---------------------------------------------------------- Zenith-List Digest Archive --- Total Messages Posted Sat 09/13/08: 15 ---------------------------------------------------------- Today's Message Index: ---------------------- 1. 06:11 AM - Re: Carpet and Upholstery (John Goodings) 2. 08:07 AM - Website Update (Roy Szarafinski) 3. 09:21 AM - Carpet and Upholstery (Jeff) 4. 09:54 AM - XL Nose Gear Strut: 4130 vs Plastic ??? (PatrickW) 5. 11:02 AM - Re: XL Nose Gear Strut: 4130 vs Plastic ??? (Jon Croke) 6. 11:22 AM - Re: XL Nose Gear Strut: 4130 vs Plastic ??? (Davcoberly@wmconnect.com) 7. 11:42 AM - Re: Carpet and Upholstery (macleod@eagle.ca) 8. 12:02 PM - Re: XL Nose Gear Strut: 4130 vs Plastic ??? (John Smith) 9. 03:44 PM - Re: XL Nose Gear Strut: 4130 vs Plastic ??? (PatrickW) 10. 04:07 PM - Front Hoop (Bill Naumuk) 11. 04:55 PM - The 650 - I'm in love (Ronald Steele) 12. 06:29 PM - Re: The 650 - I'm in love (Jay Maynard) 13. 07:44 PM - Re: The 650 - I'm in love (Ronald Steele) 14. 08:44 PM - Corvair engine packages... (william Clapp) 15. 10:47 PM - Re: Corvair engine packages... (Gordon Alexander) ________________________________ Message 1 _____________________________________ Time: 06:11:29 AM PST US From: John Goodings Subject: Zenith-List: Re: Carpet and Upholstery Relatively few Velcro strips on the carpet. The carpet is thin, light, rubber-backed, indoor/outdoor, cheap and very nice. The same carpet was used on the floor, side walls, and baggage shelf. The upholstery is slip covers over the foam cushions. The (expensive) foam and upholstery material are fireproof. John Goodings, C-FGPJ, CH601HD with R912S, Carp/Ottawa/Toronto. ________________________________ Message 2 _____________________________________ Time: 08:07:38 AM PST US From: Roy Szarafinski Subject: Zenith-List: Website Update Corvair enthusiasts and fellow builders, I've updated my website and included a video on the skunk works page. Best wishes, keep building. Roy 701 plans, corvair, EFI, ect. roysgarage.com ________________________________ Message 3 _____________________________________ Time: 09:21:25 AM PST US From: "Jeff " Subject: Zenith-List: Carpet and Upholstery I did this recently and just used Velcro. It allows the Upholstery to be easily removed to get behind the seats and have full access to the center console. It also make it easier for cleaning .... Jeff Davidson CH601-HD/3300A on the second 90 percent of building .... ________________________________ Message 4 _____________________________________ Time: 09:54:36 AM PST US Subject: Zenith-List: XL Nose Gear Strut: 4130 vs Plastic ??? From: "PatrickW" Drawing 6-G-1 shows that the Nose Gear Strut is capped with a welded 1/8" plate of 4130 steel (see picture). The nose gear strut in my kit has a plastic top (see picture). Anybody have the same thing? If so, how did you attach the 6G2-3 Stop Plate? Thanks, - Pat -------- Patrick 601XL/Corvair N63PZ (reserved) Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p 4104#204104 Attachments: http://forums.matronics.com//files/nosegear4130_190.jpg http://forums.matronics.com//files/nosegearplastic_735.jpg ________________________________ Message 5 _____________________________________ Time: 11:02:15 AM PST US From: "Jon Croke" Subject: Re: Zenith-List: XL Nose Gear Strut: 4130 vs Plastic ??? Pat, You are among the lucky fortunate! You have a new kit that no longer uses the top plate as a bearing surface. The top just floats up and down thru the opening. The plastic cap keeps dirt and loose parts from falling in. It is wonderful to not have the issue with the 'old' style where you prayed that the top bearing and bottom bearing came to rest at the same time! Jon ----- Original Message ----- From: "PatrickW" Sent: Saturday, September 13, 2008 11:51 AM Subject: Zenith-List: XL Nose Gear Strut: 4130 vs Plastic ??? > > Drawing 6-G-1 shows that the Nose Gear Strut is capped with a welded 1/8" > plate of 4130 steel (see picture). > > The nose gear strut in my kit has a plastic top (see picture). > > Anybody have the same thing? If so, how did you attach the 6G2-3 Stop > Plate? > ________________________________ Message 6 _____________________________________ Time: 11:22:00 AM PST US From: Davcoberly@wmconnect.com Subject: Re: Zenith-List: XL Nose Gear Strut: 4130 vs Plastic ??? I contacted Zenith on this same thing and they said this is the new style that has the bottom bearing and welded stops on the strut to take the place of the top stop. David Coberly 601XL / Corvair (still a ways off ) ________________________________ Message 7 _____________________________________ Time: 11:42:05 AM PST US Subject: Re: Zenith-List: Carpet and Upholstery From: macleod@eagle.ca Ian: I used 3M Super 77 (just a little, this is powerful stuff) to attach the soundproofing, upholstery and carpet. I used velcro for the seats and seat backs. Plane hasn't flown yet so not sure how durable it all is. On my last kit the supplier recommended clear silicone for all attachments (including some Al-Al joints). That stuff really held. Mike 601XL C-FSVB in paint shop -------------------------------------------------------------- > How is everyone attaching Carpet and Upholstery to the airframe? ________________________________ Message 8 _____________________________________ Time: 12:02:39 PM PST US From: John Smith Subject: Re: Zenith-List: XL Nose Gear Strut: 4130 vs Plastic ??? Same strut here. I am about to call Zenith in the next few days to inquire about the same issue. Guess I don't need to now. ----- Original Message ---- From: "Davcoberly@wmconnect.com" Sent: Saturday, September 13, 2008 1:20:19 PM Subject: Re: Zenith-List: XL Nose Gear Strut: 4130 vs Plastic ??? I contacted Zenith on this same thing and they said this is the new style that has the bottom bearing and welded stops on the strut to take the place of the top stop. David Coberly 601XL / Corvair (still a ways off ) ________________________________ Message 9 _____________________________________ Time: 03:44:13 PM PST US Subject: Zenith-List: Re: XL Nose Gear Strut: 4130 vs Plastic ??? From: "PatrickW" Now that's what I like about this list! Not only did my question get answered - there were other guys wondering about the same thing, and they got answers too. Thanks Everyone. - Pat -------- Patrick 601XL/Corvair N63PZ (reserved) Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p 4156#204156 ________________________________ Message 10 ____________________________________ Time: 04:07:06 PM PST US From: "Bill Naumuk" Subject: Zenith-List: Front Hoop All- Since there's absolutely nothing in the achives, I've decided to post the following: To smooth out the top skin/front hoop, hit the edge with a body dolly, not the hammer. Pictures attached. Good building! Bill Naumuk Townville, Pa. HDS 601MG/Corvair 95% ________________________________ Message 11 ____________________________________ Time: 04:55:18 PM PST US From: Ronald Steele Subject: Zenith-List: The 650 - I'm in love So, I didn't get to fly - didn't expect to - but I did get to sit in the 650 today. I'll be upgrading my plans next week. I love the new canopy, besides being a safety feature, it make entry and exit much easier. I have plenty of headroom. It just feels much more solid. I can easily fit my legs under the panel, which was an issue previously. That may have to do with weight loss, but it seems like there is a bit more leg room. I'm not wild about the dual sticks as my legs interfere with full aileron deflection. in fact I'll probably go with a single straight center stick (not the Y). This plane is absolutely loaded. Standard 6 pack + Aspen EFIS, Dyson D10 engine monitor, Garmin 530, 2 axis Tru-trak autopilot. Very nice panel layout. Leather interior. Dual breaks. The interior was much nicer than any other LSA I've seen, I've seen a bunch of them at S&F. Kudos to AMD for fit and finish. Ron ________________________________ Message 12 ____________________________________ Time: 06:29:54 PM PST US From: Jay Maynard Subject: Re: Zenith-List: The 650 - I'm in love On Sat, Sep 13, 2008 at 07:52:40PM -0400, Ronald Steele wrote: > This plane is absolutely loaded. Standard 6 pack + Aspen EFIS, Dyson D10 > engine monitor, Garmin 530, 2 axis Tru-trak autopilot. Where's the autopilot hiding? I couldn't find it in the panel pictures I saw. > The interior was much nicer than any other LSA I've seen, I've seen a > bunch of them at S&F. Kudos to AMD for fit and finish. They got my interior right, and I'm quite pleased with it (as well as the paint and graphics). -- 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 ________________________________ Message 13 ____________________________________ Time: 07:44:31 PM PST US From: Ronald Steele Subject: Re: Zenith-List: The 650 - I'm in love Its on the far left hand side of the panel. It's a round 2 1/2" (?) facia. On Sep 13, 2008, at 9:25 PM, Jay Maynard wrote: > > On Sat, Sep 13, 2008 at 07:52:40PM -0400, Ronald Steele wrote: >> This plane is absolutely loaded. Standard 6 pack + Aspen EFIS, >> Dyson D10 >> engine monitor, Garmin 530, 2 axis Tru-trak autopilot. > > Where's the autopilot hiding? I couldn't find it in the panel > pictures I > saw. > >> The interior was much nicer than any other LSA I've seen, I've seen a >> bunch of them at S&F. Kudos to AMD for fit and finish. > > They got my interior right, and I'm quite pleased with it (as well > as the > paint and graphics). > -- > 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 > > ________________________________ Message 14 ____________________________________ Time: 08:44:02 PM PST US From: william Clapp Subject: Zenith-List: Corvair engine packages... Hello to the Zenith Group, - For those who are considering a corvair powerplant for your project, look a t www.aeromaxaviation.com .- Give them a call if you are interested. Bill Clapp - KR2S builder and pilot Valdosta GA www.billclapp.com=0A=0A=0A ________________________________ Message 15 ____________________________________ Time: 10:47:16 PM PST US From: Gordon Alexander Subject: Re: Zenith-List: Corvair engine packages... Bill, why are you referring to yourself in the third person (again)? Why not just say give /us/ a call? Gordon Alexander william Clapp wrote: > Hello to the Zenith Group, > > For those who are considering a corvair powerplant for your project, > look at www.aeromaxaviation.com . > Give them a call if you are interested. > > *Bill Clapp* - KR2S builder and pilot > Valdosta GA > www.billclapp.com > > > * > > > * ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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.