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A David NIxon

Port Orange, FL

United States

Profile Information:

Aircraft Model: ZODIAC CH 601
Project Status: Flying
Building From: Kit
Building Experience: Have already built an airplane
Flying Experience: Private Pilot
Building and Flying Info / Your Profession / Other Background Info: COL USA Retired - Artillery
Self-employed
Buil;t kit, installed all electronics my self (after EAA Electric 101) painted and flew off the hours myself.

Comment Wall:

Phill Barnes

Hi Dave
I've just watched the latest Zenair newsletter DVD and was very excited to find that you put pushrods in your wings instead of cables. I would be greatful if you could share some photos and tech details about your installation as I think this is the way to go.

Regards
Phill Barnes

Mar 25, 2009
Jock Struthers

Hello Dave,

I have also just watched and very much enjoyed your contribution to the latest newsletter - You may have missed your calling - I am sure you could sell snowballs to eskimos! Who wouldn't want to build a plane after watching the DVD?

Regards

Jock Struthers

Mar 25, 2009
Phill Barnes

Thanks David, I really do appreciate you sharing details of the push rod setup.

Regards
Phill Barnes

Mar 25, 2009
Phill Barnes

Sorry David, I guess you will need my email address which is ch601xl@yahoo.com.au

Regards
Phill Barnes

Mar 25, 2009
Peter Sonders

Hi David,
I have just watched the video. Very nice airplane and lots of information. I have a question; did yoy get the approval from Zenithair to have the wing locker door installed the way you have it done, with just one lock and no additional fastener...??

Thanks
Peter Sonders

Mar 27, 2009
Jeff Webb

Hello Colonel, Just watched your video from the newsletter DVD. I really like your airplane. I'm building one just like it. (I hope) Still undecided on the engine however I do like the Corvair. Actually I like them all. Have you ever been on a C26 from the Ga Guard? I've got 25 years in so far and will try to make it to 30. Remember, you can ride "space A" with me.
I am curious about those push pull tubes instead of cables. Sounds like a good idea. Take care.

Jeff Webb
CW4, GaARNG

Mar 27, 2009
John Cange

Dave,
Has a question, I watched your video and I think that you said that you sometimes fly with the right side of the canopy on the first latch, which would leave a small gap (improved airflow) especially while sitting on the ground. I've often had trouble getting a complete latch on the right side, and often wondered if it would be ok to fly with the first latch only. You have any problems in the air??
Thanks,
John

Mar 28, 2009
Joseph F. Ham

Dave, I too was very excited to find that you put pushrods in your wings instead of cables. I would be greatful if you could share some photos and tech details about your installation as I think this is the way to go.
Thanks,
Joe Ham
Mount Holly, NC.

Mar 30, 2009
John Cange

I noticed on your video, after you closed the canopy, that you were "hammering" on the right side. I do that exact same thing. I wonder if there's anybody that can get the canopy closed without breaking into a sweat. I know of one guy here, that takes his rubber seal off in warmer weather.
Nice job on the airplane. Thanks for taking time to answer!
John

Mar 30, 2009
Joseph F. Ham

Hello Dave
I do appreciate your quick response.
my e mail address is:
joe@hambrothers.com

Mar 31, 2009
Peter Johnson

Dave, I too would like some details of your push rod setup. I have a copy of Bill Phillips method. Did you do the same?

Thanks
Peter (vk3eka@yahoo.com)
http://zodiac.cpc-world.com
Wonthaggi Australia

Apr 2, 2009
Frederick Schutt

Hi Dave-have watched dvd #171 several times-you have a sharp 601. I put a reply on Daid X johnson's NTSB discussion. I meant to place it on your site. Anyhow, my first wing is ready to rivit top skin- bottom is rivited. To install push-pull rods, must I do it before closin up th wing or can I do it later. Also, did you use ZAC bellcrank, what size rods, guides. All info would be appreciated.

Fred
Schutt

Aspers Pa 17304

Apr 20, 2009
Alan Uhr

Thank you David,
Alan Uhr
FlyingGyros@TampaBay.rr.com
Thats because I used to fly Gyroplanes for about 20 years.

May 11, 2009
Gerald "Jerry" Duncan

David... I believe that you stated (in a video) that you had discussed with Zenith and had installed aileron push/pull tubes instead of the standard cables. If you have any info or pictures of that installation I would really appreciate reviewing them... Thanks, Jerry Duncan (gfduncan@cox.net)

Jun 8, 2009
Gerald "Jerry" Duncan

David... Thanks, your help is very much appreciated... Jerry

Jun 8, 2009
Jeff Webb

Hello Col, I like the way you secure your wing lockers. I'm doing my first wing locker now and was curious what type of latch/lock you used. I found a pretty nice one from West Marine but the actual "catch" would have to be placed about and inch down inside the locker.

Thanks,
Jeff Webb

Sep 27, 2009
Jeff Webb

Thanks Col, I would love to see the drawings and a picture if you have one.

cw4jasper@bellsouth.net

Happy Flying!

Sep 30, 2009
GENE MAYO

HI DAVID I CAME ACROSS YOUR WEB WHERE YOU WERE TALKING ABOUT FLYING TO NY, AND ABOUT THE PUSH RODS. I BELIEVE WHAT STEVE WESTON STATED. PUSH RODS ARE THE WAY TO GO. IF YOU COULD STAND ONE MORE REQUEST FOR INFOR. ON YOUR INSTALLATION I WOULD APPREC IT. I LIVE IN PANAMA CITY,FIRST FLIGHT WAS OCT 8TH. HAVE 10 HRS. DON'T LIKE THE CABLE AILERON.
THANKS GENE MAYO
601SX
MAYO_G@COMCAST.NET

Nov 20, 2009
Shayne McDaniel

David: We are building a 650 and stalled waiting for upgrades. As long as we have to reopen the wings, we want to put push rods and counterweights in instead of aileron cables and would really like to see how you did it. The Waiex I built had push rods, so I am familiar with the installation and believe this is the way to go. I would appreciate any help. Thanks.
Shayne McDaniel
pilotphyl@olemac.net

Dec 2, 2009