David J Tillema
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Corvair Changes???? WHY

Started this discussion. Last reply by David J Tillema Jan 28, 2020. 4 Replies

Did some more checking on plugs. In the WW 2014 Corvair conversion manual ( i  don't have the new MOP) It lists the DENSO IWF16.  ( which it claims has 700 hrs of testing)   Since the videos WW…Continue

Optimal Oil cooler location

Started this discussion. Last reply by Gary Ray Oct 4, 2020. 3 Replies

  Where have yall placed your oil cooler? is it optimal or do you wish you placed it somewhere different?Continue

Fittings.... Aluminum vs SS

Started this discussion. Last reply by Lawrence Bird Apr 4, 2019. 4 Replies

Aluminum Vs SS fittings? I wanted to go SS , but then thought about dissimilar metals. How do ya get around this with fittings?Continue

Wing strut to landing gear .

Started this discussion. Last reply by David J Tillema Mar 20, 2019. 12 Replies

The bolt that connects the wing strut to the landing gear weldment, seems like it will hit the landing gear when it flexes. Am I wrong ?Continue

 

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Corvair Changes???? WHY

Did some more checking on plugs. In the WW 2014 Corvair conversion manual ( i  don't have the new MOP) It lists the DENSO IWF16.  ( which it claims has 700 hrs of testing)   Since the videos WW produces don't allow comments or questions, which is ODD if your trying to educate, I pose the question. What testing has been done, to recommend the IWF22? Why not the IWF20? Why jump two temps cooler?  Follow up question . Why is the NEW limit 28 degrees? What testing brought this to be the standard? …See More
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"Today I put the oil filter bypass parts together. Sadly,That's it."
Jun 9, 2019
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Optimal Oil cooler location

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"Hi David,  all you need is a 45 degree arc on the installed parking break.  To do this simply determine where the valve opens and closes by simply rotating the lever.  Once you know where each of-off is located, pick one (I suggest…"
May 31, 2019

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Aircraft Model
CH 750 Cruzer
Project Status
Nearly done
Building From
Kit
Engine installed (or plan to install)
Corvair
Your website (about your aircraft...)
http://Texxas 750 Cruzer .... on Facebook
Building Experience
Have worked on airplanes before
Flying Experience
Private Pilot
Building and Flying Info / Your Profession / Other Background Info
200 plus hrs VFR . Oil Refinery Operator.
currently over 500 hrs on the cruzer
Home Airport (ie. KMYJ)
LVJ

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At 12:23pm on June 14, 2020, Mark Schleier said…

Hello David, my name is Mark Schleier. I too am building a 750 cruiser. I am in the final stages of completing my fuselage and then will move into final assembly. I would love to talk to you about the Corvair engine and/or your decision to move over to Viking. I would be grateful if you would call or text me at 706- 436–3553.  I live in Georgia and my shop is located in Charlotte where work and where I am building my plane. Thank you

At 7:35pm on May 31, 2019, John A. Minatelli said…

Hi David,  all you need is a 45 degree arc on the installed parking break.  To do this simply determine where the valve opens and closes by simply rotating the lever.  Once you know where each of-off is located, pick one (I suggest off) and depending on where you want to mount the brake simple loosen the lever screw to now adjust the lever to match where you will install the brake.  Simple and straight forward.

hows the build going David?  How about an update?

sincerely,

John

At 10:12pm on August 17, 2018, John A. Minatelli said…

Hi David, thanks for the invite.  Today I finished the build and contacted the DAR.  Week before last I went out to Buzzair in Tennessee for transition training...it was awesome.  I decided to put in a 120 HP Spyder Corvair conversion engine offered by Azalea Aviation and built it there.  6 cylinders opposed dual ignition (electronic and standard points).  I put in 950 hours in my build and enjoyed every minute of it.  I also have WingXPro running off of an I-Levil Technologies 3AW which is mounted right in front of the pilot seat running on an iPad.  This is an excellent set up for navigation weather and ADS-B.  I also dropped in a used Bendix King 76A transponder with alititude encoding and have ADS-B out via the Garmin GDL82.  I have a 2 car garage and built everything on a 4x12 level table I constructed.  Once all the pieces were finished and ready for assembly off to the hanger I went.  If you have limited room you can use a lock and store to keep your finished pieces safe and away from your continuing build.  I am sure you will have a lot of fun building the Cruzer and remember if you make a mistake you can take it apart and get a new piece from Zenith so don’t be afraid to dive in.  I started with the fuselage, then tail feathers and finally wings.  All this was done within 9 months while still working full time but you can take your time and build at a pace that suits your situation best.  My wife was very supportive and really enjoyed riveting so she even got involved in the building process.  Let me know how you are coming along and if you have any questions don’t hesitate to ask.  By the way I chose the Corvair engine for simplicity, weight to power ratio and ease of installation because the fuel injected engines are quite complex to install.  It’s a hard decision to make as the certified engines are ghastly expensive whether aspirated or fuel injected.  Since this was my first build I decided to use the KISS strategy rather than going for all the glitter and gold.  My engine is very powerful and has a 60” composite Sensenich ground adjustable prop and hub.  Looks gorgeous.  All the Best, John

At 4:02pm on May 3, 2018, Zenith Aero said…

Great profile pic :)

 
 
 

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