Tim Garrett

Male

St Louis, MO

United States

Profile Information:

Aircraft Model
ZODIAC XL
Project Status
Other
Building From
Kit
Engine installed (or plan to install)
Jabiru
Building Experience
Have worked on airplanes before
Flying Experience
Private Pilot
Building and Flying Info / Your Profession / Other Background Info
500 on N360TM, about 710 total time.

N360TM is retired and no longer flying.
Home Airport (ie. KMYJ)
1H0

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  • Stephen R. Smith

    Hello Tim,

    Thanks for commenting on my picture. It was a nice flight that also included an unexpected lunch in Willits. When I landed I found that the local EAA chapter was having their monthly meeting and they invited me in to eat with them. Flyers make up a nice community.

    I am sure you would enjoy flying out here; lots of eye candy.

    Steve

    P.S. Below is a small screen shot of my route.

    Jan 12, 2009

  • Gig Giacona

    I uploaded it,

    Jan 12, 2009

  • Justino Guzmán Fernández Villarino

    Thanks, the paint scheme of your plane is too nice

    Jan 24, 2009

  • William Naumuk

    Tim-
    Unless you have a Corvair conversion, I suppose "Firewall Insulation" is meaningless. Inside the box to the left are the coils and other heat sensitive components. The box is a cooling chamber that will be connected to a SCAT tube running from the rear of the engine.
    Bill

    Jan 29, 2009

  • Mario Pratte

    i'm gone make one right now!!!

    Feb 1, 2009

  • John Hartlen

    HI Tim
    The lake is about 5miles south of my home base JFZ Tazewell Co airport in SW VA. We have a great airshow here every year on the 2nd Sat of August. Drop on in anytime.
    John

    Feb 19, 2009

  • David Marshall

    Yes I will post A photo Dave

    Feb 20, 2009

  • Bob Jones

    Tim, you had some question about the heater, I rarely fly below -5*F but the cabin heater I built is toasty warm, it was shown in the news letter a while back....BOB

    Mar 10, 2009

  • Dr. Edward L. Olds III

    Tim,

    How do I send you my rudder photo? I'm a real beginner to using this site.

    Ed

    Mar 15, 2009

  • Charles "Chuck" Maggart

    Hi Tim, the plane is actually ready to go. I bought a cable tensimoter to comply with the European AD to check cable tensions. Mainly I need to get the rust off my flying skills. I haven't flown since last summer.
    Chuck

    Mar 26, 2009

  • William Campbell

    Tim
    The NTSB letter did come up, and he did have me sign for a copy that he gave me.
    I am not using piano hinges.

    May 25, 2009

  • Kerry Owen

    Hi Tim,
    We saw you at the pancake Breakfast and @ Zenith this morning but did not speak with you. We were standing next to your plane when you taxied out and took off from Glen Riley's airstrip. Your 601 looks great...! A gentleman next to me commented on how quiet your Jabiru is.
    We drive up to Creve Cour pretty often on our motorcycle to check out the activities on weekends. We would love to stop by your hangar if we knew your were there.
    If in in Farmington (FAM)...give us a shout by email as we only live 1/4 East of the AP.
    BTW...before retiring six years ago as a Mfg Engineer I worked with AMT in bldg 276 on a joint development program to design tooling and methods for machining 6AL4V on Tactical A/C. It was a joint program between MDC / Boeing, Remmelle Engr and Kennametal. Also worked on the high speed machining project in bldg 2 and the Monolithic Manufacturing of airframe components project.

    K&K

    Jun 27, 2009

  • Kerry Owen

    Tim,

    Headed to Creve Couer today. Perhaps we'll see you...

    K&K

    Jun 28, 2009

  • Robert Crawford

    Thanks Tim,
    I think it's a keeper. As far as first flight, well, I'm scratch building and just getting my feet wet so I'll hold off on any hard numbers for now but I'm really enjoying it.
    Bob

    Jul 1, 2009

  • Wayne Bartlett

    Thanks, Tim.

    I'm sort of uber-documenting as part of a project for my kids at school.

    Wayne

    Jul 7, 2009

  • Kevin McCune

    The video will defiantly come about when I finish, but now I may have to find new music...naw!

    Kevin

    Jul 24, 2009

  • Bill Lanman

    Hey, Tim! Great meeting you and your Dad at Osh!
    Bill Lanman

    Aug 3, 2009

  • Dr. Edward M. Moody II

    Thanks Tim. I really enjoyed your cloud halo video.

    Ed

    Aug 16, 2009

  • Dr. Edward M. Moody II

    I just read the General Aviation news story on you and the Zodiac. I had no idea how tough and determined you were. I am impressed and humbled.

    Ed

    Aug 31, 2009

  • Dr. Edward M. Moody II

    No Tim, thank you for reminding me that I often don't try hard enough.

    ED

    Aug 31, 2009

  • Jim Snyder

    Thanks, Tim. Rudder pic uploaded.

    Sep 14, 2009

  • Dan Ribordy

    Hi Tim, good to meet you as well. Had a great flight back to Illinois with an hour to spare. Don't know what all of these bugs are around here but when we descended to about 2000' msl the plane became covered in these things. It took most of the "hour to spare" to clean it up again. It was a great get-away. We sometimes need a destination when we fly and Zenith at Mo. is a great destination. Hope your trip was a great one as well.

    Sep 23, 2009

  • Gerald Zuhlke

    Thanks Tim for including our rudder picture in the Rudders album! We picked up our 750 kit while attending the workshop. I have the materials for a workbench and will set that up tomorrow. Then the project will begin!

    Sep 30, 2009

  • Michael Dudek

    Hi Tim: Saw you on the info DVD wearing the Team Copaxone shirt and hat. I used to be an MS research analyst for Teva Neuroscience, still do that sort of thing but for different companies. Would love to chat with you some time about your experiences. I'm looking at diving into a 701 or a 750 in the (hopefully) near future. I'm close to Vandalia, so not to far away... Michael

    Oct 7, 2009

  • Stephen R. Smith

    Hello Tim,

    Thanks for the kind comment on my picture collection. I love exploring and viewing the world from above and the freedom of flight.

    I have a fine HD video movie camera and have tried some videos from the air. Its quite challenging to fly and take a quality video. I think there is even a safety issue so one really needs a cameraman on broad to do it right. Most of the time I fly alone.

    Steve

    Oct 11, 2009

  • Stephen R. Smith

    Hello Tim,

    I once mounted a web cam to my landing gear and went flying. It was under-whelming. I concluded that good video needs a steady hand pointing at something interesting else the audience will not find it very worthwhile.

    Steve

    Oct 11, 2009

  • Stephen R. Smith

    Tim,

    I used a many years-old Logitech QuickCam Pro 4000. The Logitech-supplied mount is a rubberized wire hoop which can be bent into various shapes. I was able to jam the hoop between the wing and the landing gear on my 601 XL. The cam was upside down. The resulting video can be flipped right-side up with software. I used duct tape to further secure the QuickCam and the USB wire leading into the cockpit.

    As you see the landings are somewhat interesting. The take offs are less so. Flying along is very boring to watch. Perhaps in a 701 at treetop level would be another story but at “normal” 601 flying altitudes the lens and low resolution are just not up to the job.

    Perhaps a newer model would do a better job. Something you could aim and zoom from the pilot’s seat would be sweet.

    Steve

    Oct 12, 2009

  • Ken Sandine

    Tim, the ATV in Bend, OR, may not be a Molt Taylor flying car, but it is a new concept. Stay away from my wake turbulence! Your comment brings a smile to my face. Thanks. Ken

    Oct 23, 2009

  • Dave Glass

    Tim,

    Sorry, I'm just used to "pop" rivets.(I was a snowmobile dealer for years!) I'll try to change for the future.

    Dave Glass

    Oct 25, 2009

  • Dr. Edward M. Moody II

    "Dr Moody, Glad to hear about your continued flying experiences. "

    Thanks Tim. I'll continue flying and posting as long as the plane is considered legal by the FAA. I personally am satisfied with the airframe as is and have no plans to do the mods at this time. CH's comments indicate to me that he would still be confident to fly it or have his sons do so. Together with the flying records of a few guys on the list whom I respect, I find that an adequate assurance for me and mine. I may have been cited as being macho or in denial in a recent blog post (no names were mentioned but I think my tongue in cheek humor was referenced) but it is more of a calculated risk situation to me.

    Ed

    PS: I have no motorcycle and I don't run with scissors.

    Nov 17, 2009

  • Lori Douglas

    I uploaded a larger photo of me with my completed rudder onto my Zenith page. I'm not sure how to add it to your rudders album.

    Nov 30, 2009

  • Lori Douglas

    Thank you! :)

    Nov 30, 2009

  • Stephen R. Smith

    Hi Tim,

    I just watched your videos again. Nice editing. I am going to try that with some of my material.

    Keep flying and if you ever get out to my neck of the woods be sure to let me know. Lunch/dinner is on me.

    Steve

    Mar 13, 2010

  • Lee Engel

    Tim I`m putting a Vans glove box in my 750 at 30 bucks or so its a good buy and looks good!. Lee

    Jun 4, 2010

  • Robert Pelland

    Is it sacrilegious to install a Van's part on a Zenith Aircraft?,

    Most certainly not Tim, but I would bet my last dollar, that if the shoe were on the other foot, it most certainly would be. !
    Bob

    Jun 5, 2010

  • David Gallagher

    I hope it is not sacrilegious as I have some Van's stuff in a Zodiac. My map box, cool air ball valve vent and cabin light from the vans catalog site.

    Jun 5, 2010

  • Dr. Edward M. Moody II

    "Is it sacrilegious to install a Van's part on a Zenith Aircraft?"

    In a country that currently worships at the altar of diversity? Really? You might actually get a medal for such open-mindedness.

    How have you been?

    Jun 5, 2010

  • Dr. Edward M. Moody II

    4.3 hours this weekend? Consider me jealous. My flying time is a bit scarce for a few weeks while I help my oldest son do some renovations on a "new" old house. Look for us in the fall series of HGTV entitled "This Damned Old House".

    The weather has been sorta tropical-wannabe for most of the week anyway. The temps are down a bit with highs around 90 rather than 95 - 97 as it had been. The humidity is back up so it's still pretty miserable after 9AM. At least we haven't had any serious storms to deal with so far this season.

    Have fun.

    Aug 30, 2010

  • Dr. Edward M. Moody II

    I'm still jealous.

    Ed

    Aug 30, 2010

  • Stephen R. Smith

    Hi Tim,

    Thanks for viewing and commenting on my pictures.

    I have a Panasonic Lumix DCM-FZ28 which is not made any more. The current replacement would be FZ-45 or FZ-100.

    Steve

    Sep 18, 2010

  • Stephen R. Smith

    Tim,

    Thanks for the kind words on my pictures.

    It helps to have a good camera. A little cropping and straitening in Goggle Picasa helps too. Having dramatic, beautiful country to fly around is a plus as is a fun, sturdy airplane. And then there is no discounting the willingness (or foolhardiness) of the pilot to get up-close and personal with the subject matter, Terra Firma.

    Steve

    Oct 26, 2010

  • Juan Vega

    Tim,
    hey Tim, thanx for the comments on JOsh flying, I responded back on the photo. Beautiful pics on your site of the fall colors. If your ever in Tampa, call me and we can go check out the beaches.

    regards,
    Juan

    Nov 21, 2010

  • Jock Struthers

    Thanks Tim,

    A belated thankyou for your suggestions re the firewall nose wheel linkages – and photos. Looks like a nicely fitting option.

    I am sorry to be slow in replying, had an unexpected problem with my mother-in-laws health just after I raised the question, she has since passed away – funeral and aftermath now all over, so only just putting my plane back on the “menu”!

    I saw an interesting option the other day on a passing 601 – the builder used material cut from a fireman’s coat for the boots – so now to find a fireman who won’t miss a bit of coat!!

    Regards

    Jock Struthers

    Nov 21, 2010

  • Sebastien Heintz

    Hi Tim:  Sorry I missed over the air yesterday...

    Jun 2, 2011

  • Ian Sowman

    Hi Tim. I cut the Y off the top and added a short stub to take the grip. Any right seat passenger can take control & I will not be training so I like this setup better.   Cheers.

    Aug 30, 2011

  • Russ Harris

    Hi Tim,

           Thank-you for the kind words re my friend's photography skills.  The scene is of the Clark Fork River's confluence with Lake Pend'Oreille on the Idaho/Montana border.  I like your rainbow shot off the right wing. 

                                              Russ 

     

     

     

    Feb 24, 2012

  • ronald garrison

    Hi Tim and thanks for the comment on the cancer story i hope and pray for your mothers recovery. god be with you.

    thanks Ron

    more videos to come

    Feb 27, 2012

  • Michael J. Aichele

    Done!  Don't let yours catch you before you get to OSH.

    Jul 22, 2012

  • jim miller

    Thanks Tim I'm so happy I finished it and test flew it myself
    Really looking forward for some nice weather so I can go play some more

    May 14, 2013

  • Jonathan Porter

    Cheers Tim!

    Your words of encouragement mean a lot to us!

    Take care and fly safely!

    Oct 10, 2014