---------------------------------------------------------- Zenith701801-List Digest Archive --- Total Messages Posted Thu 06/26/08: 5 ---------------------------------------------------------- Today's Message Index: ---------------------- 1. 03:04 AM - Re: CH-750 (Franks, Eric E) 2. 02:35 PM - Inside cowling paint (Mark Sherman) 3. 03:59 PM - Re: Inside cowling paint (n85ae) 4. 04:20 PM - Re: Inside cowling paint (LarryMcFarland) 5. 05:01 PM - Inside cowling paint (Mark Sherman) ________________________________ Message 1 _____________________________________ Time: 03:04:41 AM PST US From: "Franks, Eric E" Subject: Zenith701801-List: RE: CH-750 Enthusiasts, I also attended the Zenith Open House last Saturday and appear in the background of some of the pictures. I spoke at length with Caleb about the CH-750, and here is what I put down in my notes after the fact, so as you know consider the source, with some items subject to minor changes on the production model. * Skins are increased from 0.016 inch to 0.020 inch for oil canning, although also noted benefit of less hanger rash & dents * Vne = 125 mph, with manuevering speed at 105 mph, & proto-type cruises 95 mph * Approach with flaps 48 mph, and without flaps 55 mph, flaps will be electric * Production model will have streamline aluminum struts, for a cruise increase of greater than 5mph * Cockpit (elbow) width with bubble doors will be about 49 inch, seats will be in-flight adjustable * Proto-type had VGs on elevator * Proto-type with 0-200 had 72 inch prop with 10 inch ground clearance * Fuel capacity is 24 gallons * Empty weight of proto-type about same as 601XL equipped with same engine (no specifics given) * Production model is "expected" to be in flying condition at Oshkosh, significant challenge with only 5 weeks remaining * Production model will have best fit & finish ever * All formed parts will be matched hole at pilot size! Keep the dirty side down, Eric ________________________________ Message 2 _____________________________________ Time: 02:35:40 PM PST US From: "Mark Sherman" Subject: Zenith701801-List: Inside cowling paint I have a question for those of you that have painted your aircraft. Did you paint the inside of the fiberglass cowling or just leave it bare? Mark S. 701/912ULS still painting ________________________________ Message 3 _____________________________________ Time: 03:59:11 PM PST US Subject: Zenith701801-List: Re: Inside cowling paint From: "n85ae" On my Kitfox I left it unpainted, never had any problems. Jeff Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=189981#189981 ________________________________ Message 4 _____________________________________ Time: 04:20:38 PM PST US From: LarryMcFarland Subject: Re: Zenith701801-List: Inside cowling paint Hi Mark, I found no reason to paint insides of the cowl. Reasons not to are excess weight, possible need for additions, flammability (air-cooled engines and exhaust) replacement or repair of fasteners, condition check of the fiberglass. Larry McFarland 601HDS at www.macsmachine.com Mark Sherman wrote: > > > I have a question for those of you that have painted your aircraft. > Did you paint the inside of the fiberglass cowling or just leave it bare? > > Mark S. > 701/912ULS > still painting > ________________________________ Message 5 _____________________________________ Time: 05:01:46 PM PST US From: "Mark Sherman" Subject: Zenith701801-List: Inside cowling paint Jeff and Larry. Thanks for your reply. I had thought as much but it never hurts to get advice. Mark S. 701/912ULS one less thing to paint do not archive ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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.