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Topic: Cranking on soft start module |
321PT
Replies: 10
Views: 6796
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Forum: RotaxEngines-List Posted: Fri Dec 16, 2011 6:45 am Subject: Cranking on soft start module |
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Topic: Grass\gavel field landing techniques |
321PT
Replies: 0
Views: 1114
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Forum: Zenith701801-List Posted: Tue Nov 01, 2011 10:55 am Subject: Grass\gavel field landing techniques |
John,
I think you will find there is not much difference between the two. I would not hold the stick all the way back. I would lighten the load on the front wheel some, but all the way back is way ... |
Topic: Tire tubes |
321PT
Replies: 1
Views: 2452
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Forum: Zenith701801-List Posted: Tue Aug 23, 2011 5:33 am Subject: Tire tubes |
I run tubeless, but these people have been very helpful and reasonable. I'd bet they have the tubes as well.
[url=http://www.tiresunlimited.com/ALL%20TIRES/Carlisle/carlisle_golf_cart_tires.htm]htt ... |
Topic: Carlisle Tires |
321PT
Replies: 8
Views: 10100
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Forum: Zenith701801-List Posted: Wed Apr 06, 2011 10:13 am Subject: Carlisle Tires |
They are Carlisle tires. That is the tire pictured on the Matco site. It is actually a Carlisle Turf Glide tire... a golf cart tire. They have worked just fine for me. They are a tube type tire tha ... |
Topic: Feedback On Bruce's Custom Covers? |
321PT
Replies: 4
Views: 2653
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Forum: Zenith701801-List Posted: Mon Feb 21, 2011 6:26 am Subject: Feedback On Bruce's Custom Covers? |
I have a Kennon cover for my 701. They are nice people. It fits well and have used it for the past 6 years. Still going strong. You can find them at [url=http://kennoncovers.com/]http://kennoncove ... |
Topic: 701 seats |
321PT
Replies: 3
Views: 2907
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Forum: Zenith701801-List Posted: Fri Dec 10, 2010 6:16 am Subject: 701 seats |
They can still be reached at [url=http://www.sportaircraftworks.com/home.html]http://www.sportaircraftworks.com/home.html
Don't know if they still have any seats. The seats they sold were great. I ... |
Topic: High speed taxi tests: good or bad idea? |
321PT
Replies: 3
Views: 3499
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Forum: Zenith701801-List Posted: Fri Oct 01, 2010 6:23 am Subject: High speed taxi tests: good or bad idea? |
I don't want to get in the slats vs. vg's issue, but FYI, I have slats, vg's on the tail and have no problem keeping the nose off.
Paul
321PT
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Topic: My definition of the |
321PT
Replies: 0
Views: 1405
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Forum: Zenith701801-List Posted: Wed Aug 12, 2009 5:16 am Subject: My definition of the |
No flaps, 60 mph, 3,000 RPM for a 912ULS, and power to touch down.
Paul Tipton
321PT
250 hours
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Topic: Wheel shake |
321PT
Replies: 16
Views: 13911
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Forum: Zenith701801-List Posted: Mon Aug 10, 2009 5:48 am Subject: Wheel shake |
One thing to do with balancing tires, if the tire seems to need too much weight, if often helps to turn the tire on the wheel 180 degrees. Remember it is the wheel/tire combination you are balancing, ... |
Topic: 68 |
321PT
Replies: 1
Views: 1776
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Forum: Zenith701801-List Posted: Mon May 11, 2009 5:57 am Subject: 68 |
68" 3-bladed Woodcomp with a 912ULS... also gives you more ground clearance. [quote][b] |
Topic: Engine failure on take-off. |
321PT
Replies: 17
Views: 15297
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Forum: RotaxEngines-List Posted: Mon Mar 30, 2009 5:52 am Subject: Engine failure on take-off. |
Had it happen once to me... has never happened again (200 hours now). I was actually taxing out to take off. Mine was in Florida, early AM, high humidity. Probably carb ice. [quote][b] |
Topic: insurance |
321PT
Replies: 3
Views: 2438
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Forum: Zenith701801-List Posted: Thu Feb 26, 2009 6:41 am Subject: insurance |
Falcon Insurance... 1-866-647-4322 especially if you are a member of EAA and if your not you should be.
They are nice people and will work with you.
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Topic: 701 elevator trim option |
321PT
Replies: 27
Views: 16896
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Forum: Zenith701801-List Posted: Mon Feb 23, 2009 7:11 am Subject: 701 elevator trim option |
Ron:
This is just my technique; I do not try to trim out the back pressure. I leave the trim alone. If I have to go around at the last second, it makes the plane easier to control and one less thi ... |
Topic: Rotax Oil Filter |
321PT
Replies: 13
Views: 12166
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Forum: RotaxEngines-List Posted: Fri Oct 17, 2008 7:35 am Subject: Rotax Oil Filter |
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Topic: Re - Question about fuel flow from only one tank? |
321PT
Replies: 0
Views: 1492
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Forum: Zenith701801-List Posted: Wed Sep 10, 2008 5:43 am Subject: Re - Question about fuel flow from only one tank? |
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Topic: Two Lists, Please! |
321PT
Replies: 2
Views: 3020
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Forum: Zenith701801-List Posted: Wed Jul 16, 2008 5:17 am Subject: Two Lists, Please! |
Definitely two lists!
Paul Tipton
321PT
Ch701 - 185 hours
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Topic: Left Turning Tendency in the Flare |
321PT
Replies: 8
Views: 11671
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Forum: Zenith701801-List Posted: Wed Jun 11, 2008 5:52 am Subject: Left Turning Tendency in the Flare |
I had one of those "left turn tendencies" as well in a strong cross wind. I found my problem is with the front wheel tied to the rudder inputs... you have to remember to neutralize that at ... |
Topic: RotaxEngines-List Digest: 2 Msgs - 05/19/08 |
321PT
Replies: 0
Views: 1466
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Forum: RotaxEngines-List Posted: Wed May 21, 2008 5:50 am Subject: RotaxEngines-List Digest: 2 Msgs - 05/19/08 |
I have had a much different experience. I get notices when they have something to notify you about. Usually includes detailed pics and directions. I have been very satisfied with the support and lo ... |
Topic: Landing the 701 |
321PT
Replies: 7
Views: 7838
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Forum: Zenith701801-List Posted: Thu May 08, 2008 6:20 am Subject: Landing the 701 |
You are right in holding power to keep the nose off. Without power you just sort of land and park it at the same time. Makes for a short landing though.
I fly my approach at 55 MPH with 3,000 RPM ... |
Topic: Really bad news....S |
321PT
Replies: 49
Views: 31015
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Forum: Zenith-List Posted: Fri Apr 11, 2008 6:05 am Subject: Really bad news....S |
Been reading this non-productive tripe for too long. This list has gone from productive to speculation and pissing matches. I have better things to do. I have a flying 701 that I absolutely love to ... |
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