---------------------------------------------------------- Zenith-List Digest Archive --- Total Messages Posted Fri 01/21/05: 24 ---------------------------------------------------------- Today's Message Index: ---------------------- 1. 12:00 AM - Extended trim tab 601XL (norman) 2. 01:49 AM - Re: Extended trim tab 601XL (Richard Cottingham) 3. 05:37 AM - Re: Trim Tab (Dave Kubassek) 4. 06:27 AM - Converting from single to dual control sticks? (Craig Payne) 5. 06:55 AM - Re: 701 Gun Rack (David Barth) 6. 08:04 AM - Re: Prop flange height () 7. 08:58 AM - Re: Converting from single to dual control sticks? (Bill Howerton) 8. 09:00 AM - 12 power source for shop (David Barth) 9. 09:35 AM - stick (Ron Lee) 10. 10:07 AM - PC power supply.... (Zed Smith) 11. 10:17 AM - Re: PC power supply.... (N5SL) 12. 10:49 AM - Re: 12 power source for shop (Stephen R. Look) 13. 10:58 AM - Rifle rack for CH - 701 / 801 (Michael Heit) 14. 11:21 AM - Tax Write-Off (The Keeners) 15. 12:18 PM - Hunting and fishing with the CH-801 / 701 (Michael Heit) 16. 01:26 PM - Re: Tax Write-Off (SkyKingN@aol.com) 17. 02:32 PM - Re: 12 power source for shop (cgalley) 18. 02:40 PM - Re: 12 power source for shop (David Barth) 19. 03:00 PM - Re: Hunting and fishing with the CH-801 / 701 (Johann G.) 20. 04:25 PM - Re: Prop flange height (scotty scotty) 21. 04:33 PM - CH601XL Flight Training (Clyde Barcus) 22. 06:33 PM - Re: Hunting and fishing with the CH-801 / 701 (N5SL) 23. 06:57 PM - Re; 701 gun rack, trip to washington (roy vickski) 24. 10:06 PM - Re: 12 power source for shop (Michael Clark) ________________________________ Message 1 _____________________________________ Time: 12:00:35 AM PST US From: "norman" Subject: Zenith-List: Extended trim tab 601XL --> Zenith-List message posted by: "norman" If anyone would like a copy of the Czech Airworks extended trim tab factory drawing, please e-mail me. normskiroo@ukonline.co.uk Cheers, Norman ________________________________ Message 2 _____________________________________ Time: 01:49:05 AM PST US From: "Richard Cottingham" Subject: Re: Zenith-List: Extended trim tab 601XL --> Zenith-List message posted by: "Richard Cottingham" Hi Norman My e-mail address is mrd@wn..com.au Thanks for your offer if not to much trouble.Mainly to understand the system and how to implement same Regards Richard Cottingham Australia ----- Original Message ----- From: "norman" Subject: Zenith-List: Extended trim tab 601XL > --> Zenith-List message posted by: "norman" > > If anyone would like a copy of the Czech Airworks extended trim tab > factory drawing, please e-mail me. > > normskiroo@ukonline.co.uk > > Cheers, > > Norman > > > ________________________________ Message 3 _____________________________________ Time: 05:37:08 AM PST US From: "Dave Kubassek" Subject: Re: Zenith-List: Trim Tab --> Zenith-List message posted by: "Dave Kubassek" Gary, Have you checked the width of the trim tab the Chech works people are offering?(I believe they have as well as ZAC, gone to a wider tab?) I would think somthing around the 600mm would be a lot more effective,, but in addition to that... I plan to (someday) reposition my horizontal stab about a 1/2 " lower (Leading edge) than what the plans call for and that i hope will help with not requiring as much trim aft. Good Luck dave kubassek, XL, C-FDSF ----- Original Message ----- From: "Gary A. Boothe" Subject: Re: Zenith-List: Trim Tab > --> Zenith-List message posted by: "Gary A. Boothe" > > Dave, > > Thanks. I should have been clearer. My trim tab measures 415mm. Do you > think > it could be larger? > > Gary Boothe > > WW Corvair Power - 601HDS > Rudder complete. Hori.Stab. 50% > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Dave Kubassek" > To: > Subject: Re: Zenith-List: Trim Tab > > >> --> Zenith-List message posted by: "Dave Kubassek" >> >> If i had to do over i would increase the size of the trim tab by going >> out >> 1 >> rib wider........ >> It needs it...... >> Actually i believe the new drawings/kits have a larger trim tab. >> >> dave kubassek 601 XL C-FDSF >> >> >> Subject: Re: Zenith-List: Trim Tab >> >> >>> --> Zenith-List message posted by: Gary Gower >>> >>> One point I missed: Our flying plane is a 701... Sorry forgot to >>> mention it in my last post. Maybe in the 601's is a diferent >>> situation... >>> Will be glad to hear comments from XL flyiers, We are also beguining >>> the >>> empenage of our 601 XL kit. >>> >>> Saludos >>> Gary Gower >>> 701 912S >>> >>> >>> "Gary A. Boothe" wrote: >>> --> Zenith-List message posted by: "Gary A. Boothe" >>> >>> List, >>> >>> Gary Gower wrote: >>> >>> In two weeks I will be starting my elevator with recessed trim. Has >>> anyone >>> also noticed a need to increase the trim size? >>> >>> Thanks, >>> Gary Boothe >>> >>> WW Corvair Power - 601HDS >>> Rudder complete. Hori.Stab. 50% >>> >>> >>> --------------------------------- >>> >>> >>> >> >> >> > > > ________________________________ Message 4 _____________________________________ Time: 06:27:37 AM PST US From: "Craig Payne" Subject: Zenith-List: Converting from single to dual control sticks? --> Zenith-List message posted by: "Craig Payne" I've purchased an 80% complete 601XL kit with the standard center control stick installed. Is it feasible to convert to the optional dual control stick kit? Has anyone on the list done it? -- Craig ________________________________ Message 5 _____________________________________ Time: 06:55:15 AM PST US From: David Barth Subject: Re: Zenith-List: 701 Gun Rack --> Zenith-List message posted by: David Barth You really got me with that one Dave. I almost had coffee spewing out my nose. David Dave Austin wrote: --> Zenith-List message posted by: "Dave Austin" Anybody have a design for a carcass mount? Dave Austin 601HDS - 912 Do not archive David Barth 601 XL Plansbuilder 15% done? Working on Wings www.ch601.org ________________________________ Message 6 _____________________________________ Time: 08:04:52 AM PST US From: Subject: Re: Zenith-List: Prop flange height --> Zenith-List message posted by: I was wondering if i can get some help, i need to know what is the height of the center of the prop flange from the ground with the plane sitting level, i know that tire pressures and tire sizes, make a difference so maybe it would be better to get the height in reference to the top of the fire wall. I am working on an alternate engine install package and trying to get an engine mount designed. You help would be appreciated. George ----- Original Message ----- From: "David Barth" Subject: Re: Zenith-List: 701 Gun Rack > --> Zenith-List message posted by: David Barth > > You really got me with that one Dave. I almost had coffee spewing out my > nose. > David > > Dave Austin wrote: > --> Zenith-List message posted by: "Dave Austin" > > Anybody have a design for a carcass mount? > Dave Austin 601HDS - 912 > Do not archive > > > David Barth > 601 XL Plansbuilder 15% done? > Working on Wings > www.ch601.org > > > ________________________________ Message 7 _____________________________________ Time: 08:58:16 AM PST US From: "Bill Howerton" Subject: Re: Zenith-List: Converting from single to dual control sticks? --> Zenith-List message posted by: "Bill Howerton" I was one of the first to order the dual stick option when it became available. Most of the parts apply to both dual and single stick, and ZAC will let you order only those specific parts you'll need. They might even give you (at least partial) credit for the single stick parts if you return them. Bill ----- Original Message ----- From: "Craig Payne" Subject: Zenith-List: Converting from single to dual control sticks? > --> Zenith-List message posted by: "Craig Payne" > > I've purchased an 80% complete 601XL kit with the standard center control > stick installed. Is it feasible to convert to the optional dual control > stick kit? Has anyone on the list done it? > > -- Craig > > > ________________________________ Message 8 _____________________________________ Time: 09:00:48 AM PST US From: David Barth Subject: Zenith-List: 12 power source for shop --> Zenith-List message posted by: David Barth Hi list. A short while ago there was some discussion on the list of a clean 12 V power source for the shop. Someone had mentioned taking the power unit out of a PC and I thought that was a good idea. I extracted one from a PC carcass at work and I can't get any juice from it. I am sorry to hit the whole list with this request but I did try searching the archives and couldn't turn up any answer. The fan isn't even really dusty so the unit looks really good. I took the box apart and there was power getting to the unit but nothing comes out. I discovered the yellow wires were supposed to be 12 V, the red wires, 3 V and the orange wires, 5 V. Couldn't figure anything else out. They are pretty complicated units. So! Is the unit toast or am I missing something? Mail me off list if you have advice for me on this one please. David do not archive David Barth 601 XL Plansbuilder 15% done? Working on Wings www.ch601.org ________________________________ Message 9 _____________________________________ Time: 09:35:46 AM PST US From: "Ron Lee" Subject: Zenith-List: stick --> Zenith-List message posted by: "Ron Lee" I have a simple solution for the single stick. Email me off line and I will send a photo. Ron Tucson, AZ Do not archive ________________________________ Message 10 ____________________________________ Time: 10:07:40 AM PST US From: Zed Smith Subject: Zenith-List: PC power supply.... --> Zenith-List message posted by: Zed Smith Escapes me at the moment as to which wire colors do what, but if you'll re-assemble the carcass and note some wires going strange places, these are the "on-off" wires. Some older computers had a mechanical on-off switch (tied the conductors together for "on") while others used solid state switching. At any rate, 99% of the power supplies are "switching" type as opposed to the usual rectifier-filter type. Once you see what turns the unit on & off the rest should be easy. Possibly somebody will respond with something more definitive. Bottom line here is that the switch on the power supply (if it did indeed have one) may not be all that is required to make it turn on. Sorry I couldn't be more help Zed/701/R912/still at 90+% do not archive ________________________________ Message 11 ____________________________________ Time: 10:17:30 AM PST US From: N5SL Subject: Re: Zenith-List: PC power supply.... --> Zenith-List message posted by: N5SL Clicky: http://www.informit.com/articles/article.asp?p=31105&seqNum=4 Zed Smith wrote: --> Zenith-List message posted by: Zed Smith Escapes me at the moment as to which wire colors do what, but if you'll re-assemble the carcass and note some wires going strange places, these are the "on-off" wires. Some older computers had a mechanical on-off switch (tied the conductors together for "on") while others used solid state switching. At any rate, 99% of the power supplies are "switching" type as opposed to the usual rectifier-filter type. Once you see what turns the unit on & off the rest should be easy. Possibly somebody will respond with something more definitive. Bottom line here is that the switch on the power supply (if it did indeed have one) may not be all that is required to make it turn on. Sorry I couldn't be more help Zed/701/R912/still at 90+% do not archive --------------------------------- ________________________________ Message 12 ____________________________________ Time: 10:49:20 AM PST US From: "Stephen R. Look" Subject: Re: Zenith-List: 12 power source for shop --> Zenith-List message posted by: "Stephen R. Look" You need to be careful here. Many PC supplies do not regulate well until a significant load is in place on the +5 portion of the supply. If I was looking for a decent +12 supply I would go to www.aesham.com and order a supply to fit whatever the requirement is. Steve do not archive At 10:58 AM 1/21/2005, you wrote: >A short while ago there was some discussion on the list of a clean 12 V >power source for the shop. Someone had mentioned taking the power unit >out of a PC and I thought that was a good idea. Steve Look Monticello, IL 601XL rudder "Dogs have owners, Cats have staff" ________________________________ Message 13 ____________________________________ Time: 10:58:13 AM PST US From: Michael Heit Subject: Zenith-List: Rifle rack for CH - 701 / 801 --> Zenith-List message posted by: Michael Heit I did a search for just Rifle and got nine hits. I'll need to make some mods to my bird too, Alaska here i come, fly rod in one wing, rifle in the other and gold pan in the back seat .... ________________________________ Message 14 ____________________________________ Time: 11:21:47 AM PST US From: "The Keeners" Subject: Zenith-List: Tax Write-Off --> Zenith-List message posted by: "The Keeners" Has anyone tried writing off their expenses associated with building their experimental aircraft? Since the FAA's definition includes, "...for the EDUCATION or recreation..." I was thinking it might qualify somehow.... probably a stretch, but worth a try! Thanks in advance! Forest K. CH601XL - Rudder 80% complete (you have to start somewhere!) N601FK (reserved) ________________________________ Message 15 ____________________________________ Time: 12:18:00 PM PST US From: Michael Heit Subject: Zenith-List: Hunting and fishing with the CH-801 / 701 --> Zenith-List message posted by: Michael Heit Tried search for rifle and PVC on adding a gun rack to the 701 / 801 AC in archives, nothing except current posts is archived under those headings .... seems an aricraft so perfectly suited to this purpose; fishing, hunting, gold panning, etc; would have a lot of ideas and mods for that use .... ??? Mike Heit ________________________________ Message 16 ____________________________________ Time: 01:26:35 PM PST US From: SkyKingN@aol.com Subject: Re: Zenith-List: Tax Write-Off --> Zenith-List message posted by: SkyKingN@aol.com no but if you find a way i would love to hear qabout it always looking for a way to get my money back from uncle sam ________________________________ Message 17 ____________________________________ Time: 02:32:57 PM PST US From: "cgalley" Subject: Re: Zenith-List: 12 power source for shop --> Zenith-List message posted by: "cgalley" It is a switching power supply and it only works with a certain load. It will not work if you have just a digital ohm meter across the leads. ----- Original Message ----- From: "David Barth" Subject: Zenith-List: 12 power source for shop > --> Zenith-List message posted by: David Barth > > Hi list. > A short while ago there was some discussion on the list of a clean 12 V power source for the shop. Someone had mentioned taking the power unit out of a PC and I thought that was a good idea. I extracted one from a PC carcass at work and I can't get any juice from it. I am sorry to hit the whole list with this request but I did try searching the archives and couldn't turn up any answer. The fan isn't even really dusty so the unit looks really good. I took the box apart and there was power getting to the unit but nothing comes out. I discovered the yellow wires were supposed to be 12 V, the red wires, 3 V and the orange wires, 5 V. Couldn't figure anything else out. They are pretty complicated units. So! Is the unit toast or am I missing something? Mail me off list if you have advice for me on this one please. > > David > do not archive > > > David Barth > 601 XL Plansbuilder 15% done? > Working on Wings > www.ch601.org > > ________________________________ Message 18 ____________________________________ Time: 02:40:49 PM PST US From: David Barth Subject: Re: Zenith-List: 12 power source for shop --> Zenith-List message posted by: David Barth Thanks for all who supplied their thoughts on this. David do not archive cgalley wrote: --> Zenith-List message posted by: "cgalley" It is a switching power supply and it only works with a certain load. It will not work if you have just a digital ohm meter across the leads. David Barth 601 XL Plansbuilder 15% done? Working on Wings www.ch601.org --------------------------------- ________________________________ Message 19 ____________________________________ Time: 03:00:18 PM PST US From: "Johann G." Subject: Re: Zenith-List: Hunting and fishing with the CH-801 / 701 --> Zenith-List message posted by: "Johann G." Hello list members. You guy's who have been trying to install a gun rack or a place to store the fishing rod in your planes. I saw this idea from Scott Laughling http://www.cooknwithgas.com/4_19_04_WingTip.JPG where he made an access cover at the wing tip. Just make some gun case or a rod bracket to take on your fishing and hunting trips. Just point the barrel outwards toward the wing tip. The other direction is pointing you know where. :-) Just an idea. Best wishes, Johann G. Iceland. do not archive ----- Original Message ----- From: "Michael Heit" Subject: Zenith-List: Hunting and fishing with the CH-801 / 701 > --> Zenith-List message posted by: Michael Heit > > Tried search for rifle and PVC on adding a gun rack to the 701 / 801 AC > in archives, nothing except current posts is archived under those > headings .... seems an aricraft so perfectly suited to this purpose; > fishing, hunting, gold panning, etc; would have a lot of ideas and mods > for that use .... ??? > Mike Heit > > ________________________________ Message 20 ____________________________________ Time: 04:25:46 PM PST US From: scotty scotty Subject: Re: Zenith-List: Prop flange height --> Zenith-List message posted by: scotty scotty George, I recently had all those questions also. ZAC's advice here was limited, but gave it to me in terms of prop clearance above ground. The rule of thumb was 10 inches for using rough grass fields, maybe a little less for airports, but not less than 8". Reverse engineering to determine what works best. I have a 68" Powerfin, so with radius of 34" then a total ground to center of flange distance of 45" , thus leaving 11" ground clearance. Using a hay field for a landing strip in the past for my ultralight, i remember doing a lot of grass mowing/prop cleaning. Hope this helps, Scotty Armstead gtamvakis@earthlink.net wrote: --> Zenith-List message posted by: I was wondering if i can get some help, i need to know what is the height of the center of the prop flange from the ground with the plane sitting level, i know that tire pressures and tire sizes, make a difference so maybe it would be better to get the height in reference to the top of the fire wall. I am working on an alternate engine install package and trying to get an engine mount designed. You help would be appreciated. George ----- Original Message ----- From: "David Barth" Subject: Re: Zenith-List: 701 Gun Rack > --> Zenith-List message posted by: David Barth > > You really got me with that one Dave. I almost had coffee spewing out my > nose. > David > > Dave Austin wrote: > --> Zenith-List message posted by: "Dave Austin" > > Anybody have a design for a carcass mount? > Dave Austin 601HDS - 912 > Do not archive > > > David Barth > 601 XL Plansbuilder 15% done? > Working on Wings > www.ch601.org > > > --------------------------------- ________________________________ Message 21 ____________________________________ Time: 04:33:08 PM PST US From: "Clyde Barcus" Subject: Zenith-List: CH601XL Flight Training --> Zenith-List message posted by: "Clyde Barcus" Check out sportplanes.com For those who have not seen it yet, sportplanes are setting regional training and sales centers using factory CH 601 XL's, so far they have 14 set up. That will be great for builders like us, we can get transitional training or a sport pilot license in a 601XL. It is also interesting to see what the factory 601's are going for. Clyde Barcus 601XL Builder barcusc@comcast.net ________________________________ Message 22 ____________________________________ Time: 06:33:27 PM PST US From: N5SL Subject: Re: Zenith-List: Hunting and fishing with the CH-801 / 701 --> Zenith-List message posted by: N5SL Well Johann thank you for the recognition. That's exactly what I had in mind. You haven't seen the forward facing paint ball gun barrels on each wing to shoot at trespassers on our game ranch in Western Nebraska. They will be used for moving targets since most of them are on snowmobiles or 4-wheelers. Just call the Sheriff and tell him to look for the guys with the big, red blotches on their clothing. Happy Building, Scott Laughlin DO NOT ARCHIVE "Johann G." wrote: --> Zenith-List message posted by: "Johann G." Hello list members. You guy's who have been trying to install a gun rack or a place to store the fishing rod in your planes. I saw this idea from Scott Laughling http://www.cooknwithgas.com/4_19_04_WingTip.JPG where he made an access cover at the wing tip. ________________________________ Message 23 ____________________________________ Time: 06:57:27 PM PST US From: roy vickski Subject: Zenith-List: Re; 701 gun rack, trip to washington --> Zenith-List message posted by: roy vickski Howdy gents you could mount one on each strut near the wing so the bullets would miss the prop. Anyhow thats how its done in down in Crawford according to Zed. But I think down there the big boys use A-10s due to the giggle factor, plus the ammo's cheap. Zed, could you e-mail a rain check for the shindig, I'll try to make the next one, that 32 mile no-fly zone with a 100 block no drive zone and having to run the protester gauntlet really put a damper on my stylish 10 gallon grand entrance plans. Do NOT aRCHIVE UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES 10 DEG F here in Michigan expecting lotta snow yup another wise cracking 701 guy Regards, Roy 701 plans ect. __________________________________ http://mobile.yahoo.com/maildemo ________________________________ Message 24 ____________________________________ Time: 10:06:05 PM PST US From: Michael Clark Subject: Re: Zenith-List: 12 power source for shop --> Zenith-List message posted by: Michael Clark Just as a note if you really wanted to know, the color codes for the wires on a modern ATX type power supply are: Black - Ground Blue - negative 12.0v Green - Power supply on Gray - Power supply ok Orange - +3.3v Red - +5.0v White - negative 5.0v Yellow - +12.0v This does not apply to all power supplies, just those labeled "ATX" which is what you will get if you walk in to a computer shop and ask for a power supply. If you want to use on for a source of 12 volts, and you really need nice clean power, you might as well buy a communications power supply. The cheap computer power supplies do not regulate well, and the good ones are in the $130-$250 range. Later The lurking computer geek Michael Stephen R. Look wrote: >--> Zenith-List message posted by: "Stephen R. Look" > >You need to be careful here. Many PC supplies do not regulate well until a >significant load is in place on the +5 portion of the supply. If I was >looking for a decent +12 supply I would go to www.aesham.com and order a >supply to fit whatever the requirement is. > >Steve >do not archive > >At 10:58 AM 1/21/2005, you wrote: > > > >>A short while ago there was some discussion on the list of a clean 12 V >>power source for the shop. Someone had mentioned taking the power unit >>out of a PC and I thought that was a good idea. >> >> > >Steve Look >Monticello, IL >601XL rudder >"Dogs have owners, Cats have staff" > >