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1. 04:36 AM - Seat Foam (4RCSIMMONS@comcast.net (Rich Simmons))
2. 05:09 AM - Re: Seat Foam (Roger & Lina Hill)
3. 05:22 AM - Seat Foam (Beckman, Rick)
4. 06:26 AM - Re: Scott Laughlin's Fuel Covers (Carlos Sa)
5. 06:56 AM - Re: First Flight - Canopy for sale (Fly with Gus)
6. 07:13 AM - Re: Seat Foam (Craig Payne)
7. 07:13 AM - Re: Seat Foam (DaveG601XL)
8. 07:19 AM - Re: Seat Foam (Rick Lindstrom)
9. 08:28 AM - Re: Seat Foam (THOMAS SMALL)
10. 08:32 AM - Re: Seat Foam (Gig Giacona)
11. 08:54 AM - Re: Re: Seat Foam (Bryan Martin)
12. 09:50 AM - Re: Seat Foam (Gig Giacona)
13. 10:31 AM - Re: Re: Seat Foam (Jay Maynard)
14. 10:46 AM - Re: Re: First Flight - Canopy for sale (Juan Vega)
15. 04:15 PM - Cable Tensiometer (4RCSIMMONS@comcast.net (Rich Simmons))
16. 04:32 PM - Re: Cable Tensiometer (Craig Payne)
17. 05:16 PM - Solenoid mounting (Bill Naumuk)
18. 05:19 PM - Re: Re: Seat Foam (Tim Shankland)
19. 08:39 PM - Re: Solenoid mounting (Bryan Martin)
20. 10:00 PM - Re: Solenoid mounting (Dirk Zahtilla)
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List,
I am looking fro some seat foam.
On the forum Monday night I got one address and it was $260 dollars.
Any ideas or places you are aware of I can cut this price?
Thanks,
--
Thanks,
Rich Simmons
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Rich
Don't get that memory seat foam like I got , when it gets cold, it forgets
and turns hard as a rock !!!!
Roger
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-zenith-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-zenith-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Rich Simmons
Sent: Friday, December 05, 2008 6:35 AM
Subject: Zenith-List: Seat Foam
List,
I am looking fro some seat foam.
On the forum Monday night I got one address and it was $260 dollars.
Any ideas or places you are aware of I can cut this price?
Thanks,
--
Thanks,
Rich Simmons
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List,
I am looking for some seat foam.
On the forum Monday night I got one address and it was $260 dollars.
Any ideas or places you are aware of I can cut this price?
Thanks,
--
Thanks,
Rich Simmons
Rich, I have the address at home. I will post it as soon
as I can. The place is in Wichita, KS, and is a bit pricey, but it is
memory foam. I bought mine a couple of years ago and a 4'X4' sheet (half
sheet) 1" thick was $54. I got three half sheets in three densities and
that is plenty to do the two seats. What griped my hind side was the $48
shipping fee. Total was a little over $200. That still beats the $260
unless they have raised the prices.
Good Luck and God Bless!
Rick
www.sharbo.us/thebird
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| Subject: | Re: Scott Laughlin's Fuel Covers |
I made my fuel cover according to Scott's design.
Fairly easy to make, and they look very nice.
Carlos
CH601-HD, plans
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http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=217757#217757
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| Subject: | Re: First Flight - Canopy for sale |
The big thanks goes to Jon Croke on the video. He is a great guy to work with.
We have done the latest 601xl series and the 650 canopy conversion DVDs so far.
Next we will be starting the 750 series in January. I'm really excited about
the 750 and I'm sure Jon is looking forward to another winter in Florida.
Read this topic online here:
http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=217763#217763
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http://www.seatfoam.com/
Hi-Tech Foams
Jim & Janice Fix
3710 Air Park Rd.
Lincoln, NE 68524
402/470-2346
-- Craig
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-zenith-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-zenith-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Beckman, Rick
Sent: Friday, December 05, 2008 6:23 AM
Subject: Zenith-List: Seat Foam
List,
I am looking for some seat foam.
On the forum Monday night I got one address and it was $260 dollars.
Any ideas or places you are aware of I can cut this price?
Thanks,
--
Thanks,
Rich Simmons
Rich, I have the address at home. I will post it as soon
as I can. The place is in Wichita, KS, and is a bit pricey, but it is
memory foam. I bought mine a couple of years ago and a 4'X4' sheet (half
sheet) 1" thick was $54. I got three half sheets in three densities and
that is plenty to do the two seats. What griped my hind side was the $48
shipping fee. Total was a little over $200. That still beats the $260
unless they have raised the prices.
Good Luck and God Bless!
Rick
www.sharbo.us/thebird
Do NOT archive.
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Rich,
I would have liked to have gotten of cheaper, but I really wanted memory foam.
I spent around $230 for the foam on both my seats. I bought like 5 each of the
blue and green (firm and firmer) from Wicks. I bought a king sized memory
foam mattress topper from Wal-Mart for the soft stuff. If I had to do it again,
I would not use the really hard green foam and use all blue for the support
portions. I like it even when it is cold. After a few minutes it warms up and
I sink right down into it.
Good luck,
--------
David Gallagher
601 XL/Jabiru 3300
First flight 7/24/08
Phase I flight test complete 10/16/08
Read this topic online here:
http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=217767#217767
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Jim and Janice Fix of Lincoln, Nebraska, are regulars at most aviation conventions
selling their Confor Foam products (which have saved my rear in various airplanes
over the last 15 years). It meets FAA burn specs for certified aircraft
as well, and I've redone the seats in two Grumman Tigers and a Varga Kachina
so far. The T-Cat is next.
It's a bit heavier than the typical cheap foam and it's not cheap for the three
density, three inch thick sandwich that's best for seat bottoms, but man, does
it pay off in comfort!
Check out their website at www.seatfoam.com for contact info, unfortunately I didn't see any pricing info posted. The last time I bought a couple of squares for a Tiger, I think the total for two seats was around $120. But that was awhile ago.
Rick Lindstrom
-----Original Message-----
>From: "Beckman, Rick" <Rick.Beckman@atk.com>
>Sent: Dec 5, 2008 5:22 AM
>To: zenith-list@matronics.com
>Subject: Zenith-List: Seat Foam
>
>
>List,
>
>I am looking for some seat foam.
>
>On the forum Monday night I got one address and it was $260 dollars.
>
>Any ideas or places you are aware of I can cut this price?
>
>
>Thanks,
>
>--
>Thanks,
>Rich Simmons
>
> Rich, I have the address at home. I will post it as soon
>as I can. The place is in Wichita, KS, and is a bit pricey, but it is
>memory foam. I bought mine a couple of years ago and a 4'X4' sheet (half
>sheet) 1" thick was $54. I got three half sheets in three densities and
>that is plenty to do the two seats. What griped my hind side was the $48
>shipping fee. Total was a little over $200. That still beats the $260
>unless they have raised the prices.
> Good Luck and God Bless!
> Rick
> www.sharbo.us/thebird
>
> Do NOT archive.
>
>
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Jim and Janice Fix of Lincoln, Nebraska, are regulars at most aviation
conventions
selling their Confor Foam products
They are regulars but their prices are the highest. Wicks has the same
foam (Temprafoam/Confoam) for much more reasonable prices. Get blue and
pink, you don't need the hard green stuff.
check out
http://www.ch601.org/resources/foam_seat/foam_seat_construction.htm
CAVU jeff
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When I called a couple of months ago Hi-Tech Foams quoted me $259 +shipping for
their 601 package.
I've attached the flyer they sent.
--------
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=217781#217781
Attachments:
http://forums.matronics.com//files/zenith601seat_107.jpg
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The design shown in the flyer is a good place to start, but I would
recommend making the seat backs and seat bottoms as separate
assemblies for easier removal and handling. Then you can flip the seat
backs forward out of the way for access behind the seat without
worrying about cracking the foam in cold weather.
On Dec 5, 2008, at 11:32 AM, Gig Giacona wrote:
>
> When I called a couple of months ago Hi-Tech Foams quoted me $259
> +shipping for their 601 package.
>
> I've attached the flyer they sent.
>
> Attachments:
>
> http://forums.matronics.com//files/zenith601seat_107.jpg
>
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That is exactly what I plan to do. I also ordered an extra piece of the soft softer
foam for an arm rest and to add lumbar supports.
This thread reminded me I needed to order and did this morning. And the price is
still the same.
bryanmmartin wrote:
> The design shown in the flyer is a good place to start, but I would
> recommend making the seat backs and seat bottoms as separate
> assemblies for easier removal and handling. Then you can flip the seat
> backs forward out of the way for access behind the seat without
> worrying about cracking the foam in cold weather.
>
>
--------
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=217790#217790
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On Fri, Dec 05, 2008 at 11:53:40AM -0500, Bryan Martin wrote:
> The design shown in the flyer is a good place to start, but I would
> recommend making the seat backs and seat bottoms as separate assemblies for
> easier removal and handling. Then you can flip the seat backs forward out
> of the way for access behind the seat without worrying about cracking the
> foam in cold weather.
This is the way AMD does it. The seat backs, from the hinge up, are one
piece; the bottoms are another. The seat bottoms are attached by Velcro at
the front, and dom't move at all unless you want them to. Works very well.
--
Jay Maynard, K5ZC, PP-ASEL http://www.conmicro.com
http://jmaynard.livejournal.com http://www.tronguy.net
Fairmont, MN (KFRM) (Yes, that's me!)
AMD Zodiac CH601XLi N55ZC http://www.tronguy.net/N55ZC.shtml
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| Subject: | Re: First Flight - Canopy for sale |
did you get my email aobut a little local fly in with 601s for breakfast?
Juan in St. Petersburg.
-----Original Message-----
>From: Fly with Gus <Gus@flywithgus.com>
>Sent: Dec 5, 2008 9:55 AM
>To: zenith-list@matronics.com
>Subject: Zenith-List: Re: First Flight - Canopy for sale
>
>
>The big thanks goes to Jon Croke on the video. He is a great guy to work with.
We have done the latest 601xl series and the 650 canopy conversion DVDs so far.
Next we will be starting the 750 series in January. I'm really excited about
the 750 and I'm sure Jon is looking forward to another winter in Florida.
>
>
>Read this topic online here:
>
>http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=217763#217763
>
>
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| Subject: | Cable Tensiometer |
Hey folks,
I got a Tensiometer off e-bay and from you guys in the aircraft business;
Can I simply hang a cale with known weight loads and test for accuracy.
It seems to make sense but asking makes sense as well.
Also, if any of you guys have one, is there some form of instruction or assembly
schematic
you may have electronically I can get?
do not archive
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Thanks,
Rich Simmons
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| Subject: | Cable Tensiometer |
> Can I simply hang a cale with known weight loads and test for accuracy.
That's what Zenith/Europe did. See page 3 of their cable tension photo
guide:
http://www.zenairulm.com/News/pdfdocs/XLphotoguide.pdf
Also Larry McFarland. Look under "Tools, Jigging & Handling" for "Cable
Tools"
http://www.macsmachine.com/
-- Craig
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| Subject: | Solenoid mounting |
All-
Every solenoid mount I've seen has been with the unit perpendicular
to the line of flight. Is there anything wrong with mounting it on it's
back?
Bill Naumuk
Townville, Pa.
HDS 601MG/Corvair 95%
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If you just want to buy memory foam you can get it at Jo Ann Fabrics
Store, I think I paid about $90 for twin bed sheet of foam. I can't be
sure because it was a couple of years ago.
Tim Shankland
DaveG601XL wrote:
>
>Rich,
>
>I would have liked to have gotten of cheaper, but I really wanted memory foam.
I spent around $230 for the foam on both my seats. I bought like 5 each of
the blue and green (firm and firmer) from Wicks. I bought a king sized memory
foam mattress topper from Wal-Mart for the soft stuff. If I had to do it again,
I would not use the really hard green foam and use all blue for the support
portions. I like it even when it is cold. After a few minutes it warms up
and I sink right down into it.
>
>Good luck,
>
>--------
>David Gallagher
>601 XL/Jabiru 3300
>First flight 7/24/08
>Phase I flight test complete 10/16/08
>
>
>Read this topic online here:
>
>http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=217767#217767
>
>
>Attachments:
>
>http://forums.matronics.com//files/fuselage_426_252.jpg
>
>
>
>
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| Subject: | Re: Solenoid mounting |
No, it should work fine in any orientation.
On Dec 5, 2008, at 8:15 PM, Bill Naumuk wrote:
> All-
> Every solenoid mount I've seen has been with the unit
> perpendicular to the line of flight. Is there anything wrong with
> mounting it on it's back?
> Bill Naumuk
> Townville, Pa.
--
Bryan Martin
N61BM, CH 601 XL,
RAM Subaru, Stratus redrive.
do not archive.
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| Subject: | Re: Solenoid mounting |
Nope
----- Original Message -----
From: Bill Naumuk
To: zenith list
Sent: Friday, December 05, 2008 5:15 PM
Subject: Zenith-List: Solenoid mounting
All-
Every solenoid mount I've seen has been with the unit
perpendicular to the line of flight. Is there anything wrong with
mounting it on it's back?
Bill Naumuk
Townville, Pa.
HDS 601MG/Corvair 95%
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