---------------------------------------------------------- Zenith701801-List Digest Archive --- Total Messages Posted Sat 11/14/09: 2 ---------------------------------------------------------- Today's Message Index: ---------------------- 1. 04:39 AM - Re: 701 Max Flap Extension Speed--negative settings (fritz) 2. 05:43 AM - Re: Elevator Cables Again (Tommy Walker) ________________________________ Message 1 _____________________________________ Time: 04:39:17 AM PST US From: "fritz" Subject: Zenith701801-List: Re: 701 Max Flap Extension Speed--negative settings there was talk on this site many years ago about the "negative" flap setting being used to increase cruise speed. Fritz do not archive ----- Original Message ----- From: "jetboy" Sent: Friday, November 13, 2009 4:47 PM Subject: Zenith701801-List: Re: 701 Max Flap Extension Speed > > Dan the specified flaps down speed has never been revised since the change > to 1100lbs weight and max flap angle 16 degrees contained in the plans > rev.4 so there should be a higher speed that is structurally safe, just > that nobody has stated what it is. > The CZAW aircraft are placarded at 55 Kts because they operate in Europe > meeting the BCAR-S rules at 1100lbs. (these are microlights in Europe and > OZ / NZ rather than homebuilts/ experimental) > > I have also had many occasions of flaps down overspeed, although with the > Jabiru 2200 it wont cruise much over 55 Kt. With only 16 deg flaps down > available, its easy to get 70Kts plus on approach, in this condition > theres not much G load though. I inspected the entire control system for > problems, nothing found. I did discover a rigging error where my flaps > were set with approx. 4 degress reflex (that is they were at minus 4 when > should have been 0 setting) and I think this occured when misreading the > diagrams rather than any overload occuring) I now recheck regularly. > > Ralph > > -------- > Ralph - CH701 / 2200a > > > Read this topic online here: > > http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=272732#272732 > > > ________________________________ Message 2 _____________________________________ Time: 05:43:18 AM PST US Subject: Zenith701801-List: Re: Elevator Cables Again From: "Tommy Walker" David, The pictures Robert posted are the ones I have. Thanks, Tommy Walker in Alabama Do NOt Archive dlorrzen701(at)earthlink. wrote: > Tommy, would you mind posting a picture of the modified control arm. > Thanks > David L.Orr > EAA430 -------- Tommy Walker N8701 - Anniston, AL Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=272789#272789 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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.