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Deburred, primed and began riveting elevator. Installed trim actuator, clickbond nutplates for access cover, and clickbond wire harness ties on spar.
Added by Keith Thomas on July 27, 2020 at 9:30am — 3 Comments
I think it is worthwhile to share some of my experiences here on the forum about a recent project that I did. So here goes....
The idea for this project began several years ago. It started when I first got my 801 up and running. Zenith/Zenair had changed the cowl at some point, and when I ordered my FWF kit, I got the new cowl. The cowl fit well, and most importantly cooled well in flight. But it was quite difficult to fit the air intake. Basically, I did not fit. The…
ContinueAdded by Daniel Niendorff on July 24, 2020 at 8:30pm — 5 Comments
On July 3, 2020, I my 3100cc engine started running rough on short approach to KTTA, after a 25 minute flight from KJNX, and resulted in me having to dead stick her in against traffic. The resulting teardown exposed a broken pushrod, and possibly a worn out rocker arm. The resulting discussion led to a lot of education on valve train geometry.
The journey started with Mark Langsford's page at: …
ContinueAdded by Ernest Christley on July 22, 2020 at 9:30am — No Comments
Amazing flight in great weather to a back country mountain grass field.
Added by Jonathan Fay on July 20, 2020 at 12:18am — 2 Comments
I'm almost done with the empennage, but here's how my rudder build went back before the apocalypse:
Added by Skip Rhudy on July 18, 2020 at 12:55pm — No Comments
I'm moving, and the wife and I have decided that the time has come to sell the stalled project (stalled, as evidenced by the fact that I haven't posted here for years prior to today). 49% quickbuild from QSP with Viking HF-110 engine and warp prop, and basically every Dynon option they make (including 10" Skyview, radio, intercom, transponder, ADS-B in/out, 2x autopilot servos). About 98% of everything you need to get in the air, minus paint, interior, and bolts. Engine runs like a swiss…
ContinueAdded by Jeff Francis on July 13, 2020 at 1:45pm — No Comments
Last Tuesday was my Final Inspection by the Transport Canada delegate. All went fine with no snags. Just waiting for the Certificate of Airworthiness now....
Added by Alain Dufresne on July 10, 2020 at 12:30pm — 5 Comments
Fit fuel tank with cork.
Drilled holes in leading edge for vent and drain
Drilled hole for finger screen attachment in nr#3
(Note) previously installed fuel level indicators, sealed with b2 sealant, and added ground wiring on both standard range tanks)
Added by David Long on July 9, 2020 at 8:16am — No Comments
Added by Skip Rhudy on July 4, 2020 at 11:36am — No Comments
N601LL is 100 hours now and only remaining item was needing some up elevator trim for level flight and not enough up trim for a proper flaps down engine out glide. The incidence of both wing and stab were good but as it does take quite some force to lift the elevator I decided to try a simple fix. I put an eye hook on stab, drilled a hole in elevator horn and installed s-hook there. Then connecting the two using #64 rubber bands discovered that nine was a good…
ContinueAdded by Joe Hopwood on June 22, 2020 at 7:16am — 5 Comments
N601LL is 100 hours now and only remaining item was needing some up elevator trim for level flight and not enough up trim for a proper flaps down engine out glide. The incidence of both wing and stab were good but as it does take quite some force to lift the elevator I decided to try a simple fix. I put an eye hook on stab, drilled a hole in elevator horn and installed s-hook there. Then connecting the two using #64 rubber bands discovered that seven was a good balance.
I have not…
ContinueAdded by Joe Hopwood on June 17, 2020 at 1:51pm — 4 Comments
On a ground adjustable 60 inch two blade prop on a Jabiru 3300, what's the ideal pitch setting, I have changed mine which produced high EGT's
Added by Raymond Woods on June 16, 2020 at 8:00pm — 2 Comments
Added by Kim R. Anderson on June 11, 2020 at 5:22pm — 1 Comment
Hi
I need some info / diagrams for dimensions of a Rotax 912 with a ring mount for a 650B. Made a start with using a Sling mount to the Rotax Ring... need a distance from firewall forward to Centre of Gravity. Can anyone who has done this help?? Any photos or advice welcome.…
ContinueAdded by Mark Jackson on June 8, 2020 at 4:51am — No Comments
Added by Keith Thomas on May 5, 2020 at 12:21pm — 1 Comment
Just completed TOH on my Zodiac with 3300 Jaburi. Actually, this is 2nd toh. Did an early service to correct stuck rings cause by Bing carb & poor oiling system. Corrected with throttle body carb with mixture control.
Recent service was due to burned exhaust valve. Added double ring kit, too. Run in numbers are great.
Anyone changed their rear wing mount plates to reduce drag in cruise?
Finally able to make some progress. Cut out rudder skins, and rear ribs. Still need to cut out rudder spar, nose rib and bottom rib.
Added by Keith Thomas on April 30, 2020 at 2:03pm — 1 Comment
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