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1. 01:21 AM - A You Tube video with our 701 flying... (Gary Gower)
2. 03:07 AM - Re: Re:Re:XL main Spring gear placement/REVERSEAL (David Downey)
3. 03:26 AM - Re:XL main Spring gear placement/REVERSEAL (John Bolding)
4. 04:52 AM - Re: Re:Re:XL main Spring gear placement/REVERSEAL (Gary Ray)
5. 05:42 AM - Spring gear placement/ REVERSEAL over-simplified ? (Big Gee)
6. 05:58 AM - :XL Spring gear placement/REVERSEAL (Robin Bellach)
7. 05:59 AM - email (alex trent)
8. 06:00 AM - Re: Two piece cowl for the 601 with corvair (Southern Reflections)
9. 06:54 AM - Spring gear placement/ REVERSEAL over-simplified ? (Ken Lilja)
10. 09:07 AM - Load Range for tires (Gord)
11. 09:39 AM - Re: Re:XL main Spring gear placement/REVERSEAL (David Downey)
12. 09:42 AM - cg range and flap split? (David Downey)
13. 09:55 AM - Re: cg range and flap split? (Gig Giacona)
14. 10:33 AM - Re: Spring gear placement/ REVERSEAL over-simplified ? ()
15. 10:43 AM - Re: Running electrical cables (T. Graziano)
16. 12:26 PM - Re: Running electrical cables (Gig Giacona)
17. 12:45 PM - Re: Re: cg range and flap split? (David Downey)
18. 12:48 PM - Re: Re: Running electrical cables ()
19. 03:15 PM - Fw: Re: Re: cg range and flap split? (David Downey)
20. 03:45 PM - Fw: CorvAircraft> I am thinking about a partnership. (Michael French)
21. 05:12 PM - Re: Re: Running electrical cables (Ken Lilja)
22. 05:52 PM - Partnership (Michael French)
23. 06:19 PM - Re: Sun & Fun 07 (Paul Riedlinger)
24. 07:48 PM - Re: Re: Running electrical cables (Edward Moody II)
25. 08:18 PM - Re: Compass Errors (Jim Fosse)
26. 08:56 PM - stick grips (Rosestar)
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| Subject: | A You Tube video with our 701 flying... |
Hello Friends,
Just a short note to let you know that I found tonight a short video from our
last year Aniversary Fly inn (author Unknown)...
Our 701 made several demo flights that day.
We have flying visits from clubs all over Mexico. Like the red and white Koala
ultralight, he made a one leg trip of about 2 hours, over mountains to visit
us, powered by a Rotax 503. his airport is at 6,200 ft ASL.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X62ZMaU_h_Q&mode=related&search
Hope you enjoy.
Saludos
Gary Gower
Flying from Chapala, Mexico.
701 912S
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| Subject: | Re:Re:XL main Spring gear placement/REVERSEAL |
Oh My! I was assuming that everyone was measuring and setting these dimensions
correctly on the W&B sheet. Has anyone actually asked Zenith/CH what the absolute
answer is? As Bob pointed out that is a fairly large consequence - especially
if it results in masking of a rearward CG condition.
I will try and talk to Zenith and see what they say.
MaxNr@aol.com wrote: Flat side fwd or aft? Another step to complete after reversing
the spring and before weighing the aircraft is to actually measure the distance
from the datum to where ever the axle winds up. The sample W&B worksheet
that ZAC provides would be in error if the MLG axle is moved plus or minus four
inches. Four inches error in computing the empty CG would be huge on a plane
this small.
Bob from Pace,FL
XL/Lyc
Dave Downey
Harleysville (SE) PA
Zodiac 601XL/Corvair?
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| Subject: | Re:XL main Spring gear placement/REVERSEAL |
Another avenue that might be worthy of consideration is just moving the
wheels and axels, leaving the gear leg alone, I'm only familiar with
doing this on a T18 with standard aircraft axels, not the Matco 3/4" so
you're on your own there. Thorp came up with the mod. for the same
reasons we're talking about, to place more/less weight on the tailwheel,
can't remember for sure (been 20+ yrs ago) but I think that the tail was
getting light due to most folks putting on heavier engines.
Neighbor made the mod on his, all it amounted to was a couple of 1/2" (I
think) thick spacers that were offset drilled. LOT less hassle. Easy to
tune to just how much more/less weight you want to move around also. If
anyone is interested I'll get next door neighbor to dig up the print.
LOW&SLOW John Bolding
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From: MaxNr@aol.com
To: zenith-list@matronics.com
Sent: Monday, April 23, 2007 12:07 AM
Subject: Zenith-List: Re:Re:XL main Spring gear placement/REVERSEAL
Flat side fwd or aft? Another step to complete after reversing the
spring and before weighing the aircraft is to actually measure the
distance from the datum to where ever the axle winds up. The sample W&B
worksheet that ZAC provides would be in error if the MLG axle is moved
plus or minus four inches. Four inches error in computing the empty CG
would be huge on a plane this small.
Bob from Pace,FL
XL/Lyc
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| Subject: | Re:Re:XL main Spring gear placement/REVERSEAL |
There is no absolute answer that applies to all aircraft except that the
CG must fall within 20-30% MAC for all flights.
When you do the W&B for your aircraft, it is necessary to take an actual
measurement with a plum bob from the datum to each axle. Combined with
the weights measured at each wheel when the aircraft is perfectly level
and empty, you will be able to calculate the CG.
You can't use measurements from another aircraft. The weights and
arms will be different for each aircraft but the calculations still show
the CG for your aircraft.
Gary Ray
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From: David Downey
To: zenith-list@matronics.com
Sent: Monday, April 23, 2007 6:05 AM
Subject: Re: Zenith-List: Re:Re:XL main Spring gear
placement/REVERSEAL
Oh My! I was assuming that everyone was measuring and setting these
dimensions correctly on the W&B sheet. Has anyone actually asked
Zenith/CH what the absolute answer is? As Bob pointed out that is a
fairly large consequence - especially if it results in masking of a
rearward CG condition.
I will try and talk to Zenith and see what they say.
MaxNr@aol.com wrote:
Flat side fwd or aft? Another step to complete after reversing the
spring and before weighing the aircraft is to actually measure the
distance from the datum to where ever the axle winds up. The sample W&B
worksheet that ZAC provides would be in error if the MLG axle is moved
plus or minus four inches. Four inches error in computing the empty CG
would be huge on a plane this small.
Bob from Pace,FL
XL/Lyc
Dave Downey
Harleysville (SE) PA
Zodiac 601XL/Corvair?
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| Subject: | Spring gear placement/ REVERSEAL over-simplified ? |
Robin, I do not think it is over-simplification---(but, each to his own). I am
a plans-builder and built my gear. Making the notches was "no big deal". But,
one has to be careful as a proper fit is very critical------------- having
built and installed my gear, I would definately go through the reversal if my
plane handeled like some folks describe.
Fritz
Robin Bellach <601zv@ritternet.com> wrote:
Am I the only one to whom removing and/or reversing the gear channel
while ignoring the fitting problem of the notches makes no sense in this seeming
over-simplification of gear reversal?
----- Original Message -----
From: T. Graziano
To: zenith-list@matronics.com
Sent: Sunday, April 22, 2007 8:40 PM
Subject: Zenith-List: Re: Re: XL main Spring gear placement/ REVERSEAL
Fritz,
Actually all I would have to do is do is "dolly" the airplane after jacking it
up, remove the brake line fairings, disconnect the brake lines, remove the gear
channel and reverse it. Reinstall the brake lines and purge out the air, and
fab new brake line fairings. I probably would have to replace the brake lines
with longer ones though.
I have considered doing it, but --- Having more fun flying.
Tony
Re: Re: XL main Spring gear placement/ REVERSEAL From: Big
Gee (taffy0687@yahoo.com) Date: Sun Apr 22 - 12:27 PM
Tony--- wouldn't it be "relatively easy" to reverse your gear ? If it is 6061 T
6 ? 1) remove gear, 2) weld notches closed, 3) REVERSE GEAR and make new
notches, 4) reinstall gear, 5) extend brake lines (if needed). Fritz
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| Subject: | :XL Spring gear placement/REVERSEAL |
A compromise one might consider to reduce the extreme fore-aft axle
location is to use the narrower 4-1/2" wide Grove gear. In checking my
not yet installed Grove gear I find that the axle placement reversal
distance is only about 2-1/4". I'm hoping that the Grove gear, albeit
more expensive but substantially lighter, will, with the flat side
forward, prove to put the axles in good location. Has anyone using the
Grove gear considered or designed an attachment method that would allow
relatively easy adjustment of the gear fore 'n aft within the wider ZAC
gear channel?
Robin in AR
601XL Zen-Vair
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new adddress atrent8@cogeco.ca
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| Subject: | Re: Two piece cowl for the 601 with corvair |
Fact is,that if your part does not fit into WW mold,it is in FACT your
new part ,and that is all there is to that... Ask the boat builders...
Joe N101HD
----- Original Message -----
From: afterfxllc@aol.com
To: zenith-list@matronics.com
Sent: Sunday, April 22, 2007 10:23 PM
Subject: Re: Zenith-List: Two piece cowl for the 601 with corvair
William does not have a 2 piece cowling. And since I am making new
molds from scratch to increase the radiuses I guess by your post you
wont have a problem with that? And I always said I might rent them out
and if you own the manual you have the right to use them don't you?
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From: hillsgun@nwinfo.net
To: zenith-list@matronics.com
Sent: Sun, 22 Apr 2007 10:12 PM
Subject: Re: Zenith-List: Two piece cowl for the 601 with corvair
I don't think we are quick to jump on someone at all, or confusing
anything. You uploaded pictures of a mold you made from a part you
purchased from William and admitted to doing so. You also state that you
intend to rent the mold, or sell the cowlings. No matter what you are
now claiming the fact of the matter is that you have stollen Williams
design, with the intent to profit from it. If you had decided to build a
plug of your own design from scratch and market it as such there would
have been no problem, but that is not the route you have taken.You are
trying to pass off your illegal activities by saying you are offering
improvements, such as 2 piece cowlings instead of 1 piece(William offers
the 2 piece as has been stated by another poster), and improved airflow
by increasing radius. You also state that you are trying to start a
builder assist program. I assume that you are planning on making a
profit in this endevor and wonder what other designs you are going to
steal from William to help line your pockets? And do you plan on
displaying the same honesty and integrity that you have shown to us in
your dealings with potential customers? I for one think I will keep my
money in my pocket. Dan.
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From: afterfxllc@aol.com
To: zenith-list@matronics.com
Sent: Sunday, April 22, 2007 12:12 PM
Subject: Re: Zenith-List: Two piece cowl for the 601 with corvair
You guys are so quick to jump on someone you are confusing a nose
bowl for a COWLING.
-----Original Message-----
From: LHusky@aol.com
To: zenith-list@matronics.com
Sent: Sun, 22 Apr 2007 2:22 PM
Subject: Re: Zenith-List: Two piece cowl for the 601 with corvair
I went to the FWF Corvair class held in Cloverdale, CA last fall and
WW was there and had brought a 2 piece cowl to put on the plane we were
working on. Looked like a very fine piece of work. WW has had these 2
piece cowls for some time now.
Larry
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| Subject: | Spring gear placement/ REVERSEAL over-simplified ? |
*And what of the composite gear on the European aircraft? Will it be
available to us? Is it the same gear offered by Aircraft Spruce?
Anything to save some weight!
BTW, on some Beech Bonanza series if I went up the step too quickly, the
tail would try to hit the ground.
Ken Lilja
a generous size mechanic.
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| Subject: | Load Range for tires |
Can anyone comment on the preffered load range for CH601HD tires. I
purchased a 4.80 from a local autostore, for the nosewheel. I noticed
the load range was "B" and the tire on the plane is "C". I can't seem
to find a "C" range tire locally. Is the B sufficient.
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| Subject: | Re:XL main Spring gear placement/REVERSEAL |
I would be interested John.
do not archive
John Bolding <jnbolding1@teleshare.net> wrote:
Another avenue that might be worthy of consideration is just moving the
wheels and axels, leaving the gear leg alone, I'm only familiar with doing
this on a T18 with standard aircraft axels, not the Matco 3/4" so you're on your
own there. Thorp came up with the mod. for the same reasons we're talking
about, to place more/less weight on the tailwheel, can't remember for sure (been
20+ yrs ago) but I think that the tail was getting light due to most folks
putting on heavier engines.
Neighbor made the mod on his, all it amounted to was a couple of 1/2" (I think)
thick spacers that were offset drilled. LOT less hassle. Easy to tune to just
how much more/less weight you want to move around also. If anyone is interested
I'll get next door neighbor to dig up the print.
LOW&SLOW John Bolding
----- Original Message -----
From: MaxNr@aol.com
To: zenith-list@matronics.com
Sent: Monday, April 23, 2007 12:07 AM
Subject: Zenith-List: Re:Re:XL main Spring gear placement/REVERSEAL
Flat side fwd or aft? Another step to complete after reversing the spring and before
weighing the aircraft is to actually measure the distance from the datum
to where ever the axle winds up. The sample W&B worksheet that ZAC provides would
be in error if the MLG axle is moved plus or minus four inches. Four inches
error in computing the empty CG would be huge on a plane this small.
Bob from Pace,FL
XL/Lyc
Dave Downey
Harleysville (SE) PA
Zodiac 601XL/Corvair?
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| Subject: | cg range and flap split? |
I mis-typed!
I meant absolute CG limits for this aircraft.
on another topic:
Does anyone know if the 601XL was/has been tested for flap split? I understand
the design as intended - just would like to know if there is enough roll authority
to counter one up/one down flaps.
Gary Ray <davgray@sbcglobal.net> wrote:
There is no absolute answer that applies to all aircraft except that
the CG must fall within 20-30% MAC for all flights.
Dave Downey
Harleysville (SE) PA
Zodiac 601XL/Corvair?
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| Subject: | Re: cg range and flap split? |
I doubt it. A more likely failure mode would be a single flap that breaks lose
and is only held up by air pressure.
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W.R. "Gig" Giacona
601XL Under Construction
See my progress at www.peoamerica.net/N601WR
Read this topic online here:
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| Subject: | Re: Spring gear placement/ REVERSEAL over-simplified ? |
I was told by the factory folk in Missouri that later this year (no date projected
yet) the composite gear seen on the manufactured LSA "buy it and fly it" 601XLs
will be either part of the kit or an option to buy. I was told that it will
be possible to retrofit to an existing 601XL as well. For more exct info,
email the nice folks at Zenith and get the info directly from those in charge.
Dred
601XL/Jabiru/#@%$*%!! canopy finally done
---- Ken Lilja <planes_by_ken@bellsouth.net> wrote:
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> *And what of the composite gear on the European aircraft? Will it be
> available to us? Is it the same gear offered by Aircraft Spruce?
> Anything to save some weight!
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| Subject: | RE: Running electrical cables |
Craig,
I thought I had some pics of the wires exiting under the canopy
channels, but could not find them..What I did was at the exit points, I
enclosed the wires/cables in split ribbed auto wire conduit and ran them
up into the cargo area fuselage side (upper antenna/interior lights/
tail light/ elevator & aileron trim) or down into the area behind the
seats (lower antenna, flaps, Xpndr antenna ), as required. The conduit
provides chaff protection and the exit area is mostly hidden by the seat
back upholstery. You may want to try it with only ribbed conduit to
see what it looks like. Would not recommend adding a hole in the
upright channel.
Tony Graziano
234 hrs
RE: Running electrical cables
From: Craig Payne (craig@craigandjean.com)
Date: Sun Apr 22 - 11:27 PM
OK, so you run wires to the rear under the canopy rails. What do you do
when
you reach the rear of the cockpit and hit 6B5-6, the upright channel?
Have
others just drilled a hole it? And if you do that leaves you above the
luggage shelf. Do you route the wires back or up from that point?
Or do you route the wires from the rail down to pass through 6B6-5 below
the
shelf?
Does anyone have any pictures?
-- Craig
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| Subject: | Re: Running electrical cables |
We drill holes in supporting structures all over the aircraft. I don't see how
a properly drilled hole in the upright would be of any great threat to the structure
of the plane.
tonyplane(at)bellsouth.ne wrote:
>
> Would not recommend adding a hole in the upright channel.
>
> Tony Graziano
> 234 hrs
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601XL Under Construction
See my progress at www.peoamerica.net/N601WR
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| Subject: | Re: cg range and flap split? |
sorry guys - left over term from developmental aircraft in the certified world
I guess. I did not mean the flap split physically - but that flap deployment if
assymetrical like Gig is pointing out.
I doubt it. A more likely failure mode would be a single flap that breaks lose
and is only held up by air pressure.
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W.R. "Gig" Giacona
601XL Under Construction
See my progress at www.peoamerica.net/N601WR
Read this topic online here:
http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=108670#108670
Dave Downey
Harleysville (SE) PA
Zodiac 601XL/Corvair?
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| Subject: | Re: Running electrical cables |
I'm with you Gig. While Im not advocating turning the semi-monococque construction
into the aluminum equivalent of Swiss cheese. I think a small number of properly
located, drilled and deburred holes won't cause us an early demise. I'm
leery about drilling holes in the center spar, but the top of the seat back
upright is not likely to be a problem down the line. If the hole is located down
the upright about 70 - 100 mm, the wiring could pass into the area under the
baggage deck. If the desired wiring run is toward the middle top skin for an
antenna, I would go the route of using the spiral loom protection and looping
out from under the cockpit side rail and over the top angle of the seat back.
Dred
---- Gig Giacona <wr.giacona@suddenlink.net> wrote:
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> We drill holes in supporting structures all over the aircraft. I don't see how
a properly drilled hole in the upright would be of any great threat to the structure
of the plane.
>
>
> tonyplane(at)bellsouth.ne wrote:
> >
> > Would not recommend adding a hole in the upright channel.
> >
> > Tony Graziano
> > 234 hrs
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| Subject: | Re: cg range and flap split? |
came back clear with no content last posting...why?
David Downey <planecrazydld@yahoo.com> wrote: Date: Mon, 23 Apr 2007 12:44:35 -0700
(PDT)
From: David Downey <planecrazydld@yahoo.com>
Subject: Re: Zenith-List: Re: cg range and flap split?
sorry guys - left over term from developmental aircraft in the certified world
I guess. I did not mean the flap split physically - but that flap deployment
if assymetrical like Gig is pointing out.
I doubt it. A more likely failure mode would be a single flap that breaks lose
and is only held up by air pressure.
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W.R. "Gig" Giacona
601XL Under Construction
See my progress at www.peoamerica.net/N601WR
Read this topic online here:
http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=108670#108670
Dave Downey
Harleysville (SE) PA
Zodiac 601XL/Corvair?
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| Subject: | Fwd: CorvAircraft> I am thinking about a partnership. |
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| Subject: | Re: Running electrical cables |
I hope everyone would consider buying or downloading a copy of AC 43.13
1B & 2A Acceptable Methods of Aircraft Repair ISBN 0-89100-306-1 by
the FAA.
It can be downloaded from the FAA (warning: huge files)
http://rgl.faa.gov/Regulatory_and_Guidance_Library%5CrgAdvisoryCircular.nsf/0/99C827DB9BAAC81B86256B4500596C4E?OpenDocument
http://rgl.faa.gov/Regulatory_and_Guidance_Library%5CrgAdvisoryCircular.nsf/0/E533BB05389C90E486256A54006E47B2?OpenDocument
This book is essentially an A&P course all by itself. It gives guidance
for radio and wiring installation in addition to almost everything else.
On a non-high stressed bulkhead, I would think that a well deburred hole
that has a diameter of less than 1/4 of the web height should be OK.
Keep it in the middle of the web.
Of course, I could not find a reference for this in the 43.13.........
Ken Lilja
A&P
Instructor, Aviation Institute of Maintenance
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We had a Beech Duke come through our shop that someone had sunk a # 6
sheet metal screw through the upper spar cap. Beech told us to dye
check it every 100 hours.
Ken Lilja
dredmoody@cox.net wrote:
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> I'm with you Gig. While Im not advocating turning the semi-monococque construction
into the aluminum equivalent of Swiss cheese. I think a small number of
properly located, drilled and deburred holes won't cause us an early demise.
I'm leery about drilling holes in the center spar, but the top of the seat back
upright is not likely to be a problem down the line. If the hole is located
down the upright about 70 - 100 mm, the wiring could pass into the area under
the baggage deck. If the desired wiring run is toward the middle top skin for
an antenna, I would go the route of using the spiral loom protection and looping
out from under the cockpit side rail and over the top angle of the seat back.
>
> Dred
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Hi Folks,
I have a completed Corvair 164 cubic inch aircraft conversion engine, built
per William Wynne's manual. I also have an Ed Sterba wood prop and William's
Zenith 601 motor mount. I have two sets of plans with serial numbers to build
a CH601-HD or the XL model. Right now I am stalled out in the building process.
I have all the metal for the tail section and have made the ribs for the
horizontal stabilizer. The firewall forward package is complete and just sitting
there waiting for a plane.
Does anyone in the Seattle area have an airframe that needs an engine?
Thanks,
Michael French
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Check outnew cars at Yahoo! Autos.
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| Subject: | Re: Sun & Fun 07 |
How did the float premier go?
On Sat, 2007-04-21 at 21:25 -0400, zodierocket@hsfx.ca wrote:
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> I am still down here but I have updated the ch601.org website with more
> photo's of the event. Attendence was 212 people
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> Mark
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> > I've posted a few pictures from Sun & Fun 07, (mainly the Web Master's
> > BBQ), on my web site.
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> > Enjoy...
> >
> > www.n701rr.com
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> > Rick
> > Sharpsburg, GA. USA
> > http://www.n701rr.com
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| Subject: | Re: Running electrical cables |
Thanks Ken. That sounds like good advice to me.
Dred
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----- Original Message -----
From: Ken Lilja
To: zenith-list@matronics.com
Sent: Monday, April 23, 2007 7:12 PM
Subject: Re: Zenith-List: Re: Running electrical cables
<planes_by_ken@bellsouth.net>
I hope everyone would consider buying or downloading a copy of AC
43.13
1B & 2A Acceptable Methods of Aircraft Repair ISBN 0-89100-306-1 by
the FAA.
It can be downloaded from the FAA (warning: huge files)
http://rgl.faa.gov/Regulatory_and_Guidance_Library%5CrgAdvisoryCircular.n
sf/0/99C827DB9BAAC81B86256B4500596C4E?OpenDocument
http://rgl.faa.gov/Regulatory_and_Guidance_Library%5CrgAdvisoryCircular.n
sf/0/E533BB05389C90E486256A54006E47B2?OpenDocument
This book is essentially an A&P course all by itself. It gives
guidance
for radio and wiring installation in addition to almost everything
else.
On a non-high stressed bulkhead, I would think that a well deburred
hole
that has a diameter of less than 1/4 of the web height should be OK.
Keep it in the middle of the web.
Of course, I could not find a reference for this in the 43.13.........
Ken Lilja
A&P
Instructor, Aviation Institute of Maintenance
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| Subject: | Re: Compass Errors |
I had the same problem mounting the vertical card compass on the glare
shield. I removed it from the glare shield and moved it around in the cabin
to see if there was a location where it would not be affected by magnetism.
Strangely enough when I moved it upwards to the horizontal member of the
cabin it seemed to work perfectly. So, I mounted it there and was able to
calibrate it. I can't account for the way it worked. I had mounted the
magnetic shield I bought with the compass so that should have taken care of
the instruments. Whatever the cause, it works super good mounted on the
horizontal and it is relatively easy to see, although not as easy as on the
glare shield. Jim Fosse, N 329F.
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Has anyone made their own stick grips? I have been "shopping" and many
of the commercial brands seem expensive. Has anyone made some out of
wood, aluminum, leather, or bicycle handlebar tape? I have flown
Zodiacs with the Ray Allen G205 and the Ray Allen G3. The foams look to
wear quickly and plastics get very sweaty on hot days. I am looking for
an alternative. Any ideas?
Brad DeMeo
Zodiac XL N601BD
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