---------------------------------------------------------- Zenith-List Digest Archive --- Total Messages Posted Thu 09/13/07: 7 ---------------------------------------------------------- Today's Message Index: ---------------------- 1. 06:52 AM - Zenith OPEN HANGAR DAY and Fly-In Gathering: Sept. 29 (Zenith Aircraft Co.) 2. 11:12 AM - Re: New Builder (PatrickW) 3. 11:46 AM - New Builders or thinking about it (robert stone) 4. 12:39 PM - Re: Re: New Builder (Shane Norwood) 5. 02:17 PM - Re: New Builders or thinking about it (Shane Norwood) 6. 06:30 PM - Re: New Builder (leinad) 7. 08:29 PM - Re: New Builders or thinking about it (Danny Offill) ________________________________ Message 1 _____________________________________ Time: 06:52:13 AM PST US From: "Zenith Aircraft Co." Subject: Zenith-List: Zenith OPEN HANGAR DAY and Fly-In Gathering: Sept. 29 Following is a summary of the Zenith Open Hangar Day and Fly-In Gathering, as posted at http://www.zenithair.com/news/oh2007.html Zenith Aircraft Company's OPEN HANGAR DAY and Fly-In Gathering Saturday, September 29, 2007, Mexico Memorial Airport, Mexico, Missouri Zenith Aircraft Company's 16th annual OPEN HANGAR DAY and Fly-In Gathering is scheduled for Saturday, September 29, 2007, at the factory located at Mexico Memorial Airport in Mexico, Missouri. Aviation enthusiasts, especially builders and owners of Zenith Aircraft kit planes, are invited to drive or fly-in for the day. The Zenith Aircraft kit production facilities will be open for factory tours and Zenith's factory-demonstrator kit aircraft will be on display. Company staff will demonstrate kit production and fabrication techniques used in producing the all-metal kit aircraft parts made at the Zenith Aircraft factory. With the new fall Open Hangar / Fly-In Gathering schedule, Zenith has planned a series of hands-on informational workshops specifically for existing owners and builders, as well as new builders. Starting on Friday afternoon, some of the scheduled activities include: Jabiru engine workshop, presented by JabiruUSA 1:00 - 4:00 pm., Friday, September 28 Hosted by Pete Krotje, owner and director of Jabiru USA, this informative workshop will cover everything you've always wanted to know about operating and maintaining the popular Jabiru 3300 engine. Pete will also explain the engine installation using JabiruUSA's complete firewall-forward accessories package. Pete will also discuss maintenance and operation issues specific to the Jabiru engine. Group size is limited - prior registration is required. Scratch-building basics for Zenith Aircraft designs, by Mark Townsend 1:00 - 4:00 pm., Friday, September 28 If you've always been intrigued about building your own aircraft from just a set of blueprints and forming all the parts yourself, this hands-on workshop is for you! Hosted by Mark Townsend of Can-Zac Aviation (Zenith Aircraft's Canadian representative), this workshop covers the skills, materials, tools and commitment that is required to accomplish the feat of plans-building your own aircraft, whether the STOL CH 701 or Zodiac XL, for less than $10,000 (not counting the engine). Since the workshop is held at the Zenith Aircraft factory, participants will also be able to compare scratch-building to kit building an aircraft. Group size is limited - prior registration is required. Note: Zenith will be holding one of its popular Rudder Workshops on Thursday and Friday, Sept. 27 and 28 (prior registration is required for the Rudder Workshop). Saturday, September 29, Events and Activities: The Zenith Aircraft factory will be open from 8:00 am - 3:00 pm for self-guided factory tours, demonstrations, and more, throughout the day. 10:00 am - Group Photo Group Photo in front of the Zenith Aircraft factory, including a line-up of all Zenith aircraft flown in for the fly-in gathering as well as the participants of the Open Hangar day. If you plan on flying in your Zenith, don't miss the Group Photo at 10:00 am! 11:00 am - Sport Pilot / Light Sport Aircraft, presented by Earl Downs. Zodiac builder and aviation writer Earl Downs will informally present "everything you've always wanted to know about the FAA's new Sport Pilot certificate." Earl Downs is a well-known aviation writer and publisher, and is one of the best resources available for Sport Pilot. Earl started flying more that 50 years ago and progressed to become an airline transport-rated pilot and served with the training department of a major airline for 23 years. He has logged thousands of hours flying and instructing in light airplanes and is a recognized aviation writer with EAA Sport Pilot and AOPA Flight Training magazines. In 2004 he co-wrote the popular book titled "The Complete Idiot's Guide to Sport Flying" and is the current publisher and owner of The Oklahoma Aviator. 1:00 pm - Registering your Homebuilt Aircraft, presented by Jon Croke. If you've viewed a how-to DVD from HomebuiltHelp.com, you're already familiar with Jon Croke, the producer of the popular series of instructional material on building your own Zenith airplane. Jon is a skilled presenter, and will walk you through each step required to successfully license your experimental amateur homebuilt aircraft with the FAA. This presentation promises to be both informative and entertaining. 2:00 pm - S.T.O.L. Flying, presented by Michael Heintz and Christopher Desmond Michael Heintz, eldest son of designer Chris Heintz and owner of Quality Sport Planes of northern California, has been flying the STOL CH 701 since the prototype first flew in 1986. Christopher Desmond has put over 500 hours of flying time in his personal STOL CH 701 over the last two years. Both have been working on producing DVDs featuring the STOL CH 701 in back-country applications. In recent years, they have demonstrated the exceptional short take-off and landing capabilities of the STOL at the Oshkosh, Sun'n Fun, Arlington and Copperstate fly-ins. Michael and Christopher will provide an informational 'how-to' seminar to builders and pilots during the Open Hangar Day and will share how they safely maximize the performance and utility of their Zenith STOL kitplanes. Activities and displays throughout the day (Saturday 8:00 am - 3:00 pm): Builder Assistance Centers / Quick-Build Kit Distributors: FlightCrafters / Zenith Distributing (Zephyrhills, Florida), Quality Sport Planes (northern California), and now Jerrich Aircraft Company (Dallas, Texas) offer professional builder assistance facilities, as well as Quick Build Kits for both the Zodiac XL and the STOL CH 701. Whether you're a builder who needs the workshop space and/or expertise to help finish an existing kit project, or whether you want to complete your project in just a few months, representatives will be on hand to discuss their services. Jabiru engines: Pete Krotje / Jabiru USA will be on hand to show you why the Jabiru 3300 engine is the powerplant of choice for most Zodiac XL builders, and he will be available to answer your engine installation, operation, and maintenance questions. HomebuiltHelp.com offers a complete line of "how-to" videos available on DVD, and will have the DVDs available for preview and purchase. Some of the popular titles include: Metalworking101 with Rudder Workshop, Rotax 912 Installation Tips & Techniques, Weight & Balance101 for Homebuilts, Electrical Wiring101 for your Homebuilt Aircraft, How to License your Homebuilt Aircraft, Scratch Building Basics for Metal Aircraft, and more. HomebuiltHelp.com also offers a full series of DVDs on building the STOL CH 701 kit aircraft, and the all-new Zodiac XL Quick-build Tips & Techniques DVD. Can-Zac Aviation of Ontario, Canada, manufactures the full line of Zenair floats designed by Chris Heintz. Can-Zac Aviation is also the Canadian distributor for Zenith Aircraft kits and Quick-Build Kits. Customer Projects: Existing Zenith Aircraft builders and owners enjoy sharing information and details about building and flying their aircraft, and will be available to discuss construction, finishing (paint, upholstery, avionics, alternative engines, etc.) and flying their aircraft creations. Builders and pilots: Bring your photos to share with fellow builders, and let us know if you would like some indoor space for a display or presentation. Kit aircraft fabrication demonstrations in the Zenith factory: Cutting and pre-drilling kit parts on the CNC router, forming and hand finishing wing ribs and other kit parts, aircraft aluminum welding demonstrations. Factory demonstrator aircraft: The popular Zodiac XL, STOL CH 701 and STOL CH 801 factory demonstrator aircraft will be parked at the factory. Food and refreshments: Local EAA chapter 1225 will provide a complimentary hot lunch at noon on Saturday, September 29, sponsored by Zenith Aircraft Company. Zenith will also have complimentary coffee and donuts available in the morning. Note to builders: You can arrange to pick-up parts at the Open Hangar Day if the parts have been ordered, paid for and confirmed prior to the Open Hangar Day. Of course, owners of completed Zenith Aircraft are highly encouraged to fly-in for the activities and to show off their completed project to fellow builders (Zenith can provide tie-down space and help facilitate ground transportation if possible). Let us know of any special needs or requirements. If you are planning to attend, please pre-register for the Open Hangar Day and Fly-In Gathering. We'll plan to award some door prizes and we'll have name tags ready for you when you arrive, and will keep you up to date of any schedule changes. Online registration: http://www.zenithair.com/news/oh2007-register.html There is no charge to attend the Open Hangar Day or related events. Please note that all events are subject to change or cancellation. Please contact us if you have ideas, requests or capabilities to make the fall 2007 Open Hangar and Fly-In Gathering both a fun and educational event. Thanks in advance to the individuals and companies that are contributing time and expertise to this event, and to the builders who have provided suggestions. Accommodations: Due to the large number of visitors to Mexico on September 29, local hotels have already filled up (we've heard that Mexico hotels are already booked for September 28 and 29). However, there are more hotels in the general area, as well as camping sites. Details on accommodations: http://www.zenithair.com/factory.htm Online: http://www.zenithair.com/news/oh2007.html ________________________________ Message 2 _____________________________________ Time: 11:12:30 AM PST US Subject: Zenith-List: Re: New Builder From: "PatrickW" Welcome. Good group here. My wife & I attended a rudder workshop last November. In the year that's followed we've competed the tail, wings, and are assembling a Corvair engine (awaiting some parts to finish it). Fuselage kit is ordered - should keep me busy this winter. The hardest part is drilling the first hole. You will remember it. Take a picture. Patrick 601XL/Corvair Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=134241#134241 ________________________________ Message 3 _____________________________________ Time: 11:46:42 AM PST US From: "robert stone" Subject: Zenith-List: New Builders or thinking about it This message is for those of you who are thinking about building the Zenith Zodiac601XL. I have one completed and flying with 100 hours and I will take any of you flying for the cost of the fuel we use. Nothing I can think of will cause you to make up your mind and build one of these aircraft like going flying in one. Tracy Stone Harker Heights, Tx ZodiacXL w/Jabiru 3300 ________________________________ Message 4 _____________________________________ Time: 12:39:52 PM PST US From: "Shane Norwood" Subject: Re: Zenith-List: Re: New Builder Thanks Patrick for your encouragement. I will also be using the Corvair engine in my plane. I just placed an order last night for William Wynne's conversion manual. I hope you don't mind if I pick your brain sometime in the future about your engine building experiences thus far with the Corvair conversion. Oh and believe me, I'll be buying a nicer digital camera than I already have to take those first drill hole pictures from every angle! Have fun with that fuselage kit! Hopefully by this time next year I'll be as far along on my project as you are at this point! Thanks Again, Shane On 9/13/07, PatrickW wrote: > > > Welcome. Good group here. > > My wife & I attended a rudder workshop last November. > > In the year that's followed we've competed the tail, wings, and are > assembling a Corvair engine (awaiting some parts to finish it). > > Fuselage kit is ordered - should keep me busy this winter. > > The hardest part is drilling the first hole. You will remember it. Take > a picture. > > Patrick > 601XL/Corvair > > > Read this topic online here: > > http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=134241#134241 > > ________________________________ Message 5 _____________________________________ Time: 02:17:48 PM PST US From: "Shane Norwood" Subject: Re: Zenith-List: New Builders or thinking about it Wish I was a little closer to you to take you up on that offer. But if you ever fly out to Southern California (Camarillo/KCMA) for anything, let me know! -Shane On 9/13/07, robert stone wrote: > > This message is for those of you who are thinking about building the > Zenith Zodiac601XL. I have one completed and flying with 100 hours and I > will take any of you flying for the cost of the fuel we use. > Nothing I can think of will cause you to make up your mind and build one > of these aircraft like going flying in one. > > Tracy Stone > Harker Heights, Tx > ZodiacXL w/Jabiru 3300 > > * > > > * > > ________________________________ Message 6 _____________________________________ Time: 06:30:19 PM PST US Subject: Zenith-List: Re: New Builder From: "leinad" A group of us gather to chat on Monday nights at 8:00 PM Eastern Time at: http://chat.iahu.ca/ New builders or old are encouraged to join in. Dan -------- Scratch building XL with Corvair Engine Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=134304#134304 ________________________________ Message 7 _____________________________________ Time: 08:29:05 PM PST US From: "Danny Offill" Subject: RE: Zenith-List: New Builders or thinking about it Tracy I live north of McKinney, TX and will definitely take you up on your offer next time I'm planning a trip to the hill country. Send me you contact info off-line and I'll give you a call sometime if that's OK. Danny Offill Van Alstyne, TX ZodiacXL tail kit. -----Original Message----- From: owner-zenith-list-server@matronics.com [mailto:owner-zenith-list-server@matronics.com]On Behalf Of robert stone Sent: Thursday, September 13, 2007 1:46 PM To: Zenith list Subject: Zenith-List: New Builders or thinking about it This message is for those of you who are thinking about building the Zenith Zodiac601XL. I have one completed and flying with 100 hours and I will take any of you flying for the cost of the fuel we use. Nothing I can think of will cause you to make up your mind and build one of these aircraft like going flying in one. Tracy Stone Harker Heights, Tx ZodiacXL w/Jabiru 3300 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Other Matronics Email List Services ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Post A New Message zenith-list@matronics.com UN/SUBSCRIBE http://www.matronics.com/subscription List FAQ http://www.matronics.com/FAQ/Zenith-List.htm Web Forum Interface To Lists http://forums.matronics.com Matronics List Wiki http://wiki.matronics.com Full Archive Search Engine http://www.matronics.com/search 7-Day List Browse http://www.matronics.com/browse/zenith-list Browse Digests http://www.matronics.com/digest/zenith-list Browse Other Lists http://www.matronics.com/browse Live Online Chat! http://www.matronics.com/chat Archive Downloading http://www.matronics.com/archives Photo Share http://www.matronics.com/photoshare Other Email Lists http://www.matronics.com/emaillists Contributions http://www.matronics.com/contribution ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- These Email List Services are sponsored solely by Matronics and through the generous Contributions of its members.