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  Topic: 801 Builders (Propeller)
Doug Garrou

Replies: 7
Views: 5769

PostForum: Zenith-List   Posted: Thu Sep 21, 2006 5:19 am   Subject: 801 Builders (Propeller)
Except on a Spitfire of course!! Smile

We're pondering whether to go aluminum or wood for the prop on our 801. We may go with the wood just for the weight and cost savings. I'm wondering if the effi ...
  Topic: Zenair for sale
Doug Garrou

Replies: 13
Views: 5381

PostForum: Zenith-List   Posted: Mon Sep 11, 2006 6:24 am   Subject: Zenair for sale
A few followups on the ever-popular liability issue. I'll cut and paste from various responses:

"Has anyone ever actually been successfully sued as the manufacturer of a homebuilt aircraft?&q ...
  Topic: Zenair for sale
Doug Garrou

Replies: 13
Views: 5381

PostForum: Zenith-List   Posted: Sat Sep 09, 2006 6:16 am   Subject: Zenair for sale
This one has been discussed quite a bit and should be in the archives. I don't know much about Scotch Brite, but this stuff I know.

I can give free thoughts, worth what you paid, so long as you ...
  Topic: 4-tank fuel flow configuration question
Doug Garrou

Replies: 8
Views: 3538

PostForum: Zenith-List   Posted: Tue Aug 29, 2006 6:09 am   Subject: 4-tank fuel flow configuration question
Larry:

What on earth?!? What insurers did you talk to and what were the reasons you were given?

After my brother got insurance to drive, I figured it was possible to insure anything....

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  Topic: GPS Navigation
Doug Garrou

Replies: 15
Views: 5462

PostForum: Zenith-List   Posted: Sun Aug 27, 2006 12:37 pm   Subject: GPS Navigation
I can only speak to U.S. law based on my hazy recall from law school. I.e., all caveats apply. But here goes:

Generally a seller can be held to an advertised price, even if the price is printed ...
  Topic: Epoxy Primer and Personal Safety
Doug Garrou

Replies: 14
Views: 6099

PostForum: Zenith-List   Posted: Fri Aug 18, 2006 4:57 am   Subject: Epoxy Primer and Personal Safety
Dear Lord no!!!! If you even allow Scotchbrite to touch your aircraft, it will immediately burst into flame!!!

Smile

Doug "Do Not Archive" Garrou


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  Topic: total engine costs involved???
Doug Garrou

Replies: 28
Views: 6478

PostForum: Zenith-List   Posted: Sun Aug 06, 2006 10:11 am   Subject: total engine costs involved???
Are you saying that auto conversions and certified engines generally experience roughly the same number of in-flight power failures? I've never seen data either way, so you may be right. But I am pr ...
  Topic: Airplane insurance.
Doug Garrou

Replies: 10
Views: 7533

PostForum: Zenith-List   Posted: Sun Jul 16, 2006 12:53 pm   Subject: Airplane insurance.
I'm from Missouri when it comes to this claim. Take a look at the provocative comments here:

http://www.kingschools.com/news/BigLie.htm

Certainly you wouldn't want to compare driving with using ...
  Topic: CH801 Glide Ratio?
Doug Garrou

Replies: 11
Views: 7476

PostForum: Zenith-List   Posted: Thu Jul 13, 2006 6:19 am   Subject: CH801 Glide Ratio?
Ack! Since he sent you the note and appeared to be in good spirits, I trust he got down okay. What were the circumstances? Fuel starvation, engine failure, type of engine, etc.? Extent of damage? ...
  Topic: Scotchbrite
Doug Garrou

Replies: 12
Views: 6168

PostForum: Zenith-List   Posted: Tue May 09, 2006 5:16 am   Subject: Scotchbrite
Hmmm.... So we have figured out the conflict. Scotchbrite apparently says yes, Heintz says no. Does the newsletter explain Heintz's reasoning? Perhaps he was following Scotchbrite's own recommendat ...
  Topic: Scotchbrite
Doug Garrou

Replies: 12
Views: 6168

PostForum: Zenith-List   Posted: Mon May 08, 2006 9:53 am   Subject: Scotchbrite
Chuck - unfortunately a 94 Zenith newsletter (substantially) predates my Zenith involvement and my aviation library. What exactly does it say?

Thanks
Doug

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  Topic: Scotchbrite
Doug Garrou

Replies: 12
Views: 6168

PostForum: Zenith-List   Posted: Sat May 06, 2006 6:29 am   Subject: Scotchbrite
Chuck:

I can't resist revisiting this issue.

Do you have a citation or reference supporting the claim that silicon carbide Scotchbrite pads should not be used on aluminum? I ask principally bec ...
  Topic: Zenith-List Digest: 801801801801
Doug Garrou

Replies: 4
Views: 3357

PostForum: Zenith-List   Posted: Wed Mar 29, 2006 7:27 am   Subject: Zenith-List Digest: 801801801801
One thing worth pondering further in the never-ending auto v. aircraft engine debate is this AD point.

True, only certified engines are subject to costly ADs (if you wish to keep them certified, ...
  Topic: How many don't use some kind of anti-corrosion primer?
Doug Garrou

Replies: 17
Views: 11338

PostForum: Zenith-List   Posted: Mon Mar 13, 2006 7:02 am   Subject: How many don't use some kind of anti-corrosion primer?
AZ:

As luck would have it, last week I was doing some work for a client and got a chance to chat at length with the head metallurgist at a major aluminum smelter (!). This guy lives, thinks, and b ...
  Topic: Scotchbrite
Doug Garrou

Replies: 11
Views: 6935

PostForum: Zenith-List   Posted: Wed Feb 15, 2006 7:14 am   Subject: Scotchbrite
To recap the bidding (a.k.a. "flail the dead horse to a pulp suitable for use as McDonald's burgers"):

I think we've now established that "iron rich Scotchbrite" is a complete ...
  Topic: EVIL SCOTCHBRITE
Doug Garrou

Replies: 12
Views: 9922

PostForum: Zenith-List   Posted: Thu Feb 09, 2006 7:08 am   Subject: EVIL SCOTCHBRITE
Okay, yours is the kind of post that gets the evil Scotchbrite internet world humming. It's time to apply the scientific process.

I'm not saying you're wrong -- at this point I'm WAAAAY too igno ...
  Topic: EVIL SCOTCHBRITE
Doug Garrou

Replies: 12
Views: 9922

PostForum: Zenith-List   Posted: Wed Feb 08, 2006 7:11 am   Subject: EVIL SCOTCHBRITE
For those who have used green Scotchbrite, fear not: if this product results in the destruction of your airframe, I will represent your bereaved relatives and estate against 3M -- pro bono.

Seri ...
  Topic: N143ZT - First Flight Day 14 Jan 2006
Doug Garrou

Replies: 6
Views: 6000

PostForum: Zenith-List   Posted: Wed Jan 18, 2006 7:27 pm   Subject: N143ZT - First Flight Day 14 Jan 2006
Absolutely outstanding! The plane looks great.

We must have more details!!! Smile

Cheers
Doug
Project801
www.garrou.com
do not archive

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