---------------------------------------------------------- Zenith701801-List Digest Archive --- Total Messages Posted Tue 04/21/09: 13 ---------------------------------------------------------- Today's Message Index: ---------------------- 1. 03:26 PM - Re: Wing Nose Skins (Tommy Walker) 2. 03:30 PM - Re: 701 Fuel line question (Tommy Walker) 3. 03:42 PM - Two Button Stick Grip (Tommy Walker) 4. 04:27 PM - Re: Two Button Stick Grip (NYTerminat@aol.com) 5. 04:34 PM - Re: Two Button Stick Grip (Carlos Sa) 6. 05:03 PM - Re: Two Button Stick Grip (John Marzulli) 7. 05:09 PM - Flying again! (BokKat) 8. 05:12 PM - Re: Two Button Stick Grip (Craig Payne) 9. 05:19 PM - Re: Two Button Stick Grip (Craig Payne) 10. 05:33 PM - Re: Re: 701 Fuel line question (Dan Wilde) 11. 06:08 PM - Re: Flying again! (Randall Hebert) 12. 07:17 PM - Re: Re: 701 Fuel line question (fritz) 13. 10:24 PM - Re: Two Button Stick Grip (Les Goldner) ________________________________ Message 1 _____________________________________ Time: 03:26:19 PM PST US Subject: Zenith701801-List: Re: Wing Nose Skins From: "Tommy Walker" Hi Victor, are you using the new pre-drilled nose skins? My kits were older and i had to drill all the nose skin holes. i always had a full 20 mm overlap. let us know. Tommy Walker in Alabama Do Not Archive -------- Tommy Walker N8701 - Anniston, AL Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=240541#240541 ________________________________ Message 2 _____________________________________ Time: 03:30:20 PM PST US Subject: Zenith701801-List: Re: 701 Fuel line question From: "Tommy Walker" Hi Klondike, Would you care to elaborate? Both my 701's have the rubber hose going through the firewall with a grommet in place. I believe this is per the plans. the fuel shutoff is two feet back. Just curious. Tommy Walker in Alabama Do Not Archive. This is not a flame, just asking :) klondike(at)megalink.net wrote: > very dangerous setup > > > --- -------- Tommy Walker N8701 - Anniston, AL Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=240544#240544 ________________________________ Message 3 _____________________________________ Time: 03:42:53 PM PST US Subject: Zenith701801-List: Two Button Stick Grip From: "Tommy Walker" Listers, I am looking for a two button stick grip for my 701 project. I looked on the RC Allen site but didn't see anything with two buttons. I have a radio that has provisions for a PTT and Memory. I would like to use one button for PTT and the other to scroll through the memory channels. Many Thanks, Tommy Walker in Alabama Do Not Archive -------- Tommy Walker N8701 - Anniston, AL Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=240546#240546 ________________________________ Message 4 _____________________________________ Time: 04:27:28 PM PST US From: NYTerminat@aol.com Subject: Re: Zenith701801-List: Two Button Stick Grip Tommy I picked up some game controller joysticks that I will be using in my GlaStar . I just picked up one the other day, it was free on Craigslist and that one had two microswitch buttons. I bought one for $15 last year which had about 5 switches, that one goes on my stick :) . I haven't looked into how they will mount to the stick yet but others have done the same thing so I am sure I can too. Bob Spudis In a message dated 4/21/2009 6:43:13 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, twalker@cableone.net writes: Listers, I am looking for a two button stick grip for my 701 project. I looked on the RC Allen site but didn't see anything with two buttons. I have a radio that has provisions for a PTT and Memory. I would like to use one button for PTT and the other to scroll through the memory channels. Many Thanks, Tommy Walker in Alabama Do Not Archive -------- Tommy Walker N8701 - Anniston, AL **************Access 350+ FREE radio stations anytime from anywhere on the web. Get the Radio Toolbar! (http://toolbar.aol.com/aolradio/download.html?ncid=emlcntusdown00000003) ________________________________ Message 5 _____________________________________ Time: 04:34:44 PM PST US Subject: Re: Zenith701801-List: Two Button Stick Grip From: Carlos Sa >From an add in Kitplanes: http://www.tostenmanufacturing.com/ Good luck Carlos 2009/4/21 Tommy Walker > twalker@cableone.net> > > Listers, > > I am looking for a two button stick grip for my 701 project. > ... > > Many Thanks, > > Tommy Walker in Alabama > > ________________________________ Message 6 _____________________________________ Time: 05:03:32 PM PST US Subject: Re: Zenith701801-List: Two Button Stick Grip From: John Marzulli I think CH may also make a grip. John Marzulli http://www.GenevieveMarzulli.org/ http://marzulli.smugmug.com/ http://701Builder.blogspot.com/ http://www.JohnMarzulli.net/ On Tue, Apr 21, 2009 at 4:32 PM, Carlos Sa wrote: > >From an add in Kitplanes: http://www.tostenmanufacturing.com/ > > Good luck > > > Carlos > > > 2009/4/21 Tommy Walker > >> twalker@cableone.net> >> >> Listers, >> >> I am looking for a two button stick grip for my 701 project. >> > > >> ... >> >> Many Thanks, >> >> Tommy Walker in Alabama >> >> > > * > > ________________________________ Message 7 _____________________________________ Time: 05:09:39 PM PST US From: "BokKat" Subject: Zenith701801-List: Flying again! My last flight up here in the frozen north of ND was early December. Then it snowed and got below zero and my runway stayed closed all winter with 2 or 3 feet of snow. FINALLY, believe it or not, the snow melted! After doing a 'mini annual' I took off yesterday and flew around an hour or so to get the feel of the machine again. I'd almost forgotten how much fun the little 701 was, so now with 8 hours left on my test time I have to seriously work on some V speeds and start adding weight to bring it up to gross weight, then repeat it all. After a few touch and goes, I flew it around in various configurations and airspeeds for a total of about 3 1/2 hours, enduring gusty cross winds near the end of the flight. For all you builders out there, there is light at the end of the tunnel. And believe me, its worth it in the end! What a fun machine! ________________________________ Message 8 _____________________________________ Time: 05:12:58 PM PST US From: "Craig Payne" Subject: RE: Zenith701801-List: Two Button Stick Grip Do you want exactly *two* buttons? You couldn't use the RAC G205 and not use all of the 4 top buttons (the PTT is on the front). You could use the extra buttons for elevator trim up and down. -- Craig -----Original Message----- From: owner-zenith701801-list-server@matronics.com [mailto:owner-zenith701801-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Tommy Walker Sent: Tuesday, April 21, 2009 4:43 PM Subject: Zenith701801-List: Two Button Stick Grip Listers, I am looking for a two button stick grip for my 701 project. I looked on the RC Allen site but didn't see anything with two buttons. I have a radio that has provisions for a PTT and Memory. I would like to use one button for PTT and the other to scroll through the memory channels. Many Thanks, Tommy Walker in Alabama Do Not Archive -------- Tommy Walker N8701 - Anniston, AL Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=240546#240546 ________________________________ Message 9 _____________________________________ Time: 05:19:01 PM PST US From: "Craig Payne" Subject: RE: Zenith701801-List: Two Button Stick Grip Also the RAC G301 has the PTT switch and a blank faceplate. So you could drill out the faceplate for one switch. The underlying plastic is the same for the G30x models so the support will be under the faceplate for as many or as few switches as you want. $69. -- Craig -----Original Message----- From: owner-zenith701801-list-server@matronics.com [mailto:owner-zenith701801-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Tommy Walker Sent: Tuesday, April 21, 2009 4:43 PM Subject: Zenith701801-List: Two Button Stick Grip Listers, I am looking for a two button stick grip for my 701 project. I looked on the RC Allen site but didn't see anything with two buttons. I have a radio that has provisions for a PTT and Memory. I would like to use one button for PTT and the other to scroll through the memory channels. Many Thanks, Tommy Walker in Alabama Do Not Archive -------- Tommy Walker N8701 - Anniston, AL Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=240546#240546 ________________________________ Message 10 ____________________________________ Time: 05:33:41 PM PST US From: Dan Wilde Subject: Re: Zenith701801-List: Re: 701 Fuel line question Tommy: I looked at my fuel line thru the firewall today. After 60 hours there was no sign of wear on the grommet or fuel line. I looked at the plans, reviewed all of the assembly guidelines for the601, 701, and 801 (on the Zenith site) and could not find a picture or any mention of how to install the fuel lines. I think with frequent inspections, the rubber hose thru the grommet is ok but there is the possibility of the grommet wearing out and the fuel line being cut by the sharp firewall. I reviewed HomebuiltHelp's video on 912 installation tips and they had a picture of the rubber fuel line coming thru the firewall inside of an electrical conduit connector. After reviewing this, I came to the conclusion that this would be less likely to cause a problem so I made the change. It only took me a couple of hours. This is one area where Zenith could offer some guidelines in their documents. Dan Wilde Tommy Walker wrote: > > Hi Klondike, > > Would you care to elaborate? Both my 701's have the rubber hose going through the firewall with a grommet in place. I believe this is per the plans. > > the fuel shutoff is two feet back. > > Just curious. > > Tommy Walker in Alabama > Do Not Archive. > This is not a flame, just asking :) > > > > ________________________________ Message 11 ____________________________________ Time: 06:08:49 PM PST US From: "Randall Hebert" Subject: RE: Zenith701801-List: Flying again! People wonder about us down here in Louisiana with hurricanes and flooding, I can't imagine what flooding is like with freezing weather and frozen sand bags Summer is almost here Happy flying guys Randall J Hebert Getting closer N7701P Reserved From: owner-zenith701801-list-server@matronics.com [mailto:owner-zenith701801-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of BokKat Sent: Tuesday, April 21, 2009 7:09 PM Subject: Zenith701801-List: Flying again! My last flight up here in the frozen north of ND was early December. Then it snowed and got below zero and my runway stayed closed all winter with 2 or 3 feet of snow. FINALLY, believe it or not, the snow melted! After doing a 'mini annual' I took off yesterday and flew around an hour or so to get the feel of the machine again. I'd almost forgotten how much fun the little 701 was, so now with 8 hours left on my test time I have to seriously work on some V speeds and start adding weight to bring it up to gross weight, then repeat it all. After a few touch and goes, I flew it around in various configurations and airspeeds for a total of about 3 1/2 hours, enduring gusty cross winds near the end of the flight. For all you builders out there, there is light at the end of the tunnel. And believe me, its worth it in the end! What a fun machine! ________________________________ Message 12 ____________________________________ Time: 07:17:11 PM PST US From: "fritz" Subject: Re: Zenith701801-List: Re: 701 Fuel line question Tommy, For some reason the post due not appear on my email on a regular basis. I.E. I just noticed the post below attached to this letter. To penetrate the firewall on my 701 ( I have since sold it) I used a "brass Barb fitting" from the local hardware store. Used rubber fuel line on both sides , pushed tight to the firewall, so it couldn't vibrate and clamped the lines. I think Dan is OK with what he did below. I feel that just a rubber gromet in the firewall was not enough. Just my opinion. Believe me , I have the most respect for Chris, But there are several places where some things can be accomplished a little better. Fritz ----- Original Message ----- From: "Dan Wilde" Sent: Tuesday, April 21, 2009 8:28 PM Subject: Re: Zenith701801-List: Re: 701 Fuel line question > > Tommy: I looked at my fuel line thru the firewall today. After 60 hours > there was no sign of wear on the grommet or fuel line. I looked at the > plans, reviewed all of the assembly guidelines for the601, 701, and 801 > (on the Zenith site) and could not find a picture or any mention of how to > install the fuel lines. > > I think with frequent inspections, the rubber hose thru the grommet is ok > but there is the possibility of the grommet wearing out and the fuel line > being cut by the sharp firewall. I reviewed HomebuiltHelp's video on 912 > installation tips and they had a picture of the rubber fuel line coming > thru the firewall inside of an electrical conduit connector. After > reviewing this, I came to the conclusion that this would be less likely to > cause a problem so I made the change. It only took me a couple of hours. > This is one area where Zenith could offer some guidelines in their > documents. > > Dan Wilde > > Tommy Walker wrote: >> >> >> Hi Klondike, >> >> Would you care to elaborate? Both my 701's have the rubber hose going >> through the firewall with a grommet in place. I believe this is per the >> plans. >> >> the fuel shutoff is two feet back. >> >> Just curious. >> >> Tommy Walker in Alabama >> Do Not Archive. >> This is not a flame, just asking :) >> >> >> >> > > > ________________________________ Message 13 ____________________________________ Time: 10:24:06 PM PST US From: "Les Goldner" Subject: RE: Zenith701801-List: Two Button Stick Grip Tommy, I recommend a std aviation 4-5 button stick grip. I find it very convenient to have the up-down elevator trim at my fingertips on this grip. I also have my PTT and EZ-autopilot disconnect there. This works really well. Les -----Original Message----- From: owner-zenith701801-list-server@matronics.com [mailto:owner-zenith701801-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Tommy Walker Sent: Tuesday, April 21, 2009 3:43 PM Subject: Zenith701801-List: Two Button Stick Grip Listers, I am looking for a two button stick grip for my 701 project. I looked on the RC Allen site but didn't see anything with two buttons. I have a radio that has provisions for a PTT and Memory. I would like to use one button for PTT and the other to scroll through the memory channels. 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