---------------------------------------------------------- Zenith-List Digest Archive --- Total Messages Posted Sat 04/30/05:6 ---------------------------------------------------------- Today's Message Index: ---------------------- 1. 04:49 AM - Re: new scratch builder in england (Clive Richards) 2. 05:57 AM - Re: 701/601 912 engine lifting (Leo Gates) 3. 06:24 AM - Re: Corvair power? (ron dewees) 4. 10:49 AM - VSI for sale (Richard Vetterli) 5. 10:50 AM - Re: new scratch builder in england (Larry McFarland) 6. 11:22 AM - Larry McFarland's 601 Panel in June Kitplanes Magazine (Cory Emberson) ________________________________ Message 1 _____________________________________ Time: 04:49:25 AM PST US From: "Clive Richards" Subject: Re: Zenith-List: new scratch builder in england --> Zenith-List message posted by: "Clive Richards" Hi Phil I am helping Ray Lasnier who is building a 601HD in the UK from a kit. He decided to build his as plans except he has fitted a front hinged canopy for safety. A large number of planes are flying in US with no problems. He has fitted a continental 0-200 as advised by PFA but now wishes he had gone for the Rotax as the plane is rather heavy with this. He hopes to be completed in next few weeks but time seems to pass quickley. Will post performance once flying. He has drawings for the forward opening canopy from ZAC I will get you the drawing numbers fom Ray. A4 rivet Avex 1604-0412 This is a 3.2mm diameterm 120 deg countersunk aluminium/steel blind rivet - open style. Grip 2.4mm - 6.3mm A5 rivet Avex 1604-0414 donot have detail to hand If you search the web you should find a UK supplier if not I will ask Ray. If you look in list archives you will find a lot of information on avex rivits & wether you should or should not buy direct from ZAC Clive Richards for R Lasnier G CBDG do not archive ----- Original Message ----- From: "phil plumley" Subject: Zenith-List: new scratch builder in england > --> Zenith-List message posted by: "phil plumley" > > I have just started to build a 601HD from plans and have been told by > various people that I should extend the nose, increase the span pf the > tailplane ( stabiliser ) and go for a forward opening canopy. I have decided > that all of thes really would make it a better aeroplane I only have one > problem. The plans from ZAC only have the basic aircraft and I cannot find > anyone who has detailed information and drawings. If anyone has anything > that might help me I would be forever in debt. > > does anyone know what length A4 and A5 Avex rivets are required. > > Regards Phil Plumley > > Be the first to hear what's new at MSN - sign up to our free newsletters! > http://www.msn.co.uk/newsletters > > ________________________________ Message 2 _____________________________________ Time: 05:57:02 AM PST US From: "Leo Gates" Subject: Re: Zenith-List: 701/601 912 engine lifting --> Zenith-List message posted by: "Leo Gates" I used the bolt holes referred to. A 18" length of chain and a hydraulic shop crane. A one man job. Leo Gates N601Z 27.5 hours -------Original Message------- From: zenith-list@matronics.com Subject: Zenith-List: 701/601 912 engine lifting --> Zenith-List message posted by: RURUNY@aol.com I have my engine sitting on the floor under the engine hoist next to my plane. Looking at the 912 manual, it says you can use straps around the intake manifolds to lift it. I see 2 threaded holes on the top of the crankcase next to each other that could be used for lifting also. Any stories or advice on how they did it or what I should not do? Thanks again. Brian ________________________________ Message 3 _____________________________________ Time: 06:24:04 AM PST US From: ron dewees Subject: Zenith-List: Re: Corvair power? --> Zenith-List message posted by: ron dewees Hi Greg, Haven't heard from you re the latest mods to the motor and taxi testing. How is it coming? Hope the vapor lock or gremlin has been eliminated. I've had my share of scarey moments, but no engine outs. Sounds like you found a goldmine for Corvair builders. Maybe that will take a bit of pressure off WW for parts and make them available a lot faster. Give a holler and we will work out the stick time for you. I'ld rather do it out of Lenora if that suits you. Ron > > ________________________________ Message 4 _____________________________________ Time: 10:49:49 AM PST US From: Richard Vetterli Subject: Zenith-List: VSI for sale --> Zenith-List message posted by: Richard Vetterli I'm changing over to the TruTrak ADI, so I don't need the new VSI that I bought from Aircraft Spruce. Spruce lists it at $111.95 (part #10-05205), but I'll let it go for $75.00 (includes shipping). It's brand new, still in the sealed box. E-mail me off list if interested. Rich Vetterli N56DV (reserved) Tail complete, working on Corvair engine Do Not Archive ________________________________ Message 5 _____________________________________ Time: 10:50:22 AM PST US From: Larry McFarland stephen@crichards.flyer.co.uk Subject: Re: Zenith-List: new scratch builder in england --> Zenith-List message posted by: Larry McFarland Phil, You might just consider doing a removable forward top skin if you're going with the forward tilting canopy. This will save you an immense amount of work and annual inspection time on behalf of the longeron to firewall engine mounts. I've got a page on the canopy and one of the images posted here shows the clips and u-nuts I used to do this. If you need more info, just ask. http://www.macsmachine.com/images/canopy/full/uclips.gif Best regards, Larry McFarland - 601HDS > > > > >>--> Zenith-List message posted by: "phil plumley" >> >>I have just started to build a 601HD from plans and have been told by >>various people that I should extend the nose, increase the span pf the >>tailplane ( stabiliser ) and go for a forward opening canopy. I have >> >> >decided > > >>that all of thes really would make it a better aeroplane I only have one >>problem. The plans from ZAC only have the basic aircraft and I cannot find >>anyone who has detailed information and drawings. If anyone has anything >>that might help me I would be forever in debt. >> >>does anyone know what length A4 and A5 Avex rivets are required. >> >>Regards Phil Plumley >> >>Be the first to hear what's new at MSN - sign up to our free newsletters! >>http://www.msn.co.uk/newsletters >> >> >> >> > > > > ________________________________ Message 6 _____________________________________ Time: 11:22:14 AM PST US From: "Cory Emberson" Subject: Zenith-List: Larry McFarland's 601 Panel in June Kitplanes Magazine --> Zenith-List message posted by: "Cory Emberson" Hello, all! I just got my June issue of Kitplanes Magazine, and lo and behold, there is Larry McFarland's 601 panel in former RV-8'er Ken Balch's panel article! Well done! best, Cory