---------------------------------------------------------- Zenith701801-List Digest Archive --- Total Messages Posted Sat 06/07/08: 10 ---------------------------------------------------------- Today's Message Index: ---------------------- 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) ________________________________ Message 1 _____________________________________ Time: 03:08:33 AM PST US Subject: Zenith701801-List: Re: Installing cabin top plastic From: "Mike Hoffman" 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 Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=186645#186645 ________________________________ Message 2 _____________________________________ Time: 08:27:14 AM PST US Subject: Zenith701801-List: Re: Installing cabin top plastic From: "txpilot" 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 Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=186669#186669 ________________________________ Message 3 _____________________________________ Time: 08:30:26 AM PST US Subject: Zenith701801-List: Re: CH-750 From: "txpilot" 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 Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=186670#186670 ________________________________ Message 4 _____________________________________ Time: 11:22:43 AM PST US From: "Craig Payne" Subject: RE: Zenith701801-List: Re: CH-750 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 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 Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=186670#186670 ________________________________ Message 5 _____________________________________ Time: 11:29:48 AM PST US From: "raymondj" Subject: Re: Zenith701801-List: Re: CH-750 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" Sent: Saturday, June 07, 2008 1:22 PM Subject: RE: Zenith701801-List: Re: CH-750 > > > 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 > > > 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 > > > Read this topic online here: > > http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=186670#186670 > > > -- > Checked by AVG. > 11:17 AM > > ________________________________ Message 6 _____________________________________ Time: 11:53:40 AM PST US From: Al Hays Subject: Re: Zenith701801-List: Re: CH-750 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: > > > FWIW the firewall outline is the same as the 601. So (by intention) > any > firewall package for the 601 will work on the 750. > > ________________________________ Message 7 _____________________________________ Time: 01:02:51 PM PST US Subject: Zenith701801-List: Re: Canyon Surfing From: "Mark Colbeck" 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. Do not Archive -------- CH701 70% Complete www.mykitlog.com/mcolbeck Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=186703#186703 ________________________________ Message 8 _____________________________________ Time: 01:02:52 PM PST US Subject: Zenith701801-List: Found a Used Rotax source From: "kmccune" 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 -------- 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. Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=186702#186702 ________________________________ Message 9 _____________________________________ Time: 01:10:51 PM PST US Subject: Zenith701801-List: Re: Canyon Surfing From: "kmccune" 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 -------- 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. Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=186705#186705 ________________________________ Message 10 ____________________________________ Time: 06:34:45 PM PST US Subject: Zenith701801-List: Re: CH801 fuel header tank From: "n85ae" 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 Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=186733#186733 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Other Matronics Email List Services ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Post A New Message zenith701801-list@matronics.com UN/SUBSCRIBE http://www.matronics.com/subscription List FAQ http://www.matronics.com/FAQ/Zenith701801-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/zenith701801-list Browse Digests http://www.matronics.com/digest/zenith701801-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.