Matronics Email Lists Web Forum Interface to the Matronics Email Lists    Get Email Distribution Too!    FAQ   Search   Memberlist   Usergroups   Register   Profile   Log in to check your private messages   Log in  Search found 39 matches Matronics Email Lists Forum Index Author Message   Topic: Upgrade Question: ref. 6-ZU-4-1 floyd wilkes Replies: 2 Views: 3149 Forum: Zenith601-List   Posted: Fri Jul 30, 2010 3:41 pm   Subject: Upgrade Question: ref. 6-ZU-4-1 Mike, I bet with your new found rivet removal skill, you can remove the rivets in short time. I would think it difficult to expand the slot while riveted in place but maybe you have a plan. ...   Topic: Upgrade Question: ref. 6-ZU-4-1 floyd wilkes Replies: 2 Views: 3149 Forum: Zenith601-List   Posted: Fri Jul 30, 2010 7:59 am   Subject: Upgrade Question: ref. 6-ZU-4-1 Mike, You will need to enlarge the slot. Here is what I did. After the ailerons are rigged, I put the stop in place but did not fasten it down. Push the stick to get the aileron to one stop ...   Topic: AN-3 nyloc nut torque floyd wilkes Replies: 2 Views: 2616 Forum: Zenith601-List   Posted: Sat Jun 05, 2010 4:38 am   Subject: AN-3 nyloc nut torque Chris, Make sure you have the correct length bolt. If the bolt is too long, the nut will hit the shoulder and not allow it to become tight. You are correct you will not be able to move the bolt ...   Topic: upgrade question floyd wilkes Replies: 47 Views: 38147 Forum: Zenith601-List   Posted: Sat May 22, 2010 4:34 pm   Subject: upgrade question Actually, no. The nut is the standard nut for a AN5. The threads are the same size just the shank is oversized. Floyd Wilkes 601XL flying after upgrade. --   Topic: Aileron balance weight bolts floyd wilkes Replies: 4 Views: 3402 Forum: Zenith601-List   Posted: Sun May 09, 2010 7:35 am   Subject: Aileron balance weight bolts Steve, I have done two mods now. On the first one, I bought shorter bolts. On the second, I used a 10-32 die and cut the threads so the longer bolts would work. I guess from Zenith's view, they ...   Topic: Accurate Altitude and Airspeed floyd wilkes Replies: 6 Views: 4588 Forum: AeroElectric-List   Posted: Sun Apr 18, 2010 7:06 am   Subject: Accurate Altitude and Airspeed Sam, In order for the Dynon to get the correct wind, it must have a accurate indicated airspeed. I do not know what you are flying, but the Zenith 601XL with standard pitot static setu ...   Topic: Aileron control stop floyd wilkes Replies: 1 Views: 1774 Forum: Zenith601-List   Posted: Mon Apr 12, 2010 2:51 pm   Subject: Aileron control stop I waited until the wings were on and ailerons rigged before putting the stop in. It is easy to do that way and you can cut it just right. Floyd Wilkes 601XL upgrade done and flyin ...   Topic: 601-650 Upgrade Kit W/Wing Lockers floyd wilkes Replies: 16 Views: 13125 Forum: Zenith601-List   Posted: Sun Mar 28, 2010 12:38 pm   Subject: 601-650 Upgrade Kit W/Wing Lockers Larry, I installed the hinge up and removed the shims that were originally used. Fits fine. Floyd Wilkes 601XL Hopefully first flight after upgrade will be tomorrow!! --   Topic: Ask the Dar floyd wilkes Replies: 6 Views: 4857 Forum: Zenith601-List   Posted: Sat Mar 27, 2010 7:01 pm   Subject: Ask the Dar I do not recall anyone but me ever seeing my ops manual and it get revised as needed. Floyd Wilkes 601XL hopefully mod finished tomorrow and flying again!! From: owner-zenith601 ...   Topic: Cabin fittings floyd wilkes Replies: 11 Views: 6029 Forum: Zenith601-List   Posted: Sat Mar 20, 2010 8:18 am   Subject: Cabin fittings James, I cut several pieces of 1X2 lumber about 2 inches long and glued them to the skins. Then a small wood screw thru the panels into the wood. Floyd wilkes --   Topic: rivet sets floyd wilkes Replies: 12 Views: 11507 Forum: Zenith601-List   Posted: Mon Feb 08, 2010 7:18 pm   Subject: rivet sets Terry, Definitely use a helper. The bucking bar must be normal to the rivet. If the gun has a regulator on it, make sure it is turned way up. If it was set for smaller rivets, that setting wi ...   Topic: 601XL Canopy floyd wilkes Replies: 4 Views: 3770 Forum: Zenith601-List   Posted: Mon Feb 01, 2010 7:51 pm   Subject: 601XL Canopy Michel Glad to hear I am not the only one to do this. I bought the 80 lbs struts and cut the off. Works ok. Floyd Wilkes 601XL Do not archive --   Topic: Cowling attachment, O200 floyd wilkes Replies: 8 Views: 4566 Forum: Zenith601-List   Posted: Mon Nov 02, 2009 3:57 am   Subject: Cowling attachment, O200 Jim, It is very easy to remove and install. Floyd Wilkes --   Topic: Cowling attachment, O200 floyd wilkes Replies: 8 Views: 4566 Forum: Zenith601-List   Posted: Sun Nov 01, 2009 5:02 pm   Subject: Cowling attachment, O200 Jim, I used hinges to connect the bottom cowl to the fuselage. Pictures at http://picasaweb.google.com/floyd.wilkes/2008_02_07# I used nutplates and screws to attach the top cowl. I take of ...   Topic: Prop selection for Jabiru 3300 floyd wilkes Replies: 1 Views: 2021 Forum: Zenith601-List   Posted: Mon Oct 19, 2009 6:23 pm   Subject: Prop selection for Jabiru 3300 Mark, If you are using the Zenith supplied pitot/static tubes, you will probably find the indicated/calibrated are way off at higher speed. My tests in knots were 107 KIAS=98 CAS 95 KIAS=88 ...   Topic: Propeller Selection floyd wilkes Replies: 8 Views: 6322 Forum: Zenith601-List   Posted: Wed Oct 14, 2009 6:14 pm   Subject: Propeller Selection Terry, Floyd here not Bill. My weights were nose wheel 258 lbs at -500 mm       right wheel 274 lbs at 648 mm   ...   Topic: Propeller Selection floyd wilkes Replies: 8 Views: 6322 Forum: Zenith601-List   Posted: Wed Oct 14, 2009 4:50 pm   Subject: Propeller Selection Bill, Mine are just behind the right seat. Actually, I have two batteries there, the usual RG680 and a 8AH SLA as emergency backup for my electrically dependent engine. On final approach ...   Topic: Wanted Zenith 601xl Decal floyd wilkes Replies: 6 Views: 9764 Forum: Zenith601-List   Posted: Thu Sep 24, 2009 2:03 pm   Subject: Wanted Zenith 601xl Decal Call Craig Douglas at Allegra prints and imaging 800-975-3188 If you have a graphic you want on disk, they can print anything. This is a link to pics of my 601 they did the graphics for. http://pi ...   Topic: upper and lower elevator horn doubler location floyd wilkes Replies: 3 Views: 3633 Forum: Zenith601-List   Posted: Mon Aug 03, 2009 3:20 am   Subject: upper and lower elevator horn doubler location Lee I believe you are correct.. Floyd Wilkes do not archive ---   Topic: upper and lower elevator horn doubler location floyd wilkes Replies: 3 Views: 3633 Forum: Zenith601-List   Posted: Sun Aug 02, 2009 6:12 pm   Subject: upper and lower elevator horn doubler location Lee, Check your builders guide 6-T-3A page 11. Third and fourth photo show where it goes. 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