Barbara Fleming was the instructor at Tulip City. She is a retired teacher instructing for fun! I drove up on a Thursday and flew all day Friday (taking several breaks). I got my Bi-annual out of the way as well. It's hard to think of things to do to eat up 5 hours of dual. It was a great experience and I couldn't have asked for better weather. I was lucky to get it all in on 1 day. I was ready to fly Friday and Saturday but as it turned out, Saturday would have been marginal at best. Good Luck. Barb's email is: bafleming@ameritech.net
Dave,
I saw the Corviar engine in your plane and it looked great! I was wondering if you built the engine yourself or had WW build it? Did you use WW's parts. Any words of wisdom regarding Corvair engines? I am building a 750.
Thanks,
Blaine
Dave, it was the first Zodiac that the DAR had inspected and he liked what he saw. We had been talking about the Upgrade before he arrived and I showed him what I had done. He didn't really focus on that issue, just did the Inspection looking for the normal stuff. As you know, I took my time on the Upgrade and did the best I could. He was pleased with my workmanship and attention to detail.
It's good to have the Inspection out of the way. I know what I need to do, minor stuff considering what we've been through. Don't sweat the small stuff, it doesn't have to be perfect. Obtw, he is a retired FAA Inspector.
Dave,
Yes it is purchased and installed. It has a very crisp picture and very easy to customize. It is set up for my Corvair engine and I was able to set the style and size of gauges and display to suit. You can look at my photos and see it installed.
Thanks Ron
Thanks for the response, Dave. What are your intentions regarding the wing mods? I know it's got to be a killer to get so close, then have to tear stuff apart. I feel for you.
Dave how it going question Dave what sort of airspeed do you get with the corvair also whats the best rate of climb there was another question I was going to ask Mmmmmmmmmm that right fuel what burn do you get at your different settings all these things depend on your prop which did you opt for mate anyway I better go to bed its 3.35 am down here talk soon regards russ
I've got tons of lessons learned for the 650 canopy, most of which were learned the hard way. Anyone interested in talking airplanes and canopy retrofit is welcome to call me. 214.364.3071.
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I saw the Corviar engine in your plane and it looked great! I was wondering if you built the engine yourself or had WW build it? Did you use WW's parts. Any words of wisdom regarding Corvair engines? I am building a 750.
Thanks,
Blaine
Jerry
It's good to have the Inspection out of the way. I know what I need to do, minor stuff considering what we've been through. Don't sweat the small stuff, it doesn't have to be perfect. Obtw, he is a retired FAA Inspector.
Jake
I'm working on rear fuselage while waiting on mod kit. Probably another 6-8 weeks away.
Jim
Yes it is purchased and installed. It has a very crisp picture and very easy to customize. It is set up for my Corvair engine and I was able to set the style and size of gauges and display to suit. You can look at my photos and see it installed.
Thanks Ron
Jim
I've got tons of lessons learned for the 650 canopy, most of which were learned the hard way. Anyone interested in talking airplanes and canopy retrofit is welcome to call me. 214.364.3071.
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