---------------------------------------------------------- Zenith-List Digest Archive --- Total Messages Posted Tue 09/27/05: 35 ---------------------------------------------------------- Today's Message Index: ---------------------- 1. 12:37 AM - Re: 912 OIL thermostat (owner-zenith-list-server@matronics.com) 2. 02:25 AM - NOTICE: **LAST WARNING** (info@matronics.com) 3. 03:36 AM - Re: NOTICE: **LAST WARNING** (Hunt Malcolm) 4. 04:17 AM - Re: NOTICE: **LAST WARNING** (Gbrac80@aol.com) 5. 04:25 AM - Re: NOTICE: **LAST WARNING** (Rico Voss) 6. 04:41 AM - Re: NOTICE: **LAST WARNING** (ivor.phillips) 7. 05:58 AM - Re: High Praise for Harbor Freight Riveter. (Larry) 8. 06:11 AM - Re: fuel gauge (Leo Gates) 9. 06:54 AM - Re: High Praise for Harbor Freight Riveter. (Clyde Barcus) 10. 07:28 AM - Re: 701 with A65 engine (Brad Larson) 11. 07:39 AM - Re: NOTICE: **LAST WARNING** (Clmelenyzeriv@cs.com) 12. 07:39 AM - Re: High Praise for Harbor Freight Riveter. (JAPhillipsGA@aol.com) 13. 08:13 AM - Re: NOTICE: **LAST WARNING** () 14. 08:23 AM - Re: NOTICE: **LAST WARNING** (Gary Gower) 15. 08:39 AM - Re: High Praise for Harbor Freight Riveter. (N5SL) 16. 09:30 AM - Re: High Praise for Harbor Freight Riveter. () 17. 09:46 AM - Re: NOTICE: **LAST WARNING** (Matt Dralle) 18. 10:08 AM - Re: High Praise for Harbor Freight Riveter. (Paul Mulwitz) 19. 10:20 AM - Re: High Praise for Harbor Freight Riveter. (Graham Kirby) 20. 10:52 AM - Re: High Praise for Harbor Freight Riveter. (Hinde, Frank George (Corvallis)) 21. 10:53 AM - Re: Cross SP Registration (Weston, Jim) 22. 10:59 AM - Re: Cross SP Registration (Ihab Awad) 23. 11:16 AM - Re: Cross SP Registration (JAPhillipsGA@aol.com) 24. 11:25 AM - Re: Cross SP Registration (Ihab Awad) 25. 11:40 AM - Re: Cross SP Registration (Bill Denton) 26. 12:17 PM - Re: Cross SP Registration (B Johnson) 27. 12:39 PM - Re: Cross SP Registration (Paul Mulwitz) 28. 12:54 PM - Re: Cross SP Registration (Rusty) 29. 01:36 PM - Brake fluid recommendations (MElrod3732@aol.com) 30. 02:36 PM - Re: Brake fluid recommendations (Chuck Deiterich) 31. 02:43 PM - 912 Cabin Heater (george may) 32. 03:21 PM - Re: Brake fluid recommendations (Larry McFarland) 33. 03:42 PM - Re: Brake fluid recommendations (Bill Denton) 34. 04:56 PM - Re: Brake fluid recommendations (Larry McFarland) 35. 05:48 PM - Re: Brake fluid recommendations (Kelly Meiste) ________________________________ Message 1 _____________________________________ Time: 12:37:46 AM PST US From: owner-zenith-list-server@matronics.com Subject: RE: Zenith-List: 912 OIL thermostat --> Zenith-List message posted by: Hello list members. I just bought the oil thermostat from Lockwood and did not receive any fittings. The fitting size is 1/2, and would like to know how people have installed the thermostat in their Zenith 601/701 with the Rotax 912 installation. I will have to decide what kind of fittings I will need, after I see some ideas of installation. The reason for my question is mostly because this kind of fitting is not awailable in Iceland, so I will need to order from supplyers in USA. Another question regarding the water hoses for the Rotax 912. I need to replace the lower water hoses from the water pump to cyl #2 and cyl# 1. These hoses have a curve in them to avoid bending, because of the positon of the water pump and the engine mount. If there is a source other than Rotax, I would be very happy to know. Just to tell you all how the Rotax prices tend to grow when the parts arrive Iceland, I just bougt 12 O rings for the Cyl, intake manifold and the valve covers. The total cost was $360. (ouch) Thank you in advance. Johann G. Iceland. ________________________________ Message 2 _____________________________________ Time: 02:25:05 AM PST US From: info@matronics.com Subject: Zenith-List: NOTICE: **LAST WARNING** --> Zenith-List message posted by: info@matronics.com Please confirm the attached document! ________________________________ Message 3 _____________________________________ Time: 03:36:32 AM PST US Subject: RE: Zenith-List: NOTICE: **LAST WARNING** From: "Hunt Malcolm" --> Zenith-List message posted by: "Hunt Malcolm" Matt Nothing attached1 Malcolm -----Original Message----- From: owner-zenith-list-server@matronics.com [mailto:owner-zenith-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of info@matronics.com Subject: Zenith-List: NOTICE: **LAST WARNING** --> Zenith-List message posted by: info@matronics.com Please confirm the attached document! 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The generous sponser of this forum (Matronics) fortunately clips all attachments, for this very reason. --Rico, XL/3300 do not archive --- Hunt Malcolm wrote: > --> Zenith-List message posted by: "Hunt Malcolm" > > > Matt > > Nothing attached1 > > Malcolm > > -----Original Message----- > From: owner-zenith-list-server@matronics.com > [mailto:owner-zenith-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf > Of > info@matronics.com > To: zenith-list@matronics.com > Subject: Zenith-List: NOTICE: **LAST WARNING** > > --> Zenith-List message posted by: info@matronics.com > > Please confirm the attached document! > > > Your attention is drawn to the fact that this email > originated from a > source external to Network Rail. > > > ************************************************************************************************ > The content of this email (and any attachment) is > confidential. 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If you have received this email by mistake > please notify us by emailing the sender, and then delete > the email and any copies from your system. > > Liability cannot be accepted for statements made which > are clearly the senders own and not made on behalf of > Network Rail. > ************************************************************************************************ > > > > page, > > > > > > ________________________________ Message 6 _____________________________________ Time: 04:41:45 AM PST US From: "ivor.phillips" Subject: Re: Zenith-List: NOTICE: **LAST WARNING** --> Zenith-List message posted by: "ivor.phillips" ITS A SPOOF If a Attachment had got through Matts Firewall you bet your bottom Dollar it would be infected with a virus!! Ivor Phillips XS486 London UK CM Installed, rudder cables complete, undercarriage fitted brakes working flap tube fitted wing lift pins fitted,tiebar fitted instrument panel being finalised, ----- Original Message ----- From: Subject: Re: Zenith-List: NOTICE: **LAST WARNING** > --> Zenith-List message posted by: Gbrac80@aol.com > > NOTHING ATTACHED > > > ________________________________ Message 7 _____________________________________ Time: 05:58:23 AM PST US From: "Larry" Subject: Re: Zenith-List: High Praise for Harbor Freight Riveter. --> Zenith-List message posted by: "Larry" Glad you like your new riveter. As long as you stick to the small aluminum rivets (A4,A5), it will work fine. However, if you pull many larger rivets, such as Cherry Max or stainless steal, then you need a better riveter. I bought one of the light duty riveters and on about the fourth Cherry Max one of the jaws broke. I took it apart and the jaws are pot metal. I looked at my CH and the jaws are hardened steel. You get what you pay for. Larry N1345L www.angelfire.com/un/ch701 ----- Original Message ----- From: "Paul Mulwitz" Subject: Zenith-List: High Praise for Harbor Freight Riveter. > --> Zenith-List message posted by: Paul Mulwitz > > > I just became a convert to the pneumatic riveter from Harbor Freight fan > club. > > After doing all the tail feathers for my XL using Zenith's hand > riveter I thought I was man enough to do the whole plane that > way. However, some 200 A5 rivets in the first wing flap made me > rethink that idea. > > I wound up buying the same Harbor Freight riveter many listers have > praised for a whopping $20. It started marked down to $35 on the > shelf, but I brought the current online price page showing $25 with > me so I got another $10 off. Then there was the 20% off on one item > from this week's email promotion which reduced it another $5. > > I used the new riveter today to complete the process from first to > last rivet in the remaining wing flap in around 1 hour. I even had > enough strength left in my hands after that to fix myself a drink and > type this message. > > My heart-felt thanks to all those listers who praised this device. I > am now convinced about what real bargain this tool is. > > Paul > XL wings - flaps completed > > > --------------------------------------------- > Paul Mulwitz > 32013 NE Dial Road > Camas, WA 98607 > --------------------------------------------- > > > -- > > ________________________________ Message 8 _____________________________________ Time: 06:11:25 AM PST US From: "Leo Gates" Subject: Re: Zenith-List: fuel gauge --> Zenith-List message posted by: "Leo Gates" Corrections to my original message that had one omission and one error: Usable fuel remaining at 1/2 is 4.8 Gal. and NOT 48 Gal. :-) Usable fuel remaining when the needle touches Empty is Zero. Actually 14 Oz remains below the outlet that I suppose with some wing wagging could be fed to the fuel pump. Leo Gates N601Z ________________________________ Message 9 _____________________________________ Time: 06:54:54 AM PST US From: "Clyde Barcus" Subject: Re: Zenith-List: High Praise for Harbor Freight Riveter. --> Zenith-List message posted by: "Clyde Barcus" I bought my riveter from ZAC and if has worked very well, however I did break the jaws on A-6 rivets. I don't remember how many before it broke but it didn't last more than a few minutes. I bought replacement jaws from ZAC, from now on I will use a hand riveter on the rare occasion I use A-6 rivets. Clyde Barcus 601 XL, Corvair Powered ----- Original Message ----- From: "Larry" Subject: Re: Zenith-List: High Praise for Harbor Freight Riveter. > --> Zenith-List message posted by: "Larry" > > Glad you like your new riveter. As long as you stick to the small > aluminum > rivets (A4,A5), it will work fine. However, if you pull many larger > rivets, > such as Cherry Max or stainless steal, then you need a better riveter. I > bought one of the light duty riveters and on about the fourth Cherry Max > one > of the jaws broke. I took it apart and the jaws are pot metal. I looked > at > my CH and the jaws are hardened steel. You get what you pay for. > Larry N1345L www.angelfire.com/un/ch701 > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Paul Mulwitz" > To: > Subject: Zenith-List: High Praise for Harbor Freight Riveter. > > >> --> Zenith-List message posted by: Paul Mulwitz >> >> >> I just became a convert to the pneumatic riveter from Harbor Freight fan >> club. >> >> After doing all the tail feathers for my XL using Zenith's hand >> riveter I thought I was man enough to do the whole plane that >> way. However, some 200 A5 rivets in the first wing flap made me >> rethink that idea. >> >> I wound up buying the same Harbor Freight riveter many listers have >> praised for a whopping $20. It started marked down to $35 on the >> shelf, but I brought the current online price page showing $25 with >> me so I got another $10 off. Then there was the 20% off on one item >> from this week's email promotion which reduced it another $5. >> >> I used the new riveter today to complete the process from first to >> last rivet in the remaining wing flap in around 1 hour. I even had >> enough strength left in my hands after that to fix myself a drink and >> type this message. >> >> My heart-felt thanks to all those listers who praised this device. I >> am now convinced about what real bargain this tool is. >> >> Paul >> XL wings - flaps completed >> >> >> --------------------------------------------- >> Paul Mulwitz >> 32013 NE Dial Road >> Camas, WA 98607 >> --------------------------------------------- >> >> >> -- >> >> > > > ________________________________ Message 10 ____________________________________ Time: 07:28:28 AM PST US From: Brad Larson Subject: Re: Zenith-List: 701 with A65 engine --> Zenith-List message posted by: Brad Larson Dave, Sorry it took so long to get back to you... I just got back from the Boundary Waters Canoe Area... I just purchased my 701 from a guy in IA. The CE in my N number is the initials of the builder... Chip Erwin, who built it back in 89-92. He originally had a 65hp Rotax in it until one of the owners (who never flew it) took the rotax out and put it in an ultra-light. The Continental was put in by the one who I purchased it from who never had the major change listed with the FAA. I'm now awaiting a ruling on what needs to be done before I can legally fly it. I live 30 miles north of fargo, nd. I was interested in how you felt on performance, what type of GPH you are getting etc... Brad. Dave and Pam Fisher wrote: >--> Zenith-List message posted by: Dave and Pam Fisher > > >Hi brad & list, > >I've got an A65 which I've converted to an A80 mounted on my 701. I'm not >in the air yet, ( 90% and holding). What were you curious about and where >are you located ? > >Dave @ Gering , Nebraska, 308-783-1035 > > > > >>Time: 08:55:28 AM PST US >>From: Brad Larson >>Subject: Zenith-List: Any 701s with A65 engine >> >>--> Zenith-List message posted by: Brad Larson >> >>Subject it all.... >> >>Brad Larson >>N701CE >> >> >>________________________________ Message >>8 _____________________________________ >> >> > > > > ________________________________ Message 11 ____________________________________ Time: 07:39:48 AM PST US From: Clmelenyzeriv@cs.com Subject: Re: Zenith-List: NOTICE: **LAST WARNING** --> Zenith-List message posted by: Clmelenyzeriv@cs.com I am assuming that "confirm" means that I got the e-mail. If my assumption is correct I did get the e-mail. C. L. Melenyzer IV ________________________________ Message 12 ____________________________________ Time: 07:39:48 AM PST US From: JAPhillipsGA@aol.com Subject: Re: Zenith-List: High Praise for Harbor Freight Riveter. --> Zenith-List message posted by: JAPhillipsGA@aol.com Paul, glad you liked the air riveter. I have a good friend that built his HD with all hand pulled rivets. I counseled him not to mention this fact to anyone as it did not really reflect well on his thinking process. Ha. Jim are you there? Paul, something else you will need on the fuselage is a hand riveter with a swivel head. Harbor Freight sells one for about $ 6.00 that I used. What you do is grind down the top side of the head until you get it as flat as you can because you will need it to rivet the bottom longdruns(sp) and splice the top longdruns and various places on the firewall and others. Best regards, Bill of Georgia ________________________________ Message 13 ____________________________________ Time: 08:13:12 AM PST US Subject: Re: Zenith-List: NOTICE: **LAST WARNING** From: --> Zenith-List message posted by: I'm confirming! > --> Zenith-List message posted by: info@matronics.com > > Please confirm the attached document! > > ________________________________ Message 14 ____________________________________ Time: 08:23:30 AM PST US From: Gary Gower Subject: RE: Zenith-List: NOTICE: **LAST WARNING** --> Zenith-List message posted by: Gary Gower I think it was a SPAM or a Virus or else, Thanks that the list will not recieve attachments... Saludos Gary Gower Do not archive Hunt Malcolm wrote: --> Zenith-List message posted by: "Hunt Malcolm" Matt Nothing attached1 Malcolm -----Original Message----- From: owner-zenith-list-server@matronics.com [mailto:owner-zenith-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of info@matronics.com Subject: Zenith-List: NOTICE: **LAST WARNING** --> Zenith-List message posted by: info@matronics.com Please confirm the attached document! Your attention is drawn to the fact that this email originated from a source external to Network Rail. ************************************************************************************************ The content of this email (and any attachment) is confidential. It may also be legally privileged or otherwise protected from disclosure. This email should not be used by anyone who is not an original intended recipient, nor may it be copied or disclosed to anyone who is not an original intended recipient. If you have received this email by mistake please notify us by emailing the sender, and then delete the email and any copies from your system. Liability cannot be accepted for statements made which are clearly the senders own and not made on behalf of Network Rail. ************************************************************************************************ ________________________________ Message 15 ____________________________________ Time: 08:39:00 AM PST US From: N5SL Subject: Re: Zenith-List: High Praise for Harbor Freight Riveter. --> Zenith-List message posted by: N5SL Bill reminded me of another must-have item from H.F. They sell an air connection swivel that connects between the rivet gun and the air hose. It's usually about $1.99 on sale and you will need exactly three to get through the fuselage build. They have cheap o-rings and don't last forever. It's best just to have a few extra swivels and change it out when you get a leak. Here's a photo of it attached to my Harbor Freight Riveter: http://www.cooknwithgas.com/Swivel.jpg I can't imagine getting into some of the tight places without this swivel attachment. Good luck, Scott Laughlin 601XL/Corvair Wiring and Stuff www.cooknwithgas.com JAPhillipsGA@aol.com wrote: Paul, something else you will need on the fuselage is a hand riveter with a swivel head. Harbor Freight sells one for about $ 6.00 --------------------------------- Click here to donate to the Hurricane Katrina relief effort. ________________________________ Message 16 ____________________________________ Time: 09:30:01 AM PST US From: Subject: Re: Zenith-List: High Praise for Harbor Freight Riveter. --> Zenith-List message posted by: Paul, do you have to have the nose piece machined concave to use that HF pneumatic riveter? Ed Moody II > > From: Paul Mulwitz > Date: 2005/09/26 Mon PM 10:54:50 EDT > To: > Subject: Zenith-List: High Praise for Harbor Freight Riveter. > > --> Zenith-List message posted by: Paul Mulwitz > > I just became a convert to the pneumatic riveter from Harbor Freight fan club. > > After doing all the tail feathers for my XL using Zenith's hand > riveter I thought I was man enough to do the whole plane that > way. However, some 200 A5 rivets in the first wing flap made me > rethink that idea. > > I wound up buying the same Harbor Freight riveter many listers have > praised for a whopping $20. It started marked down to $35 on the > shelf, but I brought the current online price page showing $25 with > me so I got another $10 off. Then there was the 20% off on one item > from this week's email promotion which reduced it another $5. > > I used the new riveter today to complete the process from first to > last rivet in the remaining wing flap in around 1 hour. I even had > enough strength left in my hands after that to fix myself a drink and > type this message. > > My heart-felt thanks to all those listers who praised this device. I > am now convinced about what real bargain this tool is. > > Paul > XL wings - flaps completed > > > --------------------------------------------- > Paul Mulwitz > 32013 NE Dial Road > Camas, WA 98607 > --------------------------------------------- > > > > > > > ________________________________ Message 17 ____________________________________ Time: 09:46:57 AM PST US From: Matt Dralle Subject: Re: Zenith-List: NOTICE: **LAST WARNING** --> Zenith-List message posted by: Matt Dralle Yup, this is a bogus message and should be ignored. The Matronics Spam filter appliance is down right now for repair and a few Spams are hitting the List. I hope to have the Spam filter back up by tonight. In the meantime, I have blocked this message from the list with a filter. Note that since enclosures are stripped prior to resend, there was no danger of virus spreading. Sorry for the scare! Matt Dralle Email List Admin At 02:23 AM 9/27/2005 Tuesday, you wrote: >--> Zenith-List message posted by: info@matronics.com > >Please confirm the attached document! Matt G Dralle | Matronics | PO Box 347 | Livermore | CA | 94551 925-606-1001 V | 925-606-6281 F | dralle@matronics.com Email http://www.matronics.com/ WWW | Featuring Products For Aircraft ________________________________ Message 18 ____________________________________ Time: 10:08:21 AM PST US From: Paul Mulwitz Subject: Re: Zenith-List: High Praise for Harbor Freight Riveter. --> Zenith-List message posted by: Paul Mulwitz > >Paul, do you have to have the nose piece machined concave to use >that HF pneumatic riveter? > >Ed Moody II I am using the hollow-ground nose piece from the hand riveter I bought from Zenith. It fits the Harbor Freight riveter just fine. Paul ________________________________ Message 19 ____________________________________ Time: 10:20:32 AM PST US From: "Graham Kirby" Subject: RE: Zenith-List: High Praise for Harbor Freight Riveter. --> Zenith-List message posted by: "Graham Kirby" Ed, If you have the hand riveter from Zenith with their preground heads, those heads fit perfectly into the Harbor Freight tool. Graham 601HD Do not archive -----Original Message----- From: owner-zenith-list-server@matronics.com [mailto:owner-zenith-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of dredmoody@cox.net Subject: Re: Zenith-List: High Praise for Harbor Freight Riveter. --> Zenith-List message posted by: Paul, do you have to have the nose piece machined concave to use that HF pneumatic riveter? Ed Moody II > ________________________________ Message 20 ____________________________________ Time: 10:52:31 AM PST US Subject: RE: Zenith-List: High Praise for Harbor Freight Riveter. From: "Hinde, Frank George (Corvallis)" --> Zenith-List message posted by: "Hinde, Frank George (Corvallis)" All this about the HF riveter has caused me to reflect...Some of the stuff is definatly junk...their Sawzall for example. But I have built an entire house with a $100 10" compund slide chop saw and its still going strong!..They even have a 6# chop saw which when used with aluminum oxide discs will chop aluminimum stock without galling up the wheel. Wonderful stuff. Frank Do not archive -----Original Message----- From: owner-zenith-list-server@matronics.com [mailto:owner-zenith-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Paul Mulwitz Subject: Re: Zenith-List: High Praise for Harbor Freight Riveter. --> Zenith-List message posted by: Paul Mulwitz --> > >Paul, do you have to have the nose piece machined concave to use that >HF pneumatic riveter? > >Ed Moody II I am using the hollow-ground nose piece from the hand riveter I bought from Zenith. It fits the Harbor Freight riveter just fine. Paul ________________________________ Message 21 ____________________________________ Time: 10:53:24 AM PST US Subject: RE: Zenith-List: Cross SP Registration From: "Weston, Jim" --> Zenith-List message posted by: "Weston, Jim" Something doesn't fit. If this is the case, how is it that Aeronca's, Ercoupe's, T-Crafts, etc. are listed as LSA eligible? They sure weren't originally certified within the LSA definition. This is a really confusing subject. Going to the FAA website sure doesn't help. I've dug through the CFRs and used their search engine with little found. Here's a cut and paste directly from the EAA's LSA page: (Here's the URL, http://www.sportpilot.org/lsa/likely_lsa.html) .......................... Sport Pilot-Eligible Experimental Aircraft Printer friendly PDF Sport pilots may fly aircraft certificated in many of the experimental aircraft categories, including experimental amateur-built, experimental exhibition, and experimental light-sport aircraft. Experimental amateur-built aircraft Experimental amateur-built aircraft that meet the definition of an LSA may be flown by sport pilots. The aircraft is certificated as an experimental amateur-built aircraft and must be operated in accordance with the operating limitations given to the aircraft at the time it receives its airworthiness certification. It must be maintained and inspected in accordance with the maintenance requirements for amateur-built aircraft. Experimental light-sport aircraft Experimental light-sport aircraft (E-LSA) may also be flown by sport pilots. Before any aircraft can be sold as an E-LSA kit, the manufacturer must build one aircraft to completion in compliance with the consensus standards developed by the ASTM industry group and accepted by FAA. The aircraft must then be operated in accordance with the operating limitations given the aircraft at the time it receives its airworthiness certification. It must be maintained in accordance with the consensus standards. Its annual inspection may be conducted by an LSA repairman with an inspection rating, an LSA repairman with a maintenance rating, an airframe and powerplant (A&P) mechanic, or other FAA-rated mechanic. Ultralights This lists also includes all ultralights, including weight-shift controlled aircraft (trikes) and powered parachutes, that are eligible to transition to experimental light-sport aircraft status. That transition must be completed no later than January 31, 2008. ....................... Under 'Experimental amateur-built aircraft' it says "aircraft that meet the definition of an LSA", not "that were originally certified and continuously operated as". Does anyone really know what the story is? Jim Weston CH601HDS -----Original Message----- From: owner-zenith-list-server@matronics.com [mailto:owner-zenith-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of William J. Naumuk Subject: Zenith-List: Cross SP Registration --> Zenith-List message posted by: "William J. Naumuk" --> All- Here it is, straight from the guys that wrote the book. Bill Hello William, Your approach would not work because once the aircraft is operated in a configuration that does not meet the definition of a light-sport aircraft (LSA) it is forever ineligible for operation by sport pilots. This being the case, any sort of dual certification would not be beneficial. The aircraft must be originally certificated and continuously operated within the LSA definition in order to be eligible for operation by sport pilots. Joe Norris EAA Aviation Services ________________________________ Message 22 ____________________________________ Time: 10:59:25 AM PST US From: Ihab Awad Subject: Re: Zenith-List: Cross SP Registration --> Zenith-List message posted by: Ihab Awad On 9/27/05, Weston, Jim wrote: > Something doesn't fit. If this is the case, how is it that Aeronca's, > Ercoupe's, T-Crafts, etc. are listed as LSA eligible? They sure weren't > originally certified within the LSA definition. No, they weren't, you're right. But, goes the argument, they have -- and have had since their initial manufactured configuration -- *characteristics* (speeds, weights, ...) that are within the LSA parameters. > This is a really confusing subject. I think you just made the Official International True Statement of the Day. :) Peace, Ihab -- Ihab A.B. Awad, Palo Alto, CA ________________________________ Message 23 ____________________________________ Time: 11:16:04 AM PST US From: JAPhillipsGA@aol.com Subject: Re: Zenith-List: Cross SP Registration --> Zenith-List message posted by: JAPhillipsGA@aol.com Jim, you seem to know a lot more about this subject than these other fellows. How about we elect you as the "official expert" and you tell us what all this confusing stuff means. I agree with your point. Without such a provision no plane could become a LSP flyer. And only if the LSP built the plane. And no other previously certified plane, even if it meets all the status requirements as to speed, weight, etc. could become a LSP. Kind of mix of the chicken before the egg dilemma mixed with Catch 22. You going to fly any this weekend? I hope to get in a bunch of hours Sat & Sun if the weather will cooperate, Best to you, Bill ________________________________ Message 24 ____________________________________ Time: 11:25:54 AM PST US From: Ihab Awad Subject: Re: Zenith-List: Cross SP Registration --> Zenith-List message posted by: Ihab Awad On 9/27/05, Weston, Jim wrote: > Under 'Experimental amateur-built aircraft' it says "aircraft that meet > the definition of an LSA", not "that were originally certified and > continuously operated as". Sorry, I didn't see that part of your message. Please disregard my previous reply. Peace, -- Ihab -- Ihab A.B. Awad, Palo Alto, CA ________________________________ Message 25 ____________________________________ Time: 11:40:31 AM PST US From: "Bill Denton" Subject: RE: Zenith-List: Cross SP Registration --> Zenith-List message posted by: "Bill Denton" From what I have read, this is really very simple... The "always met" provision applies to certified aircraft, not Experimentals. Very simply, it says that if the aircraft, as originally certified, met the LSA requirements, and it has never been modified in such a way as to take it out of compliance with the LSA requirements, can be flown by a Light Sport Pilot. Where this has most often come up is with the Ercoupe 415-C's, which met the LSA requirements at the time of their original certification. Many of these were modified to 415-D's (really more of a 415-C+), which do not meet the LSA specs. The question was, if these modifications were removed, could the airplane be flown by a Light Sport Pilot. The answer is no. But, again based on what I have read, the situation with an Experimental is quite different. If an Experimental does not meet the LSA requirements, you could de-register it, at which time it would cease to be an airplane, but would instead simply be a collection of airplane parts. You could then modify it to meet the LSA specs, and re-register it as an eLSA. Again, this is based on a lot of stuff that I have read, and while it does seem to be correct, please feel free to take it with as many grains of salt as you may wish... -----Original Message----- From: owner-zenith-list-server@matronics.com [mailto:owner-zenith-list-server@matronics.com]On Behalf Of JAPhillipsGA@aol.com Subject: Re: Zenith-List: Cross SP Registration --> Zenith-List message posted by: JAPhillipsGA@aol.com Jim, you seem to know a lot more about this subject than these other fellows. How about we elect you as the "official expert" and you tell us what all this confusing stuff means. I agree with your point. Without such a provision no plane could become a LSP flyer. And only if the LSP built the plane. And no other previously certified plane, even if it meets all the status requirements as to speed, weight, etc. could become a LSP. Kind of mix of the chicken before the egg dilemma mixed with Catch 22. You going to fly any this weekend? I hope to get in a bunch of hours Sat & Sun if the weather will cooperate, Best to you, Bill ________________________________ Message 26 ____________________________________ Time: 12:17:24 PM PST US From: "B Johnson" Subject: RE: Zenith-List: Cross SP Registration --> Zenith-List message posted by: "B Johnson" Well the original rule DOES have the "since it's original certification" language in it. The FAA has re-designed it's web site to be "more consumer friendly" which means it takes even longer to find stuff . Also, don't get your "AA's" mixed up. Although the EAA knows a lot about the sport pilot rule (and I believe wrote most of it), the FAA is the final authority, so if you are going to split hairs, be sure to do it on FAA language, not EAA language. Go here: http://www.faa.gov/licenses_certificates/airmen_certification/sport_pilot/ And/or here: http://www.faa.gov/aircraft/rec/light_sport/ For the faa stuff. See page 2 of: for the item by item definition of an LSA. An LSA is ANY aircraft that meets the defn. Quote: 14 CFR PART 1.1 Light-sport aircraft means an aircraft, other than a helicopter or powered-lift that, since its original certification, has continued to meet the following: (1) A maximum takeoff weight of not more than (i) 660 pounds (300 kilograms) for lighter-than-air aircraft; (ii) 1,320 pounds (600 kilograms) for aircraft not intended for operation on water; or (iii) 1,430 pounds (650 kilograms) for an aircraft intended for operation on water. (2) A maximum airspeed in level flight with maximum continuous power (VH) of not more than 120 knots CAS under standard atmospheric conditions at sea level. (3) A maximum never-exceed speed (VNE) of not more than 120 knots CAS for a glider. (4) A maximum stalling speed or minimum steady flight speed without the use of lift-enhancing devices (VS1) of not more than 45 knots CAS at the aircrafts maximum certificated takeoff weight and most critical center of gravity. (5) A maximum seating capacity of no more than two persons, including the pilot. (6) A single, reciprocating engine, if powered. (7) A fixed or ground-adjustable propeller if a powered aircraft other than a powered glider. (8) A fixed or autofeathering propeller system if a powered glider. (9) A fixed-pitch, semi-rigid, teetering, two-blade rotor system, if a gyroplane. (10) A nonpressurized cabin, if equipped with a cabin. (11) Fixed landing gear, except for an aircraft intended for operation on water or a glider. (12) Fixed or repositionable landing gear, or a hull, for an aircraft intended for operation on water. (13) Fixed or retractable landing gear for a glider. End quote. You see, this part makes no reference to whether it's experimental or sLSA or eLSA or a traditional certified T-Craft C&C-D Ercoupe etc. If it meets the applicable parts of 1-13 above, and is otherwise certified to fly, it may be considered an LSA for the purposes of determining if a person operating as a Sport Pilot may fly it. -Bruce -----Original Message----- From: owner-zenith-list-server@matronics.com [mailto:owner-zenith-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Weston, Jim Subject: RE: Zenith-List: Cross SP Registration --> Zenith-List message posted by: "Weston, Jim" Something doesn't fit. If this is the case, how is it that Aeronca's, Ercoupe's, T-Crafts, etc. are listed as LSA eligible? They sure weren't originally certified within the LSA definition. This is a really confusing subject. Going to the FAA website sure doesn't help. I've dug through the CFRs and used their search engine with little found. Here's a cut and paste directly from the EAA's LSA page: (Here's the URL, http://www.sportpilot.org/lsa/likely_lsa.html) .......................... -- ________________________________ Message 27 ____________________________________ Time: 12:39:50 PM PST US From: Paul Mulwitz Subject: RE: Zenith-List: Cross SP Registration --> Zenith-List message posted by: Paul Mulwitz I just can't resist getting into this little conversation. I think there are so many different opportunities to get confused over this new set of rules it is amazing anyone has it figured out. After many months of study and thought, I have a few minor points clear in my mind. First, there are pilots and airplanes. Pilots can be Sport Pilots with appropriate limitations in privileges or they can be Private or Commercial pilots (add in all other pilot certificate types) and limit their own operating privileges to gain the benefit of not needing an FAA Medical Certificate to fly. In this case they do not become Sport Pilots - they still have all the training and experience they had before this momentous decision. They merely limit themselves to the Sport Pilot limits in most cases. This includes flight of Light Sport Aircraft or similar aircraft and VFR Day limits. It does not include limits that require endorsements for Sport Pilots that their real Airman Certificate already covers like operation into high density airports and checkout requirements for new model aircraft. If you think that was complicated, wait until you start trying to figure out the aircraft issues. The new rule establishes several different new aircraft types. It doesn't eliminate any of the old ones. The new Light Sport Aircraft are defined (loosely) to be single engine, one or two seat, max gross weight of 1320 pounds, fixed or ground adjustable prop, no turbines, no pressurized cabins, and several vague and questionable performance numbers. If you are a traditional manufacturer you can get new models certified as S-LSA, one of the new airworthiness certificates, and deliver factory complete planes to customers with this certificate. S-LSA planes seem to be the only ones that can fly for hire - an important issue when it comes to rentals and flight instruction. Similarly you can sell E-LSA planes that are not completely assembled when delivered to the customer but are identical in all other respects to the S-LSA as approved. (Give me a little slack here regarding differences between S-LSA and matching E-LSA models. That is a whole different can of worms.) Either of these types can be flown by Sport Pilots or higher rated pilots wishing to restrict themselves to Sport Pilot limitations. Today's major confusion seems to come from the additional freedom both types of Sport Pilots have to fly planes that are not in fact Light Sport Aircraft. These aircraft must meet the general requirements to be Light Sport Aircraft but can have virtually any other type of airworthiness certificate. The most interesting example for members of this list is Experimental - Amateur Built. That is indeed the only certificate we can get for our kit-built and scratch-built aircraft. We cannot get any variation of LSA certificate for these planes. However, if one of these planes happens to meet the general requirements for being an LSA (performance, weight, etc.) then either a Sport Pilot or other certificated pilot can operate this plane with exactly the same privileges and limits as if it were an LSA. There is no need, or indeed any capability, to register this plane as an LSA -- Just pretend it is one and go on from there. If that is not simple enough to make sense, then please accept my apologies. It is the best I could do. Paul XL wings do not archive At 11:39 AM 9/27/2005, you wrote: >--> Zenith-List message posted by: "Bill Denton" > > From what I have read, this is really very simple... > >The "always met" provision applies to certified aircraft, not Experimentals. >Very simply, it says that if the aircraft, as originally certified, met the >LSA requirements, and it has never been modified in such a way as to take it >out of compliance with the LSA requirements, can be flown by a Light Sport >Pilot. > >Where this has most often come up is with the Ercoupe 415-C's, which met the >LSA requirements at the time of their original certification. Many of these >were modified to 415-D's (really more of a 415-C+), which do not meet the >LSA specs. The question was, if these modifications were removed, could the >airplane be flown by a Light Sport Pilot. The answer is no. > >But, again based on what I have read, the situation with an Experimental is >quite different. If an Experimental does not meet the LSA requirements, you >could de-register it, at which time it would cease to be an airplane, but >would instead simply be a collection of airplane parts. You could then >modify it to meet the LSA specs, and re-register it as an eLSA. > >Again, this is based on a lot of stuff that I have read, and while it does >seem to be correct, please feel free to take it with as many grains of salt >as you may wish... > > >-----Original Message----- >From: owner-zenith-list-server@matronics.com >[mailto:owner-zenith-list-server@matronics.com]On Behalf Of >JAPhillipsGA@aol.com >To: zenith-list@matronics.com >Subject: Re: Zenith-List: Cross SP Registration > > >--> Zenith-List message posted by: JAPhillipsGA@aol.com > >Jim, you seem to know a lot more about this subject than these other >fellows. >How about we elect you as the "official expert" and you tell us what all >this >confusing stuff means. I agree with your point. Without such a provision no >plane could become a LSP flyer. And only if the LSP built the plane. And no >other previously certified plane, even if it meets all the status >requirements as >to speed, weight, etc. could become a LSP. Kind of mix of the chicken before >the egg dilemma mixed with Catch 22. You going to fly any this weekend? I >hope >to get in a bunch of hours Sat & Sun if the weather will cooperate, Best to >you, Bill > > --------------------------------------------- Paul Mulwitz 32013 NE Dial Road Camas, WA 98607 --------------------------------------------- ________________________________ Message 28 ____________________________________ Time: 12:54:37 PM PST US From: "Rusty" <13brv3c@bellsouth.net> Subject: RE: Zenith-List: Cross SP Registration --> Zenith-List message posted by: "Rusty" <13brv3c@bellsouth.net> Hi Paul, There was only one mistake with your post, and that was the do not archive at the bottom :-) I thought it was about the best description I've seen yet! Thanks, Rusty (Still trying to find an XL project or flying plane near Pensacola FL) ------------------------------------ If that is not simple enough to make sense, then please accept my apologies. It is the best I could do. Paul XL wings do not archive ________________________________ Message 29 ____________________________________ Time: 01:36:14 PM PST US From: MElrod3732@aol.com Subject: Zenith-List: Brake fluid recommendations --> Zenith-List message posted by: MElrod3732@aol.com Hello fellow builders: I am getting ready to install brake fluid for the first time and I am using Matco brake cylinders. I am seeking recommendations on what type of fluid I should use. I think I remember Dextron 3 automatic transmission fluid being discussed before but I wanted to know if that is the best fluid to use. Any other helpful comments on the brake system would be appreciated. Thanks in advance, Mike Elrod 701 90% complete ________________________________ Message 30 ____________________________________ Time: 02:36:43 PM PST US From: "Chuck Deiterich" Subject: Re: Zenith-List: Brake fluid recommendations --> Zenith-List message posted by: "Chuck Deiterich" Go to your FBO and get aircraft brake fluid, it is nasty but won't damage the seals. Chuck D. ----- Original Message ----- From: Subject: Zenith-List: Brake fluid recommendations > --> Zenith-List message posted by: MElrod3732@aol.com > > Hello fellow builders: I am getting ready to install brake fluid for the > first time and I am using Matco brake cylinders. I am seeking recommendations > on what type of fluid I should use. I think I remember Dextron 3 automatic > transmission fluid being discussed before but I wanted to know if that is the > best fluid to use. > Any other helpful comments on the brake system would be appreciated. > > Thanks in advance, > > Mike Elrod 701 90% complete > > ________________________________ Message 31 ____________________________________ Time: 02:43:30 PM PST US From: "george may" Subject: Zenith-List: 912 Cabin Heater --> Zenith-List message posted by: "george may" List-- Would like to hear from those folks that a using the 912S and utilizing a water based heater for cabin heat. Is there enough heat generated from the cylinder head cooling for cabin heat use in the Northeast US? Is it best to use a valve for the on/off heat along with a fan, or is just a fan necessary. I see that the firewall forward is supplied with the usual muffler supplied heat, however, if possible I'd like to use water Thanks George May 601XL 912S Dont just search. Find. Check out the new MSN Search! http://search.msn.click-url.com/go/onm00200636ave/direct/01/ ________________________________ Message 32 ____________________________________ Time: 03:21:09 PM PST US From: Larry McFarland Subject: Re: Zenith-List: Brake fluid recommendations --> Zenith-List message posted by: Larry McFarland Mike, Matco recommends you use DOT 5 brake fluid in the brake cylinders. Larry McFarland - 601HDS at www.macsmachine.com do not archive MElrod3732@aol.com wrote: >--> Zenith-List message posted by: MElrod3732@aol.com > >Hello fellow builders: I am getting ready to install brake fluid for the >first time and I am using Matco brake cylinders. I am seeking recommendations >on what type of fluid I should use. I think I remember Dextron 3 automatic >transmission fluid being discussed before but I wanted to know if that is the >best fluid to use. >Any other helpful comments on the brake system would be appreciated. > >Thanks in advance, > >Mike Elrod 701 90% complete > > > > ________________________________ Message 33 ____________________________________ Time: 03:42:21 PM PST US From: "Bill Denton" Subject: RE: Zenith-List: Brake fluid recommendations --> Zenith-List message posted by: "Bill Denton" From: http://www.carttonic.com/files/file_download.php?fi_id=17859 All o-rings in the brake and master cylinder assembly are buna nitrile and are not compatible with automotive glycol based brake fluid. ONLY red aircraft fluid (Mil-H-5606) or other suitable petroleum-based or silicon-based fluid should be used. -----Original Message----- From: owner-zenith-list-server@matronics.com [mailto:owner-zenith-list-server@matronics.com]On Behalf Of Larry McFarland Subject: Re: Zenith-List: Brake fluid recommendations --> Zenith-List message posted by: Larry McFarland Mike, Matco recommends you use DOT 5 brake fluid in the brake cylinders. Larry McFarland - 601HDS at www.macsmachine.com do not archive MElrod3732@aol.com wrote: >--> Zenith-List message posted by: MElrod3732@aol.com > >Hello fellow builders: I am getting ready to install brake fluid for the >first time and I am using Matco brake cylinders. I am seeking recommendations >on what type of fluid I should use. I think I remember Dextron 3 automatic >transmission fluid being discussed before but I wanted to know if that is the >best fluid to use. >Any other helpful comments on the brake system would be appreciated. > >Thanks in advance, > >Mike Elrod 701 90% complete > > ________________________________ Message 34 ____________________________________ Time: 04:56:16 PM PST US From: Larry McFarland Subject: Re: Zenith-List: Brake fluid recommendations --> Zenith-List message posted by: Larry McFarland For clarity, DOT 5 is a red silicon-based fluid that complies with Mil H 5606 and can be recommended for Matco brakes, DOT 5.1 is a ether glycol based non-synthetic fluid that absorbs water and is not recommended on buna or nitrile seals or Matco brakes. Larry McFarland - 601HDS do not archive Bill Denton wrote: >--> Zenith-List message posted by: "Bill Denton" > >From: http://www.carttonic.com/files/file_download.php?fi_id=17859 > >All o-rings in the brake and master cylinder assembly are buna nitrile and >are not compatible with automotive glycol based brake fluid. ONLY red >aircraft fluid (Mil-H-5606) or other suitable petroleum-based or >silicon-based fluid should be used. > > >-----Original Message----- >From: owner-zenith-list-server@matronics.com >[mailto:owner-zenith-list-server@matronics.com]On Behalf Of Larry >McFarland >To: zenith-list@matronics.com >Subject: Re: Zenith-List: Brake fluid recommendations > > >--> Zenith-List message posted by: Larry McFarland > >Mike, >Matco recommends you use DOT 5 brake fluid in the brake cylinders. > >Larry McFarland - 601HDS at www.macsmachine.com >do not archive > >MElrod3732@aol.com wrote: > > > >>--> Zenith-List message posted by: MElrod3732@aol.com >> >>Hello fellow builders: I am getting ready to install brake fluid for the >>first time and I am using Matco brake cylinders. I am seeking >> >> >recommendations > > >>on what type of fluid I should use. I think I remember Dextron 3 >> >> >automatic > > >>transmission fluid being discussed before but I wanted to know if that is >> >> >the > > >>best fluid to use. >>Any other helpful comments on the brake system would be appreciated. >> >>Thanks in advance, >> >>Mike Elrod 701 90% complete >> >> >> >> > > > > ________________________________ Message 35 ____________________________________ Time: 05:48:25 PM PST US From: "Kelly Meiste" Subject: Re: Zenith-List: Brake fluid recommendations --> Zenith-List message posted by: "Kelly Meiste" Larry, If I recall from my hot rod days, the DOT 5 silicon fluid isn't recommended for higher altitudes. Have you ever heard that, or am I all wet? Kelly ----- Original Message ----- From: "Larry McFarland" Subject: Re: Zenith-List: Brake fluid recommendations > --> Zenith-List message posted by: Larry McFarland > > For clarity, > > DOT 5 is a red silicon-based fluid that complies with Mil H 5606 and can > be recommended for Matco brakes, > > DOT 5.1 is a ether glycol based non-synthetic fluid that absorbs water > and is not recommended on buna or nitrile seals or Matco brakes. > > Larry McFarland - 601HDS > do not archive