James Peach's Blog (5)

THROTTLE UP

I spent the day looking over the old solid rod throttle setup that has been badly worn in my 601hd

but it works

I was hoping someone might have the setup for the newer throttle cables I need double throttle controls inside for training whats the hookup look like?

I presently have two of spruces twin cable throttle controls made for the rotax  but not sure how to connect both to the throttles levers.nice a clean

 

 

 

Added by James Peach on June 19, 2011 at 9:50pm — 2 Comments

TO HOT TO HANDLE

Hey guys anyone find a good way to get better airflow inside the older 601hd's without to much fuss was the first hot day I have been in that bubble, and it was pretty hot with just the little vents in the Canopy..

 

SUGGESTIONS?

Added by James Peach on June 19, 2011 at 9:42pm — 1 Comment

A DASH TO THE FINISH

Hey guys thanks for the ideas.I think the fuel tanks in the wings is the best option but cleaning up under the dash helped and sealing at the top of the tank might make it better.

Next thing looking for a sticky backed material that looks like the wonderful finish you get on those dashes, Ya know the one Black bit bumpy to the touch just to make her look good till fall and the new SKYVEIW system can be installed

And Bob thank for letting me know about the front steering arm one…

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Added by James Peach on June 15, 2011 at 8:03am — 1 Comment

A LITTLE SMELL OF GAS

My old 601 has the tank up under the dash and the plane always has that smell of fuel now there hasn't ever been aleak however keeping the canopy closed for a couple of weeks makes it pretty bad. Any one got a fix I know how to get rid of the smell but is there a way to seal up the tank area on the old ones so it won't come back

also anyone converted the older plane to wing tank

Added by James Peach on June 13, 2011 at 9:42pm — 3 Comments

KEEPING IT ALIVE

I CAME HERE FOR HELP

 

I recently found and purchased a 601HDA that was in storage. despite a lack of paper work and NO ID plane I took on the project. After several weeks of searching I found the original owner. Mr Art Mitchell the original zenair Canada builder. I followed several leads and soon came up with the serial ID plate that had been removed many years ago after the plane was…

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Added by James Peach on June 6, 2011 at 10:25pm — 4 Comments

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