Jim Timm

Male

Tempe, AZ

United States

Profile Information:

Aircraft Model
ZODIAC XL
Project Status
Flying
Building From
Kit
Engine installed (or plan to install)
Jabiru
Building Experience
Have worked on airplanes before
Flying Experience
Commercial / CFI
Building and Flying Info / Your Profession / Other Background Info
Retired Aerospace Engineer
Have an A&P License
Home Airport (ie. KMYJ)
KFFZ

Comment Wall:

  • Phill Barnes

    Hi Jim
    Thanks for your response.
    The wing tip and mass balance weights are youtube videos and were posted as links below the pushrod pics but here they are again. It is very interesting that Zenith have seen these mods so it is nothing new to them.






    Hope this helps

    Regards
    Phill Barnes

    Apr 19, 2009

  • Phill Barnes

    Hi Jim
    Given your professional background, what is your personal impression of all of this. Have you experienced any flutter with your aircraft and have your cables always been tensioned to Zeniths specs? Do you think that the wing rib that supports the bellcrank is adequetly stiffened to keep constant tension on the cables?

    My aircraft is also a quickbuild but with a 650 canopy. I to have used the Jab 3300 engine, as it is manufactured 1&1/2 hours north of my home, I thought it would be the best choice. I also have the Jab USA FWF kit with the ground adjustable prop.
    Check out my webpage


    Regards
    Phill Barnes

    Apr 20, 2009