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1. 07:11 AM - Re: Gas springs for doors (dons701)
2. 08:54 AM - Rotax 912S (Dan Wilde)
3. 10:38 AM - Re: Re: Gas springs for doors (NYTerminat@aol.com)
4. 11:42 AM - Install CH750 Struts on CH701 (Ken Arnold)
5. 01:07 PM - Re: Re: Gas springs for doors (Craig Payne)
6. 01:08 PM - Re: Install CH750 Struts on CH701 (Craig Payne)
7. 01:24 PM - Re: Install CH750 Struts on CH701 (Dan Wilde)
8. 03:40 PM - Re: Install CH750 Struts on CH701 (NYTerminat@aol.com)
9. 06:29 PM - Re: Rotax 912S (jetboy)
10. 10:20 PM - Re: Install CH750 Struts on CH701 (ricklach)
11. 10:57 PM - Re: Re: Install CH750 Struts on CH701 (Craig Payne)
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| Subject: | Re: Gas springs for doors |
Craig and all, good morning.
Have'nt bought any yet as i'm working through other issues. I was told by an
employee at ZAC that the 30# rating is supposedly used for the 750. I dont know
if the 750 uses the same bubble doors as what's offered for the 701, perhaps
the fellow enthusiasts constructing the new 750's could help [Rolling Eyes]
I know I will fab the door bracket to assure door is forced closed to prevent
"accidental opening" by having the spring go over center at the near closed position.
The length of this bracket or "arm" should'nt need to be much.
I recently had my bubble door fall from the open position from the wing sucker,
which ended up breaking the back edge of my door because the harness buckle
was hanging out of the door opening "just right". The sellection chart can get
you what ever range you want. Hope this helps.
Don B
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What happens if you use regular auto gas instead of premium in the 100
HP 912S? If you find yourself in a place that only has regular auto
fuel, can it be used for a short period without compromising safety
and/or damaging the engine?
No I have not had this happen but it is not out of the realm of
possibilities.
Dan Wilde
N948DW
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| Subject: | Re: Gas springs for doors |
Craig, I used 30 lb from McMaster. Tried the 20 lb first, wasn't enough
Bob Spudis
In a message dated 5/23/2009 10:12:00 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time,
burdon1@comcast.net writes:
Have'nt bought any yet as i'm working through other issues. I was told by
an employee at ZAC that the 30# rating is supposedly used for the 750. I
dont know if the 750 uses the same bubble doors as what's offered for the 701
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| Subject: | Install CH750 Struts on CH701 |
Anyone installed the streamlined struts on a CH701? Parts cost was
estimated at $1,000. Lot of money for no more than 5mph increase in
cruise.
Think I will wait for 2 axis autopilot instead.
Ken
CH701 912ULS N701LK
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| Subject: | Re: Gas springs for doors |
Thanks. Do you know the p/n of the spring or the open and closed lengths?
And do you know how far from the hinge you fastened the spring to the door
frame and the fuselage?
-- Craig
From: owner-zenith701801-list-server@matronics.com
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Sent: Saturday, May 23, 2009 11:34 AM
Subject: Re: Zenith701801-List: Re: Gas springs for doors
Craig, I used 30 lb from McMaster. Tried the 20 lb first, wasn't enough
Bob Spudis
In a message dated 5/23/2009 10:12:00 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time,
burdon1@comcast.net writes:
Have'nt bought any yet as i'm working through other issues. I was told by
an employee at ZAC that the 30# rating is supposedly used for the 750. I
dont know if the 750 uses the same bubble doors as what's offered for the
701
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| Subject: | Install CH750 Struts on CH701 |
Another way to look at it is a 3-5 percent reduction in fuel burn at the
same cruise speed. Others have streamlined by wrapping the struts in 0.016.
There is a thread over on the Zenith builders site about this.
-- Craig
From: owner-zenith701801-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-zenith701801-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Ken
Arnold
Sent: Saturday, May 23, 2009 12:39 PM
Subject: Zenith701801-List: Install CH750 Struts on CH701
Anyone installed the streamlined struts on a CH701? Parts cost was
estimated at $1,000. Lot of money for no more than 5mph increase in cruise.
Think I will wait for 2 axis autopilot instead.
Ken
CH701 912ULS N701LK
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| Subject: | Re: Install CH750 Struts on CH701 |
Ken Arnold wrote:
> Anyone installed the streamlined struts on a CH701? Parts cost was
> estimated at $1,000. Lot of money for no more than 5mph increase in
> cruise.
>
> Think I will wait for 2 axis autopilot instead.
> Ken
> CH701 912ULS N701LK
> *
> *
Ken: Contact Raven Aviation. They offer a kit for only $275. Their
email is: info@ravenaviation.us or snail mail at Raven Aviation, PO Box
378, Kernville, CA 93238.
I plan on buying a set later this year.
Dan Wilde
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| Subject: | Re: Install CH750 Struts on CH701 |
Or slip on the plastic streamline struts for about $200 or less.They work
well.
Bob Spudis
In a message dated 5/23/2009 4:09:32 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,
craig@craigandjean.com writes:
Another way to look at it is a 3-5 percent reduction in fuel burn at the
same cruise speed. Others have streamlined by wrapping the struts in 0.016.
There is a thread over on the Zenith builders site about this.
-- Craig
From: owner-zenith701801-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-zenith701801-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Ken Arnold
Sent: Saturday, May 23, 2009 12:39 PM
Subject: Zenith701801-List: Install CH750 Struts on CH701
Anyone installed the streamlined struts on a CH701? Parts cost was
estimated at $1,000. Lot of money for no more than 5mph increase in cruise.
Think I will wait for 2 axis autopilot instead.
Ken
CH701 912ULS N701LK
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Dan it can't be used reliably but you might be OK with up to 50% mix into existing
premium fuel. Best option is to use avgas for topup because that wont cause
detonation to occur where low octane fuel will. Whether this damage occurs on
a particular flight is not related to duration of running the fuel but conditions
on the day such as load and temperatures. With the Bing carbs the most critical
phase will be full throttle. Low criuse settings should be OK and with
the 701 you can takeoff like that, also the first t/o will be on full strength
fuel so youre probably covered in an emergency.
Ralph
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Ralph - CH701 / 2200a
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| Subject: | Re: Install CH750 Struts on CH701 |
I made some wing strut fairings for my 701 and they work fantastic. I gained a
minimum of 5MPH cruse and upwards of 10MPH cruse improvement is not unusual. I
now cruse between 90MPH to 105MPH. Its a very different airplane now; it gains
speed much faster and doesnt lose speed nearly as fast now when you pull the
throttle. I was so impressed with the performance improvement I decided to market
a Wing Strut fairing kit to help pay for my airplane habit. It includes all
four fairings and all the hardware needed for the installation for $275. Ive
spent a lot of money on airplanes over the years and this is the best performance
improvement for the least amount of money I have ever enjoyed.
Whether you by my kit or some other aero wing strut solution, just do it, you will
not be disappointment.
Rick
Raven Aviation
rick@ravenaviation.us
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Rick
N35 26.700, W118 16.743
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| Subject: | Re: Install CH750 Struts on CH701 |
Do you have more of a description and/or some photos?
Metal or plastic?
How does it fasten to the steel struts?
How does it install around the aux struts?
Is it easy to retrofit or is it best to install it as you build the plane?
-- Craig
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From: owner-zenith701801-list-server@matronics.com [mailto:owner-zenith701801-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of ricklach
Sent: Saturday, May 23, 2009 11:19 PM
Subject: Zenith701801-List: Re: Install CH750 Struts on CH701
I made some wing strut fairings for my 701 and they work fantastic. I gained a
minimum of 5MPH cruse and upwards of 10MPH cruse improvement is not unusual. I
now cruse between 90MPH to 105MPH. Its a very different airplane now; it gains
speed much faster and doesnt lose speed nearly as fast now when you pull the
throttle. I was so impressed with the performance improvement I decided to market
a Wing Strut fairing kit to help pay for my airplane habit. It includes all
four fairings and all the hardware needed for the installation for $275. Ive
spent a lot of money on airplanes over the years and this is the best performance
improvement for the least amount of money I have ever enjoyed.
Whether you by my kit or some other aero wing strut solution, just do it, you will
not be disappointment.
Rick
Raven Aviation
rick@ravenaviation.us
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Rick
N35 26.700, W118 16.743
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