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1. 06:08 AM - Re: Zenith-List Digest: 37 Msgs - 04/16/04 (Grant Corriveau)
2. 08:49 AM - 601 Nosewheel versus tailwheel decision (Graham Kirby)
3. 10:51 AM - Re: 601 Nosewheel versus tailwheel decision (Mike Fothergill)
4. 01:13 PM - Re: nose wheel control rods (Fred Sanford)
5. 06:50 PM - Re: nose wheel control rods (Larry McFarland)
6. 08:21 PM - Re: N801ZA (Rich)
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| Subject: | Re: Zenith-List Digest: 37 Msgs - 04/16/04 |
QUARANTINE_LEVEL=4.0 KILL_LEVEL=5.0 testsX-Barracuda-Spam-Report": zenith-list@matronics.com
--> Zenith-List message posted by: Grant Corriveau <grantc@ca.inter.net>
> As far as I know, having two aboard isn't legal in Canada.
I believe the regulation reads that the test flight can carry only 'crew
members' -- no passengers. My wife (a commercial pilot/flight instructor)
flew the test flights with me as co-pilot, which came in handy when my trim
fuse burned out on takeoff. She replaced the fuse while I flew and we were
able to complete the flight -- also she did the radio work, monitored engine
gauges, watched for airport traffic, etc... Our local RAA inspector agreed
with my interpretation of the rules that this was legal.
(BTW it turned out that the trim fuse burnt out only if I trimmed while the
PTT button was being used -- i.e. I'd inadvertantly reversed a wire in the
MAC grip ...)
--
Grant Corriveau
C-GHTF / HDS / CAM100
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| Subject: | 601 Nosewheel versus tailwheel decision |
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--> Zenith-List message posted by: "Graham Kirby" <gkirby@yahoo.com>
Given the great and frequent discussion of problems/challenges with the 601
nosewheel mechanism I am almost settled on building my 601HD as a
taildragger. Has anyone who has built a 601 taildragger had any mechanical
issues with the tailwheel arrangement? For example, does the rudder
self-center as it should?
Thanks
Graham Kirby
601HD
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| Subject: | Re: 601 Nosewheel versus tailwheel decision |
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--> Zenith-List message posted by: Mike Fothergill <mfothergill@sympatico.ca>
Hi Graham;
You will need to attach long soft springs from the pedals to the
firewall to keep the tension on the cables.
The Matco tail wheel works well if the linkage to the rudder is set up
so that the tail wheel unlocks just at full rudder travel.
Mike
C-FRND
UHS Spinners
Graham Kirby wrote:
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> --> Zenith-List message posted by: "Graham Kirby" <gkirby@yahoo.com>
>
> Given the great and frequent discussion of problems/challenges with the 601
> nosewheel mechanism I am almost settled on building my 601HD as a
> taildragger. Has anyone who has built a 601 taildragger had any mechanical
> issues with the tailwheel arrangement? For example, does the rudder
> self-center as it should?
>
> Thanks
> Graham Kirby
> 601HD
>
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| Subject: | Re: nose wheel control rods |
--> Zenith-List message posted by: Fred Sanford <sonar1@cox.net>
Hi Dan:
I plan to sew up boots from nomex cloth with kevlar thread - the same
stuff that firemen use. We use it in high power rocketry to protect the
parachutes from the black powder ejection blast. Simple to use,
flexible denim-type cloth.
Kevlar thread:
http://www.asp-rocketry.com/components.html
Nomex:
http://www.asp-rocketry.com/recoverydevices.html
Fred Sanford
Waiting for 701 kit
do not archive
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| Subject: | Re: nose wheel control rods |
--> Zenith-List message posted by: "Larry McFarland" <larrymc@qconline.com>
> I'm just wondering what people are doing for the slots in the firewall
where
> the nose wheel push rods go through the firewall?
> Dan Knezacek
> CH 601HD EA81 soob (reductions re-drive)
> Do not archive
>
Dan,
I sanwiched two pieces of slotted aluminum either side of a pair of side
strips
and placed a slider inside with a grommet that fits the rod. The sliding
piece
of aluminum moves freely, but seals as well as any other method. No drag
anywhere on the rod or slider.
Larry C. McFarland
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--> Zenith-List message posted by: "Rich" <rbauer@intergate.com>
Way to go Jim. Keep us posted & God Speed!
Rich
----- Original Message -----
From: "Jim Frisby" <n801za@hotmail.com>
Subject: Zenith-List: N801ZA
> --> Zenith-List message posted by: "Jim Frisby" <n801za@hotmail.com>
>
> To all.
>
> Today I got the official airworthiness certificate from an Anchorage FSDO
> rep. Taxi and "in ground effect" tests indicate good handling
> characteristics. I plan to take it around the pattern tomorrow. Watch
this
> space for flight report.
>
> Thanks to all participants in the Zenith matronics list, I have gathered
> many hints from builders of 801s and other models from reading your
> discussions.
>
> Jim Frisby
> N801ZA
> Palmer, Alaska
> Finished and almost flying...
>
>
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