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1. 03:08 AM - Re: Installing cabin top plastic (Mike Hoffman)
2. 08:27 AM - Re: Installing cabin top plastic (txpilot)
3. 08:30 AM - Re: CH-750 (txpilot)
4. 11:22 AM - Re: Re: CH-750 (Craig Payne)
5. 11:29 AM - Re: Re: CH-750 (raymondj)
6. 11:53 AM - Re: Re: CH-750 (Al Hays)
7. 01:02 PM - Re: Canyon Surfing (Mark Colbeck)
8. 01:02 PM - Found a Used Rotax source (kmccune)
9. 01:10 PM - Re: Canyon Surfing (kmccune)
10. 06:34 PM - Re: CH801 fuel header tank (n85ae)
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| Subject: | Re: Installing cabin top plastic |
When I installed my Lexan top, I tried to score the edge and snap it over the side
of my table. When it snapped, it broke and did not follow the line. I had
to buy another piece ($75.00) from a local source.
The second piece was cut with a cut off wheel and filed smooth.
Mike H
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| Subject: | Re: Installing cabin top plastic |
I just installed my top window. A couple tips I've learned:
Aircraft Spruce sells a special drill bit for Lexan and Plexiglass. Here's the
link:
http://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalog/mepages/plexidrill.php
I've used the 1/8" bit to start and enlarged using a #1 step drill bit (unibit)
when necessary. As long as you don't force it, it works great!
For cutting Lexan, I try cutting it like drywall. Hold a straight edge along your
cut, score it a few times using a utility knife, and then gently fold it along
the cut line. A little filing may be necessary, but it works well and leaves
a straight edge.
Regarding riveting, I did rivet the top window to the top longeron gusset, 7F3-3SP.
I think it was only one rivet drilled. It leads to a nice transition from
the top tube to the top fuselage skin.
BTW - the 'SP' stands for 'sport pilot'. Before the 'SP' parts, the CH701 was
limited to a Max t/o weight of 960 pounds. With the addition of heavier and/or
thicker parts in critical structural areas, ZAC increased the weight to 1100
pounds.
Dan Ginty
N787DG
90% complete
Expected completion date: June 32nd
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That's pretty nice! Do you know what the planned engine is? Is it still a Rotax,
or do you need something bigger?
Dan Ginty
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FWIW the firewall outline is the same as the 601. So (by intention) any
firewall package for the 601 will work on the 750.
-- Craig
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From: owner-zenith701801-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-zenith701801-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of txpilot
Sent: Saturday, June 07, 2008 9:30 AM
Subject: Zenith701801-List: Re: CH-750
That's pretty nice! Do you know what the planned engine is? Is it still a
Rotax, or do you need something bigger?
Dan Ginty
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The 750 they are flight testing has an O-200 in it.
Raymond Julian
Kettle River, MN
"Hope for the best,
but prepare for the worst."
do not archive
----- Original Message -----
From: "Craig Payne" <craig@craigandjean.com>
Sent: Saturday, June 07, 2008 1:22 PM
Subject: RE: Zenith701801-List: Re: CH-750
> <craig@craigandjean.com>
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> FWIW the firewall outline is the same as the 601. So (by intention) any
> firewall package for the 601 will work on the 750.
>
> -- Craig
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-zenith701801-list-server@matronics.com
> [mailto:owner-zenith701801-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of txpilot
> Sent: Saturday, June 07, 2008 9:30 AM
> To: zenith701801-list@matronics.com
> Subject: Zenith701801-List: Re: CH-750
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> That's pretty nice! Do you know what the planned engine is? Is it still
> a
> Rotax, or do you need something bigger?
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> Dan Ginty
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> http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=186670#186670
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> --
> Checked by AVG.
> 11:17 AM
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When I was up to the rudder workshop in May '07, I saw an O-200 on
what looked at first glance like a 701 fuselage but just a little
bigger. Someone told me it was a CH750.
Al Hays, N701GH reserved
On Jun 7, 2008, at 2:22 PM, Craig Payne wrote:
> <craig@craigandjean.com>
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> FWIW the firewall outline is the same as the 601. So (by intention)
> any
> firewall package for the 601 will work on the 750.
>
>
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| Subject: | Re: Canyon Surfing |
I too have the Canyon Surfing DVD. I cant say enough about it. Anytime my build
process get slow I pop it in and it re inspires me. The only real DVD or Video
out there that actually shows you the capabilities of the plan in the real world.
I would recommend to anyone sitting on the fence. Cant wait till the others
ready for shipping.
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CH701
70% Complete
www.mykitlog.com/mcolbeck
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| Subject: | Found a Used Rotax source |
I found a used rotax 912 source, and thought I'd share it. This guy gets ex military
engines rebuilds them and adds fuel injection. I spoke to him briefly,
seems pretty straight up. Anyway, no affiliation just thought I'd pass it around.
From what I can discern, the resulting engines are all 100hp. Turbos are available
too.
http://www.experimentalfuelinjection.com/default.html
Kevin
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Mark Twain: Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that
you didn't do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines. Sail
away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream.
Discover.
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| Subject: | Re: Canyon Surfing |
Yup I watched it to day too, made the same part 3 times so I felt the need for
a little inspiration!!!! 'It is the on;y good source for what the heck can this
this do, that I've seen. The factory clips are pretty safe, and short. I hope
that they give Desmond a REALLY good discount on parts ect.. because he is
selling their airplane for them.
do not archive
Kevin
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Mark Twain: Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that
you didn't do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines. Sail
away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream.
Discover.
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| Subject: | Re: CH801 fuel header tank |
Four tanks, probably run the four feeds down to a header, via selector
valves. Then run the header vent to the tank with the return fitting in it.
>From the header to the engine driven pump via a boost pump and a fuel
shutoff valve, then a return from the engine driven pump to the header
through a check valve. Same configuration I have in my Kitfox with my
IO-240B which is injected.
The location and size of the header tank are the main issue right now.
I personally do not like systems without a header. The Fox for example
with a low fuel load can unport the fuel feeds in the rear of the tank in a
steep descent causing an engine out. I have a header fuel low sensor
(optical) which indicates the header is getting air. Which serves as
a warning that the header has lost its feed.
When I get it figured out I'll post what I plan to do.
By the way I'm in Arlington Heights, Illinois and home based at
Schaumburg (06C)
Jeff
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