---------------------------------------------------------- Zenith-List Digest Archive --- Total Messages Posted Sun 06/07/09: 4 ---------------------------------------------------------- Today's Message Index: ---------------------- 1. 08:57 AM - Breakfast at Midlothian and a Little Glitch (cookwithgas) 2. 10:20 AM - Chat Room Reminder For "Digesters" (George Race) 3. 11:04 AM - Re: Breakfast at Midlothian and a Little Glitch (Gig Giacona) 4. 06:07 PM - What did you do today? (Hodges, Mitch) ________________________________ Message 1 _____________________________________ Time: 08:57:13 AM PST US Subject: Zenith-List: Breakfast at Midlothian and a Little Glitch From: "cookwithgas" Yesterday my wife and I flew to the annual pancake breakfast at Midway Regional Airport in Midlothian, Texas. Upon taking to the air for the second time in Texas, we were greeted with the normal bumpiness I had experienced on the first flight here with Jay Bannister. Nebraska flying is as smooth as glass compared to this rough air, but the airplane was solid as a rock. The traffic was another change as there were several airplanes in the air going this way and that along with one at our same altitude a mile or so away headed the other direction. My wife commented on how fast it was going but it was a Cessna 150 so it just looked like it zipped by due to the relative speed. The breakfast was an annual event so it was quite the to do. Lots of people drove in so the car parking was full. The CAP had kids in uniforms with light sticks motioning where to go upon landing and that was kind of cool. We got lots of looks as the 601 is a unique airplane among all the Cessna's and few RV's that were in attendance. There were lots of kiddie activities like a small train on wheels and other stuff. There were four or five remote control airplanes that looked like they cost as much as my 601 and were not much smaller. They were flying them all around the airport in and amongst the real airplanes which looked kind of weird. It was hard to tell them apart at first. Also a small helicopter was giving rides. The helicopter pilot (a lady) was the most active on the radio and received some due warnings about staying clear of the airplanes (she was departing on the taxi-way). Upon departing Midway, we had a little bit of a wait because of all the traffic coming and going so we got lots of waves and stares being so different from the rest of the airplanes. Then the exciting part happened. Upon climb-out the engine sputtered and started to die. What???? It really took me by surprise. Instinct kicked in I guess and right away I flipped my fuel tank switch to the other pump and tank. The Corvair kicked right back in. Hmm. I was a little nervous at that point but continued South toward our new house with the intention of some aerial photos. There were several small airports in the vicinity so I climbed high in case I had to glide somewhere. We made several passes once we found the house and started to climb out again when I decided to see what was up with the left fuel pump (mine are in the wings). Sure enough cough, sputter, sputter flip the switch and Vrooom - back in action. This was enough to convince me to return to base instead of heading down to Corsicana where we intended to go. Sure enough after we arrived at the hangar, I turned off the engine and verified I was only getting a click and a hum instead of the normal, loud thumping of the fuel pump. So there you go - a fun project for next week - Changing out the left fuel pump. Upon arriving at Grand Prairie, two old guys hunted me down in their car to ask what kind of an airplane this was and what engine I had. They were in a new Cadillac Escalade and probably were flying a Mega-$ aircraft but were still interested in my little homebuilt. This happes all the time and makes me very proud of the 601XL/Corvair combination. Flying yesterday was a wonderful thing. A little excitement with the fuel pump didn't spoil our day and I'm sure glad we had a redundant system for a back up. Happy flying, Scott in Texas 601XL/Corvair. cookwithgas@hotmail.com Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=247199#247199 Attachments: http://forums.matronics.com//files/midway_917.jpg ________________________________ Message 2 _____________________________________ Time: 10:20:23 AM PST US From: "George Race" Subject: Zenith-List: Chat Room Reminder For "Digesters" Live Chat Room every Monday evening around 8:00 EDT www.mykitairplane.com Click on the Chat Room link on the page. George "Check Out My New Access Opening Kit" Do Not Archive ________________________________ Message 3 _____________________________________ Time: 11:04:24 AM PST US Subject: Zenith-List: Re: Breakfast at Midlothian and a Little Glitch From: "Gig Giacona" cookwithgas wrote: > ...we were greeted with the normal bumpiness I had experienced on the first flight here with Jay Bannister. Nebraska flying is as smooth as glass compared to this rough air ... The upside is that you won't be snowed in 3 months of the year and the BBQ is better. Good flight report. Keep 'em coming. I need the motivation. -------- 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=247208#247208 ________________________________ Message 4 _____________________________________ Time: 06:07:22 PM PST US From: "Hodges, Mitch" Subject: Zenith-List: What did you do today? Guess it should be what did I do this week? I just got back from enjoying a few days in the TN mountains exercising a gift given to my by my angel of a wife! I took a full basic aerobatics course at http://www.aceaerobaticschool.com/. 6 hours of flight time and an equal amount of ground school over two days, one-on-one with the instructor, Catherine Cavagnaro. Catherine was trained by, and was partners with, the late Bill Kershner who wrote the book (literally) on aerobatic flight. Bill's C152 Aerobat "Orville" is on display in the Smithsonian Udvar-Hazy Center right under the wing of the Concorde. We flew its twin "Wilbur". What a fantastic experience and I know I'll be a better pilot for it. Catherine is a real pro, and patient, even with a ham-fisted, straight and level guy like me. Definitely got me back in the building mode! Mitch Hodges 601HDS (working on the wings) http://www.hodges.aero ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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.