---------------------------------------------------------- Zenith-List Digest Archive --- Total Messages Posted Thu 03/11/10: 1 ---------------------------------------------------------- Today's Message Index: ---------------------- 1. 02:05 AM - Re: Re: First Flight N601T (Jeff) ________________________________ Message 1 _____________________________________ Time: 02:05:47 AM PST US From: "Jeff " Subject: RE: Zenith-List: Re: First Flight N601T Congratulations! How long did the build take? -------- Ron Lendon, Clinton Township, MI Ron, I chose the Zodiac in 1994 at Oshkosh that year. I attended the workshop in Mexico, Missouri later that year. I have been working on the plane since with some periods of inactivity as long as 6 months. Every skill required was new to me. I attended seminars on electrical, engine, first flight, LSA maintenance, conducting the first flight, and I have a stack of the Homebuilt Help videos. The Matronics List with people like Jeff Small, George Penino (GGP), the two Mikes, Michel Theiren, Jim Burkholder, Bill Steer, Larry MacFarland, Fred Hulen, Thilo, and a host of others helped immeasurably. Occasionally I called the factory in Mexico to talk to Nick or Roger. The EAA online videos came mostly after I had built everything. I made extensive use of a group of Technical Counselors and a Flight Advisor. It was an educational experience. In sum, it took me about 15 years total. I had absolutely no experience or knowledge when I started. My normal job is desk bound. Details: CH601-HD with XL canopy, XL firewall, reinforced wing root fairings, reinforced seat back/baggage shelf, Jabiru 3300A with the FWF package from JabiruUSA, Dynon EMS and EFIS, Garmin GPS & Transponder, Garmin/Apollo SL40 communications radio, and PS Engineering intercom. The panel was built using Mark Townsend's methods (linoleum knife). I used Whelan light fixtures and a Nova Systems strobe power pack. The two axis electric trim is RC Allen. The seats are conform foam from Oregon Aero covered locally here in Herndon where I live. I designed a storage box for the console strong enough to use it to help get in and out. Empty weight is an even 700 pounds unpainted. Jeff Davidson ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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.