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1. 05:08 AM - Re: Engine (rbjjr)
2. 07:15 AM - Re: Re: Gearbox recall (steve)
3. 08:02 AM - Re: Re: Needley engine (LarryMcFarland)
4. 08:32 AM - Re: Re: Overtrimmed airleron (japhillipsga@aol.com)
5. 10:05 AM - Re: Re: Overtrimmed airleron ()
6. 10:44 AM - Re: Gearbox Recall (Joe Spencer)
7. 11:04 AM - Jabiru Engien Sun N Fun Sale (Pete Krotje)
8. 11:17 AM - Fuel System Questions (John Davis)
9. 11:53 AM - Re: Jabiru Engien Sun N Fun Sale (pavel569)
10. 12:11 PM - Re: Re: Gearbox recall (Leo Gates)
11. 12:11 PM - Re: Fuel System Questions (MacDonald Doug)
12. 12:24 PM - Re: Re: Overtrimmed airleron (Leo Gates)
13. 12:27 PM - Re: Fuel System Questions (John Davis)
14. 01:28 PM - Re: Needley engine (kmccune)
15. 01:33 PM - Re: Jabiru Engien Sun N Fun Sale (IFLYSMODEL@aol.com)
16. 02:09 PM - zenith down in Australia (chris Sinfield)
17. 02:54 PM - Re: zenith down in Australia (chris Sinfield)
18. 03:04 PM - Re: Fuel System Questions (Terry Phillips)
19. 03:12 PM - Re: zenith down in Australia (John Short)
20. 03:33 PM - Corvair Engines (Jaybannist@cs.com)
21. 03:49 PM - Distibutor Cap and Rotor Information (IFLYSMODEL@aol.com)
22. 04:17 PM - Dynon's OAT sensor (hansriet)
23. 04:29 PM - Re: zenith down in Australia (kmccune)
24. 04:34 PM - Re: zenith down in Australia (kmccune)
25. 04:43 PM - Re: Dynon's OAT sensor (Eric Tiethoff (HCC))
26. 04:43 PM - Re: Dynon's OAT sensor (Jaybannist@cs.com)
27. 04:57 PM - Re: Dynon's OAT sensor (george may)
28. 05:32 PM - Re: Dynon's OAT sensor (Jay Maynard)
29. 05:32 PM - Re: zenith down in Australia (Tim Juhl)
30. 05:33 PM - Falcon Automotive / Corvair (John Reinking)
31. 05:39 PM - 601/701/801 seatbelts (Rich)
32. 05:42 PM - Re: Dynon's OAT sensor (Craig Payne)
33. 05:54 PM - Re: Falcon Automotive / Corvair (Craig Payne)
34. 05:59 PM - Re: Dynon's OAT sensor (Jay Maynard)
35. 06:18 PM - Re: Fuel System Questions (macleod@eagle.ca)
36. 06:23 PM - A/C Insurance when flying as Sport Pilot (Kelly Meiste)
37. 06:29 PM - I have to share. (Lee Steensland)
38. 06:41 PM - Re: A/C Insurance when flying as Sport Pilot (Craig Payne)
39. 06:46 PM - Re: Dynon's OAT sensor (Jeff)
40. 07:01 PM - Re: I have to share. (Samm)
41. 07:10 PM - Re: Falcon Automotive / Corvair (Ron Lendon)
42. 07:17 PM - Re: I have to share. (Ron Lendon)
43. 07:37 PM - Re: I have to share. (kmccune)
44. 07:42 PM - Re: A/C Insurance when flying as Sport Pilot (Jimbo)
45. 07:55 PM - Re: I have to share. (JohnDRead@aol.com)
46. 08:11 PM - Re: Fuel System Questions (Bryan Martin)
47. 08:11 PM - Re: Dynon's OAT sensor (Gary Ray)
48. 11:30 PM - Re: 601/701/801 seatbelts (Larry H)
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John B:
Would you care to share the correspondence you had with Chris H. around the acceptability
of the Corvair engine in the 701? You say it's archived. How may
I access it?
Thanks
Burke Johnson
Irvington, VA
CH701
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| Subject: | Re: Gearbox recall |
Just slightly butting in here but,,
I had a Rotax years ago. Got rid of the thing before anything happened and
thats a totally different story. I had the three to one (C) gear box and
the RPMs were in the 7200 to 7800 range. I pushed the engine hard because
of the aerobatic preformances that I was involved in...
Anyway, I dont get the 5800 max RPM statement. If its 5800 and your using
a 3/1 isnt that 1933 0n the prop ?
1933 doesnt seem to be efficient with most aircraft propellers.....
Educamate me please..
SW
----- Original Message -----
From: "Roger Lee" <ssadiver1@yahoo.com>
Sent: Thursday, March 06, 2008 10:40 PM
Subject: Zenith-List: Re: Gearbox recall
>
> Hi JG,
>
> Just so you understand. 5800rpm is the max rpm for that engine anytime,
> period, regardless of prop pitch. Everything is then figured from there.
> 5500 WOT is the max continuous rpm anytime, period, regardless of prop
> pitch. These numbers do not depend on the prop pitch, but are absolute per
> the engine specs. So no matter what the prop pitch is set to 5800 is the
> absolute max and 5500 can be run all day if you wanted to.
> If you set the prop pitch to achieve 5500rpm WOT (wide open throttle) when
> flying straight and level then you are good to go. With ground adjustable
> or fixed pitched props we try to achieve a balance of our flight
> characteristics and engine performance verses wear and tear.
>
> Balance is the key here.
>
> If you have your prop set to achieve 5800 rpm you will have killer climb,
> but suffer in the fuel economy and cruise speed. At the 5800 prop pitch
> setting you will have to fly higher rpms and more throttle (fuel) to keep
> the speed you want because the prop pitch is set too flat. If you fly
> high altitude let's say over 7k' all the time then you will be able to
> develop a little more rpm and hp at high altitudes with a prop pitch set
> for 5800 verses 5500 WOT. If you have your prop set for 5500 WOT then you
> will still climb well, but you can now cruise at 5000rpm at a faster speed
> and at a reduced throttle setting which equates into better fuel economy.
> You can go the other way and have the prop pitch set for 5100 WOT and have
> poor performance balance and you are lugging this engine, it is over
> propped. It was set to run and is happier at 4800-5200 rpm cruise at with
> a WOT of 5500.
>
> The manual gives the 912's low and high specs, but does a poor job of
> where it should be set to be happy for its life span. They do teach these
> things in the Rotax classes. While we are on the subject of rpm settings
> the idle setting for the 912uls should be at 1800 give or take a few rpm.
> The 912 80hp only has a 9:1 compression while our 912ULS engines are
> 10.5:1 and this higher rpm cause real wear and tear at low idle rpms. It
> is better to also warm your engine up at 2000-2400 rpm. It runs smoother
> there and while it warms up has less vibration and gearbox wear. At this
> idle rpm setting you are not loading the engine enough just sitting there
> to be of concern. Right out of the Rotax classes.
>
> --------
> Roger Lee
> Tucson, Az.
>
>
> Read this topic online here:
>
> http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=168194#168194
>
>
>
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| Subject: | Re: Needley engine |
Kevin,
The Raven's Suzuki is being flown on a 701 with great performance and
it's lighter than most of the others.
I don't see any engine that matches the weight/power etc, especially in
water cooled engines.
http://www.raven-rotor.com/
http://www.n701rr.com/HTMLs/engine.htm
Rick Roberts 701 page describes an extremely well done engine. He has a
youtube video with sound
of the 701 in flight etc. Definitely worth a serious look. This engine
is one of the best alternatives to the
expensive Rotax engines and lighter than most others. Water cooled
engines sound better and
generally cost less to run and maintain. For a 701 this is a good choice.
Larry McFarland 601HDS at www.macsmachine.com
kmccune wrote:
>
> Thanks for the info, but I am build the 701 for its unique ability's, otherwise
I'd have built a Rans S7. I did initially look at it, but it does not develop
enough thrust, I really like the carb. And the redrive VWs run pretty high
engine RPMs to get the power. Great Planes had a water cooled engine, but it seems
to have disappeared.
>
> There really is a huge hole in the market for this engine. [/i]
>
> --------
> Kevin
> N701DZ Reserved
>
>
>
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| Subject: | Re: Overtrimmed airleron |
Dear fellow 601 Builders/Flyers, I may be hijacking this, but is anyone familiar
with some posts a couple years ago involving adjusting ailerons down a bit??
I seem to remember several flyers were experimenting with drooping them a tad
for better control or performance or some reason. Who out there did this and
what was the results? For the last year since I stretched my cables in a crosswind
balloon landing my XL seems more "twitchy" in climb to TOC. Maybe the ailerons
are too high or too tightly adjusted? Hope to hear from some builder/flyers.
Thanks, Bill of Georgia?
-----Original Message-----
From: xl <xl@prosody.org>
Sent: Fri, 7 Mar 2008 1:56 am
Subject: Re: Zenith-List: Re: Overtrimmed airleron
?
I've posted a glimpse at http://www.cleanh2o.com/633z/aileron_hinge_patch.jpg?
A repolish is in the queue for the Arlington, WA flyin.?
?
Joe E @ BFI?
CH601XL, 505 hours?
http://www.cleanh2o.com/633z/?
?
On Thu, 7 Feb 2008, ashontz wrote:?
> Thanks, I appreciate it. I'd like to see you're handywork up close.?
>?
> xl(at)prosody.org wrote:?
>> I made the same mistake on both ailerons.?
>> I didn't see the mistake until I fit ailerons to the wings.?
>> I took a piece of scrap wide enough to get a rivet in on?
>> each side. No one has noticed the patch until I point it out.?
>> (or they've been polite)?
>> .......snip?
>> It's the only picture that I can find that shows the patch.?
>> I see if my camera still works, if it does I'll get a closeup.?
>>>>> do not archive?
?
?
?
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| Subject: | Re: Overtrimmed airleron |
Bill, are you sure you stretched your cables? As I recall, they have
about a 900 pounds-plus capability, which ought to bend structure before
breaking. Doesn't seem like a nasty landing ought to do that.
Paul Rodriguez
----- Original Message -----
From: japhillipsga@aol.com<mailto:japhillipsga@aol.com>
To: zenith-list@matronics.com<mailto:zenith-list@matronics.com>
Sent: Friday, March 07, 2008 10:29 AM
Subject: Re: Zenith-List: Re: Overtrimmed airleron
Dear fellow 601 Builders/Flyers, I may be hijacking this, but is
anyone familiar with some posts a couple years ago involving adjusting
ailerons down a bit? I seem to remember several flyers were
experimenting with drooping them a tad for better control or performance
or some reason. Who out there did this and what was the results? For the
last year since I stretched my cables in a crosswind balloon landing my
XL seems more "twitchy" in climb to TOC. Maybe the ailerons are too high
or too tightly adjusted? Hope to hear from some builder/flyers. Thanks,
Bill of Georgia
-----Original Message-----
From: xl <xl@prosody.org>
To: zenith-list@matronics.com
Sent: Fri, 7 Mar 2008 1:56 am
Subject: Re: Zenith-List: Re: Overtrimmed airleron
<xl@prosody.org<mailto:xl@prosody.org>>
I've posted a glimpse at
http://www.cleanh2o.com/633z/aileron_hinge_patch.jpg<http://www.cleanh2o.
com/633z/aileron_hinge_patch.jpg>
A repolish is in the queue for the Arlington, WA flyin.
Joe E @ BFI
CH601XL, 505 hours
http://www.cleanh2o.com/633z/<http://www.cleanh2o.com/633z/>
On Thu, 7 Feb 2008, ashontz wrote:
<ashontz@nbme.org<mailto:ashontz@nbme.org>>
> Thanks, I appreciate it. I'd like to see you're handywork up close.
>
> xl(at)prosody.org wrote:
>> I made the same mistake on both ailerons.
>> I didn't see the mistake until I fit ailerons to the wings.
>> I took a piece of scrap wide enough to get a rivet in on
>> each side. No one has noticed the patch until I point it out.
>> (or they've been polite)
>> .......snip
>> It's the only picture that I can find that shows the patch.
>> I see if my camera still works, if it does I'll get a closeup.
>>>>> do not archive
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| Subject: | Re: Gearbox Recall |
Roger
Good to know we have another engine man around. Thanks.
I have been struggling a little with this 5500WOT business but then I
struggle with most everything anymore. I setup my 701/912ULS like JG-for
5800 WOT, straight and level(I figure that's where it makes about 100
horses and since I paid for them I like to use them...or at least be
able to get to them if I need/want to) for maximim takeoff /climb
performance and minimum idle thrust, and I use firewall power for all
takeoffs and initial climb, honoring the 5 minute limit. I generally
cruise at 5000 rpm as you recommended. Since setting the prop for 5800
WOT s/l I have done some airframe cleanup and the thing will blow right
thru the very low airframe redline before getting wound out to 5800. I
have thought about putting some more pitch in the prop to slow the motor
down but the plane is already running too fast unless powered way down
which is my question for you...at what rpm should we consider the engine
to be lugged down?
Your premise of "balance"(compromise) I agree is normally what we strive
for. The 701 however is such a unique little beast that in my thinking
it doesn't really apply, as it would to a 601, for instance. I wouldn't
want to give up any short field capability for the sake of balance(or
engine life-as long as it'e operated IAW the manual) cause that's what
the 701 is all about.
Thanks for your info.
Best,
Joe
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| Subject: | Jabiru Engien Sun N Fun Sale |
Jabiru Australia announced a discount today on the 2200 and 3300 Jabiru
Engines. The following limited-time discounts will be applied to all engine
orders currently pending and all new engine orders placed through April 15,
2008:
Jabiru 3300: $2000 discount bringing the price down to $16,400
(from $18,400)
Jabiru 2200: $1000 discount bringing the price down to $12,900
(from $13,900)
This is the first time Jabiru Australia has offered a sale in seven years!
These engines would be for shipment from Australia in March and April and
arrive in the USA in May and early June.
Call Dana for details at 931-680-2800.
Pete Krotje
Jabiru USA Sport Aircraft, LLC
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| Subject: | Fuel System Questions |
Hi All,
I'm getting ready to order the 3003 aluminum tube for my fuel system in
the fuselage and have a question. I'm planning to leave the 1/4" ID
zenith supplied fuel line in the wings and then have an adapter at the
wing root to the aluminum tubing in the fuse.
I was planning to order 1/4" tubing but it seems like several folks
have gone with the 3/8" tubing. Why go with the 3/8" instead of the 1/4"
? Is it the thicker wall size of the tubing ?
If I go with the 3/8" al tubing then what have folks done for the
connection to the rubber tubing as I can only find AN807 fittings that
go from 1/4" hose to -4 or 3/8" hose to -6 size fittings it seems like I
would need the -6 fittings but with a 1/4" ID hose fitting and I don't
see those listed at aircraft spruce or wicks ?
Thanks,
John Davis
Burnsville, NC
601XL - Jab 3300
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| Subject: | Re: Jabiru Engien Sun N Fun Sale |
Great, my dilemma - Jabiru 3300 or any other cheaper - is solved.
> [b]abiru Australia announced a discount today on the 2200 and 3300 Jabiru
> Engines. The following limited-time discounts will be applied to all engine
> orders currently pending and all new engine orders placed through April 15,
> 2008:
>
> Jabiru 3300: $2000 discount bringing the price down to $16,400
> (from $18,400)
--------
Pavel
CA
Zodiac XL N581PM (Reserved)
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| Subject: | Re: Gearbox recall |
Steve, I have a 912UL: Rotax Operator's Manual says 5800 RPM Red Line
for 5 minutes max at takeoff. 5500 max. continuous cruise. Gearbox is
2.273:1 or 5800 engine RPM equals 2552 prop RPM and 5500 engine RPM
equals 2420 prop RPM. (I have a 68" 2 blade electric in-flight
adjustable Ivoprop.)
Do not archive
--
Leo Gates
N601Z - CH601hds TDO
Rotax 912UL
steve wrote:
>
> Just slightly butting in here but,,
> I had a Rotax years ago. Got rid of the thing before anything
> happened and thats a totally different story. I had the three to one
> (C) gear box and the RPMs were in the 7200 to 7800 range. I pushed
> the engine hard because of the aerobatic preformances that I was
> involved in...
> Anyway, I dont get the 5800 max RPM statement. If its 5800 and your
> using a 3/1 isnt that 1933 0n the prop ?
> 1933 doesnt seem to be efficient with most aircraft propellers.....
> Educamate me please..
>
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| Subject: | Re: Fuel System Questions |
John, I am kind of in a similar spot as you. I am
going to go with the 3/8 line right from the tanks to
the front of the firewall. At this point I need to
switch over to 1/4 hose to go to the Piersburg pump on
my 80 hp Rotax.
So far all I have been able to come up with is a
double male flared fitting to adapt hard pipe down
from 3/8 to 1/4. I might have to use a small section
of hard pipe on the front side of the firewall and
then switch over to flex line. This is not ideal.
Anyone have any better suggestions?
Doug MacDonald
CH-701 Scratch Builder
NW Ontario, Canada
Skinning Wings
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--- John Davis <johnd@data-tech.com> wrote:
> <johnd@data-tech.com>
>
> Hi All,
>
> I'm getting ready to order the 3003 aluminum tube
> for my fuel system in
> the fuselage and have a question. I'm planning to
> leave the 1/4" ID
> zenith supplied fuel line in the wings and then have
> an adapter at the
> wing root to the aluminum tubing in the fuse.
>
> I was planning to order 1/4" tubing but it seems
> like several folks
> have gone with the 3/8" tubing. Why go with the 3/8"
> instead of the 1/4"
> ? Is it the thicker wall size of the tubing ?
>
>
> If I go with the 3/8" al tubing then what have folks
> done for the
> connection to the rubber tubing as I can only find
> AN807 fittings that
> go from 1/4" hose to -4 or 3/8" hose to -6 size
> fittings it seems like I
> would need the -6 fittings but with a 1/4" ID hose
> fitting and I don't
> see those listed at aircraft spruce or wicks ?
>
>
> Thanks,
> John Davis
> Burnsville, NC
> 601XL - Jab 3300
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| Subject: | Re: Overtrimmed airleron |
Bill, On my 601HDS, I placed a dial type level on top of the top
longeron on the side of the cockpit. I originally found I was flying 2
degrees nose high at level normal cruise. I started drooping both
ailerons a 1/2 turn at a time. ( I thought I had them neutral, eyeball
of course) At zero on the level, I picked up _4 MPH_ at cruise. At
negative angles, I again lost speed. I did not detect any change on
control sensitivity at any setting.
Leo Gates
N601Z - CH601hds TDO
Rotax 912UL
japhillipsga@aol.com wrote:
> Dear fellow 601 Builders/Flyers, I may be hijacking this, but is
> anyone familiar with some posts a couple years ago involving adjusting
> ailerons down a bit? I seem to remember several flyers were
> experimenting with drooping them a tad for better control or
> performance or some reason. Who out there did this and what was the
> results? For the last year since I stretched my cables in a crosswind
> balloon landing my XL seems more "twitchy" in climb to TOC. Maybe the
> ailerons are too high or too tightly adjusted? Hope to hear from some
> builder/flyers. Thanks, Bill of Georgia
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| Subject: | Re: Fuel System Questions |
Hi Doug,
So why are you going with 3/8" from the tanks instead of 1/4" ?
Thanks,
John
MacDonald Doug wrote:
>
> John, I am kind of in a similar spot as you. I am
> going to go with the 3/8 line right from the tanks to
> the front of the firewall. At this point I need to
> switch over to 1/4 hose to go to the Piersburg pump on
> my 80 hp Rotax.
>
> So far all I have been able to come up with is a
> double male flared fitting to adapt hard pipe down
> from 3/8 to 1/4. I might have to use a small section
> of hard pipe on the front side of the firewall and
> then switch over to flex line. This is not ideal.
>
> Anyone have any better suggestions?
>
> Doug MacDonald
> CH-701 Scratch Builder
> NW Ontario, Canada
> Skinning Wings
>
> Do Not Archive
>
> --- John Davis <johnd@data-tech.com> wrote:
>
>
>> <johnd@data-tech.com>
>>
>> Hi All,
>>
>> I'm getting ready to order the 3003 aluminum tube
>> for my fuel system in
>> the fuselage and have a question. I'm planning to
>> leave the 1/4" ID
>> zenith supplied fuel line in the wings and then have
>> an adapter at the
>> wing root to the aluminum tubing in the fuse.
>>
>> I was planning to order 1/4" tubing but it seems
>> like several folks
>> have gone with the 3/8" tubing. Why go with the 3/8"
>> instead of the 1/4"
>> ? Is it the thicker wall size of the tubing ?
>>
>>
>> If I go with the 3/8" al tubing then what have folks
>> done for the
>> connection to the rubber tubing as I can only find
>> AN807 fittings that
>> go from 1/4" hose to -4 or 3/8" hose to -6 size
>> fittings it seems like I
>> would need the -6 fittings but with a 1/4" ID hose
>> fitting and I don't
>> see those listed at aircraft spruce or wicks ?
>>
>>
>> Thanks,
>> John Davis
>> Burnsville, NC
>> 601XL - Jab 3300
>>
>
>
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>
>
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| Subject: | Re: Needley engine |
Don't get me wrong the Raven G13BB is an awesome engine, I have traded emails with
Rick, who seems tickled with it.
What I can't get, is an all up with accessories and extra FI and water cooling
paraphernalia weight for the Raven. Ricks plane is pretty heavy, but he is unsure
of the exact weight of his various parts. ( no offense Rick, love that plane
of yours, but I am wanting as much useful load as I can get. I have to admit
that it is a miserly engine with the gas consumption though). I also don't
care much for the idea of high pressure gas lines and return lines. I have the
system all drawn out, but I'd rather have a simple carb and gravity/low pressure
fuel pump, and air cooling. I just like air-cooled engines.
I guess its a nostalgia thing, and or the KISS approach.
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| Subject: | Re: Jabiru Engien Sun N Fun Sale |
Hey Pete: Great to hear the news about the $2000 discount. Have you come up
with any ideas as to what I should check next on my 3300?
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| Subject: | zenith down in Australia |
It is with deep shock that I announce that we have lost our first Zenith Zodiac
XL with both Pilot and passenger.
It only happened yesterday afternoon. The pilot was Garry Sweetnam, the Australian
Zenith XL Distributer and he was on a VFR flight when it plunged into the
ocean off the Goldcoast of Queensland. There were 20 people on the beach who witnessed
this.
Garry was my friend he was also a LAME and the plane was built in the hanger along
side other pipers and cessna's that were being worked on. So this was not
a backyard outfit.
The plane was VH reg so the Civil Aviation people here (FAA) will investigate and
give reports. Garry loved the XL and sang its praises so much he became a distributer.
Happy Sky's my friend. Garry left behind a wife and kids.
Chris Sinfield
Sydney
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| Subject: | Re: zenith down in Australia |
for those that want more info there is a news article here.
As I said there let the investigation facts talk.
Chris.
http://www.goldcoast.com.au/article/2008/03/08/8597_gold-coast-news.html
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| Subject: | Re: Fuel System Questions |
Doug and John
I have been worrying this same item for the past couple of weeks.
I decided that I liked Joe Motis' suggestion (on ch601.org) of putting the
electric boost pump(s) in the wing(s), so I started working on that. The
nose ribs are different in my wing than in Joe's, so I had to redo the pump
channel. I had a few false starts before I came to a satisfactory solution.
Then I had to ponder the fuel lines. I wanted to use aluminum from the pump
to the firewall, but I couldn't see an efficient way to disconnect the fuel
line at the wing root in the event I needed to remove a wing. I considered
a rubber hose for the segment from the pump to the wing root. But I have
decided, instead, to make a ~2"x3" cutout in the fuselage wall with a cover
plate attached by screws and nut plates. Then, I'll put an AN833-6D 3/8"
tube x tube bulkhead ell through the cover plate. That way, I can break the
fuel line inside the fuselage and, by removing the screws to the nutplates
from the fuselage side, I can disconnect the fuel line and the wing from
the fuselage.
I was discussing this all with Clayton, my EAA technical counselor, and he
suggested that I also put the gascolator inside the wing. That is
apparently what he did with at least one of his RVs. I liked the idea. I
have never liked Zenith's design of the gascolator sticking out the bottom
of the fuselage. Back to the drawing board. There were significant problems
in designing a system that was maintainable. I've gone through my design
process in fair detail on my Kitlog Pro website (see URL below). Check out
the entries for the past week or two that relate to the fuel system.
Meanwhile, back to the tube diameter question. Bingelis' in Firewall
Forward, p. 146, says, "Fuel lines -- 3/8-inch x 0.035-inch for aircraft
engines (normally)." That was good enough for me. Also, my tech counselor
asked me the horsepower of my engine. I said 120 Hp. He said 3/8" aluminum.
I didn't ask why, since that was what I had already planned on--based on
Bingelis' book. Did I mention that, in addition to being a pilot and RV
builder, Clayton is an A&P, retired after a long career with the MT
National Guard.
When you get to the firewall all you need is a 3/8" tube x 1/4" or 1/8" NPT
bulkhead ell. Then screw a 1/4" or 1/8" NPT x hose adapter into that and
attach the hose and fire barrier.
Clayton was also worried about how I would implement the tank select valve
and pump power switch. My thought is, first of all, to have a pump and
gascolator in each wing. Then I plan to put a single pole-double
throw-center off switch immediately above the valve handle. So, valve left,
left tank. Switch left, left boost pump. And vice versa. And center for all
off.
I just ordered all the fittings, etc., from Wicks, with the exception of
the extra gascolator. I'll get that from Zenith.
All this plumbing is not cheap. Think 200 or 300 bucks. Is the peace of
mind worth the bucks and the extra 2 lbs of fuel system hardware? That's
obviously an individual decision. I suspect most 601 builders would judge
me crazy. But at least my tech counselor liked my direction. And, if it all
works OK, I'll be happy.
Terry
At 12:09 PM 3/7/2008 -0800, you wrote:
>
>John, I am kind of in a similar spot as you. I am
>going to go with the 3/8 line right from the tanks to
>the front of the firewall. At this point I need to
>switch over to 1/4 hose to go to the Piersburg pump on
>my 80 hp Rotax.
>
>So far all I have been able to come up with is a
>double male flared fitting to adapt hard pipe down
>from 3/8 to 1/4. I might have to use a small section
>of hard pipe on the front side of the firewall and
>then switch over to flex line. This is not ideal.
>
>Anyone have any better suggestions?
>
>Doug MacDonald
>CH-701 Scratch Builder
>NW Ontario, Canada
>Skinning Wings
>
>Do Not Archive
>
>--- John Davis <johnd@data-tech.com> wrote:
>
> > <johnd@data-tech.com>
> >
> > Hi All,
> >
> > I'm getting ready to order the 3003 aluminum tube
> > for my fuel system in
> > the fuselage and have a question. I'm planning to
> > leave the 1/4" ID
> > zenith supplied fuel line in the wings and then have
> > an adapter at the
> > wing root to the aluminum tubing in the fuse.
> >
> > I was planning to order 1/4" tubing but it seems
> > like several folks
> > have gone with the 3/8" tubing. Why go with the 3/8"
> > instead of the 1/4"
> > ? Is it the thicker wall size of the tubing ?
> >
> >
> > If I go with the 3/8" al tubing then what have folks
> > done for the
> > connection to the rubber tubing as I can only find
> > AN807 fittings that
> > go from 1/4" hose to -4 or 3/8" hose to -6 size
> > fittings it seems like I
> > would need the -6 fittings but with a 1/4" ID hose
> > fitting and I don't
> > see those listed at aircraft spruce or wicks ?
> >
> >
> > Thanks,
> > John Davis
> > Burnsville, NC
> > 601XL - Jab 3300
>
>
>Be a better friend, newshound, and
>know-it-all with Yahoo! Mobile. Try it
>now. http://mobile.yahoo.com/;_ylt=Ahu06i62sR8HDtDypao8Wcj9tAcJ
>
>
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Corvallis MT
601XL/Jab 3300 s .. l .. o .. o .. w build kit - Tail, flaps, & ailerons
are done; working on the wings
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| Subject: | Re: zenith down in Australia |
Sorry to hear about your loss.
John (Scratch building 701)
Kaufman, Tx
----- Original Message -----
From: "chris Sinfield" <chris_sinfield@yahoo.com.au>
Sent: Friday, March 07, 2008 4:06 PM
Subject: Zenith-List: zenith down in Australia
> <chris_sinfield@yahoo.com.au>
>
> It is with deep shock that I announce that we have lost our first Zenith
> Zodiac XL with both Pilot and passenger.
>
> It only happened yesterday afternoon. The pilot was Garry Sweetnam, the
> Australian Zenith XL Distributer and he was on a VFR flight when it
> plunged into the ocean off the Goldcoast of Queensland. There were 20
> people on the beach who witnessed this.
>
> Garry was my friend he was also a LAME and the plane was built in the
> hanger along side other pipers and cessna's that were being worked on. So
> this was not a backyard outfit.
>
> The plane was VH reg so the Civil Aviation people here (FAA) will
> investigate and give reports. Garry loved the XL and sang its praises so
> much he became a distributer.
>
> Happy Sky's my friend. Garry left behind a wife and kids.
>
> Chris Sinfield
> Sydney
>
>
> Read this topic online here:
>
> http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=168312#168312
>
>
>
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Here is better information than my last posting on this subject.
Kevin Fahy will build a complete Corvair engine, using William Wynne's parts and methods. His web site is www.VairForce.com;
E-mail Kevin@vairforce.com;
Phone 386-290-3727.
Jay in Dallas
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| Subject: | Distibutor Cap and Rotor Information |
Hey guys: Can anyone tell me What the correct parts are to replace the
distributor caps and rotors on my Jabiru 3300? I think the proper parts might
involve a 1970's car, but I am not sure. I know the proper Jabiru part numbers
are PG 0190N (rotor) and PG 0180N for the cap. but I do not know what the *GB74
and *BH73 stand for.
Thanks
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| Subject: | Dynon's OAT sensor |
Did anybody mount their Dynon OAT sensor in the right wing? If so where?
If not, where did you mount the OAT sensor?
Thanks,
Hans
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| Subject: | Re: zenith down in Australia |
Sad news indeed, my condolences to friend and family.
Kevin McCune
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| Subject: | Re: zenith down in Australia |
Sad news indeed, my condolences to friend and family.
Kevin McCune
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| Subject: | Re: Dynon's OAT sensor |
How's life Dutchman ? Waarom zou je het ding rechts willen monteren ? De
nieuwe Sportcruisers (van CAW) hebben 'm ook links (never change a winning
wing of zo) maar wel 2 schotten verder naar de wing tip toe. Dus minder last
van evt propwash. Hoe ver ben je al met je 701 ? Wat voor motor ga je
gebruiken ? Toch niet zo'n suffe Chevie ? Safe maar duur dus Rotax, of een
beetje experimenteren met een Jab ? Wij zijn druk met het verkopen van
Sportcruisers (LSA) dus Experimental in Europa. Gaat een beetje lopen, maar
CAW is er niet al te best aan toe. Jorgen zit nu in Tsjechie om te zien of
er nog wat te "redden" valt. Nou ja, ik laat wel weer van van me weten als
er weer nieuws is. Good luck !
--------------------------------------------------
From: "hansriet" <hansinla@mac.com>
Sent: Saturday, March 08, 2008 1:12 AM
Subject: Zenith-List: Dynon's OAT sensor
>
> Did anybody mount their Dynon OAT sensor in the right wing? If so where?
> If not, where did you mount the OAT sensor?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Hans
>
>
> Read this topic online here:
>
> http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=168325#168325
>
>
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| Subject: | Dynon's OAT sensor |
Hans,
I mounted mine in the right air inlet.
Jay in Dallas 601XL N2630J "Lil Bruiser"
"hansriet" <hansinla@mac.com> wrote:
>
>Did anybody mount their Dynon OAT sensor in the right wing? If so where?
>If not, where did you mount the OAT sensor?
>
>Thanks,
>
>Hans
>
>
>Read this topic online here:
>
>http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=168325#168325
>
>
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| Subject: | Dynon's OAT sensor |
Hans--
Mounted mine on the bottom of the fuselarge just inboard and a little for
ward of the step.
George May
601XL 912uls > Subject: Zenith-List: Dynon's OAT sensor> From: hansinla@mac
.com> Date: Fri, 7 Mar 2008 16:12:16 -0800> To: zenith-list@matronics.com>
nybody mount their Dynon OAT sensor in the right wing? If so where?> If not
, where did you mount the OAT sensor?> > Thanks,> > Hans> > > > > Read this
topic online here:> > http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=168325
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| Subject: | Re: Dynon's OAT sensor |
On Fri, Mar 07, 2008 at 07:51:34PM -0500, george may wrote:
> Mounted mine on the bottom of the fuselarge just inboard and a little
> forward of the step.
AMD mounts theirs right in the center of the top of the fuselage a little
ways in front of the ELT antenna. I found this out because I was at the
factory today, and spotted it as I was looking over a new one. Since I
didn't know what that little dingus was, I asked.
--
Jay Maynard, K5ZC http://www.conmicro.com
http://jmaynard.livejournal.com http://www.tronguy.net
Fairmont, MN (FRM) (Yes, that's me!)
AMD Zodiac CH601XLi N55ZC (getting ready to order)
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| Subject: | Re: zenith down in Australia |
He was one of us. Your loss is our loss.....
Tim Juhl
Do not archive
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CFII
Champ L16A flying
Zodiac XL - Jabiru 3300A
Working on fuselage
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| Subject: | Falcon Automotive / Corvair |
Thought I'd query you fellas (can't recall my Corvair List pswd
(sheesh)), Do any of you have a URL for Falcon Automotive?
WW always refers to the high quality of their Corvair heads and I'd like
to reach them about a set.
Thanks for the help.
John, Woodinville, WA
601XL/Corvair
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| Subject: | 601/701/801 seatbelts |
I have an 801 I just completed in December. The 4 seat belts have the
601/701 model number on the tags but it came with my 801 kit. They seem
to be too short for the front seats & that's before any upholstory is
in. I am sitting on 2" thick foam with 1" foam against my back. They
are ok for the rear seats.
Are there supposed to be seat belts specifically for the 801 for the
front seats?
Mine measure from the center of the bolt hole of the rear attach to the
end of the first metallic buckle at 805 mm.
I asked Zenith about this on Feb 1 & then agon about a week ;ater but
still waiting for a response.
Thanks
Rich
Looking for last minute shopping deals?
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| Subject: | Dynon's OAT sensor |
In the sun?
-- Craig
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-zenith-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-zenith-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Jay Maynard
Sent: Friday, March 07, 2008 6:29 PM
Subject: Re: Zenith-List: Dynon's OAT sensor
On Fri, Mar 07, 2008 at 07:51:34PM -0500, george may wrote:
> Mounted mine on the bottom of the fuselarge just inboard and a little
> forward of the step.
AMD mounts theirs right in the center of the top of the fuselage a little
ways in front of the ELT antenna. I found this out because I was at the
factory today, and spotted it as I was looking over a new one. Since I
didn't know what that little dingus was, I asked.
--
Jay Maynard, K5ZC http://www.conmicro.com
http://jmaynard.livejournal.com http://www.tronguy.net
Fairmont, MN (FRM) (Yes, that's me!)
AMD Zodiac CH601XLi N55ZC (getting ready to order)
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| Subject: | Falcon Automotive / Corvair |
You can search the Corvair list archives even if you are not subscribed:
www.maddyhome.com/corvairsrch/index.jsp
I searched but could not find a web address. This is what I did find (from
2006)
Mark Petunius
Falcon Automotive
2043 S Fish Hatchery Rd
Fitchburg, WI 53575
Phone: (608) 835-3317
-- Craig
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-zenith-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-zenith-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of John Reinking
Sent: Friday, March 07, 2008 6:30 PM
Subject: Zenith-List: Falcon Automotive / Corvair
Thought I'd query you fellas (can't recall my Corvair List pswd
(sheesh)), Do any of you have a URL for Falcon Automotive?
WW always refers to the high quality of their Corvair heads and I'd like
to reach them about a set.
Thanks for the help.
John, Woodinville, WA
601XL/Corvair
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| Subject: | Re: Dynon's OAT sensor |
On Fri, Mar 07, 2008 at 06:39:32PM -0700, Craig Payne wrote:
> > AMD mounts theirs right in the center of the top of the fuselage a little
> > ways in front of the ELT antenna.
> In the sun?
Evidently so. I didn't think of that as I was there, or I'd have pointed it
out. OTOH, since it's reflective silver, maybe it doesn't heat up much in
the sun.
--
Jay Maynard, K5ZC http://www.conmicro.com
http://jmaynard.livejournal.com http://www.tronguy.net
Fairmont, MN (FRM) (Yes, that's me!)
AMD Zodiac CH601XLi N55ZC (getting ready to order)
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| Subject: | Re: Fuel System Questions |
John:
Like you I am going to use the 1/4" line from the tanks to the fuselage
then go with 3/8" Al inside the cabin, and after the gascolator, which is
mounted in the engine compartment (on the firewall), go with 3/8" tubing
to the Rotax fuel pump.
My reasons for 3/8" are:
1. reduced (significantly) friction losses in the line which means lower
pressure drop from the tank to the pump so less chance of vapor lock
2. 3/8" is much stiffer then 1/4" so a more robust system
3. My last kit (Ultravia Pelican PL) used 3/8" from tank to engine (same
engine) and it just seems like a good idea to me to do the same on the XL.
I am using Swagelok Al fittings for all connections. We used Swagelok
fittings exclusively at the Nuclear Plant where I worked (good
reputation).
The Swagelok fittings come in any size combinations youn can imagine
including from 1/4 inch rubber to 3/8" Al. You can Google Swagelok to get
your nearest distributor.
Mike
XL - I think my Rotax FWFwd is ready to be picked up
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| Subject: | A/C Insurance when flying as Sport Pilot |
The yearly renewal of my 601 HD insurance is now due and was stunned to
see my insurance premium jump over 30% this year.
When I asked my agent from SkySmith (underwriter is AIG) why my rate
climbed so much for this year I was shocked to hear their answer. I've
just converted over to flying as a Sport Pilot with my HD and they tell
me THAT is the reason my rates skyrocketed (see they explanation below).
" I have been unable to receive a quote from any other companies as they
will not provide coverage to pilots
flying in the Sport Category."
Apparently no one wants to insure Sport Pilots, and those that will see
a huge profit to be made with this new classification.
Has anyone else found this to be the case, and if so has anyone found a
reasonable Sport Pilot friendly company to insure with?
Kelly Meiste
601 HD
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| Subject: | I have to share. |
Today was a big day for me. After almost a year (39 hours) of flight
training, and waiting 8 months for my 3rd class medical, I got to solo
today.
http://www.steensland.net/images/post-solo.jpg
On a side note, I ordered up my tail from zenith this week as well. So
I'm officially official!
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| Subject: | A/C Insurance when flying as Sport Pilot |
Have you gotten a quote through the EAA's program?
There was a podcast about insurance for LSA on avweb on Feb 1st. It talks
about LSA but I don't know if they factored in Sport Pilot. FWIW here is the
link:
"From an insurance perspective, the Light Sport Aircraft category is off to
a rocky start. Early numbers suggest you're about twice as likely to have an
accident in your LSA than a certified aircraft, but insurance underwriter
Avemco isn't hitting the panic button. President Jim Lauerman spoke with
AVweb's Russ Niles about what LSA pilots can do to reduce the toll quickly
and painlessly."
http://www.avweb.com/podcast/podcast/197061-1.html
-- Craig
From: owner-zenith-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-zenith-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Kelly Meiste
Sent: Friday, March 07, 2008 7:20 PM
Subject: Zenith-List: A/C Insurance when flying as Sport Pilot
The yearly renewal of my 601 HD insurance is now due and was stunned to see
my insurance premium jump over 30% this year.
When I asked my agent from SkySmith (underwriter is AIG) why my rate climbed
so much for this year I was shocked to hear their answer. I've just
converted over to flying as a Sport Pilot with my HD and they tell me THAT
is the reason my rates skyrocketed (see they explanation below).
" I have been unable to receive a quote from any other companies as they
will not provide coverage to pilots
flying in the Sport Category."
Apparently no one wants to insure Sport Pilots, and those that will see a
huge profit to be made with this new classification.
Has anyone else found this to be the case, and if so has anyone found a
reasonable Sport Pilot friendly company to insure with?
Kelly Meiste
601 HD
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| Subject: | Dynon's OAT sensor |
Mine is mounted in the rearmost upper bulkhead. It is under the fiberglass
"saddle" between the aft end of the turtle deck and the rudder for
protection from the direct sun but outside of the airframe.
Jeff D
Did anybody mount their Dynon OAT sensor in the right wing? If so where?
If not, where did you mount the OAT sensor?
Thanks,
Hans
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| Subject: | Re: I have to share. |
Congratulaions!!!!
May I wish you MANY happy flights ahead.
Samm
There's a big difference between a pilot and an aviator. One is a
technician; the other is an artist in love with flight.
- E. B. Jeppesen
----- Original Message -----
From: "Lee Steensland" <zenith-list@steensland.net>
Sent: Friday, March 07, 2008 8:26 PM
Subject: Zenith-List: I have to share.
> <zenith-list@steensland.net>
>
> Today was a big day for me. After almost a year (39 hours) of flight
> training, and waiting 8 months for my 3rd class medical, I got to solo
> today.
>
> http://www.steensland.net/images/post-solo.jpg
>
> On a side note, I ordered up my tail from zenith this week as well. So
> I'm officially official!
>
>
>
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| Subject: | Re: Falcon Automotive / Corvair |
Mark at Falcon is not on the web that I know of, but he sure does good work.
I made a couple entries when they came in packaged very well and looking good.
After:
http://mykitlog.com/users/display_log.php?user=rlendon&project=113&category=0&log=40906&row=52
I called and talked to him by phone, got his address and sent em out just covered
with dirt and grease.
Before:
http://mykitlog.com/users/display_log.php?user=rlendon&project=113&category=0&log=22714&row=253
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Ron Lendon, Clinton Township, MI
Corvair Zodiac XL, ScrapBuilder ;-)
http://www.mykitlog.com/rlendon
Read this topic online here:
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| Subject: | Re: I have to share. |
I remember the feeling quite well. Congratulations!
do not archive
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Ron Lendon, Clinton Township, MI
Corvair Zodiac XL, ScrapBuilder ;-)
http://www.mykitlog.com/rlendon
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| Subject: | Re: I have to share. |
SWEEET!
Congrats
--------
Kevin
N701DZ Reserved
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| Subject: | A/C Insurance when flying as Sport Pilot |
I have found that EAA and AOPA "programs" are no special advantage because they
are still agents that buy insurance on the open market from the same underwriters.
Avemco is different, and I find them much easier to deal with.
Jim LoBue
601XL
Corvair
Craig Payne <craig@craigandjean.com> wrote: Have you gotten
a quote through the EAAs program?
There was a podcast about insurance for LSA on avweb on Feb 1st. It talks about
LSA but I dont know if they factored in Sport Pilot. FWIW here is the link:
From an insurance perspective, the Light Sport Aircraft category is off to a
rocky start. Early numbers suggest you're about twice as likely to have an accident
in your LSA than a certified aircraft, but insurance underwriter Avemco
isn't hitting the panic button. President Jim Lauerman spoke with AVweb's Russ
Niles about what LSA pilots can do to reduce the toll quickly and painlessly.
http://www.avweb.com/podcast/podcast/197061-1.html
-- Craig
From: owner-zenith-list-server@matronics.com [mailto:owner-zenith-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Kelly Meiste
Sent: Friday, March 07, 2008 7:20 PM
To: Zenith List
Subject: Zenith-List: A/C Insurance when flying as Sport Pilot
The yearly renewal of my 601 HD insurance is now due and was stunned to see
my insurance premium jump over 30% this year.
When I asked my agent from SkySmith (underwriter is AIG) why my rate climbed
so much for this year I was shocked to hear their answer. I've just converted
over to flying as a Sport Pilot with my HD and they tell me THAT is the reason
my rates skyrocketed (see they explanation below).
" I have been unable to receive a quote from any other companies as they will
not provide coverage to pilots
flying in the Sport Category."
Apparently no one wants to insure Sport Pilots, and those that will see a huge
profit to be made with this new classification.
Has anyone else found this to be the case, and if so has anyone found a reasonable
Sport Pilot friendly company to insure with?
Kelly Meiste
601 HD
http://www.matronics.com/Navigator?Zenith-List
http://forums.matronics.com
http://www.matronics.com/contribution
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What a great day. Congratulations
John Read
do not archive
Phone: 303-648-3261
Fax: 303-648-3262
Cell: 719-494-4567
In a message dated 3/7/2008 7:30:21 P.M. Mountain Standard Time,
zenith-list@steensland.net writes:
--> Zenith-List message posted by: Lee Steensland
<zenith-list@steensland.net>
Today was a big day for me. After almost a year (39 hours) of flight
training, and waiting 8 months for my 3rd class medical, I got to solo
today.
http://www.steensland.net/images/post-solo.jpg
On a side note, I ordered up my tail from zenith this week as well. So
I'm officially official!
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| Subject: | Re: Fuel System Questions |
3003 tubing is sized by its outside diameter. I would not go with
anything less than 1/4" ID for any fuel supply lines. That means the
smallest 3003 line I would use is 3/8" OD tubing. The smaller the
tubing, the more restriction to flow and the more risk of vapor lock.
I used 3/8" aluminum tubing from the wing tanks to my fuel valves,
which had 1/4" female NPT ports using an AN 816-6D fitting. I did not
like the idea of needing to replace the rubber lines inside the wing
at some future date. The fuel line is one continuous piece from the
tank to the valve and passes through a grommet in the fuselage wall. I
used the rubber fuel lines from my fuel valves to the engine, these
lines are easier to access for replacement.
>
>
> Hi All,
>
> I'm getting ready to order the 3003 aluminum tube for my fuel system
> in the fuselage and have a question. I'm planning to leave the 1/4"
> ID zenith supplied fuel line in the wings and then have an adapter
> at the wing root to the aluminum tubing in the fuse.
>
> I was planning to order 1/4" tubing but it seems like several folks
> have gone with the 3/8" tubing. Why go with the 3/8" instead of the
> 1/4" ? Is it the thicker wall size of the tubing ?
>
>
> If I go with the 3/8" al tubing then what have folks done for the
> connection to the rubber tubing as I can only find AN807 fittings
> that go from 1/4" hose to -4 or 3/8" hose to -6 size fittings it
> seems like I would need the -6 fittings but with a 1/4" ID hose
> fitting and I don't see those listed at aircraft spruce or wicks ?
>
>
--
Bryan Martin
N61BM, CH 601 XL,
RAM Subaru, Stratus redrive.
do not archive.
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| Subject: | Re: Dynon's OAT sensor |
I mounted mine in the lower right wing skin, behind the main spar, as far
from the fuselage as was convenient for my arm to reach thru the flanged
holes of the ribs. I works fine here.
Gary Ray
----- Original Message -----
From: "hansriet" <hansinla@mac.com>
Sent: Friday, March 07, 2008 7:12 PM
Subject: Zenith-List: Dynon's OAT sensor
>
> Did anybody mount their Dynon OAT sensor in the right wing? If so where?
> If not, where did you mount the OAT sensor?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Hans
>
>
> Read this topic online here:
>
> http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=168325#168325
>
>
> --
3:59 PM
>
>
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| Subject: | Re: 601/701/801 seatbelts |
Whenever I send any email to Zenith, it usually takes them at least a week to answer
it. If you want better service, I suggest you pick up the phone and give
them a call. You'll have your answer much quicker that way.
Regards,
Larry H
Rich <richch801@yahoo.com> wrote:
I have an 801 I just completed in December. The 4 seat belts have the
601/701 model number on the tags but it came with my 801 kit. They seem
to be too short for the front seats & that's before any upholstory is
in. I am sitting on 2" thick foam with 1" foam against my back. They
are ok for the rear seats.
Are there supposed to be seat belts specifically for the 801 for the
front seats?
Mine measure from the center of the bolt hole of the rear attach to the
end of the first metallic buckle at 805 mm.
I asked Zenith about this on Feb 1 & then agon about a week ;ater but
still waiting for a response.
Thanks
Rich
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