---------------------------------------------------------- Zenith701801-List Digest Archive --- Total Messages Posted Sat 08/16/08: 3 ---------------------------------------------------------- Today's Message Index: ---------------------- 1. 03:10 AM - Re: CH701 Antennas install - backing plates (jetboy) 2. 05:52 AM - Re: 701 vs 750 - useful load (kmccune) 3. 03:34 PM - 801bw is a float plane (Alvin Rose) ________________________________ Message 1 _____________________________________ Time: 03:10:42 AM PST US Subject: Zenith701801-List: Re: CH701 Antennas install - backing plates From: "jetboy" Keith, Mine was CZAW built and came with a 6" x 4" approx. plate aft of the baggage bukhead. Access is difficult since the baggage compartment is extended and working on the connection requires going in thru the panel underneath. I used this location for the VHF com, running the cable down to the floor and under the rudder cable. Transponder is under the seat in a fuel drain hole that already had a doubler plate I didnt use for the fuel system - I fitted another mount for UHF antenna just forward of the seat box which would have been OK for a transponder. I have another VHF on the top corner behind the roof window and HF wire on the other corner running out to the wingtip - anchored about 1/3 way back to rear fin. My photos dont show enough detail I will add the antennas I used are flexible tapered ss whip type, would not recommend any of the GA Fglass or the cheaper bent rod type antenna that has no taper because no matter what doubler you use the .016 skin will crumple whenever the antenna snags something, also the cheapest transponder antenna that looks like a rod crimped into a BNC connector is fragile my supplier sells about 1 per week when they get knocked off from aircraft washing - I would have bought the deluxe "STC'd version if I had known that Ralph -------- Ralph - CH701 / 2200a Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=198892#198892 ________________________________ Message 2 _____________________________________ Time: 05:52:08 AM PST US Subject: Zenith701801-List: Re: 701 vs 750 - useful load From: "kmccune" Don't forget that the 750 also carrys 3 gallons or 18 lbs more fuel in standard trim. so knock that off the 25lb advantage. On G13 wet weight: " 175lbs. dry for engine/redrive/computer/exhaust. Add 15lbs. for turbo kit. Add 5-6 lbs. for radiator. We will be 17- 20 lbs heavier than 912 Rotax installation. Proportionally less for the 914 turbo Rotax equivalent as our exhaust/turbo/ intake plenum are lighter than Rotax for the turbo version." This is from Raven on the SVS1300 Turbo, don't forget the weight of the stuff Rotax hangs on the firewall when figuring Rotax weight. 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=198905#198905 ________________________________ Message 3 _____________________________________ Time: 03:34:55 PM PST US From: "Alvin Rose" Subject: Zenith701801-List: 801bw is a float plane Hello Bill Congratulations on getting your Zenair on floats..If your aircraft is porpuseing on full lotus floats usually they are mounted too far back on the tubes and needs to be moved forward for better balance..check the c of g point on the floats and move them forward..I am going to install Zenair amphib floats on my 701 too..I have had them on order since february 7th of this year and have not received them yet..They were promised for May 15th..Then after Oshkosh was over and now within two weeks of August 6th..Needless to say I am not very pleased as My Summer flying will be over before I get them ...but I am looking forward to receiving them after this extensive wait time.. Was there a reason why you chose Full Lotus for your aircraft instead of the Zenair Floats....Has anyone on the list installed the Zenair floats on their 701..Were they supplied in a timely manner..How do they perform are you pleased with them..They were designed by Chris Heinz so I am sure they should be good...CZAW has started manufacturing floats again.too Will let the list know how my float situation works out Also I am writing an article for KITPLANE magazine called BUILDING THE CH-701.... ONE BUILDERS EXPERIENCE...Should be interesting Alvin Rose Zenair CH-701 Marystown, Nfld ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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.