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1. 01:06 PM - Banquet (Joe)
2. 01:13 PM - Streamlined strut update (MacDonald Doug)
3. 01:56 PM - Re: Banquet (Robert N. Eli)
4. 02:03 PM - Re: Streamlined strut update (Tommy Walker)
5. 03:16 PM - Re: Streamlined strut update (dons701)
6. 03:21 PM - Re: Banquet (dons701)
7. 05:14 PM - Oil sensor (Dan Wilde)
8. 06:00 PM - Re: Oil sensor (Tommy Walker)
9. 06:55 PM - Re: Oil sensor (NYTerminat@aol.com)
10. 08:23 PM - Re: Oil sensor (Dan Wilde)
11. 08:44 PM - Re: Oil sensor (NYTerminat@aol.com)
12. 09:01 PM - Re: Oil sensor (Craig Payne)
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Hi Everyone,
Things are going very well with the Zeniths to Oshkosh campaign. Almost too
well! So I'm writing to give you some more information. So far, we have
pre-sold about 60 tickets to the Zenith banquet honoring Chris. The reason I
am writing is because in about a week, I will be putting a press release out
to the media that will include information on the banquet. I want to make
sure that each and every builder and enthusiast on this list that will be
coming to Oshkosh has a ticket before they are sold out. We have room for a
very comfortable 200, but we can stretch it to 250 if needed. The factory
will have about 75 tickets to distribute for Monday's EAA, but I have a
feeling those will go very fast! Please let me know if you would like
tickets. You can send me a check for $20 per person and a self addressed
envelope and I will be shipping out the tickets in about 2 weeks. We are up
to 30 showplanes so far! Also, I have a 2011 NOTAM for Oshkosh that I can
E-mail to you if you need it. For you folks flying in and would like to park
in the Zenith Showplane Parking, I will have special instructions for you in
about 3 weeks. This is going to be one hell of a party! See you in Oshkosh.
Joe Scheibinger
2809 Scenic Drive
Oshkosh, WI 54904
920-237-1450
backstagelive@gmail.com
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| Subject: | Streamlined strut update |
Today was the first day I have been able to fly in about three weeks. A couple
of weeks ago somone suggested playing with the flapperon angles might have an
interesting effect of the speed. I found my missing five MPH today that I
didn't get when I added the streamlined strut covers.I have the SPAL electric
actuator and the electronic controller for my flapperons so I was able to adjust
their position without turning a wrench.
Once I was leveled off and seeing my typical 78-80 mph cruise, I tapped my
flapperon controller to put in just a little bit of flapperon. I could feel the
nose drop noticably and the plane immediately jumped up to 85 MPH cruise. I
tweaked and adjusted the position up and down during the rest of the flight but
was unable to get anything better than a consistant 85. 85 is awesome, that's
exactly where I'd hoped to be.
Fully painted plane
80hp Rotax
70 inch Warp Drive
And a very happy pilot
Doug MacDonald
CH-701 from scratch
NW Ontario, canada
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Joe,
I will need one ticket. I will mail you my check for $20 tomorrow.
Robert Eli
N701K
40% done
----- Original Message -----
From: "Joe" <backstagelive@gmail.com>
Sent: Thursday, June 09, 2011 4:04 PM
Subject: Zenith701801-List: Banquet
>
> Hi Everyone,
>
> Things are going very well with the Zeniths to Oshkosh campaign. Almost
> too well! So I'm writing to give you some more information. So far, we
> have pre-sold about 60 tickets to the Zenith banquet honoring Chris. The
> reason I am writing is because in about a week, I will be putting a press
> release out to the media that will include information on the banquet. I
> want to make sure that each and every builder and enthusiast on this list
> that will be coming to Oshkosh has a ticket before they are sold out. We
> have room for a very comfortable 200, but we can stretch it to 250 if
> needed. The factory will have about 75 tickets to distribute for Monday's
> EAA, but I have a feeling those will go very fast! Please let me know if
> you would like tickets. You can send me a check for $20 per person and a
> self addressed envelope and I will be shipping out the tickets in about 2
> weeks. We are up to 30 showplanes so far! Also, I have a 2011 NOTAM for
> Oshkosh that I can E-mail to you if you need it. For you folks flying in
> and would like to park in the Zenith Showplane Parking, I will have
> special instructions for you in about 3 weeks. This is going to be one
> hell of a party! See you in Oshkosh.
>
> Joe Scheibinger
> 2809 Scenic Drive
> Oshkosh, WI 54904
> 920-237-1450
> backstagelive@gmail.com
>
>
>
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| Subject: | Streamlined strut update |
That's great Doug.
I know you are a happy camper/pilot.
Tommy Walker in Alabama
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-----Original Message-----
From: owner-zenith701801-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-zenith701801-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of MacDonald
Doug
Sent: Thursday, June 09, 2011 3:11 PM
Subject: Zenith701801-List: Streamlined strut update
--> <dougsnash@yahoo.com>
Today was the first day I have been able to fly in about three weeks. A
couple of weeks ago somone suggested playing with the flapperon angles might
have an interesting effect of the speed. I found my missing five MPH today
that I didn't get when I added the streamlined strut covers.I have the
SPAL electric actuator and the electronic controller for my flapperons so I
was able to adjust their position without turning a wrench.
Once I was leveled off and seeing my typical 78-80 mph cruise, I tapped my
flapperon controller to put in just a little bit of flapperon. I could feel
the nose drop noticably and the plane immediately jumped up to 85 MPH
cruise. I tweaked and adjusted the position up and down during the rest of
the flight but was unable to get anything better than a consistant 85. 85
is awesome, that's exactly where I'd hoped to be.
Fully painted plane
80hp Rotax
70 inch Warp Drive
And a very happy pilot
Doug MacDonald
CH-701 from scratch
NW Ontario, canada
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| Subject: | Re: Streamlined strut update |
Congrats Doug
Do you have electric elevator trim to try next? Possibly a blend of both flap
and elevator, (keep the flap setting you found, adjust the elevator)?...Don B
--------
Zenith 701 #76120
Jabiru 2200A #2456 67 hours
Sensenich Wood 64-PJ-36 Prop
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Yes Joe, I too will need one ticket as I will be driving from Hershey Pa and arriving
Sunday. Will send Check.....Don B
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Zenith 701 #76120
Jabiru 2200A #2456 67 hours
Sensenich Wood 64-PJ-36 Prop
Read this topic online here:
http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=342545#342545
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I recently have had oil pressure readings on my 912S that are on the low
end of the safe zone. Thru this and the Rotax list, I was advised to
order a new sensor since they have a tendency to fail over time.
I ordered a new VDO sensor from Aircraft Spruce and installed the new
sensor when it arrived. I started the engine and wham the gauge pegs
out on the high end. I shut down after a minute or two as I thought
maybe the reading would drop back down. No such luck. I was thinking
to myself, how could I screw up a simple swap and replace.
Based on info from the Rotax list, I then proceeded to check the sensors
individually by using an OHM meter and hitting the sensor with air
pressure. Sure enough my old sensor was reading about half the value it
should. I then checked the new sensor and just like the gauge in the
airplane, it pegged the meter. Both tests were done at 80 psi.
The packaging by Aircraft Spruce for the sensor was one of the flat rate
boxes from the post office for $5 and their was minimal cushioning
(maybe a dozen starch pellets). It seems that since these sensor die
over time due to vibration, the packaging could be better for
shipping. Anyway I will call customer service tomorrow and see about
getting a replacement sensor.
Has anyone else had this problem?
Dan Wilde
701
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Dan,
We had the same problem with our 912s. Both of them developed a low oil
pressure reading. If I remember correctly, the pressure was down in the
20's during flight. We hooked up an old oil pressure gauge with an oil line
running to the cockpit and found the pressure was actually correct. The
problem was in the sending unit.
It seems the Rotax 912 vibration shortens the life of the sending unit.
Many are now mounting the sending unit remotely so that the engine vibration
doesn't affect it. I think Kitfox has a kit to do this. Also Lockwood in
Sebring FL can probably help. It is just a rubber hydraulic line lets you
mount the sending unit away from the engine. Plus, the VDO gauge from ACS
is just as good as the one from Rotax and much less cost.
Good luck,
Tommy Walker in Alabama
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--> <stolpilot.wilde@gmail.com>
I recently have had oil pressure readings on my 912S that are on the low end
of the safe zone. Thru this and the Rotax list, I was advised to order a
new sensor since they have a tendency to fail over time.
I ordered a new VDO sensor from Aircraft Spruce and installed the new
sensor when it arrived. I started the engine and wham the gauge pegs
out on the high end. I shut down after a minute or two as I thought
maybe the reading would drop back down. No such luck. I was thinking
to myself, how could I screw up a simple swap and replace.
Based on info from the Rotax list, I then proceeded to check the sensors
individually by using an OHM meter and hitting the sensor with air pressure.
Sure enough my old sensor was reading about half the value it should. I
then checked the new sensor and just like the gauge in the airplane, it
pegged the meter. Both tests were done at 80 psi.
The packaging by Aircraft Spruce for the sensor was one of the flat rate
boxes from the post office for $5 and their was minimal cushioning (maybe a
dozen starch pellets). It seems that since these sensor die over time due
to vibration, the packaging could be better for
shipping. Anyway I will call customer service tomorrow and see about
getting a replacement sensor.
Has anyone else had this problem?
Dan Wilde
701
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Dan,
I recently had the same problem with my sensor. Which one did you order,
the 0-100 or 0-150 PSI sensor? What do you have for a gauge?
Bob Spudis
N701ZX/ CH701/ 912S
In a message dated 6/9/2011 8:14:46 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,
stolpilot.wilde@gmail.com writes:
--> Zenith701801-List message posted by: Dan Wilde
<stolpilot.wilde@gmail.com>
I recently have had oil pressure readings on my 912S that are on the low
end of the safe zone. Thru this and the Rotax list, I was advised to
order a new sensor since they have a tendency to fail over time.
I ordered a new VDO sensor from Aircraft Spruce and installed the new
sensor when it arrived. I started the engine and wham the gauge pegs
out on the high end. I shut down after a minute or two as I thought
maybe the reading would drop back down. No such luck. I was thinking
to myself, how could I screw up a simple swap and replace.
Based on info from the Rotax list, I then proceeded to check the sensors
individually by using an OHM meter and hitting the sensor with air
pressure. Sure enough my old sensor was reading about half the value it
should. I then checked the new sensor and just like the gauge in the
airplane, it pegged the meter. Both tests were done at 80 psi.
The packaging by Aircraft Spruce for the sensor was one of the flat rate
boxes from the post office for $5 and their was minimal cushioning
(maybe a dozen starch pellets). It seems that since these sensor die
over time due to vibration, the packaging could be better for
shipping. Anyway I will call customer service tomorrow and see about
getting a replacement sensor.
Has anyone else had this problem?
Dan Wilde
701
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On 6/9/2011 6:52 PM, NYTerminat@aol.com wrote:
> Dan,
> I recently had the same problem with my sensor. Which one did you
> order, the 0-100 or 0-150 PSI sensor? What do you have for a gauge?
>
Bob: I ordered the 0-150 psi sensor. The gauge is VDO that came with
the Zenith instrument package. As near as I can tell the gauge is fine
because it gave a similar reading to my Ohm meter. I will see what
Aircraft Spruce says tomorrow. Of course by the time I found out the
sensor was bad, Aircraft Spruce customer relations department had closed.
Dan
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Dan, It sounds like they sent you the wrong unit. Check the #'s and
markings on the sending unit.
In a message dated 6/9/2011 11:23:55 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,
stolpilot.wilde@gmail.com writes:
On 6/9/2011 6:52 PM, _NYTerminat@aol.com_ (mailto:NYTerminat@aol.com)
wrote:
Dan,
I recently had the same problem with my sensor. Which one did you order,
the 0-100 or 0-150 PSI sensor? What do you have for a gauge?
Bob: I ordered the 0-150 psi sensor. The gauge is VDO that came with
the Zenith instrument package. As near as I can tell the gauge is fine
because it gave a similar reading to my Ohm meter. I will see what Aircraft
Spruce says tomorrow. Of course by the time I found out the sensor was bad,
Aircraft Spruce customer relations department had closed.
Dan
(http://www.matronics.com/Navigator?Zenith701801-List)
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I believe VDO stamps the pressure range (in bars) on one of the faces of the
hex nut just above the threads.
-- Craig
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From: owner-zenith701801-list-server@matronics.com
[owner-zenith701801-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of
NYTerminat@aol.com [NYTerminat@aol.com]
Sent: Thursday, June 09, 2011 8:41 PM
Subject: Re: Zenith701801-List: Oil sensor
Dan, It sounds like they sent you the wrong unit. Check the #'s and markings
on the sending unit.
In a message dated 6/9/2011 11:23:55 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,
stolpilot.wilde@gmail.com writes:
On 6/9/2011 6:52 PM, NYTerminat@aol.com<mailto:NYTerminat@aol.com> wrote:
Dan,
I recently had the same problem with my sensor. Which one did you order, the
0-100 or 0-150 PSI sensor? What do you have for a gauge?
Bob: I ordered the 0-150 psi sensor. The gauge is VDO that came with the
Zenith instrument package. As near as I can tell the gauge is fine because
it gave a similar reading to my Ohm meter. I will see what Aircraft Spruce
says tomorrow. Of course by the time I found out the sensor was bad,
Aircraft Spruce customer relations department had closed.
Dan
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