---------------------------------------------------------- Zenith-List Digest Archive --- Total Messages Posted Mon 12/17/07: 49 ---------------------------------------------------------- Today's Message Index: ---------------------- 1. 12:53 AM - Re: N601EL receives E-LSA certification! (Harrison-Hutcheson) 2. 04:18 AM - Re: 601 and wing failiers (kmccune) 3. 05:17 AM - Re: 601XL Canopy (Al Young) 4. 06:01 AM - Re: 601XL Canopy (Jaybannist@cs.com) 5. 06:40 AM - Steering Rod seal solution (charles.long@allisontransmission.com) 6. 06:42 AM - Re: Canopy seals (LarryMcFarland) 7. 06:48 AM - Re: 601XL Canopy (LarryMcFarland) 8. 06:58 AM - Re: N601EL receives E-LSA certification! (Gig Giacona) 9. 07:26 AM - Re: Is check valve in fuel return line needed? (ashontz) 10. 07:29 AM - Re: 601XL Canopy (robert stone) 11. 07:35 AM - Re: Drill bits - recommendations (ashontz) 12. 07:52 AM - Re: Re: 601 and wing failiers (steve) 13. 07:53 AM - Re: 601XL Canopy () 14. 08:33 AM - Re: Is check valve in fuel return line needed? (Martin Pohl) 15. 08:36 AM - Re: Is check valve in fuel return line needed? (Martin Pohl) 16. 08:51 AM - Re: Is check valve in fuel return line needed? (Martin Pohl) 17. 08:52 AM - Re: Is check valve in fuel return line needed? (ashontz) 18. 08:52 AM - Carbon Monoxide (BobbyPaulk@comcast.net) 19. 09:29 AM - Re: Is check valve in fuel return line needed? (Gig Giacona) 20. 09:43 AM - (steve) 21. 09:44 AM - Fatality Reported in new 701 (Roger Nyholm) 22. 09:50 AM - Re: Is check valve in fuel return line needed? (ashontz) 23. 10:41 AM - Re: Fatality Reported in new 701 (kmccune) 24. 10:55 AM - Re: .Attn Matt (n801bh@netzero.com) 25. 10:58 AM - Re: Fatality Reported in new 701 (n801bh@netzero.com) 26. 11:35 AM - Re: 601 and wing failiers (PatrickW) 27. 12:22 PM - Re: Re: 601 and wing failiers () 28. 12:41 PM - Re: Re: Drill bits - recommendations (David Downey) 29. 12:44 PM - Re: Attn. Matt Drale (Carlos Sa) 30. 12:56 PM - Re: No Title (Gig Giacona) 31. 01:19 PM - Fatal 701 Crash (Ron Lalonde) 32. 02:08 PM - 601HD Tires and Landing gear forks (Jeyoung65@aol.com) 33. 02:17 PM - Re: Fatality Reported in new 701 (Afterfxllc@aol.com) 34. 02:22 PM - Re: Fatality Reported in new 701 (Afterfxllc@aol.com) 35. 02:27 PM - Re: Re: No Title (Jaybannist@cs.com) 36. 02:34 PM - Re: Fatal 701 Crash (Jaybannist@cs.com) 37. 02:34 PM - Re: Re: No Title (Afterfxllc@aol.com) 38. 02:53 PM - Re: Fatal 701 Crash (John Marzulli) 39. 03:02 PM - Re: 601HD Tires and Landing gear forks (LarryMcFarland) 40. 03:12 PM - Re: Re: Is check valve in fuel return line needed? (george may) 41. 03:29 PM - Monday Chat Room (George Race) 42. 03:31 PM - Jabiru 2200 Changes? (George Race) 43. 03:42 PM - Landing gear (wade jones) 44. 06:15 PM - Re: Drill bits - recommendations (ashontz) 45. 06:33 PM - Re: Jabiru 2200 Changes? () 46. 07:13 PM - Re: Re: Is check valve in fuel return line needed? (Bryan Martin) 47. 08:48 PM - Re: .Attn Matt (Matt Dralle) 48. 09:34 PM - Rough engine (Chuck Deiterich) 49. 10:21 PM - Merry Christmas (martyn@flight.co.za) ________________________________ Message 1 _____________________________________ Time: 12:53:15 AM PST US From: "Harrison-Hutcheson" Subject: Re: Zenith-List: N601EL receives E-LSA certification! Scott, Congratulations from many and various aspects. Are you going to be doing your own Phase I flight testing or are you going to have a test pilot? Interested in determining the differences between Airworthiness Certificate and Airworthy. Received pink slip in June 2007 and still going through some minor tweaking and getting near to the point where the test pilot indicates it is "airworthy at all speeds and flying conditions". How has your insurance company been cooperating in getting your E-LSA fully insured. You might want to keep the mailing list up to date on these various subsets for finally getting the project off of the ground. Many thanks and much congratulations. Sammy J Hutcheson N6412Z - 912S ________________________________ Message 2 _____________________________________ Time: 04:18:27 AM PST US Subject: Zenith-List: Re: 601 and wing failiers From: "kmccune" Thanks for the answers, thats about what I remembered. I really didn't pay that much attention because it was not a 701. I was just put back because of the absolute refusal to even consider the 601. I hope you know that the Vne for duct tape is only 100mph! :D -------- Kevin Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=152654#152654 ________________________________ Message 3 _____________________________________ Time: 05:17:39 AM PST US From: "Al Young" Subject: Re: Zenith-List: 601XL Canopy Steve- make a pattern using poster board and cut til you are happy with the shape. Leave a 1`/4 inch gap on the bttom for the rubber seal and the use the resulting pattern to cut the aluminum. Good luck. Al Young XL flying. ----- Original Message ----- From: steve To: zenith-list@matronics.com Sent: Sunday, December 16, 2007 8:52 PM Subject: Zenith-List: 601XL Canopy For the life of me I cant figure out how to:::: Find where to drill the aluminum trim on the front of the canopy. I ve drilled the plastic canopy itself and went on thru to the aluminum tube frame. Thats easy. Now I want to install the aluminum sheet that covers the front of the tube/plastic. Hope I m making scense..... SW ________________________________ Message 4 _____________________________________ Time: 06:01:18 AM PST US From: Jaybannist@cs.com Subject: RE: Zenith-List: 601XL Canopy Steve, Make yourself a tool like a rivet hole finder. Take a couple of strips (~1" x 6"); drill & cleco one end with two A4 clecoes. Drill a #40 hole in the "free" end. Take the strips apart. On the strip that will be the bottom, drill out & place a rivet in the #40 hole, tail down, to form a "nub." The size of this rivet is determined by the size of the hole you want to find; for instance, use an A3 rivet for a #30 hole, an A4 rivet for a #20 hole, etc. You may have to experiment a little to find the proper nub. Rivet the two strips together at the other end. Slip the device over the aluminum and find the hole with the nub. You will have a #40 pilot hole in the top strip to drill a pilot hole through, exactly where the hidden hole is. If this is not clear, see attached. Hope this helps. Jay in Dallas 601XL N2630J "steve" wrote: >For the life of me I cant figure out how to:::: > >Find where to drill the aluminum trim on the front of the canopy. I ve drilled the plastic canopy itself and went on thru to the aluminum tube frame. Thats easy. Now I want to install the aluminum sheet that covers the front of the tube/plastic. >Hope I m making scense..... > >SW > ________________________________ Message 5 _____________________________________ Time: 06:40:31 AM PST US Subject: Zenith-List: Steering Rod seal solution From: charles.long@allisontransmission.com I have a solution for the steering rod sealing which uses a Jeep 4wd dual rubber boot purchased off of Ebay for about $25. It seals quite well and matches up nicely with the slots and steering rod travel. Email me direct if you would like pictures and some fabrication details. Will also try to post on Matronics enclosure site. Chuck Long, P.E. Zodie Rocket HDS N601LE, 150 hr TT ________________________________ Message 6 _____________________________________ Time: 06:42:29 AM PST US From: LarryMcFarland Subject: Re: Zenith-List: Canopy seals Hi Matt, I'd recommend you make the hole access for the latch lock a slot, and after you paint that surface, put a line across it to show the position of the latch lock. I've failed to have the canopy latched twice because I didn't see the position of the latch lever prior to take off. I don't make that mistake any more. http://www.macsmachine.com/images/canopy/full/latchlockslot.gif Nice work by the way. Larry McFarland 601HDS at www.macsmachine.com Matt & Jo wrote: > > I had trouble with the forward seals on the canopy. > > Matt > www.zodiacxl.com > > ________________________________ Message 7 _____________________________________ Time: 06:48:48 AM PST US From: LarryMcFarland Subject: Re: Zenith-List: 601XL Canopy Steve, If you're careful, you can leave the front flashing apron off the canopy and just add the rubber trim edging. I think it looks better that way. http://www.macsmachine.com/images/completion/full/testruncooling.gif Larry McFarland 601HDS at www.macsmachine.com steve wrote: > For the life of me I cant figure out how to:::: > > Find where to drill the aluminum trim on the front of the canopy. I > ve drilled the plastic canopy itself and went on thru to the aluminum > tube frame. Thats easy. Now I want to install the aluminum sheet > that covers the front of the tube/plastic. > Hope I m making scense..... > > SW > * > > * ________________________________ Message 8 _____________________________________ Time: 06:58:43 AM PST US Subject: Zenith-List: Re: N601EL receives E-LSA certification! From: "Gig Giacona" Great news Scott!! How long is the phase I flight requirememt? s_thatcher(at)bellsouth.n wrote: > It's been a grueling last few weeks in trying to get ready for the DAR Dec > 15th inspection of N601EL but it's finished and so am I, just about! > > I want to thank everyone who has helped me find parts, provide drawings, > send photos, help out at the hangar, lend support and in general for being > there. It really does take a lot of collaboration to finish one of these > things and after four years, I am extremely happy about having the pink slip > for this aircraft! > > Thanks again! > > Scott Thatcher > GraphiTech Computer Systems > http://www.graphitech.com > 800-634-8324 > > Scott Thatcher, Palm Beach Gardens, FL > 601XL with Corvair, still 99%complete but with E-LSA certification > N601EL -------- 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=152670#152670 ________________________________ Message 9 _____________________________________ Time: 07:26:25 AM PST US Subject: Zenith-List: Re: Is check valve in fuel return line needed? From: "ashontz" What's your reasoning for the return lines? The plans don't call for it, but I was thinking of adding one myself to not burn out the pump with too much pressure. [quote="gfmjr_20(at)HOTMAIL.COM"]Martin-- I did not use a check valve on my return line. There is a restricter in the return line with about a .3mm hole in it so there is not much fuel that flows through the line. The engine end of the line is also significantly higher that the termination at the tank. I think when I did my fuel flow tests with just the electrical pump on the fuel returned through this line was about 13 ounces George May 601XL 912s 174hours > Subject: Is check valve in fuel return line needed? > From: mpohl@pohltec.ch > Date: Sun, 16 Dec 2007 09:21:42 -0800 > To: zenith-list@matronics.com > > > Hi folks > > Is there a need for a check valve in the fuel return line (vapour lock return line)? Engine will be the Rotax 912ULS. > > Cheers Martin > > -------- > Martin Pohl > Zodiac XL QBK > 8645 Jona, Switzerland > www.pohltec.ch/ZodiacXL > > > > > Read this topic online here: > > http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=152523#152523 > > > > > > > > > > Share life as it happens with the new Windows Live. Share now! > [b] -------- Andy Shontz CH601XL - Corvair www.mykitlog.com/ashontz Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=152676#152676 ________________________________ Message 10 ____________________________________ Time: 07:29:52 AM PST US From: "robert stone" Subject: Re: Zenith-List: 601XL Canopy All of the aircraft tool supply companies that I know of sell this same tool in various sizes. Anyone building an aircraft or performing maintenance should have set. Bob Stone Harker Heights, Tx ZodiacXL w/Jabiru 3300 ----- Original Message ----- From: Sent: Monday, December 17, 2007 7:55 AM Subject: RE: Zenith-List: 601XL Canopy > Steve, > > Make yourself a tool like a rivet hole finder. Take a couple of strips > (~1" x 6"); drill & cleco one end with two A4 clecoes. Drill a #40 hole > in the "free" end. Take the strips apart. On the strip that will be the > bottom, drill out & place a rivet in the #40 hole, tail down, to form a > "nub." The size of this rivet is determined by the size of the hole you > want to find; for instance, use an A3 rivet for a #30 hole, an A4 rivet > for a #20 hole, etc. You may have to experiment a little to find the > proper nub. Rivet the two strips together at the other end. Slip the > device over the aluminum and find the hole with the nub. You will have a > #40 pilot hole in the top strip to drill a pilot hole through, exactly > where the hidden hole is. > > If this is not clear, see attached. Hope this helps. > > Jay in Dallas 601XL N2630J > > > "steve" wrote: > >>For the life of me I cant figure out how to:::: >> >>Find where to drill the aluminum trim on the front of the canopy. I ve >>drilled the plastic canopy itself and went on thru to the aluminum tube >>frame. Thats easy. Now I want to install the aluminum sheet that covers >>the front of the tube/plastic. >>Hope I m making scense..... >> >>SW >> > ________________________________ Message 11 ____________________________________ Time: 07:35:59 AM PST US Subject: Zenith-List: Re: Drill bits - recommendations From: "ashontz" Not exactly related to drill bits, more drilling itself. Has anyone used a dremel tool for drilling? I tried it on my wing skins and I was very happy with it. Less weight to hold up there so backstrain is reduced. Also less chance of dropping a heavy drill on a skin and denting it. In fact I like it so much I'm going to try the cable extender on the dremel so I'm working with only the little light tip on the wand. Works very well for pilot holes and of course stepping up to the next size after a pilot hole doesn't require as much force so the light drill wand works well for that too. Plus, the dremel makes for a nice fast drill speed. Just a thought for anyone looking for less of a full body workout while drilling. It's about as taxing as using a dentist's drill. do not archive. -------- Andy Shontz CH601XL - Corvair www.mykitlog.com/ashontz Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=152678#152678 ________________________________ Message 12 ____________________________________ Time: 07:52:49 AM PST US From: "steve" Subject: Re: Zenith-List: Re: 601 and wing failiers Kevin Duct tape is good up to 100 MPH thats true. But, If you also use bailing wire in combanation the Vne goes to 115 MPH.. ----- Original Message ----- From: "kmccune" Sent: Monday, December 17, 2007 5:16 AM Subject: Zenith-List: Re: 601 and wing failiers > > Thanks for the answers, thats about what I remembered. I really didn't pay > that much attention because it was not a 701. I was just put back because > of the absolute refusal to even consider the 601. > > I hope you know that the Vne for duct tape is only 100mph! :D > > -------- > Kevin > > > Read this topic online here: > > http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=152654#152654 > > > ________________________________ Message 13 ____________________________________ Time: 07:53:06 AM PST US From: Subject: Re: Zenith-List: 601XL Canopy You should be able to get it done using a strap type hole duplicator. the tough part is getting that piece of aluminum t conform to the compound curve of that area of the bubble. http://www.aircraftspruce.com/menus/search.php Dred ---- steve wrote: > For the life of me I cant figure out how to:::: > > Find where to drill the aluminum trim on the front of the canopy. I ve drilled the plastic canopy itself and went on thru to the aluminum tube frame. Thats easy. Now I want to install the aluminum sheet that covers the front of the tube/plastic. > Hope I m making scense..... > > SW ________________________________ Message 14 ____________________________________ Time: 08:33:14 AM PST US Subject: Zenith-List: Re: Is check valve in fuel return line needed? From: "Martin Pohl" Hi Andy > What's your reasoning for the return lines? Vapour lock issues - it is e.g. in UK a mandatory permit directive. The CZAW plans include the return line. I have a left inner tank with return inlet. We are using automotive fuel here in Europe (and it is in fact recommended for the Rotax rather than 100LL) which results in higher vapour lock risk. Cheers Martin -------- Martin Pohl Zodiac XL QBK 8645 Jona, Switzerland www.pohltec.ch/ZodiacXL Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=152684#152684 ________________________________ Message 15 ____________________________________ Time: 08:36:26 AM PST US Subject: Zenith-List: Re: Is check valve in fuel return line needed? From: "Martin Pohl" @George: Thank you for your info! The CZAW plans also don't call for a check valve. And as you said the line is going quite a bit down from the engine to the tank, so there shouldn't be any backpressure from the tank. Cheers Martin -------- Martin Pohl Zodiac XL QBK 8645 Jona, Switzerland www.pohltec.ch/ZodiacXL Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=152685#152685 ________________________________ Message 16 ____________________________________ Time: 08:51:19 AM PST US Subject: Zenith-List: Re: Is check valve in fuel return line needed? From: "Martin Pohl" By the way: here is my "final" fuel system layout, which is apart from the additional left wing fuel pump and the fuel flow meter the standard CZAW fuel setup. FuelSystem Cheers Martin -------- Martin Pohl Zodiac XL QBK 8645 Jona, Switzerland www.pohltec.ch/ZodiacXL Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=152690#152690 ________________________________ Message 17 ____________________________________ Time: 08:52:16 AM PST US Subject: Zenith-List: Re: Is check valve in fuel return line needed? From: "ashontz" Good to know, I'll probably install a return line myself. What can it hurt. I know all of my cars have a return line, probably for good reason too. Is the return line smaller? That being the case, I always hear the term vapor lock, in technical terms can someone explain EXACTLY what it is and where in the fuel system it occurs generally for everyone's benefit? I know sometimes my old lawnboy mower won't start after running for awhile and I need to take the air filter off to let it breath better so I can restart it. I assume this is vapor lock, but I'm not really sure. I've never had it stop running, but restarting was a major problem before I replaced the mower due to other problems with the mower being a yardsale total piece of crap I bought when I was poor years ago and not worth fiddling with everytime I wanted to mow the lawn. Martin Pohl wrote: > Hi Andy > > > What's your reasoning for the return lines? > Vapour lock issues - it is e.g. in UK a mandatory modification (http://www.pfa.org.uk/Data%20Sheets/162B%20ZENAIR%20CH601-XL.pdf). > > The CZAW plans include the return line. I have a left inner tank with return inlet. > > We are using automotive fuel here in Europe (and it is in fact recommended for the Rotax rather than 100LL) which results in higher vapour lock risk. > > Cheers Martin -------- Andy Shontz CH601XL - Corvair www.mykitlog.com/ashontz Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=152692#152692 ________________________________ Message 18 ____________________________________ Time: 08:52:49 AM PST US From: BobbyPaulk@comcast.net Subject: Zenith-List: Carbon Monoxide to all, thanks for such an great response to the CO problem. i have since added an automotive exhaust turned down extension (like a 57 Chevy ) temporarily and the CO has disappeared. the stock exhaust pipe was too short. i am going to order a stainless extension turned down about 45 degrees and weld it to the existing pipe. thanks again for all the advice. bobby N131BP ________________________________ Message 19 ____________________________________ Time: 09:29:58 AM PST US Subject: Zenith-List: Re: Is check valve in fuel return line needed? From: "Gig Giacona" It there for a different reason in your car. Probably because there is a fuel injection system in use. ashontz wrote: > Good to know, I'll probably install a return line myself. What can it hurt. I know all of my cars have a return line, probably for good reason too. Is the return line smaller? > -------- 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=152701#152701 ________________________________ Message 20 ____________________________________ Time: 09:43:59 AM PST US From: "steve" Subject: Zenith-List: Hey I paid buckeroos to join this list and it still says that I can not "reply" to the posts... How come Matt ? and wheres my gift for signing up ?? Steve Weston Arizona.. ________________________________ Message 21 ____________________________________ Time: 09:44:00 AM PST US From: "Roger Nyholm" Subject: Zenith-List: Fatality Reported in new 701 MESILLA, NM -- A 54-year-old Mesilla man was killed Saturday when the light aircraft he was flying crashed near his home as his family watched. Authorities say Robert Steinmetz was flying the aircraft he had built himself the day before when it crashed into a field just south of his house. The family told authorities the pilot flew too low, couldn't pull up and went straight into the ground. Steinmetz -- a physical therapist who worked in Las Cruces -- died immediately. He was an avid supporter of the volleyball program at New Mexico State University, where his daughter Alex, a college freshman, plays as an outside hitter. There is a news video on the El Paso TX. ABC-TV website. ________________________________ Message 22 ____________________________________ Time: 09:50:11 AM PST US Subject: Zenith-List: Re: Is check valve in fuel return line needed? From: "ashontz" My 1985 Nissan pickup is carburated and it has a return line. Gig Giacona wrote: > It there for a different reason in your car. Probably because there is a fuel injection system in use. > > > > ashontz wrote: > > Good to know, I'll probably install a return line myself. What can it hurt. I know all of my cars have a return line, probably for good reason too. Is the return line smaller? > > > -------- Andy Shontz CH601XL - Corvair www.mykitlog.com/ashontz Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=152706#152706 ________________________________ Message 23 ____________________________________ Time: 10:41:00 AM PST US Subject: Zenith-List: Re: Fatality Reported in new 701 From: "kmccune" My condolences to the family. -------- Kevin Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=152712#152712 ________________________________ Message 24 ____________________________________ Time: 10:55:25 AM PST US From: "n801bh@netzero.com" Subject: Re: Zenith-List: .Attn Matt I have titled your message so maybe Matt will read it. I am pretty sure he doesn't read every post on every list... Also. on topics not related to aviation it is suggested you add the- do not archive- somewhere in y our posts so as to not clog up the archife file memory bank. You will en joy and learn alot from matronics lists so sit back and enjoy. do not archive Ben Haas N801BH www.haaspowerair.com -- "steve" wrote: Hey I paid buckeroos to join this list and it still says that I can not "reply" to the posts...How come Matt ?and wheres my gift for signing up ======================== ======================== ======================== ======================== ======================== ======================== ============= _____________________________________________________________ Put your loved ones in good hands with quality senior assisted living. C lick now! http://thirdpartyoffers.netzero.net/TGL2221/fc/Ioyw6i4uA6dYScPi1zvOaQtWr ZKwcimhqHab2w21KbugzaEugO9H4m/ ________________________________ Message 25 ____________________________________ Time: 10:58:59 AM PST US From: "n801bh@netzero.com" Subject: Re: Zenith-List: Fatality Reported in new 701 So sad... be careful out there. These things can and will kill you. do not archive Ben Haas N801BH www.haaspowerair.com -- "Roger Nyholm" wrote: MESILLA, NM -- A 54-year-old Mesilla man was killed Saturday when the li ght aircraft he was flying crashed near his home as his family watched. Authorities say Robert Steinmetz was flying the aircraft he had built hi mself the day before when it crashed into a field just south of his hous e. The family told authorities the pilot flew too low, couldn't pull up and went straight into the ground. Steinmetz -- a physical therapist who worked in Las Cruces -- died immed iately. He was an avid supporter of the volleyball program at New Mexico State University, where his daughter Alex, a college freshman, plays as an outside hitter. There is a news video on the El Paso TX. ABC-TV website. ======================== ======================== ======================== ======================== ======================== ==== _____________________________________________________________ Click to receive information from occupational therapy schools near you. http://thirdpartyoffers.netzero.net/TGL2221/fc/Ioyw6i4s2MATUhZN6vsJCLWUO FeeziWNt39m0sN4iuUlffRD0JUT7E/ ________________________________ Message 26 ____________________________________ Time: 11:35:36 AM PST US Subject: Zenith-List: Re: 601 and wing failiers From: "PatrickW" kmccune wrote: > I was just put back because of the absolute refusal to even consider the 601. Some people won't look any further than the hingless ailerons, and tend to dismiss the design. People who give it some thought tend to like the design. Seems that people either love the 601, or they hate it - no middle ground. Funny story: My EAA Technical Adviser told me that the first time he saw my project that he was agonizing on how to break the news to me on the magnitude of my "screw-up". He is now a proponent of the design. Patrick XL/Corvair Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=152718#152718 ________________________________ Message 27 ____________________________________ Time: 12:22:37 PM PST US From: Subject: Re: Zenith-List: Re: 601 and wing failiers Personally, I have as much use for a closed mind as a closed store. Neither one does much for me. Dred Do Not Archive ---- PatrickW wrote: > > > kmccune wrote: > > I was just put back because of the absolute refusal to even consider the 601. > > Some people won't look any further than the hingless ailerons, and tend to dismiss the design. People who give it some thought tend to like the design. Seems that people either love the 601, or they hate it - no middle ground. > > Funny story: My EAA Technical Adviser told me that the first time he saw my project that he was agonizing on how to break the news to me on the magnitude of my "screw-up". He is now a proponent of the design. > > Patrick > XL/Corvair ________________________________ Message 28 ____________________________________ Time: 12:41:45 PM PST US From: David Downey Subject: Re: Zenith-List: Re: Drill bits - recommendations I used to have a lovely little 3 jawchuck that treaded directly onto the collet socket on my dremel. You are right - it makes for surgical drilling experiences. Not exactly related to drill bits, more drilling itself. Has anyone used a dremel tool for drilling? I tried it on my wing skins and I was very happy with it. Less weight to hold up there so backstrain is reduced. Also less chance of dropping a heavy drill on a skin and denting it. In fact I like it so much I'm going to try the cable extender on the dremel so I'm working with only the little light tip on the wand. Works very well for pilot holes and of course stepping up to the next size after a pilot hole doesn't require as much force so the light drill wand works well for that too. Plus, the dremel makes for a nice fast drill speed. Just a thought for anyone looking for less of a full body workout while drilling. It's about as taxing as using a dentist's drill. do not archive. -------- Andy Shontz CH601XL - Corvair www.mykitlog.com/ashontz Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=152678#152678 Dave Downey Harleysville (SE) PA 100 HP Corvair --------------------------------- Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Yahoo! Mobile. Try it now. ________________________________ Message 29 ____________________________________ Time: 12:44:16 PM PST US From: "Carlos Sa" Subject: Re: Zenith-List: Attn. Matt Drale There's something strange about your statement: one does not pay to join this list. Contributions to help the list to stay alive (i.e., pay for hardware, software and internet high-speed links) are totally voluntary. Carlos CH601-HD, plans Montreal, Canada do not archive On 17/12/2007, steve wrote: > > Hey I paid buckeroos to join this list and it still says that I can not > "reply" to the posts... > How come Matt ? > and wheres my gift for signing up ?? > > Steve Weston > Arizona.. > > ________________________________ Message 30 ____________________________________ Time: 12:56:46 PM PST US Subject: Zenith-List: Re: No Title From: "Gig Giacona" We all saw this post. -------- 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=152727#152727 ________________________________ Message 31 ____________________________________ Time: 01:19:38 PM PST US From: Ron Lalonde Subject: Zenith-List: Fatal 701 Crash I could be wrong, but is this not the first fatality in a CH701 ??? Ron _________________________________________________________________ Exercise your brain! Try Flexicon! http://puzzles.sympatico.msn.ca/chicktionary/index.html?icid=htmlsig ________________________________ Message 32 ____________________________________ Time: 02:08:27 PM PST US From: Jeyoung65@aol.com Subject: Zenith-List: 601HD Tires and Landing gear forks DO NOT ARCHIVE Was getting ready to form the Forks for my 601HD and have a question. Per the drawing 6L-1 dated 08/04 the outside dim. for the forks are 123 mm, fork thickness is 3/16 ". The nose wheel is P/N NW800CC-Z, I cann't find anything on this. The main wheels are P/N W80CC-Z and Matco web site said "The W80CC-Z is a 8.0 inch wheel with 5 inch width with an additional 1.85 inch caliper spacing. The wheel assembly is too wide. What did I miss. Jerry of GA **************************************See AOL's top rated recipes (http://food.aol.com/top-rated-recipes?NCID=aoltop00030000000004) ________________________________ Message 33 ____________________________________ Time: 02:17:33 PM PST US From: Afterfxllc@aol.com Subject: Re: Zenith-List: Fatality Reported in new 701 _http://www.ktsm.com/news/local/12547616.html?video=YHI&t=a_ (http://www.ktsm.com/news/local/12547616.html?video=YHI&t=a) In a message dated 12/17/2007 12:44:56 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, pecosrog@earthlink.net writes: Robert Steinmetz **************************************See AOL's top rated recipes (http://food.aol.com/top-rated-recipes?NCID=aoltop00030000000004) ________________________________ Message 34 ____________________________________ Time: 02:22:32 PM PST US From: Afterfxllc@aol.com Subject: Re: Zenith-List: Fatality Reported in new 701 _http://www.kvia.com/global/video/popup/pop_player.asp?ClipID1 20999&h1=Plan e%20crashes%2C%20pilot%20killed&vt1=v&at1=News&d1=114000&LaunchPageAdTag=News& activePane=info&playerVersion=1&hostPageUrl=http%3A//www.kvia.com/global/story .asp%3Fs%3D7502972&rnd=5556876_ (http://www.kvia.com/global/video/popup/pop_player.asp?ClipID1 20999&h1=Plane%20crashes,%20pilot%20killed&vt1=v&at1=News&d 1=114000&LaunchPageAdTag=News&activePane=info&playerVersion=1&hostPageUrl=http ://www.kvia.com/global/story.asp?s=7502972&rnd=5556876) In a message dated 12/17/2007 5:18:44 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, Afterfxllc@aol.com writes: _http://www.ktsm.com/news/local/12547616.html?video=YHI&t=a_ (http://www.ktsm.com/news/local/12547616.html?video=YHI&t=a) In a message dated 12/17/2007 12:44:56 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, pecosrog@earthlink.net writes: Robert Steinmetz ____________________________________ See AOL's _top rated recipes_ (http://food.aol.com/top-rated-recipes?NCID=aoltop00030000000004) and _easy ways to stay in shape_ (http://body.aol.com/fitness/winter-exercise?NCID=aoltop00030000000003) for winter. (http://www.matronics.com/contribution) (http://www.matronics.com/Navigator?Zenith-List) **************************************See AOL's top rated recipes (http://food.aol.com/top-rated-recipes?NCID=aoltop00030000000004) ________________________________ Message 35 ____________________________________ Time: 02:27:56 PM PST US From: Jaybannist@cs.com Subject: RE: Zenith-List: Re: No Title I guess you are referring to the post about the gas spring struts. Since I have already installed them, I am going to go with the ZAC struts. But, just in case, I went ahead and ordered the 60# struts from McMaster-Carr. My only concern is getting them installed. As I recall, even the 40# struts were really hard to compress to install them. Guess I'll have to get some real "He Man" help! I think I've finally gotten all my electrical problems solved. Onward and Upward!! "Gig Giacona" wrote: > >We all saw this post. > >-------- >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=152727#152727 > > ________________________________ Message 36 ____________________________________ Time: 02:34:21 PM PST US From: Jaybannist@cs.com Subject: RE: Zenith-List: Fatal 701 Crash Really sad story. However, I thought it was only slightly amusing that, in the write-up, they said that this was a homebuilt airplane that he built yesterday. Someone probably told the writer that he had COMPLETED it yesterday, and, as usual, this was misinterpreted. Jay in Dallas ________________________________ Message 37 ____________________________________ Time: 02:34:42 PM PST US From: Afterfxllc@aol.com Subject: Re: Zenith-List: Re: No Title If you hold the canopy open there is no need to compress them :) In a message dated 12/17/2007 5:29:41 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, Jaybannist@cs.com writes: --> Zenith-List message posted by: Jaybannist@cs.com I guess you are referring to the post about the gas spring struts. Since I have already installed them, I am going to go with the ZAC struts. But, just in case, I went ahead and ordered the 60# struts from McMaster-Carr. My only concern is getting them installed. As I recall, even the 40# struts were really hard to compress to install them. Guess I'll have to get some real "He Man" help! I think I've finally gotten all my electrical problems solved. Onward and Upward!! "Gig Giacona" wrote: >--> Zenith-List message posted by: "Gig Giacona" > >We all saw this post. > >-------- >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=152727#152727 > > **************************************See AOL's top rated recipes (http://food.aol.com/top-rated-recipes?NCID=aoltop00030000000004) ________________________________ Message 38 ____________________________________ Time: 02:53:13 PM PST US From: "John Marzulli" Subject: Re: Zenith-List: Fatal 701 Crash I had read the sentence in the "just built yesterday" way, but also "a plane he built, and had just flown yesterday" way. Truly sad that the 701 has had it's first fatality, but also it is truly amazing that it has taken twenty years for it to happen. DO NOT ARCHIVE On Dec 17, 2007 2:32 PM, wrote: > > Really sad story. However, I thought it was only slightly amusing that, in > the write-up, they said that this was a homebuilt airplane that he built > yesterday. Someone probably told the writer that he had COMPLETED it > yesterday, and, as usual, this was misinterpreted. > > Jay in Dallas > > -- John Marzulli http://701Builder.blogspot.com/ "Flying a plane is no different than riding a bicycle... it's just a lot harder to put baseball cards in the spokes. -Airplane The Movie ________________________________ Message 39 ____________________________________ Time: 03:02:58 PM PST US From: LarryMcFarland Subject: Re: Zenith-List: 601HD Tires and Landing gear forks Hi Jerry, The Matco wheels are 8-inch diameter x 4.00 inch width nominal size without addressing tolerances for these. Tires recommended for these wheels are a bit like wheelbarrow tires, but a set of Michelin S83 tires are actually good looking and are actually sized 3.5 x 8.0 and have a good load capacity and ability to cope with landings. http://www.macsmachine.com/images/gear/full/brakes2forks.gif http://www.macsmachine.com/images/gear/full/pantforkbracketrh.gif http://www.macsmachine.com/images/completion/full/Teebarforkjack2.gif I purchased mine from Zenith, but not long ago, you could buy them from the Matco people. Some have gone to the smaller diameter wheels because they streamline the plane a bit. I'm flying these as I like the easy rolling ride they provide, especially on grass. 2361 South 1560 West Woods Cross, UT 84087 USA (801) 335-0582 (801) 335-0581 Fax tech@MATCOmfg.com After looking at the picture, I think the 6" width was a typo error. The wheels should be 8" x 4" nominal. I'd call them first and then check with Zenith if they don't make them anymore. Then look for a set for sale from an unfinished kit if that doesn't work. Good luck, Larry McFarland 601HDS at www.macsmachine.com Jeyoung65@aol.com wrote: > DO NOT ARCHIVE > > Was getting ready to form the Forks for my 601HD and have a question. > Per the drawing 6L-1 dated 08/04 the outside dim. for the forks are > 123 mm, fork thickness is 3/16 ". The nose wheel is P/N NW800CC-Z, I > cann't find anything on this. The main wheels are P/N W80CC-Z and > Matco web site said "The W80CC-Z is a 8.0 inch wheel with 5 inch width > with an additional 1.85 inch caliper spacing. The wheel assembly is > too wide. What did I miss. Jerry of GA > > * > > * ________________________________ Message 40 ____________________________________ Time: 03:12:29 PM PST US From: george may Subject: RE: Zenith-List: Re: Is check valve in fuel return line needed? The Rotax installation manual suggests a return line and in addition ,since I burn mostly auto fuel, I wanted to insure against vapor lock.> Subject: Zenith-List: Re: Is check valve in fuel return line needed?> From: ashontz@ nbme.org> Date: Mon, 17 Dec 2007 07:25:46 -0800> To: zenith-list@matronics. hat's your reasoning for the return lines? The plans don't call for it, but I was thinking of adding one myself to not burn out the pump with too much pressure.> > [quote="gfmjr_20(at)HOTMAIL.COM"]Martin--> I did not use a check valve on my return line. There is a restricter in the return line wit h about a .3mm hole in it so there is not much fuel that flows through the line. The engine end of the line is also significantly higher that the term ination at the tank. I think when I did my fuel flow tests with just the el ectrical pump on the fuel returned through this line was about 13 ounces> > George May> 601XL 912s 174hours> > > > Subject: Is check valve in fuel ret urn line needed?> > From: mpohl@pohltec.ch> > Date: Sun, 16 Dec 2007 09:21: 42 -0800> > To: zenith-list@matronics.com> > > > --> Zenith-List message po sted by: "Martin Pohl" > > > > Hi folks> > > > Is there a need for a check valve in the fuel return line (vapour lock return line)? Engine will be the Rotax 912ULS.> > > > Cheers Martin> > > > --------> > Martin Pohl> > Zodia c XL QBK> > 8645 Jona, Switzerland> > www.pohltec.ch/ZodiacXL> > > > > > > > > > Read this topic online here:> > > > http://forums.matronics.com/viewt opic.php?p=152523#152523> > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Share l ife as it happens with the new Windows Live. Share now! > > [b]> > > ------ --> Andy Shontz> CH601XL - Corvair> www.mykitlog.com/ashontz> > > > > Read this topic online here:> > http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=15 -======================== ===========> > > _________________________________________________________________ Get the power of Windows + Web with the new Windows Live. http://www.windowslive.com?ocid=TXT_TAGHM_Wave2_powerofwindows_122007 ________________________________ Message 41 ____________________________________ Time: 03:29:49 PM PST US From: "George Race" Subject: Zenith-List: Monday Chat Room Join in the chat room again this evening. http://www.mykitairplane/chat George ________________________________ Message 42 ____________________________________ Time: 03:31:20 PM PST US From: "George Race" Subject: Zenith-List: Jabiru 2200 Changes? I noticed on the newly designed USA Jabiru Web Site the following in the 2200 specification. . Dual Transistorized Magneto Ignition . Integrated AC Generator 20 amp Is this indeed something that has been upgraded? In particular I like the 20 Amp Generator output. Does the Transistorized Magneto also possibly mean you can now HAND PROP a Jabiur 2200? George Building CH701 (N73EX Reserved) ________________________________ Message 43 ____________________________________ Time: 03:42:18 PM PST US From: "wade jones" Subject: Zenith-List: Landing gear Hello group ,I am about ready for a landing gear .I will most likely build my own however if anyone is parting out a 601XL and has a main gear for sale contact me off site at wjones@brazoriainet.com Thanks . Wade Jones South Texas 601XL plans building Cont. 0200 ________________________________ Message 44 ____________________________________ Time: 06:15:23 PM PST US Subject: Zenith-List: Re: Drill bits - recommendations From: "ashontz" I have one of those that fits my Black and decker dremel but not one that fits my Ryobi dremel wand attachment. I may make an adapter. I'd really like to use the wand, but the dremels in general make excellent little drills for this type of work. [quote="planecrazydld(at)yahoo.co"]I used to have a lovely little 3 jawchuck that treaded directly onto the collet socket on my dremel. You are right - it makes for surgical drilling experiences. Not exactly related to drill bits, more drilling itself. Has anyone used a dremel tool for drilling? I tried it on my wing skins and I was very happy with it. Less weight to hold up there so backstrain is reduced. Also less chance of dropping a heavy drill on a skin and denting it. In fact I like it so much I'm going to try the cable extender on the dremel so I'm working with only the little light tip on the wand. Works very well for pilot holes and of course stepping up to the next size after a pilot hole doesn't require as much force so the light drill wand works well for that too. Be a better friend, newshound, and > [b] -------- Andy Shontz CH601XL - Corvair www.mykitlog.com/ashontz Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=152801#152801 ________________________________ Message 45 ____________________________________ Time: 06:33:22 PM PST US From: Subject: Re: Zenith-List: Jabiru 2200 Changes? I noticed on the newly designed USA Jabiru Web Site the following in the 2200 specification. Dual Transistorized Magneto Ignition Integrated AC Generator 20 amp Is this indeed something that has been upgraded?In particular I like the 20 Amp Generator output. Does the Transistorized Magneto also possibly mean you can now HAND PROP a Jabiur 2200? +++ Pete might want to jump in here if he's not too busy but Jabs have always had 'dual transistorized magneto ignition.' No, you can't spin a Jab, any model, fast enough for a hand start. Big cables and an Odyssey 680 do that, As for the 20 amp alternator: the 20 amp replaced the 15 amp on the 3300 a few years back, there was even a rumor that it was possible to "stack" two of them for those with panels of power-hungry appetites - don't know if that became a possibility or not. Not surprising to conjecture that the 2200 benefited about the same time. Switch came as Jab went from the three-phase to single phase alternator. They weren't going to handle two differently rated alternators when one would do. regards tj do not archive ________________________________ Message 46 ____________________________________ Time: 07:13:08 PM PST US From: Bryan Martin Subject: Re: Zenith-List: Re: Is check valve in fuel return line needed? Vapor lock is what results when the fuel pump is full of fuel vapor (or air)instead of liquid fuel. The pump is designed to pump liquid, it won't pump vapor worth a damn. It is caused when the fuel in the line leading into the pump is vaporized due to excessive heat and/or excessive suction on the line. It often results from drawing a suction on the fuel line by trying to suck fuel uphill to a hot engine compartment because reducing the pressure on the fuel also reduces its boiling point. The situation is worse with auto fuel because some of its components have a much lower boiling point than anything found in avgas. The one of the worst cases is a pump attached to a hot engine on a hot day at high altitude sucking fuel from low-wing tanks during a nose high maneuver at full throttle and maximum fuel flow (i.e. just after takeoff from a high density altitude airport). One of the easiest ways to avoid it is to put the fuel pump near the fuel tank and pushing the fuel to the engine. ashontz wrote: > > Good to know, I'll probably install a return line myself. What can it hurt. I know all of my cars have a return line, probably for good reason too. Is the return line smaller? > > That being the case, I always hear the term vapor lock, in technical terms can someone explain EXACTLY what it is and where in the fuel system it occurs generally for everyone's benefit? I know sometimes my old lawnboy mower won't start after running for awhile and I need to take the air filter off to let it breath better so I can restart it. I assume this is vapor lock, but I'm not really sure. I've never had it stop running, but restarting was a major problem before I replaced the mower due to other problems with the mower being a yardsale total piece of crap I bought when I was poor years ago and not worth fiddling with everytime I wanted to mow the lawn. > -- Bryan Martin Zenith 601XL N61BM Ram Subaru, Stratus redrive Do Not Archive ________________________________ Message 47 ____________________________________ Time: 08:48:19 PM PST US From: Matt Dralle Subject: Re: Zenith-List: .Attn Matt At 10:51 AM 12/17/2007 Monday, you wrote: >I have titled your message so maybe Matt will read it. I am pretty sure he doesn't read every post on every list... Also. on topics not related to aviation it is suggested you add the- do not archive- somewhere in your posts so as to not clog up the archife file memory bank. You will enjoy and learn alot from matronics lists so sit back and enjoy. > >do not archive > > >Ben Haas >N801BH >www.haaspowerair.com > >-- "steve" wrote: >Hey I paid buckeroos to join this list and it still says that I can not "reply" to the posts... >How come Matt ? >and wheres my gift for signing up ?? > >Steve Weston >Arizona.. Hi Steve, I'm not sure what you're asking. You are correctly subscribed to a number of Lists including the Zenith-List. According to the List Browse, you have been successfully posting new messages and replying to others over the last week or so. Please write me off-list to better describe the issue you are having. Note that when you send an email to the List, the From: address must match the email address you are subscribed as exactly. All of this year's List Fund Raiser Gifts will be shipping out next week. Best regards, Matt Dralle Matronics Email List Admin From the List Browse: http://www.matronics.com/listbrowse/zenith-list/author.html steve Re: Main Spar Bolts and Holes Sat Dec 15 - 7:47 AM More on wing spar bolts/holes Fri Dec 14 - 8:25 PM Re: Main Spar Bolts and Holes Fri Dec 14 - 5:27 PM Main Spar Bolts and Holes Fri Dec 14 - 4:15 PM Re: Check it out Wed Dec 12 - 8:23 PM Check it out Tue Dec 11 - 6:37 PM (no subject) Mon Dec 17 - 9:43 AM Re: Re: 601 and wing failiers Mon Dec 17 - 7:52 AM 601XL Canopy Sun Dec 16 - 7:00 PM Re: Re: Canopy Gas Struts (Springs) Sun Dec 16 - 2:15 PM Re: Re: carbon monoxide Sun Dec 16 - 7:57 AM Re: Re: carbon monoxide Sun Dec 16 - 7:06 AM Matt G Dralle | Matronics | PO Box 347 | Livermore | CA | 94551 925-606-1001 V | 925-606-6281 F | dralle@matronics.com Email http://www.matronics.com/ WWW | Featuring Products For Aircraft ________________________________ Message 48 ____________________________________ Time: 09:34:49 PM PST US From: "Chuck Deiterich" Subject: Zenith-List: Rough engine Remember I complained about my 2200 running rough at WOT with much soot in exhaust pipes. On the ground I opened the wing tank valve (no pumps at all) and gas poured out of the carb. (I am going to replace the float needle with the one that has a stronger spring built in. The orange tipped needle spring takes about 2 oz to depress it about 1 mm, the stronger black tipped needle takes about 30 oz to depress it 1 mm.) With the carb bowl off, it takes very, very little pressure on the old needle to stop the flow. I got to thinking maybe the float has taken on fluid. I weighed it at the post office and it measured to be 0.4 oz. Bing factory says my white float should weigh 10 grams or about 0.35 oz. (The scale only showed tenths of oz.) So I suspended the float in a bowl of gas with a wire through the hinges. With the float level, only 6 mm of the float was out of the gasoline. This appears to me that the fuel in the bowl must be this high before the float can apply pressure to the needle. The fuel is supposed to be =BD in below the bowl lip when not on the carb, it will be a bit higher when the float is in it, but not that much higher. I am going to let the float "dry" out and check it in gas again. More later. Chuck D. N701TX ________________________________ Message 49 ____________________________________ Time: 10:21:12 PM PST US Subject: Zenith-List: Merry Christmas From: martyn@flight.co.za To all and Sundry, Just a quick note far removed from the subject of Building. May you all have a safe and peacefull festive season. To those still building, try not to rivet your hand or other appendage to your empenage and to those who will be flying may it be blue skies all the way. Looking forward to 2008, God Bless. Martyn Ward CH 701 ZU-DPL, Johannesburg, South Africa. 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