---------------------------------------------------------- Zenith-List Digest Archive --- Total Messages Posted Thu 11/17/05: 18 ---------------------------------------------------------- Today's Message Index: ---------------------- 1. 12:14 AM - Why Do I Have A Fund Raiser Each Year? (Matt Dralle) 2. 07:04 AM - Popular Mechanics Article on SP and LSA (jim) 3. 08:06 AM - comm radio's (john butterfield) 4. 08:36 AM - Re: comm radio's (Hinde, Frank George (Corvallis)) 5. 08:53 AM - Re: comm radio's (Bill Denton) 6. 09:00 AM - ICOM A-200 (Zed Smith) 7. 09:12 AM - Re: comm radio's (ivor.phillips) 8. 09:14 AM - Re: comm radio's (Hinde, Frank George (Corvallis)) 9. 09:36 AM - Re: comm radio's (jim) 10. 09:42 AM - Re: comm radio's (Bill Denton) 11. 10:26 AM - Re: ICOM A-200 (Matt & Jo) 12. 10:48 AM - Re: comm radio's (Rick R) 13. 01:02 PM - A-200 intercom (Zed Smith) 14. 04:14 PM - Re: Fiberglass Stabilizer Tips (William J. Naumuk) 15. 04:19 PM - Open Insurance LSA question (JOHN STARN) 16. 05:09 PM - Re: Open Insurance LSA question (Larry McFarland) 17. 05:52 PM - Re: Popular Mechanics Article on SP and LSA (Robert Schoenberger) 18. 08:44 PM - EA-81 MOTOR MOUNT (Jim and Lucy) ________________________________ Message 1 _____________________________________ Time: 12:14:23 AM PST US From: Matt Dralle Subject: Zenith-List: Why Do I Have A Fund Raiser Each Year? --> Zenith-List message posted by: Matt Dralle Dear Listers, I was thinking that perhaps I should explain why I have a Fund Raiser and also take the opportunity to express why I think the List Services here provide a better experience than the commercial equivalents. I use the List Fund Raiser each year to offset the costs involved with running a high performance email list site such as this one. 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The Secure Contribution Web Site: http://www.matronics.com/contribution Thank you, Matt Dralle Email List Administrator 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 do not archive ________________________________ Message 2 _____________________________________ Time: 07:04:00 AM PST US From: "jim" Subject: Zenith-List: Popular Mechanics Article on SP and LSA --> Zenith-List message posted by: "jim" Suggest that you take a look at an excellent article that was in Popular Mechanics Magazine (Nov 05 issue): http://www.popularmechanics.com/science/aviation/1959137.html Jim Jim Pellien Mid-Atlantic Sports Planes www.MASPL.com 703-313-4818 jim@sportsplanes.com Sent via the WebMail system at Engage IT ________________________________ Message 3 _____________________________________ Time: 08:06:44 AM PST US From: john butterfield Subject: Zenith-List: comm radio's --> Zenith-List message posted by: john butterfield hi list. back again for advise, thanks to those who responded to my auto pilot question now i am deciding on the comm radio. i want only comm and not a vor setup The icom and the austrailian radio's seem to be the best option re price, performance, and size. has anyone used either and how is the built in intercom system, also general info and/or suggestions would be helpful. The ability to monitor a second freq. also seems like a nice feature. thanks in advance john butterfield 601XL/corvair ________________________________ Message 4 _____________________________________ Time: 08:36:22 AM PST US Subject: RE: Zenith-List: comm radio's From: "Hinde, Frank George (Corvallis)" --> Zenith-List message posted by: "Hinde, Frank George (Corvallis)" Monitoring a second freq is a nice feature, specifically when flying through contoleed airspace where you are handed from one controller to the next. I have used the ICOM A200 for six years and its been totally reliable and easy to use radio. It does not of course give you the abilty to monitor two freq's simultaneously. I don't know of any single radio that will do that...I.e you need two radios and an intercom panel that has the switching function built in. These seem to be more aimed at the IFR market and cost accordingly. I used a simple external intercom on the advice of my avionics supplier so I don't know how well it works. My IFR based RV7 will have a non certified ICOM as my backup comm radio Highly recommended unit. Frank -----Original Message----- From: owner-zenith-list-server@matronics.com [mailto:owner-zenith-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of john butterfield Subject: Zenith-List: comm radio's --> Zenith-List message posted by: john butterfield --> hi list. back again for advise, thanks to those who responded to my auto pilot question now i am deciding on the comm radio. i want only comm and not a vor setup The icom and the austrailian radio's seem to be the best option re price, performance, and size. has anyone used either and how is the built in intercom system, also general info and/or suggestions would be helpful. The ability to monitor a second freq. also seems like a nice feature. thanks in advance john butterfield 601XL/corvair ________________________________ Message 5 _____________________________________ Time: 08:53:25 AM PST US From: "Bill Denton" Subject: RE: Zenith-List: comm radio's --> Zenith-List message posted by: "Bill Denton" The Garmin SL40 & XCOM760 Coms both allow you to monitor two frequencies, as does the Garmin SL30 Nav/Com and the Garmin GNS 480 Nav/Com/GPS... -----Original Message----- From: owner-zenith-list-server@matronics.com [mailto:owner-zenith-list-server@matronics.com]On Behalf Of Hinde, Frank George (Corvallis) Subject: RE: Zenith-List: comm radio's --> Zenith-List message posted by: "Hinde, Frank George (Corvallis)" Monitoring a second freq is a nice feature, specifically when flying through contoleed airspace where you are handed from one controller to the next. I have used the ICOM A200 for six years and its been totally reliable and easy to use radio. It does not of course give you the abilty to monitor two freq's simultaneously. I don't know of any single radio that will do that...I.e you need two radios and an intercom panel that has the switching function built in. These seem to be more aimed at the IFR market and cost accordingly. I used a simple external intercom on the advice of my avionics supplier so I don't know how well it works. My IFR based RV7 will have a non certified ICOM as my backup comm radio Highly recommended unit. Frank -----Original Message----- From: owner-zenith-list-server@matronics.com [mailto:owner-zenith-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of john butterfield Subject: Zenith-List: comm radio's --> Zenith-List message posted by: john butterfield --> hi list. back again for advise, thanks to those who responded to my auto pilot question now i am deciding on the comm radio. i want only comm and not a vor setup The icom and the austrailian radio's seem to be the best option re price, performance, and size. has anyone used either and how is the built in intercom system, also general info and/or suggestions would be helpful. The ability to monitor a second freq. also seems like a nice feature. thanks in advance john butterfield 601XL/corvair ________________________________ Message 6 _____________________________________ Time: 09:00:15 AM PST US From: Zed Smith Subject: Zenith-List: ICOM A-200 --> Zenith-List message posted by: Zed Smith The A-200 is a good choice. The printed sheets included with unit are self-explanatory....if you can install a car stereo you can do this unit. Works well, not hindered by whistles & bells. do not archive Zed/701/R912/90+%/etc ________________________________ Message 7 _____________________________________ Time: 09:12:09 AM PST US From: "ivor.phillips" Subject: Re: Zenith-List: comm radio's --> Zenith-List message posted by: "ivor.phillips" The Xcom radio does at a very attractive price, http://www.mcp.com.au/xcom760/ Regards Ivor Phillips XS Europa ----- Original Message ----- From: "Hinde, Frank George (Corvallis)" Subject: RE: Zenith-List: comm radio's > --> Zenith-List message posted by: "Hinde, Frank George (Corvallis)" > > > Monitoring a second freq is a nice feature, specifically when flying > through contoleed airspace where you are handed from one controller to > the next. > > I have used the ICOM A200 for six years and its been totally reliable > and easy to use radio. > > It does not of course give you the abilty to monitor two freq's > simultaneously. I don't know of any single radio that will do that...I.e > you need two radios and an intercom panel that has the switching > function built in. These seem to be more aimed at the IFR market and > cost accordingly. > > I used a simple external intercom on the advice of my avionics supplier > so I don't know how well it works. > > My IFR based RV7 will have a non certified ICOM as my backup comm radio > > Highly recommended unit. > > Frank > > -----Original Message----- > From: owner-zenith-list-server@matronics.com > [mailto:owner-zenith-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of john > butterfield > To: zenith-list-digest@matronics.com > Subject: Zenith-List: comm radio's > > --> Zenith-List message posted by: john butterfield > --> > > hi list. > > back again for advise, thanks to those who responded to my auto pilot > question > > now i am deciding on the comm radio. i want only comm and not a vor > setup > > The icom and the austrailian radio's seem to be the best option re > price, performance, and size. > > has anyone used either and how is the built in intercom system, also > general info and/or suggestions would be helpful. The ability to monitor > a second freq. also seems like a nice feature. > > thanks in advance > > john butterfield > 601XL/corvair > > > ________________________________ Message 8 _____________________________________ Time: 09:14:17 AM PST US Subject: RE: Zenith-List: comm radio's From: "Hinde, Frank George (Corvallis)" --> Zenith-List message posted by: "Hinde, Frank George (Corvallis)" But does the radio itself do this or is that because the radio is wired thru the intercom panel? All of these radios are Nav/coms also, does a simple Com radio have this functionality? Frnk -----Original Message----- From: owner-zenith-list-server@matronics.com [mailto:owner-zenith-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Bill Denton Subject: RE: Zenith-List: comm radio's --> Zenith-List message posted by: "Bill Denton" The Garmin SL40 & XCOM760 Coms both allow you to monitor two frequencies, as does the Garmin SL30 Nav/Com and the Garmin GNS 480 Nav/Com/GPS... -----Original Message----- From: owner-zenith-list-server@matronics.com [mailto:owner-zenith-list-server@matronics.com]On Behalf Of Hinde, Frank George (Corvallis) Subject: RE: Zenith-List: comm radio's --> Zenith-List message posted by: "Hinde, Frank George (Corvallis)" Monitoring a second freq is a nice feature, specifically when flying through contoleed airspace where you are handed from one controller to the next. I have used the ICOM A200 for six years and its been totally reliable and easy to use radio. It does not of course give you the abilty to monitor two freq's simultaneously. I don't know of any single radio that will do that...I.e you need two radios and an intercom panel that has the switching function built in. These seem to be more aimed at the IFR market and cost accordingly. I used a simple external intercom on the advice of my avionics supplier so I don't know how well it works. My IFR based RV7 will have a non certified ICOM as my backup comm radio Highly recommended unit. Frank -----Original Message----- From: owner-zenith-list-server@matronics.com [mailto:owner-zenith-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of john butterfield Subject: Zenith-List: comm radio's --> Zenith-List message posted by: john butterfield --> hi list. back again for advise, thanks to those who responded to my auto pilot question now i am deciding on the comm radio. i want only comm and not a vor setup The icom and the austrailian radio's seem to be the best option re price, performance, and size. has anyone used either and how is the built in intercom system, also general info and/or suggestions would be helpful. The ability to monitor a second freq. also seems like a nice feature. thanks in advance john butterfield 601XL/corvair ________________________________ Message 9 _____________________________________ Time: 09:36:56 AM PST US From: "jim" Subject: Re: Zenith-List: comm radio's --> Zenith-List message posted by: "jim" You may want to consider the Garmin GNC-250 which gives you comm and a VFR GPS. Pretty good prices on these. Jim Jim Pellien Mid-Atlantic Sports Planes www.MASPL.com 703-313-4818 jim@sportsplanes.com ---------- Original Message ---------------------------------- From: john butterfield >--> Zenith-List message posted by: john butterfield > >hi list. > >back again for advise, thanks to those who responded >to my auto pilot question > >now i am deciding on the comm radio. i want only comm >and not a vor setup > >The icom and the austrailian radio's seem to be the >best option re price, performance, and size. > >has anyone used either and how is the built in >intercom system, also general info and/or suggestions >would be helpful. The ability to monitor a second >freq. also seems like a nice feature. > >thanks in advance > >john butterfield >601XL/corvair > > Sent via the WebMail system at Engage IT ________________________________ Message 10 ____________________________________ Time: 09:42:18 AM PST US From: "Bill Denton" Subject: RE: Zenith-List: comm radio's --> Zenith-List message posted by: "Bill Denton" As I originally noted: "Garmin SL40 & XCOM760 COMS". These two are Com only units, the others are as I noted. And with all of the radios I referenced, the "Monitor" (Garmin) or "Dual Watch" (XCOM) is built in to the radio. And since both radios have built-in intercoms, you can monitor both channels even without an audio panel or external intercom. Go to the respective web sites and download the User's Manual, they both explain the process quite well... -----Original Message----- From: owner-zenith-list-server@matronics.com [mailto:owner-zenith-list-server@matronics.com]On Behalf Of Hinde, Frank George (Corvallis) Subject: RE: Zenith-List: comm radio's --> Zenith-List message posted by: "Hinde, Frank George (Corvallis)" But does the radio itself do this or is that because the radio is wired thru the intercom panel? All of these radios are Nav/coms also, does a simple Com radio have this functionality? Frnk -----Original Message----- From: owner-zenith-list-server@matronics.com [mailto:owner-zenith-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Bill Denton Subject: RE: Zenith-List: comm radio's --> Zenith-List message posted by: "Bill Denton" The Garmin SL40 & XCOM760 Coms both allow you to monitor two frequencies, as does the Garmin SL30 Nav/Com and the Garmin GNS 480 Nav/Com/GPS... -----Original Message----- From: owner-zenith-list-server@matronics.com [mailto:owner-zenith-list-server@matronics.com]On Behalf Of Hinde, Frank George (Corvallis) Subject: RE: Zenith-List: comm radio's --> Zenith-List message posted by: "Hinde, Frank George (Corvallis)" Monitoring a second freq is a nice feature, specifically when flying through contoleed airspace where you are handed from one controller to the next. I have used the ICOM A200 for six years and its been totally reliable and easy to use radio. It does not of course give you the abilty to monitor two freq's simultaneously. I don't know of any single radio that will do that...I.e you need two radios and an intercom panel that has the switching function built in. These seem to be more aimed at the IFR market and cost accordingly. I used a simple external intercom on the advice of my avionics supplier so I don't know how well it works. My IFR based RV7 will have a non certified ICOM as my backup comm radio Highly recommended unit. Frank -----Original Message----- From: owner-zenith-list-server@matronics.com [mailto:owner-zenith-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of john butterfield Subject: Zenith-List: comm radio's --> Zenith-List message posted by: john butterfield --> hi list. back again for advise, thanks to those who responded to my auto pilot question now i am deciding on the comm radio. i want only comm and not a vor setup The icom and the austrailian radio's seem to be the best option re price, performance, and size. has anyone used either and how is the built in intercom system, also general info and/or suggestions would be helpful. The ability to monitor a second freq. also seems like a nice feature. thanks in advance john butterfield 601XL/corvair ________________________________ Message 11 ____________________________________ Time: 10:26:56 AM PST US From: "Matt & Jo" Subject: Re: Zenith-List: ICOM A-200 --> Zenith-List message posted by: "Matt & Jo" I have been looking at the A-200 also. How well does the internal intercom work? - From: "Zed Smith" > --> Zenith-List message posted by: Zed Smith > > The A-200 is a good choice. The printed sheets included with unit are > self-explanatory....if you can install a car stereo you can do this unit. > Works well, not hindered by whistles & bells. ________________________________ Message 12 ____________________________________ Time: 10:48:09 AM PST US From: Rick R Subject: Re: Zenith-List: comm radio's --> Zenith-List message posted by: Rick R Without sounding like a commercial, I opted for the VAL COMM 760: Height: 1.40 in (3.56 cm) Width: 6.25 in (15.88 cm) Depth: 12.50 in (31.75 cm) Weight: 3.0 lbs (1.36 kg Power Output: 8 Watts Carrier, 50 Ohm load Sidetone: Adjustable up to 50 mw into 600 Ohm load Sale price: 675.00 When "A Chopper is Born" was on, they were using the VAL 760 in the trainer Mark was using. Above all, I could see the large display even on TV! At 52 years old, my eyes ain't what they used to be and I ordered one right then and there.... http://valavionics.com/valavionicscgi/store/VALstore.pl?user_action=detail&catalogno=VAL_COM_760 Rick Orlando, FL. USA http://www.n701rr.com ________________________________ Message 13 ____________________________________ Time: 01:02:13 PM PST US From: Zed Smith Subject: Zenith-List: A-200 intercom --> Zenith-List message posted by: Zed Smith Can't speak for/against intercom......don't have anybody to shout at while in flight. Seriously though, it appears to be well thought out, well built. In a previous plane, with two David Clark H10-30 headsets, the intercom was okay....but no passenger means no real test. Possibly someone will pop up with truth and justice. Regards, Zed/701/R912/etc/etc/... do not archive ________________________________ Message 14 ____________________________________ Time: 04:14:18 PM PST US From: "William J. Naumuk" Subject: Re: Zenith-List: Fiberglass Stabilizer Tips --> Zenith-List message posted by: "William J. Naumuk" ----- Original Message ----- From: "Larry McFarland" Subject: Re: Zenith-List: Fiberglass Stabilizer Tips > --> Zenith-List message posted by: Larry McFarland > > Debo, > I did my own tips and was satisfied with the results. It's not a hard > thing to do, but takes a little time making forms. > Debo, My advice is not to do anything irreversable for a while. If you turn into an OCB (Obsessive Compulsive Builder) like I have over the years, you'll have made more work for yourself. If you're just working on the stab, there's plenty of plane to go. That said, for some inexplicable reason Zenith wants nearly $90 a side for the the stab tips, but only $30 for wing tips ribs, which in my estimation are much more complex. For $30 I'll let them do it. For $90, even though I detest working with fiberglass, I'd give it a shot myself. Up to you, bud. Bill > > > > > > > > > > ________________________________ Message 15 ____________________________________ Time: 04:19:08 PM PST US From: "JOHN STARN" Subject: Zenith-List: Open Insurance LSA question "rocket-list" , --> Zenith-List message posted by: "JOHN STARN" What is the latest on obtaining insurance for LSA pilots using only a current drivers license for a medical. Thinking of waiting for RV-12 or starting on a 601XL. Would like to do Young Eagle flights etc but also need total package of flight insurance to rent a hanger, getting a finishing loan etc. Private ticket, current in several types w/o going thru the class 3 hoops every time. KABONG Do Not Archive ________________________________ Message 16 ____________________________________ Time: 05:09:02 PM PST US From: Larry McFarland Subject: Re: Zenith-List: Open Insurance LSA question --> Zenith-List message posted by: Larry McFarland John, The insurance obtained for LSA aircraft is not much of an issue cost wise, but each person is evaluated by his logged time and flight history. I'd not think you'd have problems getting insurance at a price comparable with the Experimental aircraft, standard aircraft, LSA or not. Larry McFarland - 601HDS do not archive JOHN STARN wrote: >--> Zenith-List message posted by: "JOHN STARN" > >What is the latest on obtaining insurance for LSA pilots using only a >current drivers license for a medical. Thinking of waiting for RV-12 or >starting on a 601XL. Would like to do Young Eagle flights etc but also need >total package of flight insurance to rent a hanger, getting a finishing loan >etc. Private ticket, current in several types w/o going thru the class 3 >hoops every time. >KABONG Do Not Archive > > > > ________________________________ Message 17 ____________________________________ Time: 05:52:27 PM PST US From: "Robert Schoenberger" Subject: Re: Zenith-List: Popular Mechanics Article on SP and LSA --> Zenith-List message posted by: "Robert Schoenberger" Thanks Jim . . . I saw this article in the bookstore and read it. Good article. Robert ----- Original Message ----- From: "jim" Subject: Zenith-List: Popular Mechanics Article on SP and LSA > --> Zenith-List message posted by: "jim" > > Suggest that you take a look at an excellent article that was in Popular > Mechanics Magazine (Nov 05 issue): > > http://www.popularmechanics.com/science/aviation/1959137.html > > Jim > > Jim Pellien > Mid-Atlantic Sports Planes > www.MASPL.com > 703-313-4818 > jim@sportsplanes.com > > > Sent via the WebMail system at Engage IT > > > ________________________________ Message 18 ____________________________________ Time: 08:44:21 PM PST US From: Jim and Lucy Subject: Zenith-List: EA-81 MOTOR MOUNT --> Zenith-List message posted by: Jim and Lucy Hi Bob My friend has a reductions unit on his zodiac in my hangar. I could take some pics of the top view if it would help. His cowling opens at the top on hinges. It would not be so easy to get the rest of the cowl off especially since he is out of the country now. Jim Pollard Merlin Ont