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1. 02:03 PM - Elevator control cable fairleads, part# 75C4-5 (Jimmy Young)
2. 02:32 PM - Re: Zenith CH-750 engine choice (j. davis)
3. 05:26 PM - Re: Re: Zenith CH-750 engine choice (Robert Pelland)
4. 05:35 PM - Re: Re: Zenith CH-750 engine choice (Robert Pelland)
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| Subject: | Elevator control cable fairleads, part# 75C4-5 |
Thought I might put this list to use with a question.
I'm running my elevator control cables. part# 75C4-5 attaches to the L at the top
of the hrz stab. The plans are not clear if a hole is drilled or if a slot
is created in this fairlead (page 75-TA-2).
I've searched the Zenith Aero site for a photo someone may have posted but have
found none. This part is never mentioned on the HBH videos so no help there.
Could call Roger or Caleb, but again I thought I might stir up some useful correspondence
on this list & see if it could become a detail-question & answer forum
like the other great Matronics lists are.
Any photos would be much appreciated.
Jimmy Young
750 builder
Houston TX area
Read this topic online here:
http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=325591#325591
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| Subject: | Re: Zenith CH-750 engine choice |
On 01/03/2011 11:48 AM, Robert Pelland wrote:
> J.
> You might want to get in touch with another 750 builder by the name of Andr Levesque,
who
> was/is considering the same engine choice. He can be reached on the Zenith Aero
website at
> the following address
> http://www.zenith.aero/profile/AndreLevesque?xg_source=profiles_memberList
> Good luck with your choices.
> regards
> Robert
> the 701 & 750 Scratch
>
Thanks, Robert, hadn't found Andre yet. Seems his major issue with the Rotec is
weight,
which is true (224 lbs, all accessories included, as opposed to the Jab at 180
- I'm on a
diet ;')). Same neighbourhood as the O200 and Corvair. But the lightweight all
aluminum
Jab may just come at a price. I'm currently flying behind one (so far, so good),
and have
been a member of the Jabiru engines list for well over a year, and I just can't
help
thinking that the 3300 is not really the strong, robust engine I want for my 750.
Steel
cylinders, heads, and crankcases are just plain *tougher*, IMHO. Not that I'm ruling
it
out by any means, but the R2800 is intriguing. I like the integral 3:2 planetary
PSRU for
the 750, allowing it to swing the longer prop that it deserves. I like the 900
-2100rpm
cruise (vs 2900-3200+). And, of course, it's a *radial* ! Can it get any sexier
than that? ;')
--
Regards, J.
- flying Sonex #325 C-FJNJ, Jab 3300a, Prince P-Tip, Aerocarb
- restoring the 'Johnston Special'
- former C-IGGY CH701 owner/builder, starting CH750 build soon
- http://cleco.ca
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| J. Davis, M.Sc. (comp sci) |
| email: jd at lawsonimaging.ca |
| *NIX consulting, SysAdmin |
| http://cleco.ca |
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| Subject: | Re: Zenith CH-750 engine choice |
J,
Describing a radial as being " sexy " in an understatement. In my
opinion, airplanes where invented to hang a radial engine on them. :o)
However to be practical, my choice will be with the affordable, tried
and true.
I was fortunate in being able to purchase a used 80 Hp Rotax for my 701,
that will need to be rebuilt. As far as my 750, I have the latest
version 2 of the Zenith plans, and since it will be registered as a "
homebuilt " rather then an LSA, I will benefit from the weight increase
up 1440 lbs gross weight.
The engine will be a 0 time Lycoming that I will have built for me by
the local FBO, who also runs the engine rebuilding shop
http://www.aero-atelier.com/visitez.htm at the local airport. I
originally was planning on a 0230 at around 115 HP, but since it will be
used on amphi floats, I plan to get the maximum performance out of the
aircraft, and have decided to go with the 0320 at 150 to 160 HP,
depending on the compression ratio that will be chosen when it is
rebuilt.
I prefer a regular aircraft engine not only because of the resale value,
but because it will be easy to find parts when needed, not to mention
service at any of the thousands of airfields that we find across both of
our nations. I'm not knocking the Rotec, or any other exotic engine,
but you will be hard pressed to find any parts, or service for that
matter at any of the landing strips you will be flying to if you don't
have a conventional aircraft engine. I would also like to add that
rebuilt engines such as those I mentioned above, can be purchased
locally for about 40% of the cost of a new engine. At O time, and with a
good warranty, you can't beat that for a great deal.
A few of my friends have had what we could call, rather bad experiences
with their auto conversion engines, and one even had to disassemble the
aircraft and have it towed 300 miles back home because he couldn't have
it repaired where it landed. This is not something I would be
comfortable with
Just my two cents.
regards
Robert
----- Original Message -----
From: j. davis
To: zenith750-list@matronics.com
Sent: Tuesday, January 04, 2011 5:28 PM
Subject: Zenith750-List: Re: Zenith CH-750 engine choice
On 01/03/2011 11:48 AM, Robert Pelland wrote:
> J.
> You might want to get in touch with another 750 builder by the name
of Andr=E9 Levesque, who
> was/is considering the same engine choice. He can be reached on the
Zenith Aero website at
> the following address
>
http://www.zenith.aero/profile/AndreLevesque?xg_source=profiles_memberL
ist
> Good luck with your choices.
> regards
> Robert
> the 701 & 750 Scratch
>
Thanks, Robert, hadn't found Andre yet. Seems his major issue with the
Rotec is weight,
which is true (224 lbs, all accessories included, as opposed to the
Jab at 180 - I'm on a
diet ;')). Same neighbourhood as the O200 and Corvair. But the
lightweight all aluminum
Jab may just come at a price. I'm currently flying behind one (so far,
so good), and have
been a member of the Jabiru engines list for well over a year, and I
just can't help
thinking that the 3300 is not really the strong, robust engine I want
for my 750. Steel
cylinders, heads, and crankcases are just plain *tougher*, IMHO. Not
that I'm ruling it
out by any means, but the R2800 is intriguing. I like the integral 3:2
planetary PSRU for
the 750, allowing it to swing the longer prop that it deserves. I like
the 900 -2100rpm
cruise (vs 2900-3200+). And, of course, it's a *radial* ! Can it get
any sexier than that? ;')
--
Regards, J.
- flying Sonex #325 C-FJNJ, Jab 3300a, Prince P-Tip, Aerocarb
- restoring the 'Johnston Special'
- former C-IGGY CH701 owner/builder, starting CH750 build soon
- http://cleco.ca
+-------------------------------+
| J. Davis, M.Sc. (comp sci) |
| email: jd at lawsonimaging.ca |
| *NIX consulting, SysAdmin |
| http://cleco.ca |
+-------------------------------+
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| Subject: | Re: Zenith CH-750 engine choice |
J,
Describing a radial as being " sexy " in an understatement. In my
opinion, airplanes where invented to hang a radial engine on them. :o)
However to be practical, my choice will be with the affordable, tried
and true.
I was fortunate in being able to purchase a used 80 Hp Rotax for my 701,
that will need to be rebuilt. As far as my 750, I have the latest
version 2 of the Zenith plans, and since it will be registered as a "
homebuilt " rather then an LSA, I will benefit from the weight increase
up 1440 lbs gross weight.
The engine will be a 0 time Lycoming that I will have built for me by
the local FBO, who also runs the engine rebuilding shop
http://www.aero-atelier.com/visitez.htm at the local airport. I
originally was planning on a 0230 at around 115 HP, but since it will be
used on amphi floats, I plan to get the maximum performance out of the
aircraft, and have decided to go with the 0320 at 150 to 160 HP,
depending on the compression ratio that will be chosen when it is
rebuilt.
I prefer a regular aircraft engine not only because of the resale value,
but because it will be easy to find parts when needed, not to mention
service at any of the thousands of airfields that we find across both of
our nations. I'm not knocking the Rotec, or any other exotic engine,
but you will be hard pressed to find any parts, or service for that
matter at any of the landing strips you will be flying to if you don't
have a conventional aircraft engine. I would also like to add that
rebuilt engines such as those I mentioned above, can be purchased
locally for about 40% of the cost of a new engine. At O time, and with a
good warranty, you can't beat that for a great deal.
A few of my friends have had what we could call, rather bad experiences
with their auto conversion engines, and one even had to disassemble the
aircraft and have it towed 300 miles back home because he couldn't have
it repaired where it landed. This is not something I would be
comfortable with
Just my two cents.
regards
Robert
----- Original Message -----
From: j. davis
To: zenith750-list@matronics.com
Sent: Tuesday, January 04, 2011 5:28 PM
Subject: Zenith750-List: Re: Zenith CH-750 engine choice
On 01/03/2011 11:48 AM, Robert Pelland wrote:
> J.
> You might want to get in touch with another 750 builder by the name
of Andr=E9 Levesque, who
> was/is considering the same engine choice. He can be reached on the
Zenith Aero website at
> the following address
>
http://www.zenith.aero/profile/AndreLevesque?xg_source=profiles_memberL
ist
> Good luck with your choices.
> regards
> Robert
> the 701 & 750 Scratch
>
Thanks, Robert, hadn't found Andre yet. Seems his major issue with the
Rotec is weight,
which is true (224 lbs, all accessories included, as opposed to the
Jab at 180 - I'm on a
diet ;')). Same neighbourhood as the O200 and Corvair. But the
lightweight all aluminum
Jab may just come at a price. I'm currently flying behind one (so far,
so good), and have
been a member of the Jabiru engines list for well over a year, and I
just can't help
thinking that the 3300 is not really the strong, robust engine I want
for my 750. Steel
cylinders, heads, and crankcases are just plain *tougher*, IMHO. Not
that I'm ruling it
out by any means, but the R2800 is intriguing. I like the integral 3:2
planetary PSRU for
the 750, allowing it to swing the longer prop that it deserves. I like
the 900 -2100rpm
cruise (vs 2900-3200+). And, of course, it's a *radial* ! Can it get
any sexier than that? ;')
--
Regards, J.
- flying Sonex #325 C-FJNJ, Jab 3300a, Prince P-Tip, Aerocarb
- restoring the 'Johnston Special'
- former C-IGGY CH701 owner/builder, starting CH750 build soon
- http://cleco.ca
+-------------------------------+
| J. Davis, M.Sc. (comp sci) |
| email: jd at lawsonimaging.ca |
| *NIX consulting, SysAdmin |
| http://cleco.ca |
+-------------------------------+
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