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Added by Zenair News on October 6, 2011 at 7:16am — No Comments
has anyone had any trouble with the 601 fuel system losing prime if it sits for a while ?
I have had an issue with a 601 standard arrangement just like the plans call for . The line goes to the center counsel from the wings and then up to the fuel selector then down to the gasculator
i had the 601 sit for few weeks and then couldnt get it started , wich was strange becouse the 3300 usually fires right up , i tried to drain the gasculator and the fuel didnt come out at a steady…
ContinueAdded by Tracy Buttles on October 4, 2011 at 4:30pm — 5 Comments
I've been looking for rubber boots to use on the Zenith 601 steering arms. It has been difficult to find an off-the-shelf product due to the narrow profile. I finally found something that is a near perfect fit on my HDS. It can be purchased from JB-Custom Fabrication on E-bay. This particular boot is used on certain Jeep models for the twin shifters. It costs around $22.00 plus shipping. Good news is you only need to buy one and carefully cut it in half. The following steps describe…
ContinueAdded by Chuck Long on October 3, 2011 at 2:47pm — 3 Comments
On my flight from Idaho to Prineville, my #3 CHT was running high. I had modified the system for diverting air, the left side was running well, so I went back to my original system on the right side. Still need to do some tweaking, but I'm happy with the numbers. The original diverters were made of fiberglass and I'm trying to recreate using aluminum to increase…
ContinueAdded by Jake Reyna on October 2, 2011 at 9:30am — 3 Comments
I'm building a CH650 with the taildragger option. Can I expect the empty CG to be more forward, aft or the same compared to a comparable equipped nosewheel CH601/650?
I can probably calculate the difference if I had accurate weight numbers for the nosewheel assembly. I would assume the same weight for the mains, just a different moment arm.
Any info will be greatly appreciated!
Dale
(wings and empennage done, working on fuselage)
Added by Dale Medendorp on October 1, 2011 at 2:57pm — No Comments
Added by Gordon Arbeitman on September 30, 2011 at 10:00am — No Comments
I have been turnd onto a company called Metal Superstore. They are local so no shipping is good, and they came up way cheaper than aircraft spruce. For 10 sheets of .020 and 3 sheet of .025 they wanted 843.00 after tax. Aircraft spruce wants 1210.85 plus shipping. Thats 367.00 plus shipping cheaper. How ever they cant get .016. Check em out they have locations all over the US.
Added by Jesse Hartman on September 29, 2011 at 3:31pm — 2 Comments
I am about to have my 701 finally inspected - next week I hope and have been calibrating fuel tanks, fuel flow etc and am a bit worried about the amount of residual fuel left in my tanks when simulating a downward pitch.
I have built a Czech Kit with the supplied fuel tanks - a bit larger than the American ones being longer at the "thin" trailing wing edge end. They hold 45 litres full and have the fuel outlet at the back inboard corner as with the "normal"…
Added by Jock Struthers on September 28, 2011 at 5:30pm — 5 Comments
My friend Mike Mossman and I have been flying our Zodie Rockets for about 6 years now. His plane is equipped with the Rotax 912S, mine with the Jabiru 3300. Both are fitted with HDS wings. The Zodies are a hoot to fly.
We have flown together to many flyin's over the years and it is one of life's great experiences. The 601's are light and responsive which makes for…
ContinueAdded by Chuck Long on September 27, 2011 at 3:00pm — 4 Comments
Could someone check these part numbers with aircraft spruce? They are for a4 and a5 rivits. I just want to make sure that Im ordering the right rivets. A4 part #1604-0412 @7000 pcs. A5 part # 1604-0514 @3000 pcs.
I just want to make sure before I order 400.00 worth of rivets. Thanks for your time.
Added by Jesse Hartman on September 26, 2011 at 6:12pm — 2 Comments
Added by Thomas Jackson on September 23, 2011 at 2:22pm — 3 Comments
Here's a nice series of photos showing a unique banner towing arrangement from this STOL CH 701 light sport utility plane in Guadeloupe in the Caribbean:
#1: Take-off from water:
#2: The folded banner is on the floating platform, with the towline hanging between the pick up gates on the platform, and a grapple hook trailing behind the airplane:…
ContinueAdded by Sebastien Heintz on September 23, 2011 at 11:30am — 1 Comment
Lori and I would like to let you know that Sebastien and Roger will be attending our Oct 8th flyin this year so if you were not able to attend the 20th hanger day at the factory this year you can still meet with them in Cloverdale CA. Will look forward to seeing you there. Check our web site at Qualitysportplanes.com for more info.
Added by Doug Dugger on September 21, 2011 at 7:30pm — No Comments
One is a CH750 that will be complete using Flight Crafters
Builder Assistance Center.
The other a CH650 (as shown above) was delivered to Tom and Jo Neal.
They will assemble their airplane in their garage in Hernando Beach,…
ContinueAdded by Russell Lepre' on September 21, 2011 at 2:19pm — No Comments
Here's my follow-up report from our 20th annual Open Hangar Day and Builder Fly-In Gathering from this past weekend. Despite some rain and cool weather that kept some visitors away we had a fantastic time and a great turnout, proving once again that it's about the people and the planes, and not the weather!…
ContinueAdded by Sebastien Heintz on September 19, 2011 at 1:00pm — 13 Comments
Added by Peter Bennett on September 7, 2011 at 12:40pm — 1 Comment
With the tail feathers completed it's time to crack on with the next item (in order of increasing difficulty) - the wings.
Started by cutting out the rear rib blanks. I tried the router method described in the Homebuilt Help dvd - unfortunately only got half way around when the bit stopped cutting and jammed. Not a total loss though, the plywood templates are still useful - now I drill and screw the template through the aluminium onto the workbench, and cut around it with an Olfa…
ContinueAdded by Marty de la Motte on September 3, 2011 at 6:43am — No Comments
Hi fellow builders... would you like to have a part in helping to train girls to build Zenith aircraft in West Africa?…
ContinueAdded by Jonathan Porter on September 1, 2011 at 11:51am — 3 Comments
The following is reprinted from General Aviation News (8/31/2011):
Job creation is closely tied to export growth,…
ContinueAdded by Sebastien Heintz on September 1, 2011 at 8:45am — 5 Comments
Got the rudder kit from Allan at Zenair australia 2 weeks ago. Just finished drilling the skins. The instruction manual is spot on.
I've just ordered the plans set, so will be into major build mode soon.
Added by jon parnaby on August 27, 2011 at 10:47pm — No Comments
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