---------------------------------------------------------- Zenith-List Digest Archive --- Total Messages Posted Fri 04/14/06: 16 ---------------------------------------------------------- Today's Message Index: ---------------------- 1. 05:40 AM - Re: driving a flycutter -preferable a dual fly-cutter (steveadams) 2. 07:06 AM - Second Post (Russ GREENWAY) 3. 08:01 AM - Re: Second Post (AVIIDFLYIER@aol.com) 4. 02:32 PM - Dremel cutting bits... (Allen Ricks) 5. 03:00 PM - Re: MASPL Demonstrator Aircraft For Sale - Save over $12,000 (OK2AV8@aol.com) 6. 03:20 PM - Re: Fuel Tank Sealer (Graham Kirby) 7. 03:44 PM - Re: Dremel cutting bits... (Ashcraft, Keith -AES) 8. 03:57 PM - Sun-N-Fun BBQ (Zodie Rocket) 9. 04:21 PM - Re: Sun-N-Fun BBQ (Allen Ricks) 10. 04:21 PM - Re: Dremel cutting bits... (Allen Ricks) 11. 04:26 PM - Re: Sun-N-Fun BBQ (Jim Hoak) 12. 05:57 PM - Re: Dremel cutting bits... (Ashcraft, Keith -AES) 13. 06:03 PM - Re: MASPL Demonstrator Aircraft For Sale - Save over $12,000 (Jeff Davidson) 14. 06:05 PM - test flight for changing Bing main jets from 176 to 178 INNOCENT GLOBAL 0.0000 1.0000 -2.0210 (LarryMcFarland) 15. 07:06 PM - Re: Dremel cutting bits... (Jaybannist@cs.com) 16. 08:21 PM - West Coast Sun-N-Fun BBQ (Zodie Rocket) ________________________________ Message 1 _____________________________________ Time: 05:40:33 AM PST US Subject: Zenith-List: Re: driving a flycutter -preferable a dual fly-cutter From: "steveadams" --> Zenith-List message posted by: "steveadams" I used a single knife fly cutter in a battery drill for all of my panel holes. Most good drills have an adjustable "clutch" normally used for driving screws. set this fairly low so if the cutter catches, it stops spinning. Drill slowly with a wood block under the panel and you won't get any wobble. I was worried because of all the horror stories I had heard, but it seemed safe and easy to me without a drill press, even on smaller pieces. Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=28339#28339 ________________________________ Message 2 _____________________________________ Time: 07:06:16 AM PST US From: "Russ GREENWAY" Subject: Zenith-List: Second Post --> Zenith-List message posted by: "Russ GREENWAY" Hello group, I am looking for a built 701 or 801 amphib or land plane I can convert to an amphib. Went to Sun and Fun to check out kit amphibs and was disappointed not to see a 701/801 sea plane. Did get to see the Highlander amphib and I really liked it but slim chance to find one for sale that is already built. I would love to build one, but no time to spare. Did get a factory promo ride in the jet fox which was awesome and really dreaming for that bird. Also got a test ride in an Avid Flyer that I am considering but still don't know much about...that's why I went to sun and fun but the kit plane amphibs were not as prevalent as a few years back but did learn some. Been watching the Zenith list messages for about a month now ever since one of our mechanics at work gave me a Zenith promo tape that I watched. Any help or advice locating a prospective sea or land plane would be great. Thanks for the welcome, Russ Greenway West Point Lake LaGrange, GA do not archive ________________________________ Message 3 _____________________________________ Time: 08:01:14 AM PST US From: AVIIDFLYIER@aol.com Subject: Re: Zenith-List: Second Post --> Zenith-List message posted by: AVIIDFLYIER@aol.com I have a rudder and partially assembled tail kit for sale. Health forceed the sale. ahh the joys of getting old! write mo off line for details. kit is in eastern NC Tom Knox 252-813-7853 cell ________________________________ Message 4 _____________________________________ Time: 02:32:23 PM PST US From: "Allen Ricks" Subject: Zenith-List: Dremel cutting bits... --> Zenith-List message posted by: "Allen Ricks" Fellow listers, In follow-up to my previous post about cutting out panels for access and wing lockers... Those of you that have used a dremel tool for "routing" out panels, etc. What bit (please be specific if you know) did you use for the task. I have been practicing on scraps. This method works pretty well, but the cutting bits I have are "grabbier" than I would like. My thought is to make very simple wooden jigs to go around the outside of the area that I want to cut out. I would need to make one for the wing lockers, and one for the access panels, but this would be a LOT quicker than having to make another wing skin if I screw up. Less expensive too. Thanks in advance, and thanks to those that answered my previous question. Allen Ricks Beaverton, OR ________________________________ Message 5 _____________________________________ Time: 03:00:44 PM PST US From: OK2AV8@aol.com Subject: Re: Zenith-List: MASPL Demonstrator Aircraft For Sale - Save over $12,000 --> Zenith-List message posted by: OK2AV8@aol.com Jim, Great description except one thing - which engine does N601VA have? Tim Garrett Zodiac XL with Jabiru 3300 (very similar to N601VA otherwise) N360TM - Getting ready for first flight... ________________________________ Message 6 _____________________________________ Time: 03:20:18 PM PST US From: "Graham Kirby" Subject: RE: Zenith-List: Fuel Tank Sealer --> Zenith-List message posted by: "Graham Kirby" Stan, I've heard of people having problems with sloshing compounds breaking up in the tank when they are exposed to different fuel additives such as MTBE. Bits peel of the tank wall and hopefully get caught in the filter before reaching the carb. Perhaps if you stick to avgas you will be okay but I suggest you dig through the various archives before you make a final descision. It's easy enough to get the sloshing compound into the tank but a bugger to get it out if you change your mind :-). Graham Kirby 601HD ========= We previously built a 601 HDS and our EAA technical advisor strongly recommended we seal our tanks before installing them. We got Randolph Products #912 sloshing compound from Aircraft Spruce and sloshed all four tanks. While we never had any fuel leaks in the four + years we flew the aircraft I am now wondering if it is necessary with the Zenair tanks as they seem to be very professionally done. Stan Challgren 701/? ________________________________ Message 7 _____________________________________ Time: 03:44:09 PM PST US Subject: RE: Zenith-List: Dremel cutting bits... From: "Ashcraft, Keith -AES" --> Zenith-List message posted by: "Ashcraft, Keith -AES" Hi Allen, I haven't gotten to this point yet, ...but.... I am going to use an inside template. That way while you are cutting out the hole using an inside template and you wonder off of the template, the inside scrap gets messed up. If you were using a template and following along the outside of the template and your bit wonders, then you just cut into your outer wing skin. I always try to make sure that any mistakes are "into" the scrap piece of metal. Do that make sense?? Good luck Keith CH701 -- 80% of all 0.016" metal cut and/or formed *************************************************************************** -----Original Message----- From: owner-zenith-list-server@matronics.com on behalf of Allen Ricks Sent: Fri 4/14/2006 3:13 PM Subject: Zenith-List: Dremel cutting bits... --> Zenith-List message posted by: "Allen Ricks" Fellow listers, In follow-up to my previous post about cutting out panels for access and wing lockers... Those of you that have used a dremel tool for "routing" out panels, etc. What bit (please be specific if you know) did you use for the task. I have been practicing on scraps. This method works pretty well, but the cutting bits I have are "grabbier" than I would like. My thought is to make very simple wooden jigs to go around the outside of the area that I want to cut out. I would need to make one for the wing lockers, and one for the access panels, but this would be a LOT quicker than having to make another wing skin if I screw up. Less expensive too. Thanks in advance, and thanks to those that answered my previous question. Allen Ricks Beaverton, OR ************************************ This e-mail and any files transmitted with it are proprietary and intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom they are addressed. If you have received this e-mail in error please notify the sender. Please note that any views or opinions presented in this e-mail are solely those of the author and do not necessarily represent those of ITT Industries, Inc. The recipient should check this e-mail and any attachments for the presence of viruses. ITT Industries accepts no liability for any damage caused by any virus transmitted by this e-mail. ************************************ ________________________________ Message 8 _____________________________________ Time: 03:57:10 PM PST US From: "Zodie Rocket" Subject: Zenith-List: Sun-N-Fun BBQ --> Zenith-List message posted by: "Zodie Rocket" Hi Guys & Gals We got back to Ontario alright, but I came back to no internet access due to a server crash. Never fun. But I'm back online and would like to know how everyone enjoyed the Sun-N-Fun BBQ? Anything you would like to see changed? I will be posting pictures on the www.ch601.org and www.ch701.com website by the end of the weekend. A few things of note, I had 200 plates (we ran out early) 160 hamburgers (8 left over) 120 hotdogs (all gone) 3 bags of 120 wings (quarter bag left, will add a mild sauce to them next year) 75 fire roasted corn on the cob (5 left) 16 two liters of pop (ran out way to early). Flightcrafters brought the biggest cake I have ever seen, it was almost gone by 8pm, some others brought strawberries. I would like to Thank Jabiru USA, Sensornetics, Homebuilthelp.com and Can-Zac Aviation for there donations to our event. I would also like to thank everyone who contributed to the donation jar which helped bring this event into the black and start building the funds for next years event if we have it. That depends on you, was this event worth having? Did you have fun? Though David and I work the show as Can-Zac Aviation, this event was never supposed to be a Zenith Aircraft event. It was to be an event held by builders for builders and owners of which we are! This is a major cost for me in time and effort, all day Wed and most of Thursday my time was dedicated to the BBQ, to try and provide all of you with the best event possible. The BIGGEST THANK-YOU goes out to Rick Roberts and his crew Ron and Jerry who were our cooks! These guys bring there own grills, donate there time and are not even builders, in fact when I mentioned that wings would be nice to add to the menu they ran out and bought a Turkey deep fryer just for our event. They enjoy helping us out and allow us all the chance to mingle and get to place faces to the names we constantly read. I also would like to thank Jim Hoak for reserving the campground spot and lending a helping hand. I hope you all had fun, Chris Heintz loves the event and looks forward to it. please let me know if you want it in the future. cdngoose -- ________________________________ Message 9 _____________________________________ Time: 04:21:19 PM PST US From: "Allen Ricks" Subject: RE: Zenith-List: Sun-N-Fun BBQ --> Zenith-List message posted by: "Allen Ricks" Yes... Could you have it (I mean the whole sun and fun) on the West coast next year? Allen Do not archive Hi Guys & Gals We got back to Ontario alright, but I came back to no internet access due to a server crash. Never fun. But I'm back online and would like to know how everyone enjoyed the Sun-N-Fun BBQ? Anything you would like to see changed? cdngoose ________________________________ Message 10 ____________________________________ Time: 04:21:19 PM PST US From: "Allen Ricks" Subject: RE: Zenith-List: Dremel cutting bits... --> Zenith-List message posted by: "Allen Ricks" Hi Keith, Yes, an inside template was what I was thinking. I was figuring that I would need to make one for the lockers, and one for the access plates. Thin plywood should work well. If this works well, it may work for the panel. I'm thinking about the dynon stuff, so flywheel won't work as it would be square holes. The problem is the Dremel bits I have for cutting are grabby in aluminum. I think they're really designed for wood or plastic. Thanks Allen -----Original Message----- From: owner-zenith-list-server@matronics.com [mailto:owner-zenith-list-server@matronics.com]On Behalf Of Ashcraft, Keith -AES Sent: Friday, April 14, 2006 3:37 PM Subject: RE: Zenith-List: Dremel cutting bits... --> Zenith-List message posted by: "Ashcraft, Keith -AES" Hi Allen, I haven't gotten to this point yet, ...but.... I am going to use an inside template. That way while you are cutting out the hole using an inside template and you wonder off of the template, the inside scrap gets messed up. If you were using a template and following along the outside of the template and your bit wonders, then you just cut into your outer wing skin. I always try to make sure that any mistakes are "into" the scrap piece of metal. Do that make sense?? Good luck Keith ________________________________ Message 11 ____________________________________ Time: 04:26:26 PM PST US From: "Jim Hoak" Subject: Re: Zenith-List: Sun-N-Fun BBQ --> Zenith-List message posted by: "Jim Hoak" Mark and David, I thought it was a great event and was worth the effort. I had a few interesting days hanging on to the space in the campground but I'm glad we could do it. There were many who wanted the space. I'm not sure what will actually transpire by next SunNFun, but if My Basic Sheet Metal Workshop is still in a tent, that could be a place where we could hold the BarBQue. It is at least as large as the space we had this year. We'll see. Thanks for everyones efforts. Jim Hoak ----- Original Message ----- From: "Zodie Rocket" Sent: Friday, April 14, 2006 6:55 PM Subject: Zenith-List: Sun-N-Fun BBQ > --> Zenith-List message posted by: "Zodie Rocket" > > > Hi Guys & Gals > > We got back to Ontario alright, but I came back to no internet access > due to a server crash. Never fun. But I'm back online and would like to > know how everyone enjoyed the Sun-N-Fun BBQ? Anything you would like to > see changed? > I will be posting pictures on the www.ch601.org and www.ch701.com > website by the end of the weekend. > A few things of note, I had 200 plates (we ran out early) 160 hamburgers > (8 left over) 120 hotdogs (all gone) 3 bags of 120 wings (quarter bag > left, will add a mild sauce to them next year) 75 fire roasted corn on > the cob (5 left) 16 two liters of pop (ran out way to early). > Flightcrafters brought the biggest cake I have ever seen, it was almost > gone by 8pm, some others brought strawberries. I would like to Thank > Jabiru USA, Sensornetics, Homebuilthelp.com and Can-Zac Aviation for > there donations to our event. I would also like to thank everyone who > contributed to the donation jar which helped bring this event into the > black and start building the funds for next years event if we have it. > That depends on you, was this event worth having? Did you have fun? > Though David and I work the show as Can-Zac Aviation, this event was > never supposed to be a Zenith Aircraft event. It was to be an event held > by builders for builders and owners of which we are! This is a major > cost for me in time and effort, all day Wed and most of Thursday my time > was dedicated to the BBQ, to try and provide all of you with the best > event possible. > > The BIGGEST THANK-YOU goes out to Rick Roberts and his crew Ron and > Jerry who were our cooks! These guys bring there own grills, donate > there time and are not even builders, in fact when I mentioned that > wings would be nice to add to the menu they ran out and bought a Turkey > deep fryer just for our event. They enjoy helping us out and allow us > all the chance to mingle and get to place faces to the names we > constantly read. I also would like to thank Jim Hoak for reserving the > campground spot and lending a helping hand. > > I hope you all had fun, Chris Heintz loves the event and looks forward > to it. please let me know if you want it in the future. > > cdngoose > > -- > > > ________________________________ Message 12 ____________________________________ Time: 05:57:49 PM PST US Subject: RE: Zenith-List: Dremel cutting bits... From: "Ashcraft, Keith -AES" --> Zenith-List message posted by: "Ashcraft, Keith -AES" I have used ZIP Bits in the past for cutting holes in drywall, wood, when I put in my dish-washer. They are 1/8" with a high-twist, but when I used them in wood, I had complete control of where they went. These might be what you are talking about. I have not tried them on aluminum. (but I was going to) I also have a "router" attachment for my Dremel. It has big handles on it and you treat it like a router, but once again I haven't tried it on aluminum yet. Don't know what to tell ya!! Keith ******************************************************************************** -----Original Message----- From: owner-zenith-list-server@matronics.com on behalf of Allen Ricks Sent: Fri 4/14/2006 5:06 PM Subject: RE: Zenith-List: Dremel cutting bits... --> Zenith-List message posted by: "Allen Ricks" Hi Keith, Yes, an inside template was what I was thinking. I was figuring that I would need to make one for the lockers, and one for the access plates. Thin plywood should work well. If this works well, it may work for the panel. I'm thinking about the dynon stuff, so flywheel won't work as it would be square holes. The problem is the Dremel bits I have for cutting are grabby in aluminum. I think they're really designed for wood or plastic. Thanks Allen -----Original Message----- From: owner-zenith-list-server@matronics.com [mailto:owner-zenith-list-server@matronics.com]On Behalf Of Ashcraft, Keith -AES Sent: Friday, April 14, 2006 3:37 PM Subject: RE: Zenith-List: Dremel cutting bits... --> Zenith-List message posted by: "Ashcraft, Keith -AES" Hi Allen, I haven't gotten to this point yet, ...but.... I am going to use an inside template. That way while you are cutting out the hole using an inside template and you wonder off of the template, the inside scrap gets messed up. If you were using a template and following along the outside of the template and your bit wonders, then you just cut into your outer wing skin. I always try to make sure that any mistakes are "into" the scrap piece of metal. Do that make sense?? Good luck Keith ************************************ This e-mail and any files transmitted with it are proprietary and intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom they are addressed. If you have received this e-mail in error please notify the sender. Please note that any views or opinions presented in this e-mail are solely those of the author and do not necessarily represent those of ITT Industries, Inc. The recipient should check this e-mail and any attachments for the presence of viruses. ITT Industries accepts no liability for any damage caused by any virus transmitted by this e-mail. ************************************ ________________________________ Message 13 ____________________________________ Time: 06:03:29 PM PST US From: "Jeff Davidson" Subject: RE: Zenith-List: MASPL Demonstrator Aircraft For Sale - Save over $12,000 --> Zenith-List message posted by: "Jeff Davidson" Jim must not be online. I have flown the plane N601VA. It has a Rotax 912 in it. Jeff Davidson Do not archive -----Original Message----- From: owner-zenith-list-server@matronics.com [mailto:owner-zenith-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of OK2AV8@aol.com Sent: Friday, April 14, 2006 5:58 PM Subject: Re: Zenith-List: MASPL Demonstrator Aircraft For Sale - Save over $12,000 --> Zenith-List message posted by: OK2AV8@aol.com Jim, Great description except one thing - which engine does N601VA have? Tim Garrett Zodiac XL with Jabiru 3300 (very similar to N601VA otherwise) N360TM - Getting ready for first flight... ________________________________ Message 14 ____________________________________ Time: 06:05:03 PM PST US From: LarryMcFarland Subject: Zenith-List: test flight for changing Bing main jets from 176 to 178 INNOCENT GLOBAL 0.0000 1.0000 -2.0210 --> Zenith-List message posted by: LarryMcFarland Hi Guys, It's been a month since the main jets were changed, but testing waited for Sun n Fun and weather. Thought I should finally report the results for those with a Stratus EA81 and Ram Performance heads. Sunshine and tall overcast clouds were on tap today with just a few sprinkles. About 2:00 weather was finally flyable with reported ceilings of 3800 ft. I did preflight and twice checked the header tank for water. Still pitched at 17-degrees, N601EZ lifted off at 2:30, climbed into the south practice area and I observed the effects of changing the Bing main jets from 176 to 178. A 180 main jet was tried last year and it caused the engine to run a little rough. On climb out at high rpm the EGT never exceeded 1400 deg F. Engine power seemed the same and it ran smoothly. At 3500 feet I leveled off, pushed the throttle fully forward and watched the tach reach 4950 rpm but no further. The richer mixture was obviously cooler and yielded a little less horsepower. I adjusted elevator trim to optimize airspeed and held a level attitude and waited. The airspeed topped out at 128 mph, 5 less than before. EGTs settled to 1350 degrees F. and stayed there. At full throttle, oil temperature finally reached my alarm set point of 250 degrees and the light came on, so I backed off to 120 mph and the oil temp settled to 240 degrees F. Cylinder head and coolant temps were 204 degrees F. Ambient air was 78-degrees F, which is hot for this time of year, but I was pleased that the EGTs were lower with this 178 main jet. At a cruise airspeed of 120 mph, an exhaust gas temp of 1325 degrees F was a definite improvement. Despite a slight loss of top end rpm, I'm really happy with the 601 and Stratus Subaru at this point in time. Ram Performance said 1350 was a good target EGT temp and Stratus said that 1500 would be a good max EGT. So I think this 178 main jet will stay on and I'll continue to watch it as the season changes. The tower broke my focus with a warning for possible thunderclouds, rain and severe convective in the area. Recalling last night's local tornados, I immediately turned around and headed back under a much darker set of clouds and a thick haze at 3000 feet. My landing was real good and I used 23 to return to the hangars with 55 minutes on the clock. With three quarters of the fuel used up, I'll probably drain the rest and prepare for paint. Larry McFarland - 601HDS at www.macsmachine.com ________________________________ Message 15 ____________________________________ Time: 07:06:11 PM PST US From: Jaybannist@cs.com Subject: Re: Zenith-List: Dremel cutting bits... --> Zenith-List message posted by: Jaybannist@cs.com Allen, While I find a Dremel useful, I don't use a cutting bit. I use a Dremel thin fiber cut-off wheel. For interior cuts, I usually drill corner holes with a UniBit and just cut along lines between holes. It's kinda' slow, but it works for me! Jay Bannister Do not archive ________________________________ Message 16 ____________________________________ Time: 08:21:20 PM PST US From: "Zodie Rocket" Subject: Zenith-List: West Coast Sun-N-Fun BBQ --> Zenith-List message posted by: "Zodie Rocket" How about the first week of July and we'll call it Arlington !!! I'll be there but someone else needs to do the BBQ. Mark Townsend Alma, Ontario Zodiac 601XL C-GOXL, CH701 just started www.ch601.org / www.ch701.com / www.Osprey2.com -----Original Message----- From: owner-zenith-list-server@matronics.com [mailto:owner-zenith-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Allen Ricks Sent: Friday, April 14, 2006 7:09 PM Subject: RE: Zenith-List: Sun-N-Fun BBQ --> Zenith-List message posted by: "Allen Ricks" Yes... Could you have it (I mean the whole sun and fun) on the West coast next year? Allen Do not archive Hi Guys & Gals We got back to Ontario alright, but I came back to no internet access due to a server crash. Never fun. But I'm back online and would like to know how everyone enjoyed the Sun-N-Fun BBQ? Anything you would like to see changed? cdngoose -- --