Hi Phill

There are a series of Cz drawings covering the composite U/C installation. It is not really a simple process to convert from the american U/C design. There are 0.063" 6061 frames to make up and install as well as 4130 steel supports and axel components. Wheels and brakes are also different. You could possibly adapt what you have. To do the mod the structure under the seats would need to be exposed and you would need the wings off and the fuselage upside down for access. If you want tro go ahead I could send detailed information to you.

hey Phill does it fly yet

just wondering how you aregoing up there ,cant be fun all that water

 Paul

Hello Phill:

Yes, it is absolutely my intention to make aileron pushrods for my airplane when I get to that stage of the build.  I believe the 1 1/4" (?) dia. tube being used is very much oversized and is being used because that's what Van's uses.  I have an old engine lathe at my disposal so I'll probable get some thick wall 3/4, 7/8 or 1 inch tube and make my own rod ends once the wings are on the fuse.  Until then, I'm 'building by the book'.

Best Regards,

Tracy

thanks phill i knew you would be the man . I saw a helicopter for 150, in a local toyand hobby shop

 by the way dave and i had agreat time only flew for 1.8 then too windy and wet

Hey Phill,

I'm still trying to sort out my workshop, I requested a quote from performance metals for the material to make the rudder assembly. They mentioned that they dont have any 6061 T6 0.016" for the rudder skin and dont think they will either. did you get your material through them?

Graeme

Thanks Phil, I appreciate the welcome.

Cheers Mal

Hi Phil,

Zodiac CH601 XLB, Jabiru 3300 (new) mods all done.  I moved it to Cessnock this week, wings go on over easter. First engine start this week went fine.

And you, where are you at?

Regards  Bob

Hi Phil,

Thanks for the comment...Your plane is very nice too !  Nice panel !  Wow !

Looking forward to see it fly.

Norm

Fun Tax, eh...?  Don't say that too loud or the politicians might get some ideas.  We've had to deal with "Sin Taxes" on things like liquor and cigarettes.  I guess that means fun=sin, at least to the politicians...  :-)

BTW, I ordered the same secondary canopy safety that you installed.  I like how you did yours.

Hi Phil,

I fitted the wings today.  Went well.  I will check the pitch setting next week, My plane is now at Cessnock. 

Getting very close !

Bob

Hi Phil,

I'm not building the 601. I applied for mebership as i was considering that model, but have decided to go down the STOL route and ordered the rudder starter kit from Zenithair Australia. My reasons? Have a look at some of the amazing photographs in www.stolspeed.com website of the Australian outback. I am neutral about the Politics though.

Phil,

I am finishing the rear fuselage and then on to the forward.  I'd like to see it on the gear by end of August, but that is probably not a reality.

Ed

Hi Phil,

Thanks for the info. I also have 2 part Epoxy paint for my plane. I did paint cars years ago and I wondered if the HVLP guns would be less messy with the overspray and all.

BTW, the epoxy primer/paint stuff is GREAT. Covers very well, dries fast, does not drip BUT its smell stays with you FOREVER! Next time is MASK time even if just for mixing the paint.

Thanks again for the info and keep the pictures coming.

Norm 

Hi Phill,

I haven't had my plane up for a few months now as my airstrip has been too wet. With the weather finally warming up should be able to get airborne very soon. Looking forward to show Yu around the Northeast of Victoria and further afield.

Regards,

Rick.

Hi Phil, YEs they sure do look like REAL planes with the paint job on. Yours looks real nice. Hang in there...It's all worth it !

Norm

Hi Phill

Thanks for the message, 

Getting back to my build after few years.

Regards

Lee

Hi Phill

Loctite 577 is used for stainless steel applications, about the gell around the thread could be bit of fuel seepage. Loctite requires about 24Hr to fully cure, you could have used pipe sealant (loctite 567 ) I will send you some info net few days.

Regards,

Lee

Hi Phill

I hope this info can help.

Regards

LeeLoctite1.pdfloctite%202.pdf

G'Day phill we got back home safely had a few worries but good now .see you have had it running ,thats good ,not sure about those props we just hop in and fly,wood is good,been realy shit weather here ,cold wet and miserable,last wednesday flew to elmore field days1.5  there 15 kn head wind 85 kn is aslow trip ,10kn head wind coming home i thought the gods were against me

Thanks Phil,

I purchased a partially completed CH650B kit, so trying to sort out where the last guy left off at the moment.  Hopefully some real progress soon, cheers Tim

gday phill finished yet havent heard from you for a while i have been flying abit but the weather has not been togood it never stops raining 

did you get my email on gippy aero i know people who know people

Phil, Thanks for the cutter recommendation. Just curious what chuck size it requires, my biggest problem seems to be finding something that will fit into a 3/8" drill, everything seems to be 1/2".

Hi Phil,

I only wish there would be an easier way to make that scoop...Didn't find one yet so...

Got to get my hands dirty... again.

Regards,

Norm

Hey Phil,  Sorry still set on a Corvair at the moment, hope you have luck in finding a new owner for yours though...

Phill, the seat bottom modification will be easier to upholster, but I'm sure my seats will not match yours in style. I've started working on version 2, but will be satisfied with comfort.

Hi Phil

Have followed your progress - sorry to hear you won't get to complete your plane.

I am interested in your idea for the wing installation trolley as I am doing all my own work.

Could you send me info or plans to me?  I wpould appreciate it.

Thanks- Fred Schutt - Aspers, Pa 17304 USA  email frschu7@aol.com

Hi Phil

Looking forward to the wing trolley info.

Thanks Fred