---------------------------------------------------------- Zenith-List Digest Archive --- Total Messages Posted Mon 06/23/08: 18 ---------------------------------------------------------- Today's Message Index: ---------------------- 1. 12:11 AM - Price drop on my QBK (Craig Payne) 2. 06:45 AM - Chat Room Reminder (George Race) 3. 07:10 AM - Re: Chat Room Reminder (Jay Maynard) 4. 11:50 AM - Andair Extensions? (PatrickW) 5. 12:30 PM - Re: Andair Extensions? (Juan Vega) 6. 12:53 PM - Re: Andair Extensions? (Craig Payne) 7. 02:46 PM - Re: Andair Extensions? (Thruster87) 8. 03:10 PM - Re: Re: Andair Extensions? (Craig Payne) 9. 03:11 PM - Re: Re: Andair Extensions? (Juan Vega) 10. 03:11 PM - Re: Re: Andair Extensions? (Juan Vega) 11. 04:35 PM - Nuckolls (Jaybannist@cs.com) 12. 04:50 PM - Re: Nuckolls (Bill Steer) 13. 05:39 PM - Re: Nuckolls (Craig Payne) 14. 06:36 PM - Re: Powder Coating Pro's and Con's (Cndmovn) 15. 07:23 PM - Re: Brake Lines - Zodiac XL, CH 701 and CH 801 (ThisOne) 16. 07:24 PM - First flight N663F (Floyd) 17. 07:54 PM - Re: First flight N663F (Ron Lendon) 18. 10:23 PM - Re: First flight N663F (Terry Phillips) ________________________________ Message 1 _____________________________________ Time: 12:11:21 AM PST US From: "Craig Payne" Subject: Zenith-List: Price drop on my QBK I've dropped the price on my quick-build-kit on Barnstormers to $19000. If it doesn't sell at that price I guess I'll rent the other half of the hanger the 701 is in and finish it. Details at: http://www.barnstormers.com/listing.php?id=251268 AOL users, use this link: http://www.barnstor mers.com/listing.php?id=251268 -- Craig ________________________________ Message 2 _____________________________________ Time: 06:45:01 AM PST US From: "George Race" Subject: Zenith-List: Chat Room Reminder Please join us for our Monday evening chat room starting around 8:00 PM Eastern Time. http://www.mykitairplane.com/chat/ George CH-701 - N73EX ALMOST DONE Do Not Archive ________________________________ Message 3 _____________________________________ Time: 07:10:47 AM PST US From: Jay Maynard Subject: Re: Zenith-List: Chat Room Reminder On Mon, Jun 23, 2008 at 09:42:05AM -0400, George Race wrote: > Please join us for our Monday evening chat room starting around 8:00 PM > Eastern Time. > http://www.mykitairplane.com/chat/ > CH-701 - N73EX > ALMOST DONE Didja change the text on the bottom of the chat frame? :-) -- 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 (got it!) ________________________________ Message 4 _____________________________________ Time: 11:50:50 AM PST US Subject: Zenith-List: Andair Extensions? From: "PatrickW" Building an 601XL from kit (center stick) - have the ZAC supplied Andair valve. I'd like to keep the fuel selector knob on the center console while moving the actual valve to the underside of the floor (seeking to not route fuel through the cabin). What has worked for other builders...? Thanks, - Pat -------- Patrick 601XL/Corvair N63PZ (reserved) Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=189368#189368 ________________________________ Message 5 _____________________________________ Time: 12:30:24 PM PST US From: Juan Vega Subject: Re: Zenith-List: Andair Extensions? Patrick, refer to the Zenith News letter or Luaghlins' email site. There is a picture of what you want to do. Juan -----Original Message----- >From: PatrickW >Sent: Jun 23, 2008 2:47 PM >To: zenith-list@matronics.com >Subject: Zenith-List: Andair Extensions? > > >Building an 601XL from kit (center stick) - have the ZAC supplied Andair valve. > >I'd like to keep the fuel selector knob on the center console while moving the actual valve to the underside of the floor (seeking to not route fuel through the cabin). > >What has worked for other builders...? > >Thanks, > >- Pat > >-------- >Patrick >601XL/Corvair >N63PZ (reserved) > > >Read this topic online here: > >http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=189368#189368 > > ________________________________ Message 6 _____________________________________ Time: 12:53:58 PM PST US From: "Craig Payne" Subject: RE: Zenith-List: Andair Extensions? Take a look here: http://www.zodiacxl.com/Brake%20and%20Fuel%20system.htm -- Craig -----Original Message----- From: owner-zenith-list-server@matronics.com [mailto:owner-zenith-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of PatrickW Sent: Monday, June 23, 2008 12:48 PM Subject: Zenith-List: Andair Extensions? Building an 601XL from kit (center stick) - have the ZAC supplied Andair valve. I'd like to keep the fuel selector knob on the center console while moving the actual valve to the underside of the floor (seeking to not route fuel through the cabin). What has worked for other builders...? Thanks, - Pat -------- Patrick 601XL/Corvair N63PZ (reserved) Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=189368#189368 ________________________________ Message 7 _____________________________________ Time: 02:46:42 PM PST US Subject: Zenith-List: Re: Andair Extensions? From: "Thruster87" Could someone tell me what paint system was used on the interior shown on the previous pics.I like the color as well.It looks very professional Thanks Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=189430#189430 ________________________________ Message 8 _____________________________________ Time: 03:10:06 PM PST US From: "Craig Payne" Subject: RE: Zenith-List: Re: Andair Extensions? Well, in 2006 Matt was using this e-mail address: archermj(at)swbell.net -- Craig -----Original Message----- From: owner-zenith-list-server@matronics.com [mailto:owner-zenith-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Thruster87 Sent: Monday, June 23, 2008 3:44 PM Subject: Zenith-List: Re: Andair Extensions? Could someone tell me what paint system was used on the interior shown on the previous pics.I like the color as well.It looks very professional Thanks Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=189430#189430 ________________________________ Message 9 _____________________________________ Time: 03:11:23 PM PST US From: Juan Vega Subject: Re: Zenith-List: Re: Andair Extensions? Thruster, I painted mine the same way, regular base grey PPG or or Auto paint, with a good base primer. Juan -----Original Message----- >From: Thruster87 >Sent: Jun 23, 2008 5:43 PM >To: zenith-list@matronics.com >Subject: Zenith-List: Re: Andair Extensions? > > >Could someone tell me what paint system was used on the interior shown on the previous pics.I like the color as well.It looks very professional Thanks > > >Read this topic online here: > >http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=189430#189430 > > ________________________________ Message 10 ____________________________________ Time: 03:11:26 PM PST US From: Juan Vega Subject: Re: Zenith-List: Re: Andair Extensions? Thruster, I painted mine the same way, regular base grey PPG or or Auto paint, with a good base primer. Juan -----Original Message----- >From: Thruster87 >Sent: Jun 23, 2008 5:43 PM >To: zenith-list@matronics.com >Subject: Zenith-List: Re: Andair Extensions? > > >Could someone tell me what paint system was used on the interior shown on the previous pics.I like the color as well.It looks very professional Thanks > > >Read this topic online here: > >http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=189430#189430 > > ________________________________ Message 11 ____________________________________ Time: 04:35:44 PM PST US From: Jaybannist@cs.com Subject: Zenith-List: Nuckolls Does anyone know how to send an e-mail to Bob Nuckolls? The address on his book doesn't work for me. Jay in Dallas ________________________________ Message 12 ____________________________________ Time: 04:50:19 PM PST US From: Bill Steer Subject: Re: Zenith-List: Nuckolls Did you try the one on his web site? That always worked for me, but I haven't used it in a while. Bill Do not archive Jaybannist@cs.com wrote: > > Does anyone know how to send an e-mail to Bob Nuckolls? The address on his book doesn't work for me. > > Jay in Dallas > > > ________________________________ Message 13 ____________________________________ Time: 05:39:30 PM PST US From: "Craig Payne" Subject: RE: Zenith-List: Nuckolls He uses nuckolls.bob(at)cox.net on the Matronics AeroElectric list. -- Craig -----Original Message----- From: owner-zenith-list-server@matronics.com [mailto:owner-zenith-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Jaybannist@cs.com Sent: Monday, June 23, 2008 5:32 PM Subject: Zenith-List: Nuckolls Does anyone know how to send an e-mail to Bob Nuckolls? The address on his book doesn't work for me. Jay in Dallas ________________________________ Message 14 ____________________________________ Time: 06:36:17 PM PST US From: Cndmovn Subject: Re: Zenith-List: Powder Coating Pro's and Con's Asked the same question the other day to a powder coating guy and an AME. Both said the same thing....In the past powder-coating was very thick, therefore the fear of it hiding a crack. However today the coatings are much thinner and they are not concerned at all about it. I went ahead and coated my engine mount, landing gear and other misc metal parts On Sat, Jun 21, 2008 at 8:48 PM, Juan Vega wrote: > > most aircraft produced with chrome molly tubing are Powder coated. It > works great and not expensive. Maules, Huskys, Lots of Cubs. > > Most engine mounts produced are powder coated. If my pipes are burning, > I'm probably allready Dead. > > Corroded pipes are far worse. > > > -----Original Message----- > >From: Paul Mulwitz > >Sent: Jun 21, 2008 8:36 PM > >To: zenith-list@matronics.com > >Subject: Re: Zenith-List: Powder Coating Pro's and Con's > > > > > >Hi Larry, > > > >I would avoid powder coating anything in an airplane. Powder coat is > >essentially melted polyurethane which when burned produces large > >quantities of hydrogen cyanide gas. That is not the kind of stuff > >you want in a cockpit when you can't immediately land. In the old > >days before lethal injections, that is the gas they used to execute > criminals. > > > >For my steel parts, I used epoxy primer from the automotive paint > >store. This is the same stuff that goes under the final paint > >job. It is a bit expensive at just under $100 for a gallon and a > >half (1 gallon paint, 1/2 gallon hardener) but that goes a long way. > > > >I recently discovered the cheap little HVLP touch up paint gun from > >harbor freight works just fine. Of course you need the standard > >safety equipment - respirator and gloves. > > > >Good luck, > > > >Paul > >XL getting close > > > > > >At 04:18 PM 6/21/2008, you wrote: > >>What's the consensus about powder coating the 4130 Steel parts?? > >> > >>I know your not supposed to powder coat the motor mount, because it > >>makes it harder to spot small cracks, but what about the other parts?? > > > > > > > > > > > > > > ________________________________ Message 15 ____________________________________ Time: 07:23:41 PM PST US Subject: Zenith-List: Re: Brake Lines - Zodiac XL, CH 701 and CH 801 From: "ThisOne" Well ...... I am happy to say that I have a couple of good people willing to work with me on this. :D With any luck (and from what I have seen thus far) I hope to have these mocked up before Oshkosh (well thats my goal). Thank you all for your time. And if you have any thoughts or hints by all means I'll like to hear them. Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=189488#189488 ________________________________ Message 16 ____________________________________ Time: 07:24:49 PM PST US From: "Floyd" Subject: Zenith-List: First flight N663F First flight for Zodiac 601 XL N663F was Jun 22, 2008. Flight was from Kestrel Airpark, Spring Branch, TX. Airplane flew great. Pictures at http://picasaweb.google.com/floyd.wilkes/20080622FirstFlight I have not posted much, but have gotten much information from reading the list. Thanks to all the regular posters as you help more people then you realize. Floyd Wilkes 601 XL Cont O-200 N663F ________________________________ Message 17 ____________________________________ Time: 07:54:55 PM PST US Subject: Zenith-List: Re: First flight N663F From: "Ron Lendon" That's a beautiful bird Floyd, Congratulations! -------- Ron Lendon, Clinton Township, MI Corvair Zodiac XL, ScrapBuilder ;-) http://www.mykitlog.com/rlendon Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=189495#189495 ________________________________ Message 18 ____________________________________ Time: 10:23:36 PM PST US From: Terry Phillips Subject: Re: Zenith-List: First flight N663F Congratulations, Floyd! Good luck with your flight test. Terry At 09:20 PM 6/23/2008 -0500, you wrote: >First flight for Zodiac 601 XL N663F was Jun 22, 2008. Flight was from >Kestrel Airpark, Spring Branch, TX. > >Airplane flew great. Terry Phillips ttp44~at~rkymtn.net Corvallis MT 601XL/Jab 3300 s .. l .. o .. o .. w build kit - Tail, flaps, & ailerons are done; working on the wings http://www.mykitlog.com/N47TP/ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Other Matronics Email List Services ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Post A New Message zenith-list@matronics.com UN/SUBSCRIBE http://www.matronics.com/subscription List FAQ http://www.matronics.com/FAQ/Zenith-List.htm Web Forum Interface To Lists http://forums.matronics.com Matronics List Wiki http://wiki.matronics.com Full Archive Search Engine http://www.matronics.com/search 7-Day List Browse http://www.matronics.com/browse/zenith-list Browse Digests http://www.matronics.com/digest/zenith-list Browse Other Lists http://www.matronics.com/browse Live Online Chat! http://www.matronics.com/chat Archive Downloading http://www.matronics.com/archives Photo Share http://www.matronics.com/photoshare Other Email Lists http://www.matronics.com/emaillists Contributions http://www.matronics.com/contribution ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- These Email List Services are sponsored solely by Matronics and through the generous Contributions of its members.