---------------------------------------------------------- Zenith-List Digest Archive --- Total Messages Posted Tue 05/01/07: 52 ---------------------------------------------------------- Today's Message Index: ---------------------- 1. 04:47 AM - Micro limit switches (wade jones) 2. 05:46 AM - Limit switches & more (Zed Smith) 3. 05:51 AM - Re: Group insurance (Juan Vega) 4. 06:05 AM - Re: Micro limit switches (Paul Mulwitz) 5. 07:10 AM - Re: Micro limit switches (wade jones) 6. 07:43 AM - Re: Selling an experimental a/c (Gig Giacona) 7. 07:55 AM - Velcro (Jaybannist@cs.com) 8. 08:10 AM - 601XL nose gear (wade jones) 9. 08:18 AM - Re: Selling an experimental a/c (ashontz) 10. 08:26 AM - 601XL - Bottom rear wing skin dist from inboard spar edge (ashontz) 11. 08:51 AM - Re: 601XL nose gear (Bryan Martin) 12. 08:52 AM - Re: Re: Selling an experimental a/c (Tom Henderson) 13. 08:59 AM - Re: Re: Selling an experimental a/c (Bryan Martin) 14. 09:00 AM - Selling ...... (Zed Smith) 15. 09:09 AM - Re: 601XL - Bottom rear wing skin dist from inboard spar edge (TxDave) 16. 09:21 AM - Re: Selling an experimental a/c (Gig Giacona) 17. 09:39 AM - Re: Re: Selling an experimental a/c () 18. 09:41 AM - Re: Selling an experimental a/c (ashontz) 19. 09:43 AM - Re: 601XL - Bottom rear wing skin dist from inboard spar edge (ashontz) 20. 10:07 AM - Re: 601XL - Bottom rear wing skin dist from inboard spar edge (Tim Juhl) 21. 10:15 AM - Re: Re: Selling an experimental a/c (baileys) 22. 10:17 AM - Re: Micro limit switches (TxDave) 23. 10:17 AM - Re: 601XL - Bottom rear wing skin dist from inboard spar edge (ashontz) 24. 10:18 AM - Re: Selling an experimental a/c (ashontz) 25. 11:17 AM - Re: 601XL manual flaps? (Maarten Versteeg) 26. 11:32 AM - Re: 601XL - Bottom rear wing skin dist from inboard spar edge (TxDave) 27. 11:46 AM - Re: Re: Selling an experimental a/c (Paul Mulwitz) 28. 11:53 AM - Re: Selling an experimental a/c (ashontz) 29. 12:05 PM - Re: Re: Micro limit switches (wade jones) 30. 12:20 PM - Re: Re: Selling an experimental a/c (Frank Stutzman) 31. 12:25 PM - Re: Re: Micro limit switches (Craig Payne) 32. 01:31 PM - Re: Selling an experimental a/c (Mitch Hodges) 33. 01:54 PM - Re: Selling an experimental a/c (Gig Giacona) 34. 02:18 PM - Re: Re: Selling an experimental a/c (Art Gibeaut) 35. 02:46 PM - Re: Selling an experimental a/c (Gig Giacona) 36. 03:01 PM - Re: Re: Micro limit switches (wade jones) 37. 03:31 PM - Re: Re: More firewall imponderables (Bill Naumuk) 38. 03:31 PM - Re: Re: Selling an experimental a/c (Bryan Martin) 39. 03:32 PM - Re: Velcro (kevinbonds) 40. 03:53 PM - Re: Velcro (Jaybannist@cs.com) 41. 05:05 PM - Re: Re: Micro limit switches (LarryMcFarland) 42. 05:43 PM - Re: Prop Pitch (Brad Larson) 43. 06:03 PM - Re: Re: Selling an experimental a/c (Juan Vega) 44. 06:25 PM - Brake cylinder locations (Dr. Andrew Elliott) 45. 07:08 PM - Re: Re: Micro limit switches (wade jones) 46. 08:36 PM - Stratomaster Enigma (DONNIE LATHAM) 47. 08:55 PM - Re: Velcro (kevinbonds) 48. 09:16 PM - Re: Stratomaster Enigma (Craig Payne) 49. 09:26 PM - Selling an Experimental (Joe) 50. 09:27 PM - Selling an Experimental (Joe) 51. 11:38 PM - Official Zenith-List FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) (Matt Dralle) 52. 11:42 PM - Official Zenith-List Usage Guidelines (Matt Dralle) ________________________________ Message 1 _____________________________________ Time: 04:47:26 AM PST US From: "wade jones" Subject: Zenith-List: Micro limit switches Hello group ,can anyone on the list direct me to a source where I can buy a limit switch for my flap motor on my 601XL . Thanks Wade Jones South Texas 601XL plans building Cont. 0200 ________________________________ Message 2 _____________________________________ Time: 05:46:25 AM PST US From: Zed Smith Subject: Zenith-List: Limit switches & more do not archive www.digikey.com Latest 2200-page catalog lists several. Snap/limit switches start about page 1801. Easy to order, just insert plastic money. Regards, Zed ________________________________ Message 3 _____________________________________ Time: 05:51:12 AM PST US From: Juan Vega Subject: Re: Zenith-List: Group insurance group insurance for what? aircraft coverage, life? Juan -----Original Message----- >From: Brandon Tucker >Sent: May 1, 2007 12:34 AM >To: zenith-list@matronics.com >Subject: Zenith-List: Group insurance > > >Did anyone find out about group insurance. I remember >some talk about it a few months ago when I was more >active on the list, but can't find any conclusions in >the archives. I am waiting for quotes from AIG, >Falcon, AVEMCO, and two others that I can't remember >the names... I'll report back their different numbers >when I get them all in. > >R/ > >Brandon >601 HDS / TD / Corvair >84 hours >Now in Apple Valley, Ca. > >__________________________________________________ > > ________________________________ Message 4 _____________________________________ Time: 06:05:46 AM PST US From: Paul Mulwitz Subject: Re: Zenith-List: Micro limit switches Hi Wade, Digikey is a great online seller of all sorts of electronic stuff including just about every switch known to man. You can get there with: http://www.digikey.com/ The bad news is that limit switches usually are designed as part of an integrated electromechanical package including the motor, switches, and lead screw or other means of moving your stuff. You might find designing your own limit switch system a bit overwhelming. Good luck, Paul XL fuselage do not archive At 04:44 AM 5/1/2007, you wrote: >Hello group ,can anyone on the list direct me to a source where I >can buy a limit switch for my flap motor on my 601XL . Thanks >Wade Jones South Texas >601XL plans building >Cont. 0200 > ________________________________ Message 5 _____________________________________ Time: 07:10:31 AM PST US From: "wade jones" Subject: Re: Zenith-List: Micro limit switches Thanks a lot ,Paul & Zed .That site is just what I needed . Wade Jones South Texas 601XL plans building Cont. 0200 ----- Original Message ----- From: wade jones To: zenith-list@matronics.com Sent: Tuesday, May 01, 2007 6:44 AM Subject: Zenith-List: Micro limit switches Hello group ,can anyone on the list direct me to a source where I can buy a limit switch for my flap motor on my 601XL . Thanks Wade Jones South Texas 601XL plans building Cont. 0200 ________________________________ Message 6 _____________________________________ Time: 07:43:28 AM PST US Subject: Zenith-List: Re: Selling an experimental a/c From: "Gig Giacona" I understand you are joking but you bring up part of the problem. Nobody has yet to come up with an iron clad agreement to do that. In 2002 I had to sign the waiver from Zenith and so did my wife. But my minor son didn't and he won't be a minor any more by the time the plane is flying (knock wood). I can't sign away any claim he might make. Liability releases almost never stand up in court. It sucks and they should but until we get the ABA out of Washington they won't. DO NOT ARCHIVE norton(at)optonline.net wrote: > I'm on the front end of beginning a 601 XL. If anyone out there would > like to get rid of part or better yet - all of their a/c, I would be > glad to take it off your hands. As a contribution to a worthy person > (me!), I'm sure we could come to a iron clad agreement that would > absolve you of any and all liability. -------- 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=110225#110225 ________________________________ Message 7 _____________________________________ Time: 07:55:56 AM PST US From: Jaybannist@cs.com Subject: Zenith-List: Velcro Listers, I have been using Tony Benglis' "kitchen" wire tie wraps to organize my wiring bundles. However, I have discovered a Velcro product that is much easier to use. It is called "Plant Ties." It is not a full-blown, typical Velcro, but good enough for a temporary tie; easy to apply and easy to un-do for revisions. I found it in the garden department at Lowe's. This made me wonder about using Velcro "One-Wrap" as a permanent wire bundle tie. One-Wrap is that Velcro band that is about 3/4" wide and has "fuzz" on one side and "hooks" on the other. I have been using pieces of this for years to organize my laptop wires & "stuff" for travel. It would sure be easier to remove to manage wiring than plastic tie wraps. Any thoughts? Jay in Dallas ________________________________ Message 8 _____________________________________ Time: 08:10:40 AM PST US From: "wade jones" Subject: Zenith-List: 601XL nose gear Hello group ,another question .When building the nose gear leg .In attaching the 3/4" .035 tubes to the 2" leg I assume that a 3/4" hole is drilled thru the 2" leg in two places and the tubes are welded together .The reason for asking this question is I thought for strength requirements these may be stubed on without drilling the 2" leg .Are they stubbed on or do they go thru holes in the 2". Thanks DO NOT ARCHIVE Wade Jones South Texas 601XL plans building Cont. 0200 ________________________________ Message 9 _____________________________________ Time: 08:18:15 AM PST US Subject: Zenith-List: Re: Selling an experimental a/c From: "ashontz" Gig Giacona wrote: > I understand you are joking but you bring up part of the problem. Nobody has yet to come up with an iron clad agreement to do that. > > In 2002 I had to sign the waiver from Zenith and so did my wife. But my minor son didn't and he won't be a minor any more by the time the plane is flying (knock wood). I can't sign away any claim he might make. > > Liability releases almost never stand up in court. It sucks and they should but until we get the ABA out of Washington they won't. > > DO NOT ARCHIVE > > > norton(at)optonline.net wrote: > > I'm on the front end of beginning a 601 XL. If anyone out there would > > like to get rid of part or better yet - all of their a/c, I would be > > glad to take it off your hands. As a contribution to a worthy person > > (me!), I'm sure we could come to a iron clad agreement that would > > absolve you of any and all liability. > So you're saying even the Zenith Aircraft Company is in danger of serious litigation? What if you incorporate, build the plane in the corporations name, and have the corporation sell the plane and keep $2,500 in a corporate account. "OK, sue me, you can have $2,500. Have a nice day." They try to attach wages to the corporation you dissolve it and start a new 'airplane company'. Seems to work for the big boys. I know AOPA advocated this for joint aircraft ownership. Why not for aircraft manufacturing? -------- Andy Shontz CH601XL - Corvair www.mykitlog.com/ashontz Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=110234#110234 ________________________________ Message 10 ____________________________________ Time: 08:26:50 AM PST US Subject: Zenith-List: 601XL - Bottom rear wing skin dist from inboard spar edge From: "ashontz" Anyone know what this dimension is? My plans only shows the measurement from the inboard spar ends for the top skin (120mm from rib #1 centerline). I can't imagine it would be the same for the bottom skin due to the fact that the wing dihedral would most likely make this measurement greater than the top. Thanks do not archive -------- Andy Shontz CH601XL - Corvair www.mykitlog.com/ashontz Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=110237#110237 ________________________________ Message 11 ____________________________________ Time: 08:51:18 AM PST US From: Bryan Martin Subject: Re: Zenith-List: 601XL nose gear I would think it would be better to pass it through holes. That way, even if the welds crack, your suspension won't collapse. This may or may not weaken the 2" tube slightly, but if that's the way it was designed, it probably isn't significant. I built mine from the kit so I don't recall how that part is assembled. On May 1, 2007, at 11:10 AM, wade jones wrote: > Hello group ,another question .When building the nose gear leg .In > attaching the 3/4" .035 tubes to the 2" leg I assume that a 3/4" > hole is drilled thru the 2" leg in two places and the tubes are > welded together .The reason for asking this question is I thought > for strength requirements these may be stubed on without drilling > the 2" leg .Are they stubbed on or do they go thru holes in the > 2". Thanks -- Bryan Martin N61BM, CH 601 XL, RAM Subaru, Stratus redrive. do not archive. ________________________________ Message 12 ____________________________________ Time: 08:52:26 AM PST US From: Tom Henderson Subject: Re: Zenith-List: Re: Selling an experimental a/c I'd rather spend the $2500 on a Nicaraguan hit-man to stop the litigation at it's source. This country is starting to resemble what the rest of the world thinks of it. A sad statement if you watch the international news at all. For whatever reason, taking responsibility for one's own actions has stopped being a way of life around here. Man up America... Gig Giacona wrote: > I understand you are joking but you bring up part of the problem. Nobody has yet to come up with an iron clad agreement to do that. > > In 2002 I had to sign the waiver from Zenith and so did my wife. But my minor son didn't and he won't be a minor any more by the time the plane is flying (knock wood). I can't sign away any claim he might make. > > Liability releases almost never stand up in court. It sucks and they should but until we get the ABA out of Washington they won't. > > DO NOT ARCHIVE > > > norton(at)optonline.net wrote: > > I'm on the front end of beginning a 601 XL. If anyone out there would > > like to get rid of part or better yet - all of their a/c, I would be > > glad to take it off your hands. As a contribution to a worthy person > > (me!), I'm sure we could come to a iron clad agreement that would > > absolve you of any and all liability. > So you're saying even the Zenith Aircraft Company is in danger of serious litigation? What if you incorporate, build the plane in the corporations name, and have the corporation sell the plane and keep $2,500 in a corporate account. "OK, sue me, you can have $2,500. Have a nice day." They try to attach wages to the corporation you dissolve it and start a new 'airplane company'. Seems to work for the big boys. I know AOPA advocated this for joint aircraft ownership. Why not for aircraft manufacturing? -------- Andy Shontz CH601XL - Corvair www.mykitlog.com/ashontz Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=110234#110234 ________________________________ Message 13 ____________________________________ Time: 08:59:19 AM PST US From: Bryan Martin Subject: Re: Zenith-List: Re: Selling an experimental a/c The best defense against lawsuits is to be a small target. If there isn't big chunks of money to be made, most lawyers won't bother with the case. On May 1, 2007, at 11:17 AM, ashontz wrote: > > Gig Giacona wrote: >> I understand you are joking but you bring up part of the problem. >> Nobody has yet to come up with an iron clad ... >> >> norton(at)optonline.net wrote: >>> I'm on the front end of beginning a 601 XL. If anyone out there >>> would ... > > > So you're saying even the Zenith Aircraft Company is in danger of > serious litigation? What if you incorporate, build the plane in the > corporations name, and have the corporation sell the plane and keep > $2,500 in a corporate account. "OK, sue me, you can have $2,500. > Have a nice day." They try to attach wages to the corporation you > dissolve it and start a new 'airplane company'. Seems to work for > the big boys. I know AOPA advocated this for joint aircraft > ownership. Why not for aircraft manufacturing? -- Bryan Martin N61BM, CH 601 XL, RAM Subaru, Stratus redrive. do not archive. ________________________________ Message 14 ____________________________________ Time: 09:00:43 AM PST US From: Zed Smith Subject: Zenith-List: Selling ...... do not archive My old Daddy always said there was more than one way to skin a cat....sometimes you have to start at the OTHER end. That said, one might sell a "collection of parts"......like selling a stamp collection; some of the stamps are stuck together. In this case the parts are bolted, riveted, glued, clamped, welded, etc, together for ease of warehousing; not easily misplaced that way. Just give the buyer a Materials List; an Inventory of the collection. Or, sell it as an Engine Test Stand. Good luck, Zed ________________________________ Message 15 ____________________________________ Time: 09:09:30 AM PST US Subject: Zenith-List: Re: 601XL - Bottom rear wing skin dist from inboard spar edge From: "TxDave" Hey Andrew, They both are mounted with the inboard edge 120mm from the center line of rib #1. The dihedral is figured in when you trim the skins (see page 6-W-9). I scratched my head over this one also. Dave Clay Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=110247#110247 ________________________________ Message 16 ____________________________________ Time: 09:21:56 AM PST US Subject: Zenith-List: Re: Selling an experimental a/c From: "Gig Giacona" Of course they are. The waiver just gives them some protection. While the corporate idea can protect you somewhat. Corporate veils get lifted all the time. An individual that incorporates just for the protection offered from liability litigation lead the pack. Byran has the best answer. But it basically it boils down to this. If you need to sell your experimental because you need the money. Go ahead you are too small a target to be concerned. If you don't need the money an can afford to have the cash tied up in something that you really don't want any more, don't sell it. DO NOT ARCHIVE ashontz wrote: > > So you're saying even the Zenith Aircraft Company is in danger of serious litigation? What if you incorporate, build the plane in the corporations name, and have the corporation sell the plane and keep $2,500 in a corporate account. "OK, sue me, you can have $2,500. Have a nice day." They try to attach wages to the corporation you dissolve it and start a new 'airplane company'. Seems to work for the big boys. I know AOPA advocated this for joint aircraft ownership. Why not for aircraft manufacturing? -------- 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=110250#110250 ________________________________ Message 17 ____________________________________ Time: 09:39:30 AM PST US From: Subject: Re: Zenith-List: Re: Selling an experimental a/c ---- Gig Giacona wrote: > Liability releases almost never stand up in court. It sucks and they should but until we get the ABA out of Washington they won't. Gig is absolutely correct here. The wild card is the definition of negligence as defined by a judge and/or jury. The working concept is that nobody can ever agree to negligent treatment under any circumstances. So, if the court finds the seller negligent (and that can be done totally detached from reality) the signature on the hold harmless agreement means exactly nothing. He's also right that it is a shame that it works that way. Dred DO NOT ARCHIVE ________________________________ Message 18 ____________________________________ Time: 09:41:28 AM PST US Subject: Zenith-List: Re: Selling an experimental a/c From: "ashontz" [quote="admin(at)arachnidrobotics"]I'd rather spend the $2500 on a Nicaraguan hit-man to stop the litigation at it's source. This country is starting to resemble what the rest of the world thinks of it. A sad statement if you watch the international news at all. For whatever reason, taking responsibility for one's own actions has stopped being a way of life around here. Man up America... Gig Giacona wrote: > I understand you are joking but you bring up part of the problem. Nobody has yet to come up with an iron clad agreement to do that. > > In 2002 I had to sign the waiver from Zenith and so did my wife. But my minor son didn't and he won't be a minor any more by the time the plane is flying (knock wood). I can't sign away any claim he might make. > > Liability releases almost never stand up in court. It sucks and they should but until we get the ABA out of Washington they won't. > > DO NOT ARCHIVE > > > norton(at)optonline.net wrote: > > I'm on the front end of beginning a 601 XL. If anyone out there would > > like to get rid of part or better yet - all of their a/c, I would be > > glad to take it off your hands. As a contribution to a worthy person > > (me!), I'm sure we could come to a iron clad agreement that would > > absolve you of any and all liability. > > > So you're saying even the Zenith Aircraft Company is in danger of serious litigation? What if you incorporate, build the plane in the corporations name, and have the corporation sell the plane and keep $2,500 in a corporate account. "OK, sue me, you can have > [b] I totally agree, this country is effed up. Mayeb the real estate collapse and petro dollar collapse/trade deficit blowup ushering in hyperinflation in this country and ensuing Great Depression 2 will eventually solve things once it all pans out. -------- Andy Shontz CH601XL - Corvair www.mykitlog.com/ashontz Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=110254#110254 ________________________________ Message 19 ____________________________________ Time: 09:43:31 AM PST US Subject: Zenith-List: Re: 601XL - Bottom rear wing skin dist from inboard spar edge From: "ashontz" TxDave wrote: > Hey Andrew, > They both are mounted with the inboard edge 120mm from the center line of rib #1. The dihedral is figured in when you trim the skins (see page 6-W-9). I scratched my head over this one also. > > Dave Clay Thanks. I starting mounting the skin flush with the edge of the spars and figured I'd just trim later. Od they'd give you one measurement and not the other. Start that second wing yet? do not archive -------- Andy Shontz CH601XL - Corvair www.mykitlog.com/ashontz Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=110255#110255 ________________________________ Message 20 ____________________________________ Time: 10:07:44 AM PST US Subject: Zenith-List: Re: 601XL - Bottom rear wing skin dist from inboard spar edge From: "Tim Juhl" Andy, I'm working on the left wing as we speak so I went out and took a couple of measurements. I'm building from the kit so my skins are the CNC'd ones with pre-drilled pilot holes. I believe the 120 mm measurement mentioned in a previous post refers to the leading edge. I assumed you were talking about the rear skin so between the two of us you should get what you need. >From RR1 to the IB edge of the skin - 102 mm >From RR1 to the IB end of the forward spar - 190 mm The skin hangs 40 mm beyond the end of the rear spar >From RR1 to the end of the skin beyond the rear spar - 110 mm Hope this helps! Tim -------- DO NOT ARCHIVE ______________ CFII Champ L16A flying Zodiac XL - Jabiru 3300A Working on wings Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=110258#110258 ________________________________ Message 21 ____________________________________ Time: 10:15:04 AM PST US From: "baileys" Subject: Re: Zenith-List: Re: Selling an experimental a/c How about having the buyer sign a contract to the affect that they understand the it is not an aircraft, but is intended as an educational aeronautical device for display purposes only, never intended for flight. Any attempts to fly the device will almost certainly fail. That they will further agree to never actually fly the device and if they do violate the terms of the agreement that you will be held blameless by them or their heirs or any insuing parties that may eventually come into possesion of said educational device?? Bob B. ________________________________ Message 22 ____________________________________ Time: 10:17:39 AM PST US Subject: Zenith-List: Re: Micro limit switches From: "TxDave" Hey Wade, Try these folks. http://www.mouser.com/microswitch/ Dave Clay Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=110261#110261 ________________________________ Message 23 ____________________________________ Time: 10:17:39 AM PST US Subject: Zenith-List: Re: 601XL - Bottom rear wing skin dist from inboard spar edge From: "ashontz" Tim Juhl wrote: > > From RR1 to the IB end of the forward spar - 190 mm > > Tim I have 120mm for this measurement per the plans. I'm sure you'll be trimming that back. I just installed the bottom skin full length and will trim later when I fit wing. Thanks do not archive -------- Andy Shontz CH601XL - Corvair www.mykitlog.com/ashontz Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=110260#110260 ________________________________ Message 24 ____________________________________ Time: 10:18:02 AM PST US Subject: Zenith-List: Re: Selling an experimental a/c From: "ashontz" [quote="baileys(at)ktis.net"]How about having the buyer sign a contract to the affect that they understand the it is not an aircraft, but is intended as an educational aeronautical device for display purposes only, never intended for flight. Any attempts to fly the device will almost certainly fail. That they will further agree to never actually fly the device and if they do violate the terms of the agreement that you will be held blameless by them or their heirs or any insuing parties that may eventually come into possesion of said educational device?? Bob B. > [b] I like that one do not archive -------- Andy Shontz CH601XL - Corvair www.mykitlog.com/ashontz Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=110262#110262 ________________________________ Message 25 ____________________________________ Time: 11:17:38 AM PST US From: Maarten Versteeg Subject: Zenith-List: Re: 601XL manual flaps? Hello Brian, I have seen such nice systems and agree that these make operations of the flaps very simple. But this would defy the idea behind the move to a simple, non-electrical system to extend the flaps. IN response to a deferent remark concerning the flaps, I would not be considering increasing the flap range, the flap effect is sufficient, it is just that it would seem nice if the flaps could be extended without requiring an electrical system. Regards, Maarten Bryan Martin wrote: > Time: 08:53:27 AM PST US > From: Bryan Martin > Subject: Re: Zenith-List: Re: 601XL manual flaps? > > > There was an article in the December 1997 KitPlanes magazine that > involved a push button electric flap controller for a homebuilt. You > could select a number of flap settings between zero and full with the > push of a button. If anybody has this issue, this circuit might be > easier to implement than designing a manual flap system. > ________________________________ Message 26 ____________________________________ Time: 11:32:48 AM PST US Subject: Zenith-List: Re: 601XL - Bottom rear wing skin dist from inboard spar edge From: "TxDave" Tim is correct. The 120mm measurement is the leading edge skin. DOH! do not archive Dave Clay Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=110269#110269 ________________________________ Message 27 ____________________________________ Time: 11:46:34 AM PST US From: Paul Mulwitz Subject: Re: Zenith-List: Re: Selling an experimental a/c At 07:42 AM 5/1/2007, you wrote: >Liability releases almost never stand up in court. It sucks and they >should but until we get the ABA out of Washington they won't. Personally, I liked the idea in one of Robert Heinlein's books where he talks about "the day we hung all the lawyers." That said, I think our country would be a lot better place if we limited the number of lawyers that were given licenses to about 1/10 the number we now have. There are so many of them looking for an easy buck that nobody is safe from nuisance law suits. Still, if you really must sell your plane, I think the best way to protect yourself is to make sure the buyer acknowledges that the plane is "'Experimental" and was built by an "Amateur" with no qualifications at all to perform the task in a safe manner. The buyer realizes the plane may kill him and assumes he knows better than the seller that he is taking a risk he wants. This may not do any good in court, but it might stop a reasonable heir or victim from suing for damages should the plane turn into a statistic. Paul XL fuselage do not archive ________________________________ Message 28 ____________________________________ Time: 11:53:11 AM PST US Subject: Zenith-List: Re: Selling an experimental a/c From: "ashontz" p.mulwitz(at)worldnet.att wrote: > At 07:42 AM 5/1/2007, you wrote: > > > > Liability releases almost never stand up in court. It sucks and they > > should but until we get the ABA out of Washington they won't. > > > > > > Personally, I liked the idea in one of Robert Heinlein's books where > he talks about "the day we hung all the lawyers." This is a wonderful idea. Damn parasites. do not archive -------- Andy Shontz CH601XL - Corvair www.mykitlog.com/ashontz Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=110273#110273 ________________________________ Message 29 ____________________________________ Time: 12:05:36 PM PST US From: "wade jones" Subject: Re: Zenith-List: Re: Micro limit switches Thanks Dave ,always good to have another source .I still need some more response to my earlier question about the nose gear tube .Could someone look at the factory gear and tell me if the 3/4" tubes go all the way thru or are they only stubbed on .I feel sure almost sure that they go thru the 2" . Thanks do not archive Wade Jones South Texas 601XL plans building Cont. 0200 ----- Original Message ----- From: "TxDave" Sent: Tuesday, May 01, 2007 12:16 PM Subject: Zenith-List: Re: Micro limit switches > > Hey Wade, > > Try these folks. > http://www.mouser.com/microswitch/ > > > Dave Clay > > > Read this topic online here: > > http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=110261#110261 > > > ________________________________ Message 30 ____________________________________ Time: 12:20:31 PM PST US From: Frank Stutzman Subject: Re: Zenith-List: Re: Selling an experimental a/c On Tue, 1 May 2007, ashontz wrote: > p.mulwitz(at)worldnet.att wrote: >> Personally, I liked the idea in one of Robert Heinlein's books where >> he talks about "the day we hung all the lawyers." > > > This is a wonderful idea. Damn parasites. I'm not a lawyer, and I don't mean to be defending them, but... If lawyers didn't have clients they wouldn't be sueing. Lawyers are the symptoms of a problem, not the problem itself. In other words, we are very often our own worse enemeys. DO NOT ARCHIVE Frank Stutzman Bonanza N494B "Hula Girl" Hood River, OR (soon to be Boise, ID) ________________________________ Message 31 ____________________________________ Time: 12:25:53 PM PST US From: "Craig Payne" Subject: RE: Zenith-List: Re: Micro limit switches >> Could someone look at the factory gear and tell me if the 3/4" tubes go all the way thru or are they only stubbed on. Yes, both the tube that the bungee hooks to and the tube that the steering rods connect to pass all the way through. I just slid a wire through both. -- Craig ________________________________ Message 32 ____________________________________ Time: 01:31:21 PM PST US Subject: Zenith-List: Re: Selling an experimental a/c From: "Mitch Hodges" This is always an interesting subject when it comes up, but I have to wonder how much of a "real" issue it is. While I agree there is always a risk, have there been any large settlements based on the sale of an experimental? There sure to seem to be plenty of experimentals that change hands on a regular basis, but I can't recall reading any real litigation around it. I would think some of these would have shown up in one of the flying mags at least as an editorial at some point. Have I just missed them? Of course, I definitely suffer from that "not a big enough target" syndrome so I probably wouldn't worry if I needed to sell. Mitch Hodges -------- N601MH (Zenith 601HDS) Wings Under Construction Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=110279#110279 ________________________________ Message 33 ____________________________________ Time: 01:54:17 PM PST US Subject: Zenith-List: Re: Selling an experimental a/c From: "Gig Giacona" It won't hurt but a person can't sign away the rights of another (in this case heirs). Also, it might just get thrown right out of court if the buyer or the heirs can show that it was signed with a "wink". If you want to ground the aircraft just shred the AW certificate. It will protect you just as much as taking off the wings and beating them with a hammer with the added benefit that it doesn't mess up the paint job. One thing to remember in all this, I'm not a lawyer though there are several I'd like to shoot. baileys(at)ktis.net wrote: > How about having the buyer sign a contract to the affect that they understand the it is not an aircraft, but is intended as an educational aeronautical device for display purposes only, never intended for flight. Any attempts to fly the device will almost certainly fail. That they will further agree to never actually fly the device and if they do violate the terms of the agreement that you will be held blameless by them or their heirs or any insuing parties that may eventually come into possesion of said educational device?? > Bob B. > [b] -------- 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=110282#110282 ________________________________ Message 34 ____________________________________ Time: 02:18:18 PM PST US From: Art Gibeaut Subject: Re: Zenith-List: Re: Selling an experimental a/c Reading this makes me wonder how many pilots and aircraft owners there are presently in Congress. I know how many Lawyers there are. Too many. Maybe we as a group should consider doing something about this in the next election, at least to the best of our ability. Hmmmmm. --- Gig Giacona wrote: > > > It won't hurt but a person can't sign away the > rights of another (in this case heirs). Also, it > might just get thrown right out of court if the > buyer or the heirs can show that it was signed with > a "wink". > > If you want to ground the aircraft just shred the AW > certificate. It will protect you just as much as > taking off the wings and beating them with a hammer > with the added benefit that it doesn't mess up the > paint job. > > One thing to remember in all this, I'm not a lawyer > though there are several I'd like to shoot. > > > baileys(at)ktis.net wrote: > > How about having the buyer sign a contract to the > affect that they understand the it is not an > aircraft, but is intended as an educational > aeronautical device for display purposes only, > never intended for flight. Any attempts to fly the > device will almost certainly fail. That they will > further agree to never actually fly the device and > if they do violate the terms of the agreement that > you will be held blameless by them or their heirs > or any insuing parties that may eventually come > into possesion of said educational device?? > > Bob B. > > [b] > > > -------- > 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=110282#110282 > > > > > > > > > browse > Subscriptions page, > FAQ, > http://www.matronics.com/Navigator?Zenith-List > > Web Forums! > > > > > __________________________________________________ ________________________________ Message 35 ____________________________________ Time: 02:46:34 PM PST US Subject: Zenith-List: Re: Selling an experimental a/c From: "Gig Giacona" Unless we all move to the same congressional district we'd have no effect at all. But on the good side there are several pilots in Congress. On the bad side they are so damn stupid that they wrote a law that stopped themselves from flying even in their own aircraft. agibeaut wrote: > Reading this makes me wonder how many pilots and > aircraft owners there are presently in Congress. I > know how many Lawyers there are. Too many. Maybe we as > a group should consider doing something about this in > the next election, at least to the best of our > ability. Hmmmmm. -------- 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=110286#110286 ________________________________ Message 36 ____________________________________ Time: 03:01:38 PM PST US From: "wade jones" Subject: Re: Zenith-List: Re: Micro limit switches Thanks Craig ,thats what I needed to know . Wade Jones South Texas 601XL plans building Cont. 0200 ----- Original Message ----- From: "Craig Payne" Sent: Tuesday, May 01, 2007 2:25 PM Subject: RE: Zenith-List: Re: Micro limit switches > >>> Could someone look at the factory gear and tell me if the 3/4" tubes go > all the way thru or are they only stubbed on. > > Yes, both the tube that the bungee hooks to and the tube that the steering > rods connect to pass all the way through. I just slid a wire through both. > > -- Craig > > > ________________________________ Message 37 ____________________________________ Time: 03:31:00 PM PST US From: "Bill Naumuk" Subject: Re: Zenith-List: Re: More firewall imponderables Dave- The fact that I found 2 pieces of 3" at the junkyard and couldn't find another is responsible all the discrepancies. Had to go with 4" for the hold-down piece. I figured out a +/- 2mm correction, and I only have a handfull of bends left to make, so I'm not worried. Thanks. Bill Naumuk HDS Fuse/Corvair Townville, Pa ----- Original Message ----- From: "TxDave" Sent: Tuesday, May 01, 2007 1:01 AM Subject: Zenith-List: Re: More firewall imponderables > > Thanks for the kind words, Bill. I built my brake from 3" angle and didn't > realize 4" was thicker. I'll be sure to change the plans to reflect that > fact. > > By the way, I have a link to a great bend line calculator on my website. > It was created by fellow scratch builder Larry Winger. It helps take the > guess work out of figuring out multiple bends. > > Craig's advice for doing test bends, and Randy's comment on finding the > "sweet spot" are right on the money. > > Dave Clay > Temple, TX > 601XL from plans > http://www.daves601xl.com > > > Read this topic online here: > > http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=110170#110170 > > > ________________________________ Message 38 ____________________________________ Time: 03:31:01 PM PST US From: Bryan Martin Subject: Re: Zenith-List: Re: Selling an experimental a/c Lawyers often actively search for potential clients. Some have even been known to pay hospital workers to refer accidents victims to them. If the lawyer had any ethics, he would not accept a case that had no real merit, but greed takes over and they gamble on a case that they might win and get 40% of the take. Lawyers are not just a symptom of the problem, they are part of the problem but not the whole problem. The biggest issue is that the lawyer risks little or nothing by taking a meritless case to trial but the defendant has to spend a pile of money to defend himself whether he wins or loses. On May 1, 2007, at 3:19 PM, Frank Stutzman wrote: > > If lawyers didn't have clients they wouldn't be sueing. Lawyers > are the symptoms of a problem, not the problem itself. > > In other words, we are very often our own worse enemeys. > -- Bryan Martin N61BM, CH 601 XL, RAM Subaru, Stratus redrive. do not archive. ________________________________ Message 39 ____________________________________ Time: 03:32:01 PM PST US From: "kevinbonds" Subject: RE: Zenith-List: Velcro My only thought is: Normal Velcro will burn and probably smoke. I would use plenum ties or fire retardant Velcro. Something like this http://www.htnetwork.com/details.aspx?p=GT.75X180MV2 You wouldn't want to add to the toxic fumes in the cabin in case of a small electrical fire. Kevin Bonds Nashville TN 601XL Plans building. http://home.comcast.net/~kevinbonds do not archive DO NOT ARCHIVE -----Original Message----- From: owner-zenith-list-server@matronics.com [mailto:owner-zenith-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Jaybannist@cs.com Sent: Tuesday, May 01, 2007 9:52 AM Subject: Zenith-List: Velcro Listers, I have been using Tony Benglis' "kitchen" wire tie wraps to organize my wiring bundles. However, I have discovered a Velcro product that is much easier to use. It is called "Plant Ties." It is not a full-blown, typical Velcro, but good enough for a temporary tie; easy to apply and easy to un-do for revisions. I found it in the garden department at Lowe's. This made me wonder about using Velcro "One-Wrap" as a permanent wire bundle tie. One-Wrap is that Velcro band that is about 3/4" wide and has "fuzz" on one side and "hooks" on the other. I have been using pieces of this for years to organize my laptop wires & "stuff" for travel. It would sure be easier to remove to manage wiring than plastic tie wraps. Any thoughts? Jay in Dallas ________________________________ Message 40 ____________________________________ Time: 03:53:48 PM PST US From: Jaybannist@cs.com Subject: RE: Zenith-List: Velcro Kevin, I wasn't aware that such a product existed. Looks like it would do what I suggested for Velcro, but safely. Thanks - Jay Do not archive "kevinbonds" wrote: > >My only thought is: > >Normal Velcro will burn and probably smoke. I would use plenum ties or fire >retardant Velcro. Something like this >http://www.htnetwork.com/details.aspx?p=GT.75X180MV2 > >You wouldn't want to add to the toxic fumes in the cabin in case of a small >electrical fire. > >Kevin Bonds > >Nashville TN > >601XL Plans building. > > >http://home.comcast.net/~kevinbonds > > > >do not archive DO NOT ARCHIVE > > >-----Original Message----- >From: owner-zenith-list-server@matronics.com >[mailto:owner-zenith-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of >Jaybannist@cs.com >Sent: Tuesday, May 01, 2007 9:52 AM >To: zenith-list@matronics.com >Subject: Zenith-List: Velcro > > >Listers, > >I have been using Tony Benglis' "kitchen" wire tie wraps to organize my >wiring bundles. However, I have discovered a Velcro product that is much >easier to use. It is called "Plant Ties." It is not a full-blown, typical >Velcro, but good enough for a temporary tie; easy to apply and easy to un-do >for revisions. I found it in the garden department at Lowe's. > >This made me wonder about using Velcro "One-Wrap" as a permanent wire bundle >tie. One-Wrap is that Velcro band that is about 3/4" wide and has "fuzz" on >one side and "hooks" on the other. I have been using pieces of this for >years to organize my laptop wires & "stuff" for travel. It would sure be >easier to remove to manage wiring than plastic tie wraps. Any thoughts? > >Jay in Dallas > > ________________________________ Message 41 ____________________________________ Time: 05:05:20 PM PST US From: LarryMcFarland Subject: Re: Zenith-List: Re: Micro limit switches Wade, The steering tube goes all the way thru the strut tube and the weld recovers the strength of both. A stubbed tube would likely not do the job for long. Larry McFarland 601HDS at www.macsmachine.com do not archive wade jones wrote: > > Thanks Dave ,always good to have another source .I still need some > more response to my earlier question about the nose gear tube .Could > someone look at the factory gear and tell me if the 3/4" tubes go all > the way thru or are they only stubbed on .I feel sure almost sure that > they go thru the 2" . Thanks do not archive > Wade Jones South Texas > 601XL plans building > > ________________________________ Message 42 ____________________________________ Time: 05:43:28 PM PST US Subject: Re: Zenith-List: Prop Pitch From: Brad Larson If Lonnie suggests a P-Tip Carbon 67x42 I have one I would like to trade for a better climb prop. On Mon, 2007-03-05 at 09:05 -0500, Southern Reflections wrote: > Call lonnie Prince, tell him what your HP. is ,ENG . RPM is , and > what type plane you have. he will tell you what you need. Joe N101HD > ----- Original Message ----- > From: LRM > To: zenith-list@matronics.com > Sent: Sunday, March 04, 2007 11:09 PM > Subject: Zenith-List: Prop Pitch > > > Has anyone got a Prince P-tip 2 blade on a 701 with about 100 > hp engine? If so, what length and pitch do you recommend? > Thanks > > > Larry, www.SkyHawg.com, N1345L > > > > href="http://www.matronics.com/Navigator?Zenith-List">http://www.matronhref="http://forums.matronics.com">http://forums.matronics.com > > > > ________________________________ Message 43 ____________________________________ Time: 06:03:25 PM PST US From: Juan Vega Subject: Re: Zenith-List: Re: Selling an experimental a/c to all, build the plane, fly the crap out of it, then sell it when you need to, cover your ass with the right documentation, there is even coverage you can buy. thats it, move on. Juan -----Original Message----- >From: Paul Mulwitz >Sent: May 1, 2007 2:42 PM >To: zenith-list@matronics.com >Subject: Re: Zenith-List: Re: Selling an experimental a/c > > >At 07:42 AM 5/1/2007, you wrote: > >>Liability releases almost never stand up in court. It sucks and they >>should but until we get the ABA out of Washington they won't. > >Personally, I liked the idea in one of Robert Heinlein's books where >he talks about "the day we hung all the lawyers." That said, I think >our country would be a lot better place if we limited the number of >lawyers that were given licenses to about 1/10 the number we now >have. There are so many of them looking for an easy buck that nobody >is safe from nuisance law suits. > >Still, if you really must sell your plane, I think the best way to >protect yourself is to make sure the buyer acknowledges that the >plane is "'Experimental" and was built by an "Amateur" with no >qualifications at all to perform the task in a safe manner. The >buyer realizes the plane may kill him and assumes he knows better >than the seller that he is taking a risk he wants. This may not do >any good in court, but it might stop a reasonable heir or victim from >suing for damages should the plane turn into a statistic. > >Paul >XL fuselage >do not archive > > ________________________________ Message 44 ____________________________________ Time: 06:25:14 PM PST US From: "Dr. Andrew Elliott" Subject: Zenith-List: Brake cylinder locations Gang: Because of the way my gun-drilled Grove gear is set up, it would be a much cleaner installation if the right brake line came from the co-pilot side right pedal and the left brake line from the pilot side left pedal. Does anyone see anything wrong with putting the master cylinders on the inboard pedals and the slave cylinders on the outboard pedals? Each pilot position would have one master and one slave cylinder, instead of putting the masters on one side and the slaves on the other. Thanks, Andy Elliott, Mesa, AZ N601GE (reserved) 601XL/TD/QB, Corvair, building... ________________________________ Message 45 ____________________________________ Time: 07:08:11 PM PST US From: "wade jones" Subject: Re: Zenith-List: Re: Micro limit switches Thanks Larry ,thats the way I thought it sould be . Wade Jones South Texas 601XL plans building Cont. 0200 ----- Original Message ----- From: "LarryMcFarland" Sent: Tuesday, May 01, 2007 7:04 PM Subject: Re: Zenith-List: Re: Micro limit switches > > Wade, > The steering tube goes all the way thru the strut tube and the weld > recovers the strength > of both. A stubbed tube would likely not do the job for long. > > Larry McFarland 601HDS at www.macsmachine.com > do not archive > > wade jones wrote: >> >> Thanks Dave ,always good to have another source .I still need some more >> response to my earlier question about the nose gear tube .Could someone >> look at the factory gear and tell me if the 3/4" tubes go all the way >> thru or are they only stubbed on .I feel sure almost sure that they go >> thru the 2" . Thanks do not archive >> Wade Jones South Texas >> 601XL plans building >> >> >> >> >> >> > > > ________________________________ Message 46 ____________________________________ Time: 08:36:53 PM PST US From: "DONNIE LATHAM" Subject: Zenith-List: Stratomaster Enigma Does anyone on the list have a Stratomaster Enigma? How do you like it? Any problems? Would appreciate info. from anyone. Trying to decide between DYNON 180 or ENIGMA. ________________________________ Message 47 ____________________________________ Time: 08:55:25 PM PST US From: "kevinbonds" Subject: RE: Zenith-List: Velcro Glad to help Jay. I used to do network cable installations. We were not allowed to use anything but plenum ties in false ceilings where ventilation air was circulated because they would pollute the air with toxic fumes during an invisible fire in the ceiling. BTW, Plenum ties are always red, but I don't think all red ties are plenum. For the archives: Use plenum cable ties or plenum Velcro for bundling electrical wires in the cabin area. These will not give off toxic fumes in a fire. Something like this http://www.htnetwork.com/details.aspx?p=GT.75X180MV2 Kevin Bonds Nashville TN 601XL Plans building. http://home.comcast.net/~kevinbonds ________________________________ Message 48 ____________________________________ Time: 09:16:38 PM PST US From: "Craig Payne" Subject: RE: Zenith-List: Stratomaster Enigma I have one but have not flown it yet. It is running on my bench. There is a Yahoo group with about 250 members at: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/stratomaster_users_group/ Matt at Sport Flying Shop is the US dealer and has been great. The Stratomaster line has evolved so quickly that I have traded up twice. Each time Matt has given me almost what I paid for the older models (although they were in perfect shape). In general I think Rainier (head of MGL) is more responsive than Dynon to requests. A number of us asked for a weight and balance screen and Rainier released a very nice one in a week. Where are you located? There may be an Enigma near you to look at. If you have any other questions please ask on the list or direct. -- Craig ________________________________ Message 49 ____________________________________ Time: 09:26:57 PM PST US From: "Joe" Subject: Zenith-List: Selling an Experimental Dave, No matter how iron tight you have a resale agreement, they can still drag you into court and make your life miserable! I would love to know just how many homebuilt litigation problems ever make it to court. I know of a lot of friends that buy and sell homebuilts and factory builts and I have not personally seen any problems after the sale, but I'm sure there have been cases! I used this agreement when I sold a homebuilt a few years ago. It was written by a lawyer and I'm sure you may be able to pull out a few sentences and make your own. THIS AGREEMENT AND BILL OF SALE made and entered into this _______ day of March, 2000 at the Buyers residence in Oshkosh, Wisconsin by and between *********(seller), and _________________________________________________________ (Buyer), an adult residing at For and in consideration of $00000 dollars, receipt of which is acknowledged, seller does hereby sell and transfer unto Buyer, all Sellers right, title, and interest in the aircraft parts thereof, as registered with the Federal Aviation Administration, ******, model *******, together with such log books and other records in his possession, relating to said aircraft, disclaiming any liability for the completeness or the accuracy of any such logs or records. Said aircraft is without engine and the wings have been removed. The aircraft is not airworthy. To the best of Sellers knowledge, said aircraft is not subject to any security interest or other encumbrances. Buyer acknowledges that he is buying a homebuilt aircraft and that Buyer has inspected the aircraft, or has caused the same to be inspected, and accepts same in its present as is, where is condition. Buyer shall be responsible for the removal of the aircraft from seller's premises. Buyer acknowledges that Seller is the registered owner, and Seller makes absolutely no representations, promises, statements, or warranties, expressed or implied, with respect to the registration, fitness of the aircraft, or any other condition whatsoever, and Seller shall not be liable to the buyer for any loss, claim, demand, liability, cost, damage, or expense of any kind caused by or alleged to be caused, directly or indirectly, or arising out of Buyers possession or use of the aircraft or the transportation thereof, or any inadequacy or any defect in such aircraft, or any damage, whatsoever or howsoever caused, and Buyer agrees to indemnify and hold the seller harmless from and against any and all such losses, claims, demands, liabilities, from the sale, use, or transportation of said Aircraft. It is further agreed that Buyer shall be responsible for the registration (including fees) of said aircraft as required by the Federal Aviation Administration, and by the State of ******, Department of Transportation, Bureau of Aeronautics. Hope this helps! Joe in Oshkosh ________________________________ Message 50 ____________________________________ Time: 09:27:31 PM PST US From: "Joe" Subject: Zenith-List: Selling an Experimental Dave, No matter how iron tight you have a resale agreement, they can still drag you into court and make your life miserable! I would love to know just how many homebuilt litigation problems ever make it to court. I know of a lot of friends that buy and sell homebuilts and factory builts and I have not personally seen any problems after the sale, but I'm sure there have been cases! I used this agreement when I sold a homebuilt a few years ago. It was written by a lawyer and I'm sure you may be able to pull out a few sentences and make your own. THIS AGREEMENT AND BILL OF SALE made and entered into this _______ day of March, 2000 at the Buyers residence in Oshkosh, Wisconsin by and between *********(seller), and _________________________________________________________ (Buyer), an adult residing at For and in consideration of $00000 dollars, receipt of which is acknowledged, seller does hereby sell and transfer unto Buyer, all Sellers right, title, and interest in the aircraft parts thereof, as registered with the Federal Aviation Administration, ******, model *******, together with such log books and other records in his possession, relating to said aircraft, disclaiming any liability for the completeness or the accuracy of any such logs or records. Said aircraft is without engine and the wings have been removed. The aircraft is not airworthy. To the best of Sellers knowledge, said aircraft is not subject to any security interest or other encumbrances. Buyer acknowledges that he is buying a homebuilt aircraft and that Buyer has inspected the aircraft, or has caused the same to be inspected, and accepts same in its present as is, where is condition. Buyer shall be responsible for the removal of the aircraft from seller's premises. Buyer acknowledges that Seller is the registered owner, and Seller makes absolutely no representations, promises, statements, or warranties, expressed or implied, with respect to the registration, fitness of the aircraft, or any other condition whatsoever, and Seller shall not be liable to the buyer for any loss, claim, demand, liability, cost, damage, or expense of any kind caused by or alleged to be caused, directly or indirectly, or arising out of Buyers possession or use of the aircraft or the transportation thereof, or any inadequacy or any defect in such aircraft, or any damage, whatsoever or howsoever caused, and Buyer agrees to indemnify and hold the seller harmless from and against any and all such losses, claims, demands, liabilities, from the sale, use, or transportation of said Aircraft. It is further agreed that Buyer shall be responsible for the registration (including fees) of said aircraft as required by the Federal Aviation Administration, and by the State of ******, Department of Transportation, Bureau of Aeronautics. Hope this helps! Joe in Oshkosh ________________________________ Message 51 ____________________________________ Time: 11:38:28 PM PST US From: Matt Dralle Subject: Zenith-List: Official Zenith-List FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) Dear Listers, Please read over the Zenith-List Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) below. The complete Zenith-List FAQ including the Usage Guidelines can be found at the following URL: http://www.matronics.com/FAQs/Zenith-List.FAQ.html Thank you, Matt Dralle Matronics Email List Administrator [ Note: This FAQ was designed to be displayed with a fixed width font such as Courier. 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This digest will contain the same information that is currently appended to the archive file. It has all of the headers except for the "From:" and "Subject:" lines removed, and includes a message separator consisting of a line of underscores. Each day at 23:55 PST US, the day's messages as described above will be combined and sent as a single message to everyone on the digest email list. To subscribe to the digest list, use the same subscription web form described above, and just select the Digest version of the List. http://www.matronics.com/subscribe Note that you *can* be subscribed to both the realtime and digest versions of the List at the same time. This is perfectly acceptable. Now some caveats: * Messages sent to "zenith-list-digest" will be forwarded to the standard email list. In other words, you cannot post messages only to the digest List. * If you are subscribed to both the regular List and the digest List, you will receive the realtime postings as well as the digest at the end of the day. * If you reply to the digest email, your message will be forwarded to the normal list associated with the digest. Important Note: Please change the subject line to reflect the topic of your response! Also, please *do not include all or most of the digest in your reply*. **************************** *** List Digest Browser *** **************************** An archive of all the List Digests can be found online in either plain text or HTML format. These archives contain the exact Digest that was posted to the Digest email list on the given day. The Digest Archives can be found at the following location: http://www.matronics.com/digest ***************************************** *** The "DO NOT ARCHIVE" Message Flag *** ***************************************** At times, your message may concern something that is revelent only to a very small number of persons or to a limited area, and you may not wish to archive it. In such a case, simply put the following phrase anywhere in the message: do not archive Your message will not be appended to the archive, but will be sent to List email distribution as normal. ********************************************** ***** READ THIS - Automatic Unsubscribes ***** ********************************************** Note that if your email address begins to cause problems such as bounced email, mailbox is filled, or any other errors, your address will be promptly removed from the List. If you discover that you are no longer receiving messages from the Zenith-List, go to the following Web page, and look for your email address and a possible reason for your removal. The Matronics Email List uses utility called the "Email Weasel" that automatically looks though the day's bounced email for addresses that caused problems due to common things like "user is unknown", "mailbox full", etc. If the Email Weasel removes your email address from the Lists you will find record of it at the following URL: http://www.matronics.com/unsubscribed If the problem listed on the web site above has been resolved, please feel free to resubscribe to the Lists of your choice. ******************************* *** List Member Information *** ******************************* If you have not done so already, please email me your phone numbers and paper mail address in the following format: smith@somehost.com Joe Smith 123 Airport Lane Tower, CA 91234-1234 098-765-1234 w 123-456-7890 h Please forward this information to the following email address: requests@matronics.com I have a file of such things, that I typically use to contact you when there are problems with your email address. The information will NOT be used for any other commercial purpose. **************************************** *** Realtime Web Email List Browsing *** **************************************** Recent messages posted to the Zenith-List are also made available on the Web for realtime browsing. Seven days worth of back postings are available with this feature. The messages can be sorted by Subject, Author, Date, or Message Thread. The Realtime List Browser indexes are updated twice per hour at xx:15 and xx:45. You can also reply to a message or start a new message directly from the List Browser Interface (coming soon). You do not have to be subscribed to the given list to use the List Browser Interface in view-mode. http://www.matronics.com/browselist/zenith-list ******************************************* *** Web Forums Bulletin Board Interface *** ******************************************* A phpBB BBS web Forums front end is available for all Zenith-List content. content. The Forums contain all of the same content available via the email distribution and found on the various archive viewing formats such as the List Browse, etc. Any posts on the web Forums will be cross posted to the respective email List, and posts to the Email List will be cross posted to the web Forums. You may view all List content on the Forums without any special login. If you wish to post a message via the Web Forum interface, however, you will need to Register. This is a simple process that takes only a few minutes. A link to the Registration page can be found at the top of the main web Forums page. Note that registering on the Forum web site also enables you to send email posts to the Lists as well. You will also need to Subscribe to the respective Email List as described above to receive the Email Distribution of the List, however. The Matroincs Email List Web BBS Forums can be found at the following URL: http://forums.matronics.com ********************************* *** Matronics Email List Wiki *** ********************************* In an attempt to make it easy to store and find structured and often accessed information, Matronics has installed a Wiki at: http://wiki.matronics.com The Wiki allows individuals to create web pages to contain useful information for other users of the mailing lists and web site. Unlike an ordinary web page where the content needs to be submitted to Matronics for inclusion, the Wiki permits the users to construct their own pages and have them visible immediately. While constructing pages for the Wiki is not difficult, some may not be comfortable building pages. In that case, simply prepare the text and any images and email it to: wiki-support@matronics.com One of the volunteers on that list will take your submission and construct a Wiki page for you. Often someone produces a particularly useful posting in email one one of the Lists that would be of general interest. In that case Matronics may take that post and convert it into a Wiki page. ********************* *** List Archives *** ********************* A file containing of all of the previous postings to the Zenith-List is available on line. The archive file information is available via the Web and FTP in a number of forms. Each are briefly described below: * Zenith-List.FAQ - Latest version of the Zenith-List Frequently Asked Question page (this document). * Zenith-Archive.digest.complete - Complete file with most of the email header info removed and page breaks inserted between messages. * Zenith-Archive.digest.vol-?? - Same as the file above, but broken up into small sections that can more easily handled. * Zenith-Archive.digest.complete.zip - Same as the Zenith-Archive.digest.complete file above, but in PKZIP format. Use "binary" data transfer methods. * Zenith-Archive.digest.complete.Z - Same as the Zenith-Archive.digest.complete file above, but in UNIX compress format. Use "binary" data transfer methods. Download Via FTP ---------------- The archive file is available via anonymous FTP from ftp.matronics.com in the "/pub/Archives" directory. It is updated daily and can be found in a number of formats as described above. (All filenames are case sensitive.) ftp://ftp.matronics.com/pub/Archives Download Via Web ---------------- The archives are also available via a web listing. These can be found toward the bottom of the following web page: http://www.matronics.com/archives ****************************************** *** Complete List Web Archive Browsing *** ****************************************** All messages posted to the Zenith-List are also available using the Email List Archive Browsing feature. With this utility, all messages in the List are indexed, and individual sub-archives can be browsed. http://www.matronics.com/archive/archive-index.cgi?Zenith ***************************************** **** High-Speed Archive Search Engine *** ***************************************** You can use the custom, high-performance Matronics Email List Search Engine to quickly locate and browse any messages that have been posted to the List. The Engine allows the user to easily search any of the currently available List archives. http://www.matronics.com/search **************************** *** File and Photo Share *** **************************** With the Matronics Email List File and Photo Share you can share pictures and other data with members of the List without having to forward a copy of it to everyone. To share your Files and Photos, simply email them to: pictures@matronics.com !! ==> Please including the following information with each submission: 1) Email Lists that they are related to. 2) Your Full Name. 3) Your Email Address. 4) One line Subject description. 5) Multi-line, multi-paragraph description of topic. 6-x) One-line Description of each photo or file Prior to public availability of the files and photos, each will be scanned for viruses. Please also note that the process of making the files and photos available on the web site is a pseudo-manual process, and I try to process them every few days. Following the availability of the new Photoshare, an email message will be sent to the Email Lists enumerated in 1) above indicating that the new Share is available and what the direct URL to it is. For a current list of available Photoshares, have a look at the Main Index Page: http://www.matronics.com/photoshare ************************** *** List Archive CDROM *** ************************** A complete Matronics Email List Archive CD is available that contains all of the archives since the beginning of each of the Lists. The archives for all of the Lists are included on the CD along with a freeware search engine written by a list member. The CD is burned the day you order it and will contain archive received up to the last minute. They make great gifts! http://www.matronics.com/ArchiveCDROM ********************************** *** List Support Contributions *** ********************************** The Matronics Lists are run *completely* through the support of it members. You won't find any PopUpAds, flashing Banner ads, or any other form of annoying commercialism on either the Email Messages or the List web pages associated with the Matronics Email Lists. Every year during November I run a low-key, low-pressure "Fund Raiser" where, throughout the month, I ask List members to make a Contribution in any amount with which they are comfortable. I will often offer free gifts with certain contribution levels during the Fund Raiser to increase the participation. The gifts are usually donated by companies that are themselves List members. Your Contributions go directly to supporting the operation of the Lists including the high-speed, business-class Internet connection, server system hardware and software upgrades, and to partially offset the many many hours I spend running, maintaining, upgrading, and developing the variety of services found here. Generally Contributions range from $20 to $100 and are completely voluntary and non-compulsory. I ask only that if person enjoys the Lists and obtains value from them, that they make a Contribution of equal magnitude. Contributions are accepted throughout the year, and if you've just subscribed, feel free to make a Contribution when you've settled in. The website for making SSL Secure Contributions is listed below. There are a variety of payment methods including Visa and MasterCard, PayPal, and sending a personal check. If you enjoy and value the List, won't you make a Contribution today to support its continued operation? http://www.matronics.com/contributions Thank you! Matt Dralle Email List Administrator ****************************************************************************** Zenith-List Usage Guidelines ****************************************************************************** The following details the official Usage Guidelines for the Zenith-List. You are encouraged to read it carefully, and to abide by the rules therein. Failure to use the Zenith-List in the manner described below may result in the removal of the subscribers from the List. Zenith-List Policy Statement The purpose of the Zenith-List is to provide a forum of discussion for things related to this particular discussion group. The List's goals are to serve as an information resource to its members; to deliver high-quality content; to provide moral support; to foster camaraderie among its members; and to support safe operation. Reaching these goals requires the participation and cooperation of each and every member of the List. To this end, the following guidelines have been established: - Please keep all posts related to the List at some level. Do not submit posts concerning computer viruses, urban legends, random humor, long lost buddies' phone numbers, etc. etc. - THINK carefully before you write. Ask yourself if your post will be relevant to everyone. If you have to wonder about that, DON'T send it. - Remember that your post will be included for posterity in an archive that is growing in size at an extraordinary rate. Try to be concise and terse in your posts. Avoid overly wordy and lengthy posts and responses. - Keep your signature brief. Please include your name, email address, aircraft type/tail number, and geographic location. A short line about where you are in the building process is also nice. Avoid bulky signatures with character graphics; they consume unnecessary space in the archive. - DON'T post requests to the List for information when that info is easily obtainable from other widely available sources. Consult the web page or FAQ first. - If you want to respond to a post, DO keep the "Subject:" line of your response the same as that of the original post. This makes it easy to find threads in the archive. - When responding, NEVER quote the *entire* original post in your response. DO use lines from the original post to help "tune in" the reader to the topic at hand, but be selective. The impact that quoting the entire original post has on the size of the archive can not be overstated! - When the poster asks you to respond to him/her personally, DO NOT then go ahead and reply to the List. Be aware that clicking the "reply" button on your mail package does not necessarily send your response to the original poster. You might have to actively address your response with the original poster's email address. - DO NOT use the List to respond to a post unless you have something to add that is relevant and has a broad appeal. "Way to go!", "I agree", and "Congratulations" are all responses that are better sent to the original poster directly, rather than to the List at large. - When responding to others' posts, avoid the feeling that you need to comment on every last point in their posts, unless you can truly contribute something valuable. - Feel free to disagree with other viewpoints, BUT keep your tone polite and respectful. Don't make snide comments, personally attack other listers, or take the moral high ground on an obviously controversial issue. This will only cause a pointless debate that will hurt feelings, waste bandwidth and resolve nothing. - Occassional posts by vendors or individuals who are regularyly subscribed to a given List are considered acceptable. Posts by List members promoting their respective products or items for sale should be of a friendly, informal nature, and should not resemble a typical SPAM message. The List isn't about commercialism, but is about sharing information and knowledge. This applies to everyone, including those who provide products to the entire community. Informal presentation and moderation should be the operatives with respect to advertising on the Lists. ------- [This is an automated posting.] do not archive ________________________________ Message 52 ____________________________________ Time: 11:42:09 PM PST US From: Matt Dralle Subject: Zenith-List: Official Zenith-List Usage Guidelines Dear Listers, Please read over the Zenith-List Usage Guidelines below. The complete Zenith-List FAQ including these Usage Guidelines can be found at the following URL: http://www.matronics.com/FAQs/Zenith-List.FAQ.html Thank you, Matt Dralle Matronics Email List Administrator ****************************************************************************** Zenith-List Usage Guidelines ****************************************************************************** The following details the official Usage Guidelines for the Zenith-List. You are encouraged to read it carefully, and to abide by the rules therein. Failure to use the Zenith-List in the manner described below may result in the removal of the subscribers from the List. Zenith-List Policy Statement The purpose of the Zenith-List is to provide a forum of discussion for things related to this particular discussion group. The List's goals are to serve as an information resource to its members; to deliver high-quality content; to provide moral support; to foster camaraderie among its members; and to support safe operation. Reaching these goals requires the participation and cooperation of each and every member of the List. To this end, the following guidelines have been established: - Please keep all posts related to the List at some level. Do not submit posts concerning computer viruses, urban legends, random humor, long lost buddies' phone numbers, etc. etc. - THINK carefully before you write. Ask yourself if your post will be relevant to everyone. If you have to wonder about that, DON'T send it. - Remember that your post will be included for posterity in an archive that is growing in size at an extraordinary rate. Try to be concise and terse in your posts. Avoid overly wordy and lengthy posts and responses. - Keep your signature brief. Please include your name, email address, aircraft type/tail number, and geographic location. A short line about where you are in the building process is also nice. Avoid bulky signatures with character graphics; they consume unnecessary space in the archive. - DON'T post requests to the List for information when that info is easily obtainable from other widely available sources. Consult the web page or FAQ first. - If you want to respond to a post, DO keep the "Subject:" line of your response the same as that of the original post. This makes it easy to find threads in the archive. - When responding, NEVER quote the *entire* original post in your response. DO use lines from the original post to help "tune in" the reader to the topic at hand, but be selective. The impact that quoting the entire original post has on the size of the archive can not be overstated! - When the poster asks you to respond to him/her personally, DO NOT then go ahead and reply to the List. Be aware that clicking the "reply" button on your mail package does not necessarily send your response to the original poster. You might have to actively address your response with the original poster's email address. - DO NOT use the List to respond to a post unless you have something to add that is relevant and has a broad appeal. "Way to go!", "I agree", and "Congratulations" are all responses that are better sent to the original poster directly, rather than to the List at large. - When responding to others' posts, avoid the feeling that you need to comment on every last point in their posts, unless you can truly contribute something valuable. - Feel free to disagree with other viewpoints, BUT keep your tone polite and respectful. Don't make snide comments, personally attack other listers, or take the moral high ground on an obviously controversial issue. This will only cause a pointless debate that will hurt feelings, waste bandwidth and resolve nothing. - Occassional posts by vendors or individuals who are regularyly subscribed to a given List are considered acceptable. Posts by List members promoting their respective products or items for sale should be of a friendly, informal nature, and should not resemble a typical SPAM message. The List isn't about commercialism, but is about sharing information and knowledge. This applies to everyone, including those who provide products to the entire community. 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