also interested in hearing about off airport adventures. What are
the practicalities / realities of landing on state land along the
coast? Has anyone adventured to Mexico and landed on the beach? I live
in San Francisco and don't want to fly the 701 from paved airport to
paved airport.
Thanks,
Jeff
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| Subject: | Re: Primer question |
--> Zenith-List message posted by: "Bill Howerton" <Bill@Howerton.com>
>How many clean and prime each piece before assembly? Is this necessary?
I do! And yes I firmly believe it is necessary.
I spent 20 years in the Air Force - ten of which was spent flying in the
back end of C-130's ( a plane which went into production in the mid 1950's).
Even in the deepest bowels of that aircraft you would see that every nook
and cranny hade been painted. And those planes never rusted - at least I
never saw any corrosion. Furthermore, my father used to work for both
Lockheed and Northrop putting the skins on airplanes- again every single
part was given full corrosion protection.
And while I've heard all the arguments against it, there is no way I'd ever
build an airplane in which I didn't cover every square inch of metal with
some type of primer (either Zinc Chromate or automotive primer)
Additionally, I make sure I've done a good job of deburring my holes, and I
also always prepare the aluminum by 1. cleaning with laquer thinner and/or
MEK; 2. scuffing the surface with a scrunge pad; 3. applying Alumadyne
(Phosphoric Acid) to etch-prime the metal; 4. Applying my primer
It may be allot of extra work, but I guarantee you'll NEVER find any rust on
my airplane.
Bill
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| Subject: | First Flight 601XL |
--> Zenith-List message posted by: "Weston and Judy Walker" <westonjudy@earthlink.net>
This afternoon I successfully completed the first flight of my 601XL
powered by a Jabiru 3300. All went well, though I have a significantly
heavy left wing to troubleshoot. Thanks to the help many of you on the
list have given--and you haven't even known--the archives are
invaluable.
A picture is available at
http://www.zenithair.com/bldrlist/profiles/Weston/
Or at the EAACentennial Homebuilt
http://www.eaa.org/homebuilders/list/Zenith%20Zodiac%20CH%20601%20XL_Wal
ker.asp#TopOfPage
Thanks to the super support from Zenith and from Pete at JabiruUSA.
Keep building; your day will come!
Weston Walker
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