---------------------------------------------------------- Zenith701801-List Digest Archive --- Total Messages Posted Wed 08/27/08: 34 ---------------------------------------------------------- Today's Message Index: ---------------------- 1. 04:19 AM - Rubber for gear (Zed Smith) 2. 04:53 AM - Re: Annual Condition Inspection (Jeffrey A Beachy) 3. 05:53 AM - Re: CH701 versus CH750 - Ordering? (billmileski) 4. 06:14 AM - Re: STOL landings in a 701 (billmileski) 5. 06:26 AM - Re: CH701 versus CH750 - Ordering? (Harvey Richards) 6. 06:27 AM - Help ! none Zenith related (stepinwolf) 7. 06:39 AM - Bungee question. (stepinwolf) 8. 07:25 AM - Re: Bungee question. (NYTerminat@aol.com) 9. 07:31 AM - Answers for Flicka from Mark Townsend (MacDonald Doug) 10. 08:12 AM - Firewall Boots (Dennis - 701) 11. 08:30 AM - Re: Dealing with Zenith - My Experience (flicka750) 12. 08:39 AM - Re: Answers for Flicka from Mark Townsend (flicka750) 13. 08:40 AM - Re: CH701 Antennas install - backing plates (txpilot) 14. 08:58 AM - Re: Firewall Boots (Tom Faulkner) 15. 09:22 AM - =?iso-8859-1?Q?R=E9p=2E_=3A_Zenith701801-List=3A_Re=3A_Answers_for_Flicka?= =?iso-8859-1?Q?_from_Mark_Townsend? (Jean-Paul Roy) 16. 09:51 AM - Re: Firewall Boots (Dennis - 701) 17. 10:22 AM - Re: Annual Condition Inspection (Chuck Deiterich) 18. 11:03 AM - Re: Answers for Flicka from Mark Townsend (flicka750) 19. 11:52 AM - Re: Firewall Boots (Ralph Sharp) 20. 12:17 PM - Re: Answers for Flicka from Mark Townsend (billmileski) 21. 12:19 PM - Re: CH-750 Plans - Drawings After Xmas (Bob Sturgis) 22. 12:54 PM - Re: CH-750 Plans - Drawings After Xmas (ZodieRocket) 23. 01:33 PM - test (ZodieRocket) 24. 03:18 PM - Re: [Probable Spam] Ch-750 versus Ch-701 (Chris Lewis) 25. 04:02 PM - Very Long Post for Flicka, sorry guys just delete. (ZodieRocket) 26. 04:18 PM - Re: CH701 Antennas install - backing plates (SafeAirOne) 27. 04:21 PM - Re: CH-750 Plans - Drawings After Xmas (Dan) 28. 05:21 PM - Re: Very Long Post for Flicka, sorry guys just delete. (stepinwolf) 29. 05:24 PM - =?ISO-8859-1?Q?R=E9p?= E : Re: Answers for Flicka from Mark (stepinwolf) 30. 05:42 PM - Re: CH701 Antennas install - backing plates (txpilot) 31. 07:15 PM - Re: Answers for Flicka from Mark Townsend (Gary Gower) 32. 07:55 PM - Bungee (ZodieRocket) 33. 08:45 PM - Very long post for Flicka (Joe Spencer) 34. 09:01 PM - Re: 701 Engine Selection (Jim Fosse) ________________________________ Message 1 _____________________________________ Time: 04:19:45 AM PST US From: Zed Smith Subject: Zenith701801-List: Rubber for gear Tommy Walker -- When it got to the point of attaching the gear I dug into my "pack rat collection" and came up with a piece of conveyor belt. This particular piece came from an open-pit lignite mine. About 5/8 inch thick, tuff stuff. Haven't flown it yet, but figured if it would handle hundreds of tons of coal a minute then surely it might stand the strain of a 701. Another source of belting is your local ready-mix concrete plant. When a belt craps out there it is normally left under the framework until the fellow in charge decides to have a house cleaning. Shouldn't mind if you hauled off several feet of it. Take a hacksaw. Also, sawmills, quarries, other heavy duty operations use belts.....look around. Regards, Zed ________________________________ Message 2 _____________________________________ Time: 04:53:19 AM PST US Subject: Re: Zenith701801-List: Annual Condition Inspection From: Jeffrey A Beachy On the advice of a fellow builder, I went to the nearest Caterpillar heavy equipment dealer and bought a short section of heavy hydrolic hose, which I cut in half lengthwise. I then cut pieces to fit the landing gear bracket. 138 hours later they haven't slipped out or worn through. The curve of the hose helps keep them in place. Jeff Beachy > Tommy, > > I just replaced mine with pieces I cut out of a truck tire, this has been my 3rd time with pieces of rubber. I hoe this will be the final solution. > > Bob Spudis > N701ZX/ 912S/ 160hrs many landings ____________________________________________________________ Pamper yourself with great package deals on luxury travel. Click now! http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL2141/fc/Ioyw6i3mr6rdEDOLmllUeHATNQrGrbPUEekIwcOjUERspGwxwZ4wV0/ ________________________________ Message 3 _____________________________________ Time: 05:53:41 AM PST US Subject: Zenith701801-List: Re: CH701 versus CH750 - Ordering? From: "billmileski" You all just reminded me that I plunked down over $14K all at once, on the 701 kit, without having even sat in one. And I'm 6'2". Boy I must have been crazy. Off to go fly now. Bill Mileski 701 912S 143hrs Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p 0881#200881 ________________________________ Message 4 _____________________________________ Time: 06:14:41 AM PST US Subject: Zenith701801-List: Re: STOL landings in a 701 From: "billmileski" Les, Nice discussion of STOL technique at http://www.acomodata.com/zenair701/flying.htm I tend to come in power off at just over 50mph, like the prev. poster, and time an aggressive flare, which bleeds the speed quickly. The above link describes a similar technique, as well as a "behind the power curve" approach, with stated risk and limitations. I have a rather aft CG, and it still can be tricky when heavy. This past weekend it was a little gusty and had my father along. I flared a little early, and then I think there was a little gust from behind (or hole in the headwind) and the bottom dropped out. I instantly added power and raised the nose to that "tail probably getting close to the ground" AOA, which arrested the descent at some very low airspeed, and was very surprised. Was able to reestablish a nice rate for touchdown. Could have also just been that the wind came back on the nose. Or maybe I have more reserve AOA in this mode than I thought, or could learn to get more STOL performance as well. Now if I had an LRI.. Also been considering the vortex generators for the elevator.. Bill Mileski Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p 0885#200885 ________________________________ Message 5 _____________________________________ Time: 06:26:20 AM PST US Subject: Zenith701801-List: Re: CH701 versus CH750 - Ordering? From: "Harvey Richards" I have had no problems getting questions answered and even found someone gracious enough to take me up in a 701. I suspect Zenith figured you out fairly quickly and you have managed to annoy anyone here who was willing to help. I suggest we ignore this clown. Harvey Richards Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p 0890#200890 ________________________________ Message 6 _____________________________________ Time: 06:27:48 AM PST US Subject: Zenith701801-List: Help ! none Zenith related From: "stepinwolf" This post has nothing to do with Zenith aircraft, but I have a problem, and was wondering if anybody could be of help. Does anyone by chance, have any plans on attending the NSRA ( National Street Rod ) Regional show next month in Burlington Vermont. I need to have some wheels sent, and because of the brokerage issue, I can't have them shipped cross border. If anybody can help with this problem, please contact me off List at the following. robert.pelland@cgocable.ca A big thank you to anyone who takes the time to respond to my concerns. Bob the 701 scratch Three Rivers, Quebec. -------- Live each day, as if it was your last Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p 0891#200891 ________________________________ Message 7 _____________________________________ Time: 06:39:59 AM PST US Subject: Zenith701801-List: Bungee question. From: "stepinwolf" Can anyone give me an estimate ( from personal experience ) of the life expectancy of the bungee on the front landing gear strut of the CH 701. I purchased the heavy duty model from Aircraft Spruce, and would not be happy if I were obliged to replace it regularly. I have been told in the past that it could be a yearly thing, however I doubt the source of the information. Bob the 701 + 750 scratch Three Rivers, Quebec -------- Live each day, as if it was your last Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p 0896#200896 ________________________________ Message 8 _____________________________________ Time: 07:25:30 AM PST US From: NYTerminat@aol.com Subject: Re: Zenith701801-List: Bungee question. Bob, 2 1/2 years, many landings almost exclusively on grass, 160 hrs and the bungee is still fine. Bob Spudis In a message dated 8/27/2008 9:40:30 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, robert.pelland@cgocable.ca writes: Can anyone give me an estimate ( from personal experience ) of the life expectancy of the bungee on the front landing gear strut of the CH 701. I purchased the heavy duty model from Aircraft Spruce, and would not be happy if I were obliged to replace it regularly. I have been told in the past that it could be a yearly thing, however I doubt the source of the information. Bob the 701 + 750 scratch Three Rivers, Quebec **************It's only a deal if it's where you want to go. Find your travel deal here. (http://information.travel.aol.com/deals?ncid=aoltrv00050000000047) ________________________________ Message 9 _____________________________________ Time: 07:31:39 AM PST US From: MacDonald Doug Subject: Zenith701801-List: Answers for Flicka from Mark Townsend Guys, I just got a note from Mark Townsend. He is having internet technical difficulties right now. He wants to answer Flicka's concerns but I suspect it would be a long e-mail and he is unable to do this until his e-mail is back up and running properly. He is hoping to have these difficulties sorted out in the next few days. He is able to read our messages but cannot currently respond and asked me to explain this to you all. Doug MacDonald CH-701 Scratch Builder NW Ontario, Canada Do Not Archive ________________________________ Message 10 ____________________________________ Time: 08:12:58 AM PST US Subject: Zenith701801-List: Firewall Boots From: "Dennis - 701" I have noticed that some builders have used rubber boots on the firewall to cover the openings where the push rods come thru. I assume they are automotive type boots. Anyone have a make or part number of one that would work. Thanks for your help. Dennis N701NH 912ULS Chelsea, Michigan PS: All flying surfaces done, working on rear fuselage. Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p 0914#200914 ________________________________ Message 11 ____________________________________ Time: 08:30:40 AM PST US Subject: Zenith701801-List: Re: Dealing with Zenith - My Experience From: "flicka750" George you went almost six paragraphs without mentioning your 2,000 pic dvd collection, and your website. This collection of over 2000 pictures can be yours to view or print using your computer. The collection comes on one DVD that is sorted and indexed into folders by subject matter to make it easy to find any portion of the aircraft you want to see. Over 4 GB of high resolution pictures! http://www.mykitairplane.com/MyCH701/index.htm [quote="georgerace"]Let me start by saying that I have absolutely no connection to anyone at Zenith. Three years ago I visited the Zenith plant in Mexico MO and took my first ride in a 701. I was greatly impressed with the 701, pilot Roger, and everyone that I talked with at the plant. I actually "wandered" around in the production area taking pictures and talking to everyone for over two hours. There was not one person that did not stop what they were doing and explain in detail their job and where their piece fit into the airplane. I was shown the CNC press doing pilot holes. I watched fuel tank welding by a very nice Lady who stopped to explain how she welded the aluminum filler neck into place. I talked to several who were just bending and forming metal, most by hand with wooden blocks and hammers. All in all it convinced me that Zenith was going to be a company that would be easy to deal with and who cared greatly about the quality of their products and service to customers. Now three years later, and the proud owner of a flying CH701 I can say that all of my expectations about dealing with Zenith have been met. Time and time again, over the past three years, I either called or sent email with questions and concerns as I ran into things that I did not full understand or did not seem to make sense to me. Each and every time I either got to someone on the phone who answered my questions, or received a return email within 24 hours with a full explanation. Sometimes they even sent portions of drawings with hand written notes, or at least one time, went out and took a picture of a part on their 701 demo airplane and send it to me with an explanation to answer my question. I purchased my 701 in three "chunks" over the first year and a half. I was always given an approximate shipping date and shipping costs. Each time they beat their promised shipping schedule by days. Why am I writing this, because I just finished reading email talking about how hard it is to deal with Zenith. In the same batch of incoming email was a very nice note from Shirley at Zenith. In part it said: "Thanks for sharing your pictures and enjoy your flying." So if you are thinking of starting a relationship with Zenith while building one of their airplanes, don't worry, they really do care about and take care of their customers. And as long as I am at the keyboard, I can say the same kind words about Jabiru USA. Pete and Dana have always been right there for me. My Jabiur 2200a engine and FWF kit from them could not have turned out any better. And one last comment. Please don't jump to conclusions about anything you read on these Lists. Most here are extremely helpful, and good information when you have a question is usually quickly given. It is very apparent that there are some who seem to be bent on giving misleading information or just giving opinions to see their words in print on the list. Form YOUR own conclusions, based on YOUR experience and enjoy building and flying your Zenith airplane. George Race N73EX Now Finished and Flying www.mykitairplane.com/MyCH701 (http://www.mykitairplane.com/MyCH701) > [b] -------- flicka750(AT)gmail EINSTEIN:"Common sense is the accumulated prejudices before the age of 18" TWAIN: "Intercourse is life's most over-rated pleasure, defecation is life's most under-rated pleasure" - Letter's From Earth Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p 0920#200920 ________________________________ Message 12 ____________________________________ Time: 08:39:35 AM PST US Subject: Zenith701801-List: Re: Answers for Flicka from Mark Townsend From: "flicka750" Canada: Canada CAN-ZAC Aviation Mark Townsend General Delivery, P.O. Box 168, Alma, Ontario. N0B 1A0 Canada Telephone: 1-519-590-7601 Email: info@can-zacaviation.com Website: www.can-zacaviation.com I really only had one question for can-zac, they seem to infer by their website, that the 701 would be ok with the the jab3300. It would be good to know from can-zac if the jab-3300 is a go or not on any 701, or is it only so ON THEIR 701-QB??. My reading of their website is that their Quick-Build variant of the 701, will hold up to the jab-3300. This was the original question for can-zac. The US zenair site makes no explicit mention of the jab-3300 as an option. Again my feeling is that the can-zac 701 QB is beefed up or something to support the jab-3300 or perhaps they have a 601 firewall? This was the original question. Lastly, there seems to be some tangential misunderstanding that asking questions means you think Zenith sucks. That's a theory of weak minds. I think asking questions is essential. Getting answers to those questions shouldn't be so hard. sincerely, dougsnash wrote: > Guys, I just got a note from Mark Townsend. He is having internet technical difficulties right now. He wants to answer Flicka's concerns but I suspect it would be a long e-mail and he is unable to do this until his e-mail is back up and running properly. He is hoping to have these difficulties sorted out in the next few days. He is able to read our messages but cannot currently respond and asked me to explain this to you all. > > Doug MacDonald > CH-701 Scratch Builder > NW Ontario, Canada > > Do Not Archive -------- flicka750(AT)gmail EINSTEIN:"Common sense is the accumulated prejudices before the age of 18" TWAIN: "Intercourse is life's most over-rated pleasure, defecation is life's most under-rated pleasure" - Letter's From Earth Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p 0921#200921 ________________________________ Message 13 ____________________________________ Time: 08:40:24 AM PST US Subject: Zenith701801-List: Re: CH701 Antennas install - backing plates From: "txpilot" Keith, Regarding the transponder installation, some units require an antenna cable no longer than 6 feet. You may want to check with your avionics guy or Bob Nuckoll's website for your specific transponder. I have a KT-76A with the antenna on the cabin floor, between the firewall and right rudder pedals. I haven't flown yet, but my avionics guy says the antenna placement is fine. Regarding the com antenna, I placed mine on the top skin behind the baggage back (leave enough room for 7C6-4 - forward fin!). I added an access panel in the baggage back for accessibility to the antenna. Hindsight being 20/20, I would much rather have placed the antenna just ahead of the baggage back for ease of maintenance. I'll enclose pics. I used a .040" backing plate along with 'L' brackets attached to the frame. Hope this helps. Dan Ginty N787DG Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p 0922#200922 Attachments: http://forums.matronics.com//files/com_antenna_24nov06_131.jpg http://forums.matronics.com//files/comm_antenna_l_brackets_installed_15jan07_429.jpg ________________________________ Message 14 ____________________________________ Time: 08:58:42 AM PST US From: "Tom Faulkner" Subject: RE: Zenith701801-List: Firewall Boots Dennis I used Yamaha snowmobile boots on my 801 and they work fine Tom Faulkner N801TP ________________________________ Message 15 ____________________________________ Time: 09:22:16 AM PST US From: Jean-Paul Roy Subject: Zenith701801-List: =?iso-8859-1?Q?R=E9p=2E_=3A_Zenith701801-List=3A_Re=3A_Answers_for_Flicka?= =?iso-8859-1?Q?_from_Mark_Townsend? What a pain in the a-----s ! --- En date de-: Mer, 27.8.08, flicka750 a =E9crit -: De: flicka750 Objet: Zenith701801-List: Re: Answers for Flicka from Mark Townsend =C0: zenith701801-list@matronics.com Canada: Canada CAN-ZAC Aviation Mark Townsend General Delivery, P.O. Box 168, Alma, Ontario. N0B 1A0 Canada Telephone: 1-519-590-7601 Email: info@can-zacaviation.com Website: www.can-zacaviation.com I really only had one question for can-zac, they seem to infer by their website, that the 701 would be ok with the the jab3300. It would be good t o know from can-zac if the jab-3300 is a go or not on any 701, or is it only so ON THEIR 701-QB??. My reading of their website is that their Quick-Build varia nt of the 701, will hold up to the jab-3300. This was the original question for can-zac. The US zenair site makes no explicit mention of the jab-3300 as an option. Again my feeling is that the can-zac 701 QB is beefed up or something to support the jab-3300 or perhaps they have a 601 firewall? This was the original question. Lastly, there seems to be some tangential misunderstanding that asking questions means you think Zenith sucks. That's a theory of weak minds. I think asking questions is essential. Getting answers to those questions shouldn't be so hard. sincerely, dougsnash wrote: > Guys, I just got a note from Mark Townsend. He is having internet technical difficulties right now. He wants to answer Flicka's concerns but I suspect it would be a long e-mail and he is unable to do this until his e -mail is back up and running properly. He is hoping to have these difficulties s orted out in the next few days. He is able to read our messages but cannot curre ntly respond and asked me to explain this to you all. > > Doug MacDonald > CH-701 Scratch Builder > NW Ontario, Canada > > Do Not Archive -------- flicka750(AT)gmail EINSTEIN:"Common sense is the accumulated prejudices before the age of 18" TWAIN: "Intercourse is life's most over-rated pleasure, defecation is life's most under-rated pleasure" - Letter's From Earth Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p 0921#200921 =0A=0A=0A =C0 la recherche du cadeau id=E9al? Offrez Flickr!=0Ahttp:// www.flickr.com/gift/ ________________________________ Message 16 ____________________________________ Time: 09:51:52 AM PST US Subject: Zenith701801-List: Re: Firewall Boots From: "Dennis - 701" Tom, Do I just go to my local shop and ask for Yamaha boots or will they need to know a part number, size, etc. Thanks Dennis Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p 0934#200934 ________________________________ Message 17 ____________________________________ Time: 10:22:51 AM PST US From: "Chuck Deiterich" Subject: Zenith701801-List: Re: Annual Condition Inspection Tommy, I sliced open large diameter auto heater hose and made landing gear spacers, for top and bottom of gear. They have been in place a couple of years and no signs of deterioration. Chuck D. N701TX Jab 2200 ________________________________ Message 18 ____________________________________ Time: 11:03:11 AM PST US Subject: Zenith701801-List: Re: Answers for Flicka from Mark Townsend From: "flicka750" STOL CH 701 - Fast Build KIT NEW The Fsat-Build Kit is supplied "firewall-back" to allow for easy installation of your choice of engine, including Rotax 912S,Jabiru 3300, Continental O-200 and more. The kit includes all airframe parts, including landing gear , standard fuel system, Acrylic formed Windshield, controls, and all hardware required to finish the airframe assembly. Standard features of the airframe kit include electric elevator trim tab, extended rear baggage compartment, Tundra Tires with hydraulic disk brakes, and more (see equipment list for details). Not included in the Fast- build kit: powerplant and instruments packages, and paint. Above is the data from the can-zen site, now it sounds to be like they're talking about a different 701? The USA zen site says basically use the rotax, and then says to get the hombuilt dvd alt-912 if you wish to do something else. More interesting the can-zen site makes it sound like the O-200 is an option, yet that is 215LB's even for the new TMX O-200 LSA engine. Is this a typo? A different engine? A cut&paste from the 601 an nobody reads or edits the site? Are they putting a 601 firewall on their 701 QB? dougsnash wrote: > Guys, I just got a note from Mark Townsend. He is having internet technical difficulties right now. He wants to answer Flicka's concerns but I suspect it would be a long e-mail and he is unable to do this until his e-mail is back up and running properly. He is hoping to have these difficulties sorted out in the next few days. He is able to read our messages but cannot currently respond and asked me to explain this to you all. > > Doug MacDonald > CH-701 Scratch Builder > NW Ontario, Canada > > Do Not Archive -------- flicka750(AT)gmail EINSTEIN:"Common sense is the accumulated prejudices before the age of 18" TWAIN: "Intercourse is life's most over-rated pleasure, defecation is life's most under-rated pleasure" - Letter's From Earth Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p 0957#200957 ________________________________ Message 19 ____________________________________ Time: 11:52:05 AM PST US From: "Ralph Sharp" Subject: Re: Zenith701801-List: Firewall Boots Dennis, Go to Zenith-List and Photo File and Share www.matronics.com/photoshare . I used Charles F. Long's solution on my 701 firewall. Still building but looks good. Ralph N701SA (reserved) ----- Original Message ----- From: "Dennis - 701" Sent: Wednesday, August 27, 2008 8:12 AM Subject: Zenith701801-List: Firewall Boots > > I have noticed that some builders have used rubber boots on the firewall > to cover the openings where the push rods come thru. I assume they are > automotive type boots. Anyone have a make or part number of one that would > work. > > Thanks for your help. > > Dennis > N701NH > 912ULS > Chelsea, Michigan > > PS: All flying surfaces done, working on rear fuselage. > > > Read this topic online here: > > http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p 0914#200914 > > > ________________________________ Message 20 ____________________________________ Time: 12:17:13 PM PST US Subject: Zenith701801-List: Re: Answers for Flicka from Mark Townsend From: "billmileski" Flicka, An observation. It seems you are not getting a lot of support here, and I think it may be because you are expecting all of the details to be completely worked out for you. Your perspective seems so focused on a "there must be exactly one right answer" in all these issues, that you may not understand that the homebuilt plane world (both in heritage and spirit) is not compatible with your approach. The reason the FAA requires that you do at least 51% of the work, and that a special airworthiness certificate can be granted, is to support the spirit of individual experimentation. There is a lot of joy in building your own aircraft, by integrating the many opinions out there on every topic, and achieving a unique end result. The LSA "buy and fly" version of these aircraft presents a new paradigm, and perhaps your struggle here illustrates that there are those out there that want a kit that practically puts itself together, and forms essentially a duplicate of the factory-assembled aircraft. Maybe this will be the majority's expectation as we move forward, I don't know. And regardless of whether you have a 3300, 912S, turbo Subaru, Wankel, turbine, or hyperdrive in a 701, or whether it's a 750, you will have a lightweight, pull-riveted, sport aircraft with pretty much the same macro properties as the next guy with a 701. If you finally get there, you may find that the practicalities and fun associated with owning and flying kind of make the specifics you are so obsessed with, a little less important. One of the reasons I participate here, is because there are many opinions out there, that are different from mine, and the discussions, although heated, usually teach me stuff about building and flying 701s. So you may want to get a little more used to having to figure out the "right answer" for yourself. Bill Mileski Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p 0976#200976 ________________________________ Message 21 ____________________________________ Time: 12:19:05 PM PST US From: Bob Sturgis Subject: Re: Zenith701801-List: CH-750 Plans - Drawings After Xmas Mr Horses behind=0A-=0ATry to buy one of the new green cars hitting the m arket in the next year or whenever. They have been taking deposits for year s and have some sort of date for delivery. I have not seen one of them make the date. I like 3 wheeled electric and hybrid cars, and have been followi ng them for years. A couple have hit the market with a vary high price for what you get, but all the rest are still promising a car some day. All have hundreds if not thousands of reservations, with deposits of from $100, to $5000.00. The kit industry is not the first or the last to do this. Look ar ound. You have the Internet, or you would not be taking up space here with your drivel. =0A-=0ABob=0Ado not archive=0A=0A=0A=0A----- Original Messag e ----=0AFrom: flicka750 =0ATo: zenith701801-list@matr onics.com=0ASent: Tuesday, August 26, 2008 7:20:21 PM=0ASubject: Zenith7018 01-List: CH-750 Plans - Drawings After Xmas=0A=0A--> Zenith701801-List mess age posted by: "flicka750" =0A=0AWell today I got emai l from Zenith. Imagine that! ;)=0A=0AWhat I was told was that the drawings wouldn't be done until the end of the year, thus I can assume that my CH-75 0 plans will not be available until post new-year. I was also told that nob ody knows anything;) Imagine that!=0A=0ASeems like the wings might be avail able by the end the year, and maybe the whole kit?=0A=0AOK what follows is what I was told today by ZEN 8/26/2008=0A=0A"The lead time for the wings is 15 weeks and that will place the order for December and at that time it ma y be that the complete kit would be ready.=0AAs this is a new aircraft and was just released we do not have everything available and that is why we ca nnot answer all questions yet.- The drawings have not been completed and probably will not be ready till end of year.- I am sorry if this is not w ant you want to hear, but if you have further questions, let me know."=0A =0A15 weeks for wings, and maybe the whole?, I would bet a cold PBR that we 'll not see a whole until next summer.=0A=0AThe other day there was someone here saying that he ordered floats for his 701 last year, to delivered in May08, and still hasn't seen them, ...=0A=0AWell my rudder is done, and I o rdered the CH-750 plans over a month ago, =0A=0AIt really surprises me that companys do this, e.g. announce product so far before availability. I know Van's is doing this with the RV-12 (LSA), where the wings can only be orde red, and the rest who knows, and it was a long time ago, I think they took 40 orders at the SUNnFUN, that's how long ago they have been selling a plan e that doesn't exist. ( Well except for prototype ).=0A=0AThe theory is nor mal biz, wouldn't do this, but I understand that the CH-701 is back-ordered 3+ months because of tremendous demand from Europe. Basically they're now charging a fortune to take-off & land at private/public strips, and thus ev eryone wants a CH-701 so they can take off and land in their backyard. Note having acreage in Europe is a big deal, so these are obviously wealth peop le in Europe buying all these CH-701 kits.=0A=0AZenith is back-ordered eith er way, so its not like people waiting for CH-750's is holding up 701 purch ases, nobody is going to get their's tomorrow either way!=0A=0AAll I ever w anted to hear was the truth:>=0A=0ATime goes quick, a mission without plans and information is not a mission.=0A=0A***=0A=0AScratch building SR-71's s ince 1946.=0A=0A--------=0Aflicka750(AT)gmail=0AEINSTEIN:"Common sense is the accumulated prejudices before the age of 18"=0ATWAIN: "In tercourse is life's most over-rated pleasure, defecation is life's most und er-rated pleasure" - Letter's From Earth=0A=0A=0A=0A=0ARead this topic online here:=0A=0Ahttp://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p 0814#200 ============= ________________________________ Message 22 ____________________________________ Time: 12:54:46 PM PST US From: "ZodieRocket" Subject: RE: Zenith701801-List: CH-750 Plans - Drawings After Xmas Test Do not archive Mark Townsend Can-Zac Aviation Ltd. president@can-zacaviation.com www.can-zacaviation.com -----Original Message----- From: owner-zenith701801-list-server@matronics.com [mailto:owner-zenith701801-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Bob Sturgis Sent: Wednesday, August 27, 2008 3:19 PM Subject: Re: Zenith701801-List: CH-750 Plans - Drawings After Xmas Mr Horses behind Try to buy one of the new green cars hitting the market in the next year or whenever. They have been taking deposits for years and have some sort of date for delivery. I have not seen one of them make the date. I like 3 wheeled electric and hybrid cars, and have been following them for years. A couple have hit the market with a vary high price for what you get, but all the rest are still promising a car some day. All have hundreds if not thousands of reservations, with deposits of from $100, to $5000.00. The kit industry is not the first or the last to do this. Look around. You have the Internet, or you would not be taking up space here with your drivel. Bob do not archive ----- Original Message ---- From: flicka750 Sent: Tuesday, August 26, 2008 7:20:21 PM Subject: Zenith701801-List: CH-750 Plans - Drawings After Xmas Well today I got email from Zenith. Imagine that! ;) What I was told was that the drawings wouldn't be done until the end of the year, thus I can assume that my CH-750 plans will not be available until post new-year. I was also told that nobody knows anything;) Imagine that! Seems like the wings might be available by the end the year, and maybe the whole kit? OK what follows is what I was told today by ZEN 8/26/2008 "The lead time for the wings is 15 weeks and that will place the order for December and at that time it may be that the complete kit would be ready. As this is a new aircraft and was just released we do not have everything available and that is why we cannot answer all questions yet. The drawings have not been completed and probably will not be ready till end of year. I am sorry if this is not want you want to hear, but if you have further questions, let me know." 15 weeks for wings, and maybe the whole?, I would bet a cold PBR that we'll not see a whole until next summer. The other day there was someone here saying that he ordered floats for his 701 last year, to delivered in May08, and still hasn't seen them, ... Well my rudder is done, and I ordered the CH-750 plans over a month ago, It really surprises me that companys do this, e.g. announce product so far before availability. I know Van's is doing this with the RV-12 (LSA), where the wings can only be ordered, and the rest who knows, and it was a long time ago, I think they took 40 orders at the SUNnFUN, that's how long ago they have been selling a plane that doesn't exist. ( Well except for prototype ). The theory is normal biz, wouldn't do this, but I understand that the CH-701 is back-ordered 3+ months because of tremendous demand from Europe. Basically they're now charging a fortune to take-off & land at private/public strips, and thus everyone wants a CH-701 so they can take off and land in their backyard. Note having acreage in Europe is a big deal, so these are obviously wealth people in Europe buying all these CH-701 kits. Zenith is back-ordered either way, so its not like people waiting for CH-750's is holding up 701 purchases, nobody is going to get their's tomorrow either way! All I ever wanted to hear was the truth:> Time goes quick, a mission without plans and information is not a ________________________________ Message 23 ____________________________________ Time: 01:33:14 PM PST US From: "ZodieRocket" Subject: Zenith701801-List: test Test Sorry Guys, this internet provider is driving me nuts, two weeks not being able to send any E-Mails. Do not archive Mark ________________________________ Message 24 ____________________________________ Time: 03:18:41 PM PST US Subject: Zenith701801-List: Re: [Probable Spam] Ch-750 versus Ch-701 From: "Chris Lewis" Ken - Chris Heintz did not specifically put any "requirements" on me. I spent considerable time reviewing the STOL designs and proposing 2 pages of changes based upon what I saw in the 801 structure and after talking to several builders and riding in a few 701's - including the factory demonstrator. Some changes were obvious - 601 firewall to simplify my Corvair installation, replacement of .016 to .020 throughout. I needed about 10% more cabin room, so changes were made there. I added about 10% to the wing and tail dimensions (was surprised to see the 701 rudder on the 750). Other changes were related to 801 spar structures, none of which seemed to show up in the 750. My plan includes streamline struts, the 801 style flaperon mechanism that did show up in the 750 and the changed seat structure and extra side windows that also showed up in the 750. I'm not psychic, but these were obvious improvements from the 701 to the 801 that should have been in anyone's "improved" version. I was pleased to see the rounded corner extrusion as I have spent considerable time and effort trying to come up with this look to avoid the outside corners on the 701 and the expensive .093 inside corners on the 801. Not sure if I'll break down and buy the new extrusion or stick to my own work-around. I was pleasantly surprised by the new instrument panel in the 750. This improves forward visibility dramatically at high AOA. The downside for anyone else trying this approach is that Chris has stopped doing design review on major changes and you might have a problem with your DAR without the signed letter that I have, but I'm not an expert there. Chris in Seattle -------- 701 Scratch Builder Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p 1014#201014 ________________________________ Message 25 ____________________________________ Time: 04:02:52 PM PST US From: "ZodieRocket" Subject: Zenith701801-List: Very Long Post for Flicka, sorry guys just delete. I am not sure how long I will have E-Mail, but I will try to at least get one letter off. Hello Flick, as a new person you do not know me and as such you may find me just another money grubbing person from a company after your hard earned cash. Others on this list will attest that I have been here on this list since the very beginning some 10+ years ago as a builder such as yourself. I am also the webmaster of www.ch601.org and www.ch701.com as well as other aircraft sites non Zenair related. I am a heavy supporter of Plans building, providing seminars and forums on how to build from plans. I will also be doing a hands on forum at the Zenith open house in September. I have donated my company's time to Homebuilthelp to produce a few DVD's on education of building Aircraft and components, receive no royalties for my time on these nor pay for time spent. I enjoyed doing them and have helped a great many people over the years. I started Can-Zac Aviation Ltd 3 years ago to support the Canadian Market and builder. Now on to some of your questions, I may not get to all of them due to E-Mail issues. I have noticed that the USA zenair site, makes no explicit approval of the the JAB3300. Yet, on the CAN-ZEN site, they explicitly say that the JAB3300 is a suggested engine for the 701. IT is Can-Zac, just to clarify. Zenith is a kit Aircraft manufacturer, they do not support one engine over another nor do they provide support for engines, they do make recommendations based on trials and designer's imput. They are simply a kit manufacturer. Can-Zac Aviation is a Distributor and as such we often have more opinions and information on helping our customers make some decisions. IN Both cases the companies only make recommendations to the builders and do not force you to install one thing or another. Look at Zenith's picture gallery and you will see all sorts of customized planes, Zenith is proud of it's customers and there accomplishments, unlike many other companies that state no changes are allowed to the plane, cosmetic or not. Even one company that I know of will not allow you to use the planes name if you install a Corvair engine. IS the Jabiru A suggested engine for the 701, sure it is so is the Rotax and the Continental, we have FWF packages available from companies. Personally I would not install a Jabiru in the 701, I can think of no better engine for the 601 or 650 but I can only personally recommend the Rotax 912 for the 701. THE 750 may do well with the Jabiru 3300 I will wait until I talk to Peter at Jabiru USA before I can comment on that one. Is the ZEN-CAN QB 701 a little stronger up front for the slightly higher HP? Exact same kit, we only add labour I'm seeing MORE&MORE JAB3300's on 701's, it seems to be the best bang for the buck. Final costs between the 3300 and the 912ULS plus FWF brings both to about the same costs in Canada. The performance of the 912ULS and lighter weight for the 701 airframe make it a better choice in my opinion. More interesting the can-zen site makes it sound like the O-200 is an option, yet that is 215LB's even for the new TMX O-200 LSA engine. Is this a typo? A different engine? A cut&paste from the 601 an nobody reads or edits the site? No Typo and yes I read the website several times before I post it ( yes I still make mistakes) There are many 701's out there with the 0-200 and there owners seem happy with their choice. It is the philosophy of the Company that you may be having an issue with, it is not a spoon fed kit you do have options to suit your needs, if you need to install an 0-200 to suit your budget, hey I say go for it. Realize performance will not meet the 912ULS but neither will costs. Let's address the basics; You say "I don't understand why you have a hard time, getting info from zenith". Nobody ever said zenith was known for customer-service. I know from personal experience from calling and/or emailing that my email never get returned ( info@zenair.com ), and that when I call its always some old gal that is hard of hearing. Please remember that the Folks at Zenith and the typical builder are friendly people on the whole. They are not a retired military or a hard sales tactic type to push a sale over on you. If it fits and meets your needs then they will help you the best they can. Zenith is well known for great customer service, you don't need a friend at the factory, you just need a civil, friendly mannerism and though sometimes things may fall through the cracks like E-Mails then simply call and ask for Roger or Caleb on the Tech side and Shirley on the order and money side. As for Shirleys hearing, she is a strong woman, that shoots it straight and will not tolerate foolishness or an un-civil manner. IF you go in with a huff you will get a wall, if you are sweet she will be chocolate. Paying someone $20k up front cash, that you don't know, is a very risky biz proposition, Zen we are led to believe is quite strong, their terms are explicit 50% cash up front for an order. I'm sure if you want to pay more they'll take it. I agree, and constantly marvel at people spending large sums of money on new companies. Zenair has been in business for over 36 years with one of the strongest track records in the business. It is one of the reasons why most people are attracted it is not just the Chris Heintz designs. It is the company support, the history and the fact that they are one of the largest Aircraft Kit Companies in the World. I have had the order for the CH-750 plans for a month now, and they're telling me November for the plans, and the same for the wings. I learned that when the told me the rudder was the same. Since then I have never ever gotten another question answered. You learn from past mistakes, when the 601XL plans were first released many changes were needed and updates were often done. In the STOL CH750 the plans are available for the plans builder and someone is working on plans building the plane now to ensure everything is as right as possible. The people at QSP people at EAA-Arlington told me that the same people in the Philippines that were doing vans QB were doing that for Zenith, but that Zen had got pushed to the back of the queue, and thus was going elsewhere. That could be what your talking about. I live near Van's, I looked at some of the QB's just for the hell, They have piles to the ceiling of them at their factory. I wasn't that impressed with the flush riveting that said, given that zen is pull-rivet its different, I have never seen a zen QB. My hunch is that SA quality could be worse as these new have even less experience basically Van's taught the people in Philippines how to build QB's, but they have so much work, Zenith got pushed out. Wrong information, You would have to talk to one of the Heintz to get a clarification. I know that the 601 and 650 series QBK were being done in Ontario for the AMD version and that is where I got my QBK's for the Canadian Market as well as the Northern U.S. Market. To me throwing down $10k-$20K cash to an unknown company in Mexico, MO is a big gamble. To me its essential to ask questions. To me the release of the 750 is like the 801, how was that for the first adopters?? Zenith is likely the largest kit company in the world, I would also say that they have more flying planes then Vans. Please ask your questions in a civil manner to the fellow builders on this list, however you should also do a little more research. If Zenith is an Unknown to you then I believe you have not looked at Google yet. In the RV world there are 100's build-log websites, where you can email directly to a builder, and get real info about a company. In the Zenith world, it appears that MOST builders aren't HTML/HTTP geeks, which means is there are very few websites that contain good technical information, ran by a person who knows their stuff, and thinks like an engineer, because they are an engineer. Personal opinion, the RV world is populated by a very high majority of Military and Ex-Military, these are people with a regimented lifestyle and necessary bonus to building a plane in solid rivets. They may have better websites due to lifestyle and availability. Zenith members though they come from all styles and walks in life, they tend to be more relaxed, the 701 I believe is in more farms and barns then any other model out there. Many don't even have internet, they are sitting with their buds. However there are a great many websites with uncountless hours spent by builders of Zenith products. Though once they are done building they tend to disappear, as they spend all the spare time flying. Let's take the last answer, "if your not happy move on". Well zenith doesn't answer questions, and you did answer a few. Basically you told me that you have paid 100% of ASK PRICE, and your going to sit like a good pup and wait for Uncle Heintz to ship your toys when they're good & ready. Flick, condescending and ignorant in one sentence, it is easy to understand your lack of responses, your posts upset me on a first read and it takes a few tries to write a response that is not as strong. Zenith, as stated before is a kit company, if the design is not suited to your needs then please don't buy it. We do not have sales men, at the shows are the same guys that work the factory floors. It is your decision, no pressure no hassels. I believe from some of your other posts that you have had a problem in the past , sounds also like you had issue with the Van's world. Please keep in mind, different crowds here. We are not here to fleece every cent out of you, as you inferred in another post about builders centers. Some designs do so and lend themselves to doing as such. That just isn' the fact here. Heck I just bought myself a new Truck, a 97 Explorer to replace my 76 ford Van. That is not the sign of someone who fleeces it's customers. Lastly, there seems to be some tangential misunderstanding that asking questions means you think Zenith sucks. That's a theory of weak minds. I think asking questions is essential. Getting answers to those questions shouldn't be so hard. Flick, It is not asking questions that is a problem, that is why builders have Forums and list to help each other out. They are not the company, but typically will support their decisions and other builders while and after the building process has begun for them. It is your aggressive attitude that leaves many bewildered and defensive, your first post was offensive to a few readers myself included, as such many would not respond to your questions. The Uncle Chris line is used in a derogatory manner upsetting many others, as you have seen a few responses to. No questions needed, the facts on the info sheet" that's a recurring theme here, 'no questions needed' just EAT the SLOP in front of you, and be a good camper, otherwise Uncle-Heintz might send you off to purgatory. There are all kinds of people. Too many of these happy clubs become a family, and the family's gatekeepers protects the family from outsiders, who just might ask tough questions. I have a very hard time being civil with this Question. It is not a surprise that it elicits an angry response. However if an individual is used to spending life cheating or being cheated then understanding can follow. I don't know which Flick has been. Unless you have placed your butt into the 750 then the info sheet is all you have, plus the recommendations of those who have sat and flown in the plane of which due to It being a new model are very few. For those who bought site unseen, not is simply "eating the slop" it is a decision based on respect and values of the Company, known by those who have made a deposit sight unseen. You will find that Zenith and Chris Heintz is hold of the highest respect in the industry, it is not just a blind calling it is a respect that has been well earned over a great many years. Chris Heintz is not only a designer devoted to making the kit industry and his designs available to the average person. But he has also devoted a lot of time to the average persons learning. In Canada a lot of our Aviation categories and regulations are written verbatim from Chris's recommendations. Read the websites, try to be a little more civil and less aggressive and everyone here will be happy to answer the questions they are capable of. This list is a great bunch of people and having them on your side is a bonus. Upsetting everyone with a forceful attitude, in the end will only hurt yourself and distance you from a great bunch of People. Mark Townsend Can-Zac Aviation Ltd. president@can-zacaviation.com www.can-zacaviation.com -----Original Message----- From: owner-zenith701801-list-server@matronics.com [mailto:owner-zenith701801-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of flicka750 Sent: Friday, August 22, 2008 12:05 PM Subject: Zenith701801-List: CH-701 + Jabiru 3300 - why is zenusa & zencan different? I have noticed that the USA zenair site, makes no explicit approval of the the JAB3300. Yet, on the CAN-ZEN site, they explicitly say that the JAB3300 is a suggested engine for the 701. Anybody have any ideas? I know that two different brothers are running two different companys, and certainly Canadians are comfy with the K-ROO engine. It really seems that the USA zen site is steering people towards Rotax for the 701, but JAB in Canada. Is the ZEN-CAN QB 701 a little stronger up front for the slightly higher HP? I don't really feel that the JAB3300 is that powerful, you have to be running at 3300rpm to get 120HP, the 2900 @ 100HP is more realistic. My question is that the USA vs CAN ZEN sites seem to be talking about two different 701's. Anybody know the straight story?? I'm seeing MORE&MORE JAB3300's on 701's, it seems to be the best bang for the buck. At this point I'm assuming that both 701's are the same (us&can), I know Chris Heintz speaks highly of the JAB from his oshkosh talks, so you know its got his seal-of-approval. Do not archive Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=199927#199927 ________________________________ Message 26 ____________________________________ Time: 04:18:06 PM PST US Subject: Zenith701801-List: Re: CH701 Antennas install - backing plates From: "SafeAirOne" List, Please forgive me for going off-topic here, but Dan, what is the substance brushed on the aluminum in your 2nd (interior) photo of the antenna? --Mark Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p 1030#201030 ________________________________ Message 27 ____________________________________ Time: 04:21:55 PM PST US From: "Dan" Subject: RE: Zenith701801-List: CH-750 Plans - Drawings After Xmas I think you should build something else that you will be happy with, because from reading your posts it appears you will be dissatisfied with whatever Zenith has to offer. Dan, 701 scratch builder. -----Original Message----- From: owner-zenith701801-list-server@matronics.com [mailto:owner-zenith701801-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of flicka750 Sent: Tuesday, August 26, 2008 7:20 PM Subject: Zenith701801-List: CH-750 Plans - Drawings After Xmas Well today I got email from Zenith. Imagine that! ;) What I was told was that the drawings wouldn't be done until the end of the year, thus I can assume that my CH-750 plans will not be available until post new-year. I was also told that nobody knows anything;) Imagine that! Seems like the wings might be available by the end the year, and maybe the whole kit? OK what follows is what I was told today by ZEN 8/26/2008 "The lead time for the wings is 15 weeks and that will place the order for December and at that time it may be that the complete kit would be ready. As this is a new aircraft and was just released we do not have everything available and that is why we cannot answer all questions yet. The drawings have not been completed and probably will not be ready till end of year. I am sorry if this is not want you want to hear, but if you have further questions, let me know." 15 weeks for wings, and maybe the whole?, I would bet a cold PBR that we'll not see a whole until next summer. The other day there was someone here saying that he ordered floats for his 701 last year, to delivered in May08, and still hasn't seen them, ... Well my rudder is done, and I ordered the CH-750 plans over a month ago, It really surprises me that companys do this, e.g. announce product so far before availability. I know Van's is doing this with the RV-12 (LSA), where the wings can only be ordered, and the rest who knows, and it was a long time ago, I think they took 40 orders at the SUNnFUN, that's how long ago they have been selling a plane that doesn't exist. ( Well except for prototype ). The theory is normal biz, wouldn't do this, but I understand that the CH-701 is back-ordered 3+ months because of tremendous demand from Europe. Basically they're now charging a fortune to take-off & land at private/public strips, and thus everyone wants a CH-701 so they can take off and land in their backyard. Note having acreage in Europe is a big deal, so these are obviously wealth people in Europe buying all these CH-701 kits. Zenith is back-ordered either way, so its not like people waiting for CH-750's is holding up 701 purchases, nobody is going to get their's tomorrow either way! All I ever wanted to hear was the truth:> Time goes quick, a mission without plans and information is not a mission. *** Scratch building SR-71's since 1946. -------- flicka750(AT)gmail EINSTEIN:"Common sense is the accumulated prejudices before the age of 18" TWAIN: "Intercourse is life's most over-rated pleasure, defecation is life's most under-rated pleasure" - Letter's From Earth Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p 0814#200814 Checked by AVG - http://www.avg.com 7:29 AM ________________________________ Message 28 ____________________________________ Time: 05:21:20 PM PST US Subject: Zenith701801-List: Re: Very Long Post for Flicka, sorry guys just delete. From: "stepinwolf" This response of yours shows that you are once again a gentlemen. The recipient of this explanation of yours, does not deserve your precious time nor effort, that would be better served by scratch building your own airplane. I would strongly recommend, that you don't waste any more of your time, on this type of individual. Bob the 701 & 750 Scratch Three Rivers , Quebec -------- Live each day, as if it was your last Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p 1042#201042 ________________________________ Message 29 ____________________________________ Time: 05:24:41 PM PST US Subject: =?ISO-8859-1?Q?R=E9p?= E : Zenith701801-List: Re: Answers for Flicka from Mark From: "stepinwolf" Jean Paul Ditto,,, you got that right [Wink] Bob the 701 & 750 Scratch Three Rivers, Quebec. -------- Live each day, as if it was your last Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p 1043#201043 ________________________________ Message 30 ____________________________________ Time: 05:42:44 PM PST US Subject: Zenith701801-List: Re: CH701 Antennas install - backing plates From: "txpilot" > List, Please forgive me for going off-topic here, but Dan, what is the substance brushed on the aluminum in your 2nd (interior) photo of the antenna? > > --Mark Sorry Mark, but I can't remember the name of the product. It does two things: it acts as a corrosion inhibitor and supposed to stiffen the .016 aluminum to prevent 'oil-canning'. Although it seems to work well as a corrosion inhibitor, it doesn't help with the oil canning so much. That's why I added the diagonal 'L' brackets (which work great!). Another 20/20 hindsight: zinc chromate or Cortec would have worked just as well as that crap and probably would weigh a lot less. Dan Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p 1047#201047 ________________________________ Message 31 ____________________________________ Time: 07:15:17 PM PST US From: Gary Gower Subject: Re: Zenith701801-List: Answers for Flicka from Mark Townsend Hello Mark and friends, - A useless- effort...- If you ask me. - Saludos Gary Gower Do not archive. --- On Wed, 8/27/08, MacDonald Doug wrote: From: MacDonald Doug Subject: Zenith701801-List: Answers for Flicka from Mark Townsend Guys, I just got a note from Mark Townsend. He is having internet technica l difficulties right now. He wants to answer Flicka's concerns but I suspect it would be a long e-mail and he is unable to do this until his e-mail is b ack up and running properly. He is hoping to have these difficulties sorted ou t in the next few days. He is able to read our messages but cannot currently re spond and asked me to explain this to you all. Doug MacDonald CH-701 Scratch Builder NW Ontario, Canada Do Not Archive =0A=0A=0A ________________________________ Message 32 ____________________________________ Time: 07:55:17 PM PST US From: "ZodieRocket" Subject: Zenith701801-List: Bungee Robert, I believed you asked about the bungee lifespan. THE aviation Bungee has a 5 year lifespan. One that is in good shape should be changed every 5 years, any that have frays or other indications of fatigue should be changed immediately. I have seen guys that have never changed them in ten years. But if you only have one on the nose wheel, then you should stay on top of it. Mil spec bungee shock cord rings Color Code: Double Marker Single marker 1995, 2000, 2005 - Black 1st QTR - RED 1996, 2001, 2006 - Green 2nd QTR - Blue 1997, 2002, 2007 - Red 3rd QTR - Green 1998, 2003, 2008 - Blue 4th QTR - Yellow 1999, 2004, 2009 - Yellow repeat Mark Townsend Can-Zac Aviation Ltd. www.can-zacaviation.com ________________________________ Message 33 ____________________________________ Time: 08:45:54 PM PST US From: "Joe Spencer" Subject: Zenith701801-List: Very long post for Flicka Mr Townsend, Very professional and gracious response to Flicka. I couldn't help but think as I read it how much time and thought it took...and restraint. I just sent my money, told them what I wanted, they called when it was ready, I went and picked it up and built it, now I fly it. What's the big deal? Go crawl back in your hole Flicka. Joe ________________________________ Message 34 ____________________________________ Time: 09:01:37 PM PST US From: "Jim Fosse" Subject: Zenith701801-List: re: 701 Engine Selection Kevin asked why I am replacing the Suzuki 1.6L engine. 1. Weight. I had to add 30 lbs of ballast all the way back to bring in the CG. That totals to about 60 pounds of lost payload. The Rotamax weighs in at 145 lb. 2. I bought the Suzuki from a business in Poland. They are no longer in business. I have been concerned about the reliability of the geared reduction unit, in that it carries a bare minimum of oil for the job. No indication of impending failure, though. 3. Laying the engine on its side for mounting on an airplane requires the oil pan to be modified. I have been aggravated by oil leaks where the oil pan joins the block. Also, oil temps run high. If I keep the engine I will have to install an oil cooler--more weight up front. 4. Limited area for radiator placement results in a very aerodynamically dirty nose cowl. The Suzuki is basically a good engine and the right person could take it and work out the kinks in time. I'm just not that person and I may not have that much time. Of course, I could wind up with more problems than I have had. That's life. Besides, they were knocking $1000.00 off the price by ordering at Oskosh. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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.