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1. 04:46 AM - Re: Expensive Goof up (FLYaDIVE)
2. 04:49 PM - Re: First Flight (Larry Winger)
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| Subject: | Re: Expensive Goof up |
Steve:
The last name is Schulte, Just say "Chop'd Liver" sent you.
WHOOPS!! I spelled his name wrong... it is* Les *Staples, hope you caught
that.
Barry
On Mon, Jul 2, 2012 at 2:31 AM, Steve Freeman <steve.freeman@syntaxds.com>w
rote:
> Hi Barry,
>
> What is your last name so when I call mister staples I'll be able to give
> a proper a reference. thanks a lot for your help hopefully it'll work out
.
> I sent Sky-Tec an email yesterday I would not expect to hear from them
> before tomorrow.
>
> Thanks again,
>
> Steve (fingers crossed) freeman
>
> *Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE DROID*
>
>
> -----Original message-----
>
> *From: *FLYaDIVE <flyadive@gmail.com>*
> To: *zenith-list@matronics.com*
> Sent: *Sun, Jul 1, 2012 14:36:49 MST*
> Subject: *Re: Zenith-List: Expensive Goof up
>
> Steve:
>
> You have a couple of options:
> 1 - Call Sky-Tec and ask for Less Staples, he is a friend, explain the
> situation and don't BS him, he has heard it all. He is VERY, VERY HELPFU
L.
> Mention my name.
> 2 - Tighten down the nut as far as it will go. DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN - The
> terminal is ONLY COPPER and the Nut is STEEL. Then see how much thread y
ou
> have showing. Get a THIN WALL NUT, to snug down on top of the lug and
> first nut.
> All this depends on IF you have enough room for the lug and second nut -
> AND - Do not use a SPLIT Lock Washer - Use a STAR WASHER.
>
> CAUTION GUYS: The lugs on your Master & Starter Relays are also COPPER!
>
> Barry
>
>
> On Sun, Jul 1, 2012 at 10:41 AM, Steven Freeeman <
> steve.freeman@syntaxds.com> wrote:
>
>> Hi Guys,****
>>
>> ** **
>>
>> Yesterday when I was attaching the wire from my starter solenoid to my
>> starter I somehow managed to cross thread the stud on the positive termi
nal
>> on the solenoid or what I call the =93plunger=94 side of the Sky-Tec 122
-12pm
>> starter. There was no way to get this off other than cutting it so now
>> this 100% brand new starter is completely useless.****
>>
>> ** **
>>
>> Question to the group is do any of you guys know why I can purchase just
>> the solenoid side of the starter or do you know why I could possibly sen
d
>> this for repair? Does anyone out there possibly have an old starter whe
re
>> the solenoid side is still good you might want to part with?****
>>
>> ** **
>>
>> This was very disheartening as if I can=92t find a solution this turns o
ut
>> to be roughly a $400.00 screw.****
>>
>> ** **
>>
>> Thanks for any advice.****
>>
>> ** **
>>
>> Steve Freeman****
>>
>> ** **
>>
>> ** **
>>
>> *
>>
>> arget="_blank">http://www.matronics.com/Navigator?Zenith-List
>> tp://forums.matronics.com
>> _blank">http://www.matronics.com/contribution
>> *
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| Subject: | Re: First Flight |
Ron,
I don't check email for a few days, and you sneak in your first flight!
Way to go. What a wonderful transition from builder to pilot. I'll be
anxious to hear how flight testing progresses.
Larry Winger
On Sunday, July 1, 2012, Steven Freeeman wrote:
> steve.freeman@syntaxds.com <javascript:;>>
>
> Hey Ron -
>
> Congratulations on First flight. Take pride in what is a major
> accomplishment!
>
> Steve Freeman
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-zenith-list-server@matronics.com <javascript:;>
> [mailto:owner-zenith-list-server@matronics.com <javascript:;>] On Behalf
> Of Larry McFarland
> Sent: Sunday, July 01, 2012 7:17 AM
> To: zenith-list@matronics.com <javascript:;>
> Subject: RE: Zenith-List: First Flight
>
> --> <larrycmcfarland@gmail.com <javascript:;>>
>
> Congratulations Ron,
> That first flight is a huge accomplishment and it'll provide endorphins
> every time you think about it.
> Very pleased for you.
>
> Best wishes.
>
> Larry McFarland
> 601HDS at www.macsmachine.com
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-zenith-list-server@matronics.com <javascript:;>
> [mailto:owner-zenith-list-server@matronics.com <javascript:;>] On Behalf
> Of Ron Lendon
> Sent: Saturday, June 30, 2012 10:26 PM
> To: zenith-list@matronics.com <javascript:;>
> Subject: Zenith-List: First Flight
>
> >
>
> This morning, Anne and I drove to the airport and met three friends at 7am
> for the first flight. Two of the friends are AP and the other is the Tech
> Consoler and photographer. The APs smoked over the airplane as well as me
> doing a very through pre-flight.
>
>
> The first flight only lasted 20 minutes in the air, but that was enough to
> get things sorted out and land without incident. Then it was off to
> breakfast, then home to sleep. I didn't sleep all that well last night.
> Later that same day I went back to the airport and flew another 70 minutes
> without the ground crew. It was 97 degrees and 3000 density altitude.
> Just getting used to the airplane and following along Andy Elliott's
> flight test plan. It flies just like an airplane, even slipped it in for
> the last landing and everything is looking good so far.
>
> I will post some videos later when I get a chance to edit them some. Now
> it's off to bed because tomorrow morning is looking like a good flying day.
>
> Flying out of KPHN is right on the Canadian border at the southern end of
> Lake Huron. Really pretty and it was like the sky and the airport were all
> mine today.
>
> --------
> Ron Lendon, Detroit, MI
> WW Corvair with Roy's Garage 5th bearing Zodiac XL, ScrapBuilder ;-)
> http://www.mykitlog.com/rlendon Corvair Engine Prints:
> http://www.zenith.aero/profile/RonLendon
>
>
> Read this topic online here:
>
> http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=376944#376944
>
>
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