Douglas Binder

Ithaca, NY

United States

Profile Information:

Aircraft Model
ZODIAC CH 601
Project Status
Flying
Building From
Kit
Engine installed (or plan to install)
Jabiru
Building Experience
Have already built an airplane
Flying Experience
Private Pilot
Building and Flying Info / Your Profession / Other Background Info
Low time pilot.
Home Airport (ie. KMYJ)
KITH

Comment Wall:

  • Damien Graham

    Hello. I owned a Zodiac 601HDS for 10 years. I sold it a couple of years ago to a very nice fellow in North Carolina. I did not build it. It was built by a gentleman in Elmira.

    I think that the 601 HDS is an under appreciated airplane.

    What model 601 are you building? 

    Jun 4, 2021

  • Dan Pohle

    Doug

    I start with replacing the >058 front tube with one fabricated from .120 wall chrome moly.

    most Zeniths are destroyed when the tube folds under the plane.

    There is a Die Spring chart to select from that list compression weight and inches.

    For example 200 pounds to compress 1 inch etc.

    I use a red one that I get from Fastenal. 30-40 bucks.

    I might still have some in bags.

    I have made the top plates and also bought just that part from Jan at Viking.

    My cell is 812-767-3545 and my email is danpohl1951@gmail.com

    I could text you some photos.

    what model and engine are you building?

    Dan

    Jun 7, 2021

  • Jeff Garrett

    Douglas can you give me a call 502-830-8301 Jeff

    Aug 9, 2021