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Topic: 801 Builders (Propeller) |
Doug Garrou
Replies: 7
Views: 5769
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Forum: Zenith-List Posted: Thu Sep 21, 2006 5:19 am Subject: 801 Builders (Propeller) |
Except on a Spitfire of course!!
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
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Forum: 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
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Forum: 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
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Forum: 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
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Forum: 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
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Forum: 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!!!
Doug "Do Not Archive" Garrou
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Topic: total engine costs involved??? |
Doug Garrou
Replies: 28
Views: 6478
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Forum: 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
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Forum: 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
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Forum: 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?
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Topic: Scotchbrite |
Doug Garrou
Replies: 12
Views: 6168
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Forum: 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
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Forum: 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
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Forum: 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
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Forum: 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
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Forum: 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
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Forum: 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
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Forum: 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
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Forum: 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
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Forum: 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!!!
Cheers
Doug
Project801
www.garrou.com
do not archive
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