---------------------------------------------------------- Zenith-List Digest Archive --- Total Messages Posted Thu 06/29/06: 58 ---------------------------------------------------------- Today's Message Index: ---------------------- 1. 12:02 AM - PVC pipe (Tom and Bren Henderson) 2. 02:31 AM - Re: PVC pipe (Paul Mulwitz) 3. 04:42 AM - Re: Wing Wiring (Edward Moody II) 4. 04:42 AM - Basket Weaving 101 (Zed Smith) 5. 04:56 AM - Re: PVC pipe (Edward Moody II) 6. 05:17 AM - Re: Wing Wiring (Noel Loveys) 7. 05:23 AM - Re: PVC pipe (Noel Loveys) 8. 06:12 AM - Re: Gauges (n801bh@netzero.com) 9. 06:12 AM - Re: PVC pipe (VideoFlyer@aol.com) 10. 07:15 AM - Re: Gauges (Frank Roskind) 11. 07:27 AM - Re: Wing Wiring (Frank Roskind) 12. 07:27 AM - Re: PVC pipe (Hinde, Frank George (Corvallis)) 13. 08:03 AM - Re: Wing Wiring (Paul Mulwitz) 14. 08:42 AM - Re: PVC pipe (Graham Kirby) 15. 09:21 AM - Re: PVC pipe (Hinde, Frank George (Corvallis)) 16. 09:25 AM - John - Say it ain't so! (Craig Moore) 17. 09:29 AM - Re: PVC pipe (Randy L. Thwing) 18. 09:50 AM - Re: John - Say it isn't so! (Craig Moore) 19. 09:59 AM - Re: John - Say it ain't so! (Hinde, Frank George (Corvallis)) 20. 10:00 AM - Re: Basket Weaving 101 (John Anderson) 21. 10:18 AM - Re: Rivets: Update on where to buy (ken smith) 22. 10:18 AM - Re: PVC pipe (Frank Stutzman) 23. 10:30 AM - Checking XL parts (Jaybannist@cs.com) 24. 12:46 PM - Re: Checking XL parts () 25. 01:49 PM - Re: John - Not again ! (JAPhillipsGA@aol.com) 26. 01:50 PM - vw engine (Bill Flick) 27. 02:29 PM - Re: John - Not again ! (Hinde, Frank George (Corvallis)) 28. 02:29 PM - Re: Checking XL parts (Tom and Bren Henderson) 29. 03:01 PM - Re: vw engine (LarryMcFarland) 30. 03:12 PM - Still need some more (Bill Naumuk) 31. 03:16 PM - Re: Basket Weaving 101 (Bill Naumuk) 32. 03:29 PM - Re: Checking XL parts (Bill Naumuk) 33. 03:30 PM - Re: Checking XL parts () 34. 03:36 PM - Re: vw engine (Bill Naumuk) 35. 04:29 PM - Re: Still need some more (Bill Steer) 36. 04:38 PM - Re: Checking XL parts (Robin Bellach) 37. 04:47 PM - Re: Checking XL parts (cleonard52@comcast.net) 38. 04:55 PM - Re: vw engine (Kemter) 39. 05:27 PM - Re: John - Not again ! (Chuck Deiterich) 40. 05:37 PM - Re: Checking XL parts (Paul Mulwitz) 41. 05:56 PM - Re: Checking XL parts (Tom and Bren Henderson) 42. 05:56 PM - Fuel system poser (fred sanford) 43. 06:14 PM - Re: Checking XL parts (Jim Pellien) 44. 06:25 PM - source for gas springs (Dave Thompson) 45. 06:40 PM - Re: Checking XL parts (Tom and Bren Henderson) 46. 06:40 PM - Re: Checking XL parts (Bryan Martin) 47. 07:40 PM - Jon Croke unfortunate incident again (Zodie Rocket) 48. 07:52 PM - Re: Checking XL parts (Paul Mulwitz) 49. 08:05 PM - Re: Fuel system poser (Mike Sinclair) 50. 08:05 PM - Re: Checking XL parts (Ron Lendon) 51. 08:23 PM - fuel sender (mikeandlaurie3@netzero.net) 52. 08:23 PM - Re: Wing Wiring (george may) 53. 08:48 PM - E-LSA airworthiness certificates. (Paul Mulwitz) 54. 09:28 PM - Re: fuel sender (Paul Mulwitz) 55. 10:15 PM - Re: Checking XL parts (plans building) LONG (can delete) (Gary Gower) 56. 10:17 PM - Re: CH701 wing strut attachement vs. Savannah accident (Gary Gower) 57. 11:06 PM - Longeron bending question (LHusky@aol.com) 58. 11:34 PM - Re: Checking XL parts (plans building) LONG (can delete) (Tom and Bren Henderson) ________________________________ Message 1 _____________________________________ Time: 12:02:12 AM PST US From: Tom and Bren Henderson Subject: Zenith-List: PVC pipe With the few restrictions we have here in the US on homebuilt aircraft, PVC pipe can be found in many flying aircraft. for the most part (I'm sure SOMEONE will post something to the contrary) local regulations don't exist that govern what materials we build from. (Last I checked the Resin used in composite craft was pretty nasty stuff too). If you're out to save the world (not a bad thing for any of us to do I suppose), you could look into Polyethylene pipe instead of PVC. Then again, you could also weave one from hemp grown in your own back yard if that blows your skirt up. It's all in what extreme you want to take it to. Just my two pennies worth... Peter Dunning wrote: --> Zenith-List message posted by: Peter Dunning Graham/Michael, With respect, and wishing to make sure you don't tred on the toes of officialdom, it may be prudent to check that any applicable fire ratings for PVC usage are observed. I recall PVC burns with toxic gas emissions. Other listers may be better aware of any local constraints. cheers Peter Dunning CH601HD ----- Original Message ----- Sent: Thursday, June 29, 2006 4:28 PM Michael, You can always use lightweight PVC conduit to be sure that the wiring stays in a safe place. I attached mine to brackets on the ribs with adel clamps. The big benefit is that you can postpone the wiring until later in the build. It's also very easy to change wires without unzipping the wing skin. (Photo Attached) Graham Kirby. 601HD Listers - Is there anything wrong with having the wiring go through the same lightening holes that the control cables will run through as long as they are kept to the edge? This would include strobe/nav, taxi/landing, and aileron trim cables (and probably tubing for an AOA). Just thought this might be easier than drilling a grommet hole, but obviously I don't want to interfere with the cables. Thanks, Michael Still finishing the first wing. ________________________________ Message 2 _____________________________________ Time: 02:31:44 AM PST US From: Paul Mulwitz Subject: Re: Zenith-List: PVC pipe --> Zenith-List message posted by: Paul Mulwitz One more comment on this "Off the wall" topic: Perhaps the most dangerous material used in any airplane or house is polyurethane foam. In airplanes (virtually all planes including airliners) this foam is used in the seats. In residential buildings (and commercial ones too) it is used in nearly all pieces of furniture that is not just bare metal or wood or plastic. It is also used to prop up most floor carpeting. When this material is burned it generates huge quantities of HCN - you guessed it folks, Hydrogen Cyanide - one of the deadliest gasses known to man. It is the cyanide that kills most folks in fires. do not archive Paul XL fuselage At 12:00 AM 6/29/2006, you wrote: > With the few restrictions we have here in the US on homebuilt > aircraft, PVC pipe can be found in many flying aircraft. for the > most part (I'm sure SOMEONE will post something to the contrary) > local regulations don't exist that govern what materials we build > from. (Last I checked the Resin used in composite craft was pretty > nasty stuff too). > If you're out to save the world (not a bad thing for any of us > to do I suppose), you could look into Polyethylene pipe instead of > PVC. Then again, you could also weave one from hemp grown in your > own back yard if that blows your skirt up. It's all in what > extreme you want to take it to. Just my two pennies worth... ________________________________ Message 3 _____________________________________ Time: 04:42:04 AM PST US From: "Edward Moody II" Subject: Re: Zenith-List: Wing Wiring --> Zenith-List message posted by: "Edward Moody II" Nothing wrong with that as far as I can tell. I chose to use thin wall .5" I.D. aluminum tubing for conduit. I suspended it from .025 aluminum strips with a rubber grommet for the tubing. The strips are attached to the rear ribs with 2 A4 rivets each and they hold the conduit suspended in the forward lightening hole. At each end I used about 4 inches of .5" O.D. clear fuel line split and wrapped around the bundle of wires to prevent chafing at the edge of the conduit. Probably more complicated than it needs to be but I won't ever worry about how things are going inside that wing and I can pull new wire if I ever want to. Ed > --> Zenith-List message posted by: "Michael Valentine" > > > Is there anything wrong with having the wiring go through the same > lightening holes that the control cables will run through as long as > they are kept to the edge? This would include strobe/nav, > taxi/landing, and aileron trim cables (and probably tubing for an > AOA). Just thought this might be easier than drilling a grommet hole, > but obviously I don't want to interfere with the cables. ________________________________ Message 4 _____________________________________ Time: 04:42:04 AM PST US From: Zed Smith Subject: Zenith-List: Basket Weaving 101 --> Zenith-List message posted by: Zed Smith Hemp. Now there's an original idea. I usually get to the office early to check this List and fumble through paperwork. The conduit woven from hemp was an eye-opener. Thanks for the smile! Absolutely do not archive! Zed ________________________________ Message 5 _____________________________________ Time: 04:56:22 AM PST US From: "Edward Moody II" Subject: Re: Zenith-List: PVC pipe --> Zenith-List message posted by: "Edward Moody II" Gee... glad I used the thinwall aluminum for conduit. Ed Do Not Archive > --> Zenith-List message posted by: Paul Mulwitz > > When this material is burned it generates huge > quantities of HCN - you guessed it folks, Hydrogen Cyanide - one of the > deadliest gasses known to man. It is the cyanide that kills most folks in > fires. ________________________________ Message 6 _____________________________________ Time: 05:17:21 AM PST US From: "Noel Loveys" Subject: RE: Zenith-List: Wing Wiring --> Zenith-List message posted by: "Noel Loveys" AC43 recommends this: 11-125. MOVABLE CONTROLS WIRING PRECAUTIONS. Clamping of wires routed near movable flight controls must be attached with steel hardware and must be spaced so that failure of a single attachment point can not result in interference with controls. The minimum separation between wiring and movable controls must be at least 1/2 inch when the bundle is displaced by light hand pressure in the direction of the controls. I take this to mean that if your wire bundle is passing through the same lightening holes as your flight controls it should be clamped in such a way it won't touch the edges of the lightening holes or come close to movable flight controls. The cable should not move any more than 1/2" with light hand pressure between any two clamps. Noel > -----Original Message----- > From: owner-zenith-list-server@matronics.com > [mailto:owner-zenith-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of > Michael Valentine > Sent: Thursday, June 29, 2006 1:07 AM > To: zenith-list@matronics.com > Subject: Zenith-List: Wing Wiring > > > --> Zenith-List message posted by: "Michael Valentine" > > > Listers - > > Is there anything wrong with having the wiring go through the same > lightening holes that the control cables will run through as long as > they are kept to the edge? This would include strobe/nav, > taxi/landing, and aileron trim cables (and probably tubing for an > AOA). Just thought this might be easier than drilling a grommet hole, > but obviously I don't want to interfere with the cables. > > Thanks, Michael > Still finishing the first wing. > > do not archive > > > > > > > > > > > > > ________________________________ Message 7 _____________________________________ Time: 05:23:05 AM PST US From: "Noel Loveys" Subject: RE: Zenith-List: PVC pipe PVC pipe long enough o go form the wing tip to the root and wide enough to slide wire through would be heavier than a few clamps. Pre wire the wing with clamps. Doing it that way will also allow for a bit more heat dissipation... hope you won't need that. Noel -----Original Message----- [mailto:owner-zenith-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Tom and Bren Henderson Sent: Thursday, June 29, 2006 4:31 AM With the few restrictions we have here in the US on homebuilt aircraft, PVC pipe can be found in many flying aircraft. for the most part (I'm sure SOMEONE will post something to the contrary) local regulations don't exist that govern what materials we build from. (Last I checked the Resin used in composite craft was pretty nasty stuff too). If you're out to save the world (not a bad thing for any of us to do I suppose), you could look into Polyethylene pipe instead of PVC. Then again, you could also weave one from hemp grown in your own back yard if that blows your skirt up. It's all in what extreme you want to take it to. Just my two pennies worth... Peter Dunning wrote: --> Zenith-List message posted by: Peter Dunning Graham/Michael, With respect, and wishing to make sure you don't tred on the toes of officialdom, it may be prudent to check that any applicable fire ratings for PVC usage are observed. I recall PVC burns with toxic gas emissions. Other listers may be better aware of any local constraints. cheers Peter Dunning CH601HD ----- Original Message ----- Sent: Thursday, June 29, 2006 4:28 PM Michael, You can always use lightweight PVC conduit to be sure that the wiring stays in a safe place. I attached mine to brackets on the ribs with adel clamps. The big benefit is that you can postpone the wiring until later in the build. It's also very easy to change wires without unzipping the wing skin. (Photo Attached) Graham Kirby. 601HD Listers - Is there anything wrong with having the wiring go through the same lightening holes that the control cables will run through as ________________________________ Message 8 _____________________________________ Time: 06:12:32 AM PST US From: "n801bh@netzero.com" Subject: Re: Zenith-List: Gauges I Agree !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I assembled my panel and"complete" it weig hed in at 43 lbs.. do not archive Ben Haas N801BH www.haaspowerair.com -- "Jari Kaija" wrote: --> Zenith-List message posted by: "Jari Kaija" I can't wait, that I get my plane ready to fly :) It was surprising, how much this instrument panel weights. Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=43687#43687 Attachments: http://forums.matronics.com//files/news_dsc03791_673.jpg ======================== =========== ======================== =========== ======================== =========== ======================== ===========

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________________________________ Message 9 _____________________________________ Time: 06:12:32 AM PST US From: VideoFlyer@aol.com Subject: Re: Zenith-List: PVC pipe I used the clear safety tubing that goes over fluoresent light bulbs. It's supposed to contain the glass in the event of breakage. It's transparent, much lighter than PVC and it's cheaper, too. I found it at Home Depot. Dave ________________________________ Message 10 ____________________________________ Time: 07:15:52 AM PST US From: "Frank Roskind" Subject: Re: Zenith-List: Gauges --> Zenith-List message posted by: "Frank Roskind" This brings to mind a question I have had for quite a while. Is there a source for installed weights of various instruments and radios? I Agree !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I assembled my panel and"complete" it weighed in at 43 lbs.. do not archive Ben Haas N801BH www.haaspowerair.com -- "Jari Kaija" wrote: --> Zenith-List message posted by: "Jari Kaija" I can't wait, that I get my plane ready to fly :) It was surprising, how much this instrument panel weights. Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=43687#43687 Attachments: http://forums.matronics.com//files/news_dsc03791_673.jpg =================================== =================================== =================================== =================================== ________________________________ Message 11 ____________________________________ Time: 07:27:06 AM PST US From: "Frank Roskind" Subject: RE: Zenith-List: Wing Wiring --> Zenith-List message posted by: "Frank Roskind" I think the important thing here is that the FAA wants to avoid a potential single point failure which could lead to a loss of control. Thus they want TWO or more clamps, with no single point failure mode. This makes a lot of sense. I wouldn't want to have a situation where a single cracked clamp leads to a loss of control. An alternative is to find a routing where the wires are not using the same holes as the control cables or torque tubes. It does not seem to be a requirement that the bundle not move more than 1/2 inch, rather, it seems that the distance from the wire bundle to the controls must be at least 1/2 inch at the least favorable displacement of both. F. Roskind, Esq A&P, PPL, Transportation Safety Economist --> Zenith-List message posted by: "Noel Loveys" AC43 recommends this: 11-125. MOVABLE CONTROLS WIRING PRECAUTIONS. Clamping of wires routed near movable flight controls must be attached with steel hardware and must be spaced so that failure of a single attachment point can not result in interference with controls. The minimum separation between wiring and movable controls must be at least 1/2 inch when the bundle is displaced by light hand pressure in the direction of the controls. I take this to mean that if your wire bundle is passing through the same lightening holes as your flight controls it should be clamped in such a way it won't touch the edges of the lightening holes or come close to movable flight controls. The cable should not move any more than 1/2" with light hand pressure between any two clamps. Noel ________________________________ Message 12 ____________________________________ Time: 07:27:06 AM PST US From: "Hinde, Frank George (Corvallis)" Subject: RE: Zenith-List: PVC pipe Its really too heavy, A better choice is nylon conduit. Vans aircraft sells the stuff and its not split either...Perfect for wing wiring. Frank ________________________________ [mailto:owner-zenith-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Noel Loveys Sent: Thursday, June 29, 2006 5:22 AM PVC pipe long enough o go form the wing tip to the root and wide enough to slide wire through would be heavier than a few clamps. Pre wire the wing with clamps. Doing it that way will also allow for a bit more heat dissipation... hope you won't need that. Noel -----Original Message----- From: owner-zenith-list-server@matronics.com [mailto:owner-zenith-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Tom and Bren Henderson Sent: Thursday, June 29, 2006 4:31 AM To: zenith-list@matronics.com Subject: Zenith-List: PVC pipe With the few restrictions we have here in the US on homebuilt aircraft, PVC pipe can be found in many flying aircraft. for the most part (I'm sure SOMEONE will post something to the contrary) local regulations don't exist that govern what materials we build from. (Last I checked the Resin used in composite craft was pretty nasty stuff too). If you're out to save the world (not a bad thing for any of us to do I suppose), you could look into Polyethylene pipe instead of PVC. Then again, you could also weave one from hemp grown in your own back yard if that blows your skirt up. It's all in what extreme you want to take it to. Just my two pennies worth... Peter Dunning wrote: --> Zenith-List message posted by: Peter Dunning Graham/Michael, With respect, and wishing to make sure you don't tred on the toes of officialdom, it may be prudent to check that any applicable fire ratings for PVC usage are observed. I recall PVC burns with toxic gas emissions. Other listers may be better aware of any local constraints. cheers Peter Dunning CH601HD ----- Original Message ----- Sent: Thursday, June 29, 2006 4:28 PM Michael, You can always use lightweight PVC conduit to be sure that the wiring stays in a safe place. I attached mine to brackets on the ribs with adel clamps. The big benefit is that you can postpone the wiring until later in the build. It's also very easy to change wires without unzipping the wing skin. (Photo Attached) Graham Kirby. 601HD Listers - Is there anything wrong with having the wiring go through the same lightening holes that the control cables will run through as ________________________________ Message 13 ____________________________________ Time: 08:03:00 AM PST US From: Paul Mulwitz Subject: RE: Zenith-List: Wing Wiring --> Zenith-List message posted by: Paul Mulwitz I agree that it is very important to keep wiring clear of controls. It is also desirable to keep the wiring from moving a great deal - particularly in turbulent conditions. I don't know that 1/2 inch is an achievable goal for the movement of wiring, but I believe it is important to keep the movement limited so the wire bundles don't come in contact with any controls or the wing skin. I found this a very difficult goal to achieve without using conduit for the wiring. This is compounded by the Tefzel wiring which is very slippery and hard to grab onto. I wound up using waxed lacing tape to hold it in place as it is routed through the wing. Paul XL fuselage. do not archive >It does not seem to be a requirement that the bundle not move more >than 1/2 inch, rather, it seems that the distance from the wire >bundle to the controls must be at least 1/2 inch at the least >favorable displacement of both. ________________________________ Message 14 ____________________________________ Time: 08:42:18 AM PST US From: "Graham Kirby" Subject: RE: Zenith-List: PVC pipe Frank, I'm using the thin-wall PVC pipe. It weighs just under a pound for the length of each wing. I will certainly take a look at the Vans material. I dont think it's too late to change it if it will save me some weight. Thanks Graham Kirby 601HD Its really too heavy, A better choice is nylon conduit. Vans aircraft sells the stuff and its not split either...Perfect for wing wiring. Frank ________________________________ Message 15 ____________________________________ Time: 09:21:46 AM PST US From: "Hinde, Frank George (Corvallis)" Subject: RE: Zenith-List: PVC pipe Oh yeah, the flex conduit will only be a couple of ounces. I used conduit for the HDS but I went with snap bushings for the RV..In retrospect I really should have used conduit again. Frank ________________________________ [mailto:owner-zenith-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Graham Kirby Sent: Thursday, June 29, 2006 8:39 AM Frank, I'm using the thin-wall PVC pipe. It weighs just under a pound for the length of each wing. I will certainly take a look at the Vans material. I dont think it's too late to change it if it will save me some weight. Thanks Graham Kirby 601HD Its really too heavy, A better choice is nylon conduit. Vans aircraft sells the stuff and its not split either...Perfect for wing wiring. Frank ________________________________ Message 16 ____________________________________ Time: 09:25:33 AM PST US From: Craig Moore Subject: Zenith-List: John - Say it ain't so! --> Zenith-List message posted by: Craig Moore I hope he is ok. IDENTIFICATION Regis#: 701US Make/Model: EXP Description: ZENITH CH 701 Date: 06/27/2006 Time: 1835 Event Type: Accident Highest Injury: Minor Mid Air: N Missing: N Damage: Destroyed LOCATION City: STURGEON BAY State: WI Country: US DESCRIPTION ACFT ON LANDING HIT A TREE TOP WITH THE WING AND CRASHED, 7 MI SW OF STURGEON BAY, WI INJURY DATA Total Fatal: 0 # Crew: 1 Fat: 0 Ser: 0 Min: 1 Unk: # Pass: 0 Fat: 0 Ser: 0 Min: 0 Unk: # Grnd: Fat: 0 Ser: 0 Min: 0 Unk: WEATHER: METAR KSUE 271835Z AUTO 07005KT 8SM FEW035 SCT049 SCT110 21/14 A2994 OTHER DATA Departed: PRIVATE STRIP Dep Date: Dep. Time: Destination: PRIVATE STRIP Flt Plan: Wx Briefing: Last Radio Cont: Last Clearance: FAA FSDO: MILWAUKEE, WI (GL13) Entry date: 06/28/2006 __________________________________________________ ________________________________ Message 17 ____________________________________ Time: 09:29:31 AM PST US From: "Randy L. Thwing" Subject: Re: Zenith-List: PVC pipe MessageHello Listers: In my '48 Bonanza, the wires in the wing to the position lights are strung through the rib lightning holes and held by small clamps, haven't jumped out of place in 58 years. Of course, being a Bonanza, the highest quality wire was used. Remember, pounds add up and I personally have never attended a "happy" weighing, I've heard legends of them, but I've never attended one. Regards, Randy L. Thwing, Las Vegas Frank, I'm using the thin-wall PVC pipe. It weighs just under a pound for the length of each wing. ________________________________ Message 18 ____________________________________ Time: 09:50:56 AM PST US From: Craig Moore Subject: Zenith-List: Re: John - Say it isn't so! --> Zenith-List message posted by: Craig Moore Unfortunatly, it is so - however John is ok. Pray for him and his family. I konw he will need much encouragement from this group. I know I appreciate all here. This is the story from the local paper. http://tinyurl.com/z9f5q Craig Moore __________________________________________________ ________________________________ Message 19 ____________________________________ Time: 09:59:36 AM PST US From: "Hinde, Frank George (Corvallis)" Subject: RE: Zenith-List: John - Say it ain't so! --> Zenith-List message posted by: "Hinde, Frank George (Corvallis)" Oh No...Surely this has to be a mistake. Jon Croke are you out there? Frank -----Original Message----- [mailto:owner-zenith-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Craig Moore Sent: Thursday, June 29, 2006 9:25 AM --> Zenith-List message posted by: Craig Moore I hope he is ok. IDENTIFICATION Regis#: 701US Make/Model: EXP Description: ZENITH CH 701 Date: 06/27/2006 Time: 1835 Event Type: Accident Highest Injury: Minor Mid Air: N Missing: N Damage: Destroyed LOCATION City: STURGEON BAY State: WI Country: US DESCRIPTION ACFT ON LANDING HIT A TREE TOP WITH THE WING AND CRASHED, 7 MI SW OF STURGEON BAY, WI INJURY DATA Total Fatal: 0 # Crew: 1 Fat: 0 Ser: 0 Min: 1 Unk: # Pass: 0 Fat: 0 Ser: 0 Min: 0 Unk: # Grnd: Fat: 0 Ser: 0 Min: 0 Unk: WEATHER: METAR KSUE 271835Z AUTO 07005KT 8SM FEW035 SCT049 SCT110 21/14 A2994 OTHER DATA Departed: PRIVATE STRIP Dep Date: Dep. Time: Destination: PRIVATE STRIP Flt Plan: Wx Briefing: Last Radio Cont: Last Clearance: FAA FSDO: MILWAUKEE, WI (GL13) Entry date: 06/28/2006 __________________________________________________ ________________________________ Message 20 ____________________________________ Time: 10:00:10 AM PST US From: "John Anderson" Subject: Re: Zenith-List: Basket Weaving 101 --> Zenith-List message posted by: "John Anderson" Hemp: If you choose your hemp carefully then when your plane burns you will not care and can possibly enjoy it. I CAN NOT BELIEVE I SAID THAT! CUL, John ________________________________ Message 21 ____________________________________ Time: 10:18:25 AM PST US From: ken smith Subject: Re: Zenith-List: Rivets: Update on where to buy --> Zenith-List message posted by: ken smith what is the web address for buying these online? I called Canada, they referred me to NC, who referred me to an outfit in California who wanted $US 0.08 ech for the A4 rivet, and had to call back east for P&D on the A5 size. Ken --- norriedh wrote: > --> Zenith-List message posted by: "norriedh" > > > There have been posts on this site as well as the > Zenith and CH701 > Matronics sites about where to buy additional A4 and > A5 rivets. > These note that the English-made rivets which are > the ones > traditionally recommended as being of best quality > were available > from Avdel Division of Textron Canada Ltd, Ph > 1-800-268-9947 or (416) > 679-0622. These English-made rivets are no longer > available from > this source, in fact, these rivets are not made in > England any more and in any case are now not sold > anywhere in North America. > > However, Textron, above, still sell the A4 and A5 > rivets to the same > strength specifications but they are made in > Textron's own factory > in China. I talked to one of their technical people > and was assured > that the factory does all the necessary testing to > ensure the rivets > are up to the spec (Textron's website gives the > strength and other > data). Even Zenith source their rivets from Textron > above and no > longer even do their own tests on each batch as they > once did. > > The part numbers and prices are > > A4 01604-00412 49.99 CDN per thousand > A5 01604-00514 64.45 CDN per thousand > > Textron will take orders online and accept credit > card. > > These rivets are also available from resellers > including Zenith and > others. Ordering direct from Textron is usually > cheaper. > > The Textron tech said that they have done tests on > holes in > overlapping sheets where the holes did not line up. > In general, the > rivets wont line up the holes --- apparently the > side forces > generated are not too significant -- but he stressed > that all the > offset holes will get filled by rivet material > (Unless the holes are > way too much out of line). This agrees with my own > testing -- I made > overlapping coupons of 6061 sheet -- sometimes two > sheets other > times three - with sheet thicknesses varying from > .016 to .040 inch - > -- sectioned the riveted coupons -- and found the A5 > rivets would > completely fill holes offset up to .020 and > sometimes even more - > and the A4 a bit less. > > Douglas N > > > > > Read this topic online here: > > http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=42736#42736 > > > > > > > > > > > browse > Subscriptions page, > FAQ, > http://www.matronics.com/Navigator?Zenith-List > > > Admin. > > > > > > > > > > > __________________________________________________ ________________________________ Message 22 ____________________________________ Time: 10:18:25 AM PST US From: Frank Stutzman Subject: Re: Zenith-List: PVC pipe --> Zenith-List message posted by: Frank Stutzman On Thu, 29 Jun 2006, Randy L. Thwing wrote: > In my '48 Bonanza, the wires in the wing to the position lights are > strung through the rib lightning holes and held by small clamps, haven't > jumped out of place in 58 years. Of course, being a Bonanza, the > highest quality wire was used. All true, Randy. However, in my '49 Bonanza ;-), Beech used the highest quality wire AVAILABLE AT THAT TIME. The problem is when you want to change/add to the wiring. I have seriously considered adding wingtip strobes to my plane, but the labor and pain of getting new wire out to the wing tips holds me back. A added pound or two added in order to facilitate future upgrades seems to me to be worth it. Frank Stutzman Bonanza N494B "Hula Girl" Hood River, OR ________________________________ Message 23 ____________________________________ Time: 10:30:40 AM PST US From: Jaybannist@cs.com Subject: Zenith-List: Checking XL parts I have, sadly, found several parts, supplied in my kit from ZAC, that have been cut to the wrong lengths. Most recently, the fuselage-wing rear channel and the upper seat back support were cut too long and had to be trimmed. The manual clearly says to measure 1120mm, out to out of the upper forward lngerons at the location of the upper seat back support. The part must fit inside to inside of the longerons and the part measures 1150mm, clearly in error. The moral of the story is: you must check the size of parts supplied by ZAC, and trim if necessary to get them to fit properly. Jay in Dallas, working on XL fuselage ________________________________ Message 24 ____________________________________ Time: 12:46:09 PM PST US From: Subject: Re: Zenith-List: Checking XL parts --> Zenith-List message posted by: A lot of the parts come to us needing to be trimmed or cut to length. The recent posts regarding the fuel filler cap flange not screwing down far enough to make contact with the nose skin for instance. Another example would be the X and Y coordinates that at least in my case don't coincide with the wing's rear channel and spar tip (and they absolutely must). It's not a big deal but it does keep us on our toes, doesn't it? Ed ---- Jaybannist@cs.com wrote: > I have, sadly, found several parts, supplied in my kit from ZAC, that have > been cut to the wrong lengths. ________________________________ Message 25 ____________________________________ Time: 01:49:50 PM PST US From: JAPhillipsGA@aol.com Subject: Re: Zenith-List: John - Not again ! Did John have another accident ? Is he uninjuried ? Who Knows the poop ? ________________________________ Message 26 ____________________________________ Time: 01:50:50 PM PST US From: "Bill Flick" Subject: Zenith-List: vw engine can anyone tell me if a 78hp revmaster engine will be satisfactory in a 601 hds that i am building.? thanks bill ________________________________ Message 27 ____________________________________ Time: 02:29:17 PM PST US From: "Hinde, Frank George (Corvallis)" Subject: RE: Zenith-List: John - Not again ! Yes he did...One of the earlier messages has a link to the local paper describing the incident. I'm just relieved he is not hurt apparently. Frank Do not archive ________________________________ [mailto:owner-zenith-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of JAPhillipsGA@aol.com Sent: Thursday, June 29, 2006 1:46 PM Did John have another accident ? Is he uninjuried ? Who Knows the poop ? ________________________________ Message 28 ____________________________________ Time: 02:29:17 PM PST US From: Tom and Bren Henderson Subject: Re: Zenith-List: Checking XL parts You'd be surprised at how many discrepancies you find when you start laying the 601XL out in a 3D CAD package for fabrication. Skins run off at strange angles to spars, parts are miss-aligned by more than an inch or two, etc. Obviously the airplane can be built safely and soundly using the existing plans, but it would sure be nice if we didn't have to fire up the thinking noodle every time we start a new part. Whatever happened to good, quality CAD work? dredmoody@cox.net wrote: --> Zenith-List message posted by: A lot of the parts come to us needing to be trimmed or cut to length. The recent posts regarding the fuel filler cap flange not screwing down far enough to make contact with the nose skin for instance. Another example would be the X and Y coordinates that at least in my case don't coincide with the wing's rear channel and spar tip (and they absolutely must). It's not a big deal but it does keep us on our toes, doesn't it? Ed ---- Jaybannist@cs.com wrote: > I have, sadly, found several parts, supplied in my kit from ZAC, that have > been cut to the wrong lengths. ________________________________ Message 29 ____________________________________ Time: 03:01:33 PM PST US From: LarryMcFarland Subject: Re: Zenith-List: vw engine --> Zenith-List message posted by: LarryMcFarland Bill Flick wrote: > can anyone tell me if a 78hp revmaster engine will be satisfactory in > a 601 hds that i am building.? thanks bill Bill, The VW engine is going to make it fly, but it's going to be a bit of a beast getting off unless you build it very light. A prop for that engine and horsepower would suggest you'd need a reduction drive to swing an adequate diameter. You'd find the Subaru a good engine if you're not concerned about carrying water and it has good economy. Larry McFarland - 601HDS ________________________________ Message 30 ____________________________________ Time: 03:12:09 PM PST US From: "Bill Naumuk" Subject: Zenith-List: Still need some more All- Still need 9 questionnaire responses. Contact me off-line if you need the questionnaire. Thanks. Bill do not archive ________________________________ Message 31 ____________________________________ Time: 03:16:53 PM PST US From: "Bill Naumuk" Subject: Re: Zenith-List: Basket Weaving 101 --> Zenith-List message posted by: "Bill Naumuk" John- For some reason, "I smoked but I didn't inhale" doesn't cut it in this situation. Who gives a s__- your plane's on fire!!!!!!!!!! Betcha a nickel you'll care! Bill ----- Original Message ----- Sent: Thursday, June 29, 2006 12:59 PM > --> Zenith-List message posted by: "John Anderson" > > Hemp: If you choose your hemp carefully then when your plane burns you > will > not care and can possibly enjoy it. > I CAN NOT BELIEVE I SAID THAT! > CUL, > John > > > ________________________________ Message 32 ____________________________________ Time: 03:29:34 PM PST US From: "Bill Naumuk" Subject: Re: Zenith-List: Checking XL parts Tom- It hasn't existed since CAD! In the old days, if you made a mistake, you had to erase it and draw new lines. God help you if you had to re-do a drawing that was inked with one of the old pens. The Zenith drawings leave something to be desired, but you ought to see the crap I deal with every day at work- and we're talking tenths, not 2mm tolerance! Bill do not archive ----- Original Message ----- From: Tom and Bren Henderson To: zenith-list@matronics.com Sent: Thursday, June 29, 2006 5:07 PM Subject: Re: Zenith-List: Checking XL parts You'd be surprised at how many discrepancies you find when you start laying the 601XL out in a 3D CAD package for fabrication. Skins run off at strange angles to spars, parts are miss-aligned by more than an inch or two, etc. Obviously the airplane can be built safely and soundly using the existing plans, but it would sure be nice if we didn't have to fire up the thinking noodle every time we start a new part. Whatever happened to good, quality CAD work? dredmoody@cox.net wrote: --> Zenith-List message posted by: A lot of the parts come to us needing to be trimmed or cut to length. The recent posts regarding the fuel filler cap flange not screwing down far enough to make contact with the nose skin for instance. Another example would be the ________________________________ Message 33 ____________________________________ Time: 03:30:35 PM PST US From: Subject: Re: Zenith-List: Checking XL parts --> Zenith-List message posted by: ---- Tom and Bren Henderson wrote: > You'd be surprised at how many discrepancies you find when you start laying the 601XL out in a 3D CAD package for fabrication. Whatever happened to good, quality CAD work? > I guess we could wait a couple of years for the RV12 to make it through to prduction and struggle through the teething pains that accompany the first several kits. And of course we would have to accept that Vans is only designing the "12" to use the Rotax 912S, no Soobs, no Corvairs, No Jabs, no Continentals or Lycomings. And we would certainly get used to the idea of having micro space between the panel and firewall, and having to settle for what ever the fuelage tank will hold...... Bottom line is the 601XL is a good design and a good kit; warts wrinkles and all. Really would be nice if it went together like an RV kit though. Ed Do Not Archive ________________________________ Message 34 ____________________________________ Time: 03:36:06 PM PST US From: "Bill Naumuk" Subject: Re: Zenith-List: vw engine Bill- I researched VW engines myself, but reports say they just doesn't have the oomph. The (relatively) accepted alternative is a WW Corvair conversion. Same principle, more cubic inches and cylinders. Bill do not archive ----- Original Message ----- From: Bill Flick To: zenith-list@matronics.com Sent: Thursday, June 29, 2006 4:50 PM Subject: Zenith-List: vw engine can anyone tell me if a 78hp revmaster engine will be satisfactory in a 601 hds that i am building.? thanks bill ________________________________ Message 35 ____________________________________ Time: 04:29:22 PM PST US From: "Bill Steer" Subject: Re: Zenith-List: Still need some more What's your email address, Bill? Bill do not archive ----- Original Message ----- From: Bill Naumuk To: zenith list Sent: Thursday, June 29, 2006 6:06 PM Subject: Zenith-List: Still need some more All- Still need 9 questionnaire responses. Contact me off-line if you need the questionnaire. Thanks. Bill do not archive ------------------------------------------------------------------------- ----- No virus found in this incoming message. 6/28/2006 ________________________________ Message 36 ____________________________________ Time: 04:38:12 PM PST US From: "Robin Bellach" <601zv@ritternet.com> Subject: Re: Zenith-List: Checking XL parts --> Zenith-List message posted by: "Robin Bellach" <601zv@ritternet.com> Yup, but if you only have 10 toes, you'll lose count almost before you start. Do not archive. ----- Original Message ----- Sent: Thursday, June 29, 2006 2:39 PM > --> Zenith-List message posted by: > > A lot of the parts come to us needing to be trimmed or cut to length. The > recent posts regarding the fuel filler cap flange not screwing down far > enough to make contact with the nose skin for instance. Another example > would be the X and Y coordinates that at least in my case don't coincide > with the wing's rear channel and spar tip (and they absolutely must). It's > not a big deal but it does keep us on our toes, doesn't it? > > Ed > ---- Jaybannist@cs.com wrote: >> I have, sadly, found several parts, supplied in my kit from ZAC, that >> have >> been cut to the wrong lengths. > > > ________________________________ Message 37 ____________________________________ Time: 04:47:25 PM PST US From: cleonard52@comcast.net Subject: Re: Zenith-List: Checking XL parts IF YOU DID NOT HAVE TO DO ANY WORK ON THE PARTS, MAYBE THE PLANE WOULD NOT MEET THE 51% RULE. OR YOU COULD JUST CALL IT A QUICK BUILD KIT. CHARLES -------------- Original message -------------- I have, sadly, found several parts, supplied in my kit from ZAC, that have been cut to the wrong lengths. Most recently, the fuselage-wing rear channel and the upper seat back support were cut too long and had to be trimmed. The manual clearly says to measure 1120mm, out to out of the upper forward lngerons at the location of the upper seat back support. The part must fit inside to inside of the longerons and the part measures 1150mm, clearly in error. The moral of the story is: you must check the size of parts supplied by ZAC, and trim if necessary to get them to fit properly. Jay in Dallas, working on XL fuselage
IF YOU DID NOT HAVE TO DO ANY WORK ON THE PARTS, MAYBE THE PLANE WOULD NOT MEET THE 51% RULE. OR YOU COULD JUST CALL IT A QUICK BUILD KIT.
 
CHARLES
 
-------------- Original message --------------
From: Jaybannist@cs.com
I have, sadly, found several parts, supplied in my kit from ZAC, that have been cut to the wrong lengths.  Most recently, the fuselage-wing rear channel and the upper seat back support were cut too long and had to be trimmed.  The manual clearly says to measure 1120mm, out to out of the upper forward lngerons at the location of the upper seat back support.  The part must fit inside to inside of the longerons and the part measures 1150mm, clearly in error.

The moral of the story is: you must check the size of parts supplied by ZAC, and trim if necessary to get them to fit properly.

Jay in Dallas, working on XL fuselage
________________________________ Message 38 ____________________________________ Time: 04:55:10 PM PST US From: "Kemter" Subject: Zenith-List: Re: vw engine --> Zenith-List message posted by: "Kemter" Same story for the lighter 701's??? Haven't heard much talk about VW powered 701's - anyone out there flying one that could comment on the performance (or lack there of)? Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=43840#43840 ________________________________ Message 39 ____________________________________ Time: 05:27:34 PM PST US From: "Chuck Deiterich" Subject: Re: Zenith-List: John - Not again ! Which John? What is date of previous message? Thanks, Chuck D. N701TX ----- Original Message ----- From: Hinde, Frank George (Corvallis) To: zenith-list@matronics.com Sent: Thursday, June 29, 2006 4:27 PM Subject: RE: Zenith-List: John - Not again ! Yes he did...One of the earlier messages has a link to the local paper describing the incident. I'm just relieved he is not hurt apparently. Frank Do not archive ------------------------------------------------------------------------- ----- From: owner-zenith-list-server@matronics.com [mailto:owner-zenith-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of JAPhillipsGA@aol.com Sent: Thursday, June 29, 2006 1:46 PM To: zenith-list@matronics.com Subject: Re: Zenith-List: John - Not again ! Did John have another accident ? Is he uninjuried ? Who Knows the poop ? ________________________________ Message 40 ____________________________________ Time: 05:37:32 PM PST US From: Paul Mulwitz Subject: Re: Zenith-List: Checking XL parts --> Zenith-List message posted by: Paul Mulwitz For people building a LSA compliant plane, the 51% rule doesn't apply. This is certainly true for completions through January 2008, and might apply after that date. All you need to do is get a E-LSA airworthiness certificate rather than E-AB which does indeed require 51% work by amateurs. It seems the benefits of using the E-LSA choice include shorter phase 1 testing requirements and much simpler requirements (e.g. no 51% proof required). The down side is you need to attend a short training course to qualify to sign off condition inspections. On the core topic of this thread, I agree that the prints I received last year are very sloppy. If an engineer who worked for me tried to release drawings of this quality for production I would fire him. They were obviously not reviewed for accuracy and consistency. Still, I believe the core design is sound and we don't need to worry about our wings folding up in the traffic pattern (at least I hope so). The errors I have found merely cause scrapped parts. Paul XL fuselage >IF YOU DID NOT HAVE TO DO ANY WORK ON THE PARTS, MAYBE THE PLANE >WOULD NOT MEET THE 51% RULE. OR YOU COULD JUST CALL IT A QUICK BUILD KIT. > ________________________________ Message 41 ____________________________________ Time: 05:56:03 PM PST US From: Tom and Bren Henderson Subject: Re: Zenith-List: Checking XL parts 51%? The quickbuild kit meets the 51% rule, so I'm thinking parts cut to the right length probably would too. Did math change since I was in college? cleonard52@comcast.net wrote: IF YOU DID NOT HAVE TO DO ANY WORK ON THE PARTS, MAYBE THE PLANE WOULD NOT MEET THE 51% RULE. OR YOU COULD JUST CALL IT A QUICK BUILD KIT. CHARLES -------------- Original message -------------- I have, sadly, found several parts, supplied in my kit from ZAC, that have been cut to the wrong lengths. Most recently, the fuselage-wing rear channel and the upper seat back support were cut too long and had to be trimmed. The manual clearly says to measure 1120mm, out to out of the upper forward lngerons at the location of the upper seat back support. The part must fit inside to inside of the longerons and the part measures 1150mm, clearly in error. The moral of the story is: you must check the size of parts supplied by ZAC, and trim if necessary to get them to fit properly. Jay in Dallas, working on XL fuselage ________________________________ Message 42 ____________________________________ Time: 05:56:03 PM PST US From: fred sanford Subject: Zenith-List: Fuel system poser --> Zenith-List message posted by: fred sanford Hi guys: I've got 70 hours on my CH701, and loving it, but I have a real poser for you thinkers. On two flights, one fuel tank has failed to feed. I landed once with ten gallons on one side, and two on the other. Today, it was 8 on one side, and one gallon on the other. And they were different tanks! Once the right one, and once the left! There is a bubble in the line of the tank that is not feeding. I thought it might be a vacuum from the caps, so they have been changed. What could be simpler? Two high tanks with lines to the gascolator, through the fuel filter, and to the engine. Am I flying sideways? I'm stumped!! Fred Sanford N9701 Santa Barbara, Ca. 70 hours having fun! do not archive ________________________________ Message 43 ____________________________________ Time: 06:14:06 PM PST US From: "Jim Pellien" Subject: RE: Zenith-List: Checking XL parts --> Zenith-List message posted by: "Jim Pellien" As far as I know, there are no current ELSA kits available. My understanding of the rule is that an ELSA kit manufacturer first has to produce a certified S-LSA and then he/she can sell ELSA kits that are exact design duplicates of the SLSA that was certified. To date, nobody has produced a ELSA kit......that is not to say it cannot be done, only that nobody has done it. An individual or a company cannot just build a new kit aircraft and designate it as an ELSA at the FAA inspection. Jim Jim Pellien Mid-Atlantic Sports Planes Sky Bryce Airport (VG18) Basye, VA www.MASPL.com 703-313-4818 -----Original Message----- [mailto:owner-zenith-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Paul Mulwitz Sent: Thursday, June 29, 2006 8:36 PM --> Zenith-List message posted by: Paul Mulwitz For people building a LSA compliant plane, the 51% rule doesn't apply. This is certainly true for completions through January 2008, and might apply after that date. All you need to do is get a E-LSA airworthiness certificate rather than E-AB which does indeed require 51% work by amateurs. It seems the benefits of using the E-LSA choice include shorter phase 1 testing requirements and much simpler requirements (e.g. no 51% proof required). The down side is you need to attend a short training course to qualify to sign off condition inspections. On the core topic of this thread, I agree that the prints I received last year are very sloppy. If an engineer who worked for me tried to release drawings of this quality for production I would fire him. They were obviously not reviewed for accuracy and consistency. Still, I believe the core design is sound and we don't need to worry about our wings folding up in the traffic pattern (at least I hope so). The errors I have found merely cause scrapped parts. Paul XL fuselage >IF YOU DID NOT HAVE TO DO ANY WORK ON THE PARTS, MAYBE THE PLANE >WOULD NOT MEET THE 51% RULE. OR YOU COULD JUST CALL IT A QUICK BUILD KIT. > ________________________________ Message 44 ____________________________________ Time: 06:25:39 PM PST US From: "Dave Thompson" Subject: Zenith-List: source for gas springs Guys, I have read that some of you are upgrading to a front tilt canopy. You will need some gas springs. I just found a cool website. Check it out. http://www.Surpluscenter.com. I don't know the specs for the gas springs but check out this link and see if they have something that will work: http://www.surpluscenter.com/sort.asp?UID 06062919344392 &catname=misc&keyword=XG11 Dave Thompson dave.thompson@verizon.net ________________________________ Message 45 ____________________________________ Time: 06:40:56 PM PST US From: Tom and Bren Henderson Subject: RE: Zenith-List: Checking XL parts Thanks for the informed post. I appreciate it. The wrong info can cause no end of problems down the road for both newbies and the old timers. Jim Pellien wrote: --> Zenith-List message posted by: "Jim Pellien" As far as I know, there are no current ELSA kits available. My understanding of the rule is that an ELSA kit manufacturer first has to produce a certified S-LSA and then he/she can sell ELSA kits that are exact design duplicates of the SLSA that was certified. To date, nobody has produced a ELSA kit......that is not to say it cannot be done, only that nobody has done it. An individual or a company cannot just build a new kit aircraft and designate it as an ELSA at the FAA inspection. Jim Jim Pellien Mid-Atlantic Sports Planes Sky Bryce Airport (VG18) Basye, VA www.MASPL.com 703-313-4818 -----Original Message----- [mailto:owner-zenith-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Paul Mulwitz Sent: Thursday, June 29, 2006 8:36 PM --> Zenith-List message posted by: Paul Mulwitz For people building a LSA compliant plane, the 51% rule doesn't apply. This is certainly true for completions through January 2008, and might apply after that date. All you need to do is get a E-LSA airworthiness certificate rather than E-AB which does indeed require 51% work by amateurs. It seems the benefits of using the E-LSA choice include shorter phase 1 testing requirements and much simpler requirements (e.g. no 51% proof required). The down side is you need to attend a short training course to qualify to sign off condition inspections. On the core topic of this thread, I agree that the prints I received last year are very sloppy. If an engineer who worked for me tried to release drawings of this quality for production I would fire him. They were obviously not reviewed for accuracy and consistency. Still, I believe the core design is sound and we don't need to worry about our wings folding up in the traffic pattern (at least I hope so). The errors I have found merely cause scrapped parts. Paul XL fuselage >IF YOU DID NOT HAVE TO DO ANY WORK ON THE PARTS, MAYBE THE PLANE >WOULD NOT MEET THE 51% RULE. OR YOU COULD JUST CALL IT A QUICK BUILD KIT. > ________________________________ Message 46 ____________________________________ Time: 06:40:56 PM PST US From: Bryan Martin Subject: Re: Zenith-List: Checking XL parts --> Zenith-List message posted by: Bryan Martin On Jun 29, 2006, at 8:35 PM, Paul Mulwitz wrote: > --> Zenith-List message posted by: Paul Mulwitz > > > For people building a LSA compliant plane, the 51% rule doesn't > apply. This is certainly true for completions through January > 2008, and might apply after that date. All you need to do is get a > E-LSA airworthiness certificate rather than E-AB which does indeed > require 51% work by amateurs. > Easier said than done. There are two ways to get an E-LSA certificate: 1. If the airplane is a "fat ultra-light" currently operating under the ultra-light training exemption, it can be registered in the E-LSA category and this must be done before January 2008 when the exemption is phased out. Since the CH 601 doesn't perform at all like an ultra- light (FAR 103), it's unlikely anybody will ever get or has ever gotten an ultra-light training exemption for one. I don't know if any exemptions are still being issued. 2. The manufacturer must build an S-LSA compliant prototype and then sell E-LSA kits which must then be built exactly according to the plans. If you bought one of Zenith's E-AB kits, you can't complete it as an E-LSA. If you want to build an E-LSA registered plane you have to buy an E-LSA kit. At this time, I don't think Zenith is selling E-LSA kits and they don't have any immediate plans to do so. Czech Aircraft Works was selling E-LSA kits for the CH 601, but I don't know if they still are. -- Bryan Martin N61BM, CH 601 XL, Stratus Subaru. do not archive. ________________________________ Message 47 ____________________________________ Time: 07:40:54 PM PST US From: "Zodie Rocket" Subject: Zenith-List: Jon Croke unfortunate incident again --> Zenith-List message posted by: "Zodie Rocket" I'm sending this a second time as the first seems to have been lost. Ok List, It is true Jon Croke has had another episode of 701 and tree. I have just finished talking with him and he has no recollection of any part of the incident. Jon did sustain minor injuries with about 40 stitches, some under the chin and knee, he also has quite a few bruises on his leg and is using crutches for a few days. Luckily nothing is broken other then his dignity. A quick run down on the incident, Jon was making an approach to his private strip beside his residence, which he has done several times before and has a total of 10 hrs on this new 701 when he clipped a tree on his neighbors property prior to the threshold of his runway. Jon always approaches through a cleared opening just to the side of that stand of trees but on this occasion it almost seems that the got caught into a cross wind and pushed laterally into the path of the tree. The wing struck the top branches and caused the 701 to rotate and make a small spiral into the ground. This time there were no trees to slow Jon down and he plummeted from the 60ft height with full throttle into the ground nose first. It looks as if the tail and possibly a part of the rear fuselage are salvageable but little else has survived. The plane will be recovered this weekend and I will post pictures of the plane later. Jon spent the night in the hospital and underwent several exams in which he has been dealt a hefty bill. Jon is embarrassed and has a hurt pride from this event happening once again but he has a determination to re-build once again, he hopes that his engine is repairable as the cost of a new one is more then he can afford at present. Both David and I are friends of Jon and realize that his sole source of income is from the sales of DVD's on his HYPERLINK "http://www.homebuilthelp.com/"www.homebuilthelp.com website. With this in mind we have informed Jon that we will be donating all the parts that we have for our 701, which consists of the wings and several skins for his re-construction. If possible, I would like to ask everyone who is able, to purchase a DVD or two from Jon's website. This will go a long way to help him recover from the hospital expenses and hopefully allow him to start re-building his 701, Jon has too much pride to accept any donations but he cannot refuse a DVD sale. Please do not try to call him for awhile and lets not ask to much of him with E-Mails. I will be posting everything we learn about the event ASAP to this list and Jon will send a letter when he has recovered emotionally. OK , Guys lets support one of our own, especially one who ahs always been there for us and willing to share, buy a great DVD for your collections. Mark Townsend Can-Zac Aviation Ltd. president@can-zacaviation.com www.can-zacaviation.com -- ________________________________ Message 48 ____________________________________ Time: 07:52:53 PM PST US From: Paul Mulwitz Subject: RE: Zenith-List: Checking XL parts --> Zenith-List message posted by: Paul Mulwitz Hi Jim, That was my understanding too until I was corrected by the local FAA inspector who is also a very friendly home builder himself. He issued an E-LSA certificate to one of our local chapter members for a Kitfox and gave it a 5 hour phase 1 flight test requirement because the engine and prop had been used together somewhere before (neither the engine nor prop was certified). It turns out the way the regulations were written the one covering the fat ultralights also covers virtually every kit built (or scratch built, for that matter) airplane. It defines the eligible planes as anything that doesn't qualify as a part 103 ultralight. That includes anything from a fat ultralight to a Boeing 707. Of course the other LSA definition parts apply - single engine, two seats, etc. That rule expires in January 2008 (unless my memory is playing tricks on me) and training can be conducted for hire in those E-LSA planes until 2010. I can find the exact text for you if you would like, but you can take what I am telling you to the bank. There really is a simple way to get an E-LSA airworthiness certificate for the next year and a half. It may well be that after that you need to meet the more complex definition of E-LSA you mentioned. Happy Landings, Paul XL fuselage. At 06:12 PM 6/29/2006, you wrote: >--> Zenith-List message posted by: "Jim Pellien" > >As far as I know, there are no current ELSA kits available. My >understanding of the rule is that an ELSA kit manufacturer first has to >produce a certified S-LSA and then he/she can sell ELSA kits that are exact >design duplicates of the SLSA that was certified. > >To date, nobody has produced a ELSA kit......that is not to say it cannot be >done, only that nobody has done it. > >An individual or a company cannot just build a new kit aircraft and >designate it as an ELSA at the FAA inspection. > >Jim > >Jim Pellien >Mid-Atlantic Sports Planes >Sky Bryce Airport (VG18) >Basye, VA >www.MASPL.com >703-313-4818 > ________________________________ Message 49 ____________________________________ Time: 08:05:07 PM PST US From: Mike Sinclair Subject: Re: Zenith-List: Fuel system poser --> Zenith-List message posted by: Mike Sinclair Fred Suspect what may be happening is that even with the vented caps and the tanks up high, there is not enough actual pressure from fuel depth to overcome a bubble in the line up in the wing root area. I've got a header tank and transfer fuel from the wing tanks to the header. I have clear lines from the fittings at the wing root, down the cabin frame ahead of the doors, then they run through standard fuel line to the header. I went with the bing blue fuel line in this area so that I can tell when the wing tanks are empty. I can also see after fueling and during preflight if there is air in the line. If there is air I make sure the header tank valve is off, open the valve for the wing tank, open the drain on the gascolator, and hit the switch for the electric fuel pump (mounted slightly higher than the gascolator, but just barely), and see the bubble pulled right on down and out. I lose less than a cup of fuel in the process. Part of my preflight is to make sure there is no visible air in the down line, because the fuel just don't want to transfer if I see air. First time I ran into this I had about a 3rd of a tank full in the header and 14 gallons in the wings. I was rocking the wings and other related manuvers for about 10 minutes before I could get fuel to flow from one of the tanks. All that gas and I was getting real serious about a place to stop before I would run out of gas. I had this problem a couple other times and finally figured out what was happening. Now with no air showing I still see little bubbles at the start of transfer so I do know the fuel is flowing. Little air bubbles good, big air bubble bad! Hope this gives you a place to look. Mike Sinclair Just over 100 hours now on mine. fred sanford wrote: > --> Zenith-List message posted by: fred sanford > > Hi guys: > I've got 70 hours on my CH701, and loving it, but I have a real poser > for you thinkers. > On two flights, one fuel tank has failed to feed. I landed once with ten > gallons on one side, and two on the other. Today, it was 8 on one side, > and one gallon on the other. And they were different tanks! Once the > right one, and once the left! > There is a bubble in the line of the tank that is not feeding. I thought > it might be a vacuum from the caps, so they have been changed. > What could be simpler? Two high tanks with lines to the gascolator, > through the fuel filter, and to the engine. > Am I flying sideways? I'm stumped!! > > Fred Sanford N9701 Santa Barbara, Ca. 70 hours having fun! ________________________________ Message 50 ____________________________________ Time: 08:05:08 PM PST US From: "Ron Lendon" Subject: Zenith-List: Re: Checking XL parts --> Zenith-List message posted by: "Ron Lendon" Well that was real nice! Measure twice cut once. I think I would be grateful, the part was to long and needed trimming. Just think of the time it would have taken to put the material back on [Laughing] Happy building. -------- Ron Lendon, Clinton Township, MI Corvair Zodiac XL, ScrapBuilder ;-) Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=43864#43864 ________________________________ Message 51 ____________________________________ Time: 08:23:05 PM PST US From: "mikeandlaurie3@netzero.net" Subject: Zenith-List: fuel sender Hi from Arizona. I went to test my 601XL fuel tank for leaks and the sender unit. With fu el in the tank, I am getting no ohms from the sender unit. Empty the tan k and I get ohms! Is this because tank isn't grounded? (it isn't in the wing yet) Any thoughts out there? Thanks in advance. Mike N445ML

Hi from Arizona.

I went to test my 601XL fuel tank for leaks and the sender unit. With fuel in the tank, I am getting no ohms from the sender unit. Empty the tank and I get ohms! Is this because tank isn't grounded? (it isn't in t he wing yet) Any thoughts out there? Thanks in advance.

Mike

N445ML

________________________________ Message 52 ____________________________________ Time: 08:23:08 PM PST US From: "george may" Subject: RE: Zenith-List: Wing Wiring --> Zenith-List message posted by: "george may" Michael-- Why gamble when youdo not have to. Keep the control cable holes clear of everything except the cable. It's a relatively easy process to run the wiring without going through these control cable holes George May 601XL 912s----starting to paint >From: "Michael Valentine" >To: zenith-list@matronics.com >Subject: Zenith-List: Wing Wiring >Date: Wed, 28 Jun 2006 23:36:41 -0400 > >--> Zenith-List message posted by: "Michael Valentine" > > >Listers - > >Is there anything wrong with having the wiring go through the same >lightening holes that the control cables will run through as long as >they are kept to the edge? This would include strobe/nav, >taxi/landing, and aileron trim cables (and probably tubing for an >AOA). Just thought this might be easier than drilling a grommet hole, >but obviously I don't want to interfere with the cables. > >Thanks, Michael >Still finishing the first wing. > >do not archive > > >http://www.matronics.com/Navigator?Zenith-List >http://wiki.matronics.com > > _________________________________________________________________ Dont just search. Find. Check out the new MSN Search! http://search.msn.click-url.com/go/onm00200636ave/direct/01/ ________________________________ Message 53 ____________________________________ Time: 08:48:27 PM PST US From: Paul Mulwitz Subject: Zenith-List: E-LSA airworthiness certificates. --> Zenith-List message posted by: Paul Mulwitz There was such a negative reaction to my post on the transition regulation for fat ultralights that I decided to go look up the regulation number so everyone can try to make sense of it. The reference is FAR 21.191.i.1. This is the paragraph that expires January 31, 2008. While many magazine article authors claim this provision covers only fat ultralight trainers, the fact is it covers anything that is not part 103 compliant. I asked the friendly FAA inspector if this was a mistake on the FAA's part when writing the regulation. He said it was not - that they did this intentionally. My own interpretation (not his) is that the paragraph covering the kind of E-LSA we all thought was the only kind (21.191.i.2) was written by folks that knew no such S-LSA planes existed yet. I think they wanted to make an easy way for home builders to get an experimental LSA certificate in the transition period while S-LSA designs were going through their approval and market shake-out. On a slightly different topic, the inspector told me they did indeed make a mistake on this whole regulation package, but not in the area of E-LSA transition certificates. It was in the approval for people to fly with state driver's license so long as they have not been rejected for their most recent medical. Apparently the FAA bureaucrats thought most pilots would keep applying for medical certificates until they were turned down. It didn't occur to these rocket scientists that pilots are smart enough to not apply for a medical certificate when they know they won't qualify. That means that lots of the older pilots who take advantage of the new Sport Pilot privileges without FAA medical approval will have conditions that the FAA would have grounded them for and the bureaucrats are very unhappy about that. Let me say one more time that this whole story came to me as a big surprise. I thought only exact duplicates of S-LSA planes could get E-LSA certificates. That is what all the magazine articles have said. I was shocked when the local club member got the E-LSA certificate for a plane that had been started before the LSA rule was even considered. That led me to ask the right questions from the right people to learn that this "Fat Ultralight" rule really covers anything that is not an ultralight including most of the kit built planes we are building. Paul XL fuselage - ________________________________ Message 54 ____________________________________ Time: 09:28:47 PM PST US From: Paul Mulwitz Subject: Re: Zenith-List: fuel sender --> Zenith-List message posted by: Paul Mulwitz The sender and fuel tank must share ground with the gauge. If there is no ground for the fuel tank then there is an incomplete circuit. Paul XL fuselage. do not archive At 08:20 PM 6/29/2006, you wrote: >Hi from Arizona. > >I went to test my 601XL fuel tank for leaks and the sender unit. >With fuel in the tank, I am getting no ohms from the sender unit. >Empty the tank and I get ohms! Is this because tank isn't grounded? >(it isn't in the wing yet) Any thoughts out there? Thanks in advance. > >Mike > >N445ML --------------------------------------------- Paul Mulwitz 32013 NE Dial Road Camas, WA 98607 --------------------------------------------- ________________________________ Message 55 ____________________________________ Time: 10:15:41 PM PST US From: Gary Gower Subject: Re: Zenith-List: Checking XL parts (plans building) LONG (can delete) Do not archive. Hello Tom, Personal experience, you can delete or read on as you want, hope it helps you to get the "sweet and rewarding feeling of home building" and flying your own "Creation". Sure, lots of improvement can be done to any set of plans and kits in the market. But that also goes hand by hand with COST and availability... If we are building a kit or plans built airplane, instead of buying a new C-182 IFR "glass" panel or a pressurized Lancair (built by professionals "kit" assemblers), is because final cost of our airplane IS important. In my point of view, given that I have already built 6 airplanes (now building # 7) all of them in different materials (1 tube and cloth, 2 wood, 1 composite, 1 with aluminum ladders (yes, is true), 1 aluminum (701) and now building a 601 XL . I have gone also though several set of plans, some can only be named "instructive sketches" instead of plans, also most of this were built by me before the great help of Internet lists!!! (now we can ask how could we build one without this GREAT help)... Building from plans (earlier in time called blueprints) is (was) for sure more a FUN and LEARNING process that a "Lego fit and push" assembly process, like a computer desk we buy at Home Depot in a box... When I built my first airplane, it was a wood construction type, made from raw material (VP-1). My experience with wood at that time, was only making a camp fire :-) Several times during the building process I wanted to burn it,,, But with help of a local builder friend and lots of persistence, the plane was completed, flown and is still flying (new owner, cant keep all my toys :-( The important part of building a plane is, once you decided the type of flying and the plane you are going to build, is Think Positive Always! The average of plans built completed projects is about 10% (kits can be a little higher because they are LOTS more easy to built). But if you don't stand in front of your project with a smile, every day you are going to start work on it, and try to solve with patience and will all the (little, once they are solved) problems you encounter, please don't start any project, there are enough of partial built airplanes in garages and at e-bay to add one more... when you see your parts you have completed, imagine the complete airplane with you flying inside the cabin... There is a very "romantic" builder in the Club that once made this similarity at a hangar talk one evening: Think of your project like an affair with a pretty women that you cant get her image away from your mind.... A good affair, one that you will really enjoy. When you receive your kit, is like the first time you ask her to dinner, and the maiden flight is when you take her out for a weekend the first time :-0 ... If you enjoy the "building" process, is interesting and demanding, you will fly her lots of years with happiness, or the other way if you don't want to go to all this process, you just need to "call" (the local FBO) and "rent" one (C-150) any Saturday ;-) :-) :-) Another point we have to take in account is, that any home built, is the brain child of a designer, most of them are designed around their flying needs and most (not the Zenith case of course) the plans are drawn from building sketches and memory once the plane is flying and people around start asking for plans (at least this is what used to be in the beguining of homebuilding)... so they can be not "that" perfectly accurate. The kit build airplane is far more elaborate, there is always a team working with the Designer, to improve the actual designs, they use their experience, knowledge and the comments from builders (our comments and complains help a lot) to make this improvements, but we all have to be part of this happy group, remember we are the "Ten Per Centers Builder and Flying Group" so this makes US very exclusive! Another good thing is that the Factory (anyone) is in constant improvement, and the Designer (most of the cases a Genius) is always thinking and designing a new kit. See Zenith, RV and some other serious kit manufacturers as example... They never stop bringing new designs, so we always receive great support, not only while building, but also the time we keep our girlfriend (oops, airplane) :-) :-) Welcome to the group and enjoy your "half full" glass of water... (is not half empty, off course). Saludos Gary "Compulsive Builder" Gower :-) Flying from Chapala, Mexico. Tom and Bren Henderson wrote: You'd be surprised at how many discrepancies you find when you start laying the 601XL out in a 3D CAD package for fabrication. Skins run off at strange angles to spars, parts are miss-aligned by more than an inch or two, etc. Obviously the airplane can be built safely and soundly using the existing plans, but it would sure be nice if we didn't have to fire up the thinking noodle every time we start a new part. Whatever happened to good, quality CAD work? dredmoody@cox.net wrote: --> Zenith-List message posted by: A lot of the parts come to us needing to be trimmed or cut to length. The recent posts regarding the fuel filler cap flange not screwing down far enough to make contact with the nose skin for instance. Another example would be the --------------------------------- Everyone is raving about the all-new Yahoo! Mail Beta. ________________________________ Message 56 ____________________________________ Time: 10:17:49 PM PST US From: Gary Gower Subject: Re: Zenith-List: CH701 wing strut attachement vs. Savannah accident The Savannah is a "pirate" copy, so is not the same design quality as the 701. Stay with the original always. No more said. Saludos Gary Gower MacDonald Doug wrote: --> Zenith-List message posted by: MacDonald Doug Forgive me if I am overstepping my limits here since I have never posted to this list before but here goes. My understanding of the Savannah incident is that the aircraft in question was stressed during a windstorm. It had been tied down by the strut attach fitting and therefore the fitting received the brunt of the forces from the wind. The owner had replacement parts on order to repair the aircraft and decided to continue flying until they arrived. The pictures in the original post show the catastrophic result. Again. This is only my understanding and not necessarily what actually happened. Chris briefly mentioned this incident at a seminar last summer at Oshkosh and stated it was not an issue with the CH-701. Doug MacDonald CH-701 scratch builder NW Ontario, Canada do not archive __________________________________________________ --------------------------------- Talk is cheap. Use Yahoo! Messenger to make PC-to-Phone calls. Great rates starting at 1/min. ________________________________ Message 57 ____________________________________ Time: 11:06:50 PM PST US From: LHusky@aol.com Subject: Zenith-List: Longeron bending question OK, I am officially going crazy!!! I am trying to bend the lower longerons for the rear fuse on my XL. I have tried a variety of things and ruined a nice piece of extrusion. I am trying what Scott Laughlin uses on his website and it bends the metal nice and easy, but I dont have a uniform shape to the fuse I can get it to bend in the right spot, but it does not stay round. There are flat spots in it. Can anyone tell me if there is a way to get the smooth countor of the fuse. I am using .75x.75x.125 wall extrusion due to availability reasons. This is stronger than what is called for in the plans and may be the reason why I am having so much problems. Can you KIT BUILDERS tell me if yours came already formed in the kit? I don't think they do, but have not called and asked. Any help would be appreciated. Larry Husky Trying to build fuse!! ________________________________ Message 58 ____________________________________ Time: 11:34:23 PM PST US From: Tom and Bren Henderson Subject: Re: Zenith-List: Checking XL parts (plans building) LONG (can delete) Of course, you're right about the glass being half full. I'm trusting that everyone in the list is bright enough to understand that my opinion of the plans has nothing to do with my opinion of the airplanes. Most of us have a set of Zenith plans in the garage or hanger, and most of us have looked at them and thought, "That's the best they could do?" I don't pretend that I could begin to design an airplane such as the 601. Chris has done an excellent job. You, yourself make the point that this is an ever improving hobby/passion. My sole point is that Zenith has designed wonderful aircraft, maintains a decent web site, provides more than adequate technical support, and does a fair job of getting the right parts out to the right people on time. Couldn't they see their way to exchanging the trained ape for a draftsman? : ) It's a bit like getting into a fully loaded jaguar and tying a string around your waist for a seat belt. It just detracts from the experience (although it's still a great experience!). I think I've commented on, or replied to this subject three or four times. I'll quit beating the horse, I think it's dead. I do appreciate your perspective though. Thanks, Gary Gower wrote: Do not archive. Hello Tom, Personal experience, you can delete or read on as you want, hope it helps you to get the "sweet and rewarding feeling of home building" and flying your own "Creation". Sure, lots of improvement can be done to any set of plans and kits in the market. But that also goes hand by hand with COST and availability... If we are building a kit or plans built airplane, instead of buying a new C-182 IFR "glass" panel or a pressurized Lancair (built by professionals "kit" assemblers), is because final cost of our airplane IS important. In my point of view, given that I have already built 6 airplanes (now building # 7) all of them in different materials (1 tube and cloth, 2 wood, 1 composite, 1 with aluminum ladders (yes, is true), 1 aluminum (701) and now building a 601 XL . I have gone also though several set of plans, some can only be named "instructive sketches" instead of plans, also most of this were built by me before the great help of Internet lists!!! (now we can ask how could we build one without this GREAT help)... Building from plans (earlier in time called blueprints) is (was) for sure more a FUN and LEARNING process that a "Lego fit and push" assembly process, like a computer desk we buy at Home Depot in a box... When I built my first airplane, it was a wood construction type, made from raw material (VP-1). My experience with wood at that time, was only making a camp fire :-) Several times during the building process I wanted to burn it,,, But with help of a local builder friend and lots of persistence, the plane was completed, flown and is still flying (new owner, cant keep all my toys :-( The important part of building a plane is, once you decided the type of flying and the plane you are going to build, is Think Positive Always! The average of plans built completed projects is about 10% (kits can be a little higher because they are LOTS more easy to built). But if you don't stand in front of your project with a smile, every day you are going to start work on it, and try to solve with patience and will all the (little, once they are solved) problems you encounter, please don't start any project, there are enough of partial built airplanes in garages and at e-bay to add one more... when you see your parts you have completed, imagine the complete airplane with you flying inside the cabin... There is a very "romantic" builder in the Club that once made this similarity at a hangar talk one evening: Think of your project like an affair with a pretty women that you cant get her image away from your mind.... A good affair, one that you will really enjoy. When you receive your kit, is like the first time you ask her to dinner, and the maiden flight is when you take her out for a weekend the first time :-0 ... If you enjoy the "building" process, is interesting and demanding, you will fly her lots of years with happiness, or the other way if you don't want to go to all this process, you just need to "call" (the local FBO) and "rent" one (C-150) any Saturday ;-) :-) :-) Another point we have to take in account is, that any home built, is the brain child of a designer, most of them are designed around their flying needs and most (not the Zenith case of course) the plans are drawn from building sketches and memory once the plane is flying and people around start asking for plans (at least this is what used to be in the beguining of homebuilding)... so they can be not "that" perfectly accurate. The kit build airplane is far more elaborate, there is always a team working with the Designer, to improve the actual designs, they use their experience, knowledge and the comments from builders (our comments and complains help a lot) to make this improvements, but we all have to be part of this happy group, remember we are the "Ten Per Centers Builder and Flying Group" so this makes US very exclusive! Another good thing is that the Factory (anyone) is in constant improvement, and the Designer (most of the cases a Genius) is always thinking and designing a new kit. See Zenith, RV and some other serious kit manufacturers as example... They never stop bringing new designs, so we always receive great support, not only while building, but also the time we keep our girlfriend (oops, airplane) :-) :-) Welcome to the group and enjoy your "half full" glass of water... (is not half empty, off course). Saludos Gary "Compulsive Builder" Gower :-) Flying from Chapala, Mexico. Tom and Bren Henderson wrote: You'd be surprised at how many discrepancies you find when you start laying the 601XL out in a 3D CAD package for fabrication. Skins run off at strange angles to spars, parts are miss-aligned by more than an inch or two, etc. Obviously the airplane can be built safely and soundly using the existing plans, but it would sure be nice if we didn't have to fire up the thinking noodle every time we start a new part. Whatever happened to good, quality CAD work? dredmoody@cox.net wrote: --> Zenith-List message posted by: A lot of the parts come to us needing to be trimmed or cut to length. The recent posts regarding the fuel filler cap flange not screwing down far enough to make contact with the nose skin for instance. Another example would be the