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| Subject: | Re: 640 Builders Check-In |
SteveCH640 wrote:
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> I have stopped to re think the situation.
> I have had mixed emotion about the quality and support.
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> I think I might go forward, but I am now stopped by a big optical development
project filling my garage. That is my main income.
> Tryied the back seat at AirVenture, is was a joke. It was a two place plane
with a large seat shaped luggage area. If the new mod moves it back 4 inches,
then it might go from a joke to a really cramped back seat for really small people.
Steve, I have similar sense about the support of the 640. They will unabashedly
tell you that since the 640 isn't a big seller like the 701/601/801, it simply
will not get further attention. Mr. Tremblay and others have identified errors
in the prints, that have not been addressed. The website has broken links,
that haven't been addressed. CH2000 Alurus production is now a special order only
operation with the new LSA models taking precedence. Still, this is the aircraft
I have chosen, and I intend to follow it to completion, regardless of any
obstacle.
I don't know what you are referring to when you say "new mod". I don't think there
will ever be any further updates for the 640.
Even though the 640 is billed as a four place, I knew it is only a 2+2. The useful
load however is still 1,000 lbs, and as I don't have any intention of flying
with rear seat passengers, the aircraft still fit my mission requirements for
less money than any other design, as well as, in my view, a simpler construction
method.
I found that if you CALL Zenair in Canada as a follow up to an e-mail you will
get better results. Somehow the e-mail only method can get lost in the shuffle.
Be careful when getting advise from builders of other Zenith designs, as not
all applies to the 640. If you are going to build a table, start with a 16 footer,
or you will be building 2 tables anyway. You need 16' for the Fuselage.
My own experience with the project has fits and starts as well, work issues, domestic
issues, financial issues, all have added delay to my progress. Only recently
have I been able to get back to actually building, and have almost completed
the stabillator spar. I'm also building my own fuel tanks, as I've decided
to go with a double standard tank configuration. I'm building jigs, and tooling
to produce 4 standard tanks, buying a nice TIG welder, and so forth. If you
decide to go forward and would like to pool resources in the fuel tank department,
PM me.
Once the tanks are done, it will be saving up for the wings kit.
Best wishes, and hope you sort out what's best for you.
C. Smith
Howell MI
CH640 SN:078
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Craig Smith
Future CH640 builder
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| Subject: | Re: 640 Builders Check-In |
The "New Mod" I was referring to is the rear seat is moved back a few inches from
the original plans. One of the other builders addressed this, but I don't remember
which one.
The original position wasn't even a 2+2.
I think it is a really great plane. I have flown the CH200 and extrapulating out,
the 640 should be great.
Zenith in Canada seams to have a funny attitude.
Also, there is a tremendous amount of flying on the West Coast, yet there are no
640 demos here.
If a company has some problems, I still feel secure if they care.
Zenith doesn't seem to care about the 640.
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