Matt Archer

Male

Derby, KS

United States

Profile Information:

Aircraft Model
ZODIAC XL
Project Status
Flying
Building From
Kit
Engine installed (or plan to install)
Jabiru
Building Experience
Have already built an airplane
Flying Experience
Commercial / CFI
Building and Flying Info / Your Profession / Other Background Info
Engineer Manager Boeing, USAF Pilot Retired.

Comment Wall:

  • David Gallagher

    Matt, I see you are online with Zenith.aero right now. I am guessing you are watching the latest ZAC update like I am. The right wing is almost de-riveted.

    Dave Gallagher

    Nov 18, 2009

  • Leroy L Pearl

    Marr was trying for some time to reconnect with you but to no avail.
    you still active?

    Nov 23, 2009

  • Leroy L Pearl

    sent one before but hello again. not flying yet but am ready the 2 year thing come up and trying to get that out of the way now.
    bianieal flight revew.

    Nov 23, 2009

  • Leroy L Pearl

    if your talking to me that is a great idea and IM in if you want.
    leroy

    Nov 23, 2009

  • David Gallagher

    I like my polished finish. I did not polish the bottom, only the top. I have about 75% of the disassembly complete now and have spent 17 hours doing it. I figure 25 hours, tops for all disassembly. Total labor should run around 100 hours.

    Nov 24, 2009

  • Dr. Edward M. Moody II

    Hi Matt,

    If and when I do the upgrade, my plan is to combine the wirs that have to be cut into one or two Molex connectors. I think that would be the least annoying way to deal with the situation. Even a common shield ground could be dedicated to one of the pins in the connector.

    Good luck,

    Ed

    Dec 14, 2009

  • Jake Reyna

    Matt, I've been meaning to thank you for the tool tips, etc. you've posted. I've added your suggestions to my wish list, but I had to make do with what I had. A month ago I didn't own a riveting hammer and like most tools, it's about the accessories.

    I only dinged one hole on the wing spar, so I'm happy. I expect much better results on the next wing.

    Jan 28, 2010