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Topic: A smidge of good news |
aussiech650
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Views: 10025
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Forum: Zenith-List Posted: Thu Dec 10, 2009 10:33 am Subject: Re: A smidge of good news |
Thats great advise Fred, the ability of the fuel filter to prevent clogging is directly proportional to the surface area of the filtration media. At all times, when it comes to fuel filters, the bigge ... |
Topic: I don't understand... |
aussiech650
Replies: 30
Views: 23528
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Forum: Zenith601-List Posted: Fri Dec 04, 2009 1:23 pm Subject: I don't understand... |
Gary,
Have you also noticed that they only need gas when we get in to drive the dammed things, how do they get them to run so long on the low fuel light?
Regards,
Greg Cox
Z ... |
Topic: Warning...Watch Out for Jabiru USA Rip-Offs!!!!!! |
aussiech650
Replies: 5
Views: 5342
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Forum: JabiruEngine-List Posted: Thu Dec 03, 2009 2:15 am Subject: Warning...Watch Out for Jabiru USA Rip-Offs!!!!!! |
Thom,
From a business owners perspective, good customer service conducive with
customer retention might best be provided by sourcing such components from
alternative suppliers and then on selling t ... |
Topic: Warning...Watch Out for Jabiru USA Rip-Offs!!!!!! |
aussiech650
Replies: 5
Views: 5342
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Forum: JabiruEngine-List Posted: Tue Dec 01, 2009 11:50 am Subject: Warning...Watch Out for Jabiru USA Rip-Offs!!!!!! |
I hope there is more than one girl at Jab USA, if not, you just told
everyone including her employer that she is recommending to buy elsewhere
and that she is even giving out the name of the other s ... |
Topic: Upper Engine Mount Question |
aussiech650
Replies: 10
Views: 8817
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Forum: Zenith-List Posted: Sun Nov 22, 2009 1:09 am Subject: Upper Engine Mount Question |
Hi,
I can't get through on your email address can you confirm that it is
james.roberts@computershare.co.za
Regards,
Greg Cox
Zenith Zodiac CH650, VH-ZDC
Sydney, Australia (Cecil Hills)
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Topic: Upper Engine Mount Question |
aussiech650
Replies: 10
Views: 8817
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Forum: Zenith-List Posted: Sun Nov 22, 2009 1:05 am Subject: Upper Engine Mount Question |
I have sent an email directly to your inbox.
Regards,
Greg Cox
Zenith Zodiac CH650, VH-ZDC
Sydney, Australia (Cecil Hills)
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Topic: Upper Engine Mount Question |
aussiech650
Replies: 10
Views: 8817
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Forum: Zenith-List Posted: Fri Nov 20, 2009 2:47 am Subject: Upper Engine Mount Question |
Be careful with this drawing 6-B-6 the engine mounting hole positions were not correct for my aircraft, I back drilled through the firewall.
Regards,
Greg Cox
Zenith Zodiac C ... |
Topic: spar and wing mods |
aussiech650
Replies: 4
Views: 4391
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Forum: Zenith601-List Posted: Thu Nov 19, 2009 12:46 pm Subject: spar and wing mods |
Wire Bracing? Why don't we take the starter motor and battery out and go
back to hand starting as well. LMHO.
Regards,
Greg Cox
Zenith Zodiac CH650
Sydney, Australia
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Topic: FAA grounds 601 and 650 |
aussiech650
Replies: 52
Views: 44301
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Forum: Zenith-List Posted: Wed Nov 11, 2009 11:22 pm Subject: FAA grounds 601 and 650 |
Sabrina,
If you don't agree with CH's upgrade, then design and carry out your own
upgrade then spend your money testing your design. If yours is an
improvement on CH's then you should be able to ma ... |
Topic: Zenith liability |
aussiech650
Replies: 29
Views: 18325
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Forum: Zenith-List Posted: Tue Nov 10, 2009 12:03 pm Subject: Zenith liability |
I hope all you people that are considering litigation are also considering the implications of not having the manufacturer around to support the aircraft in the future, this would result in all of our ... |
Topic: 601 nose gear |
aussiech650
Replies: 22
Views: 16430
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Forum: Zenith601-List Posted: Sun Nov 01, 2009 1:08 am Subject: Re: 601 nose gear |
I assume (you know what they say about that) they are saying they have drilled a hole in the base plate on the gear leg for drainage and therefore this would also require holes in the gear forks to al ... |
Topic: 601 nose gear |
aussiech650
Replies: 22
Views: 16430
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Forum: Zenith601-List Posted: Sat Oct 31, 2009 2:55 pm Subject: 601 nose gear |
There is a complete listing of the drawing updates on the ZAC site in
builders resources.
http://www.zenithair.com?zodiac/xl/xl-up-drawings.html
I have attached the last 2 update lists.
Rega ... |
Topic: Additional NTSB Documents |
aussiech650
Replies: 9
Views: 10708
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Forum: Zenith601-List Posted: Fri Oct 30, 2009 11:54 am Subject: Additional NTSB Documents |
The rear spar on a CH650 has this hole positioned 92mm outboard of RR#7 and
20mm up from the bottom radius. The hole is 38mm OD and therefore we have
2mm edge distance to the bottom radius and is 36 ... |
Topic: wheel pants |
aussiech650
Replies: 6
Views: 8006
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Forum: Zenith-List Posted: Thu Oct 29, 2009 6:34 pm Subject: Re: wheel pants |
There is a XL601 flying here in Australia with RV wheel pants and it looks great.
This aircraft recently won an award at our annual Sports Aircraft Association of Australia Fly-in.
The aircraft is o ... |
Topic: Nose wheel fork failure |
aussiech650
Replies: 38
Views: 35472
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Forum: Zenith601-List Posted: Sun Oct 25, 2009 1:36 am Subject: Re: Nose wheel fork failure |
Alan, I have an XL601 nose leg that I will not be using. Give me a call if you would like it.
Greg 0415610593. |
Topic: cold weather starting |
aussiech650
Replies: 27
Views: 29848
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Forum: JabiruEngine-List Posted: Fri Oct 23, 2009 1:14 pm Subject: Re: cold weather starting |
I would highly recommend that you do not use Ether starting fluids on your aero engine for several reasons.
Ether start will dilute the residual oil film on your valve stems, cylinders pistons and ri ... |
Topic: BMW aero engine |
aussiech650
Replies: 2
Views: 5130
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Forum: Zenith-List Posted: Sun Oct 18, 2009 11:44 am Subject: BMW aero engine |
Herman,
Thank you for taking the time to send such a comprehensive reply.
Regards,
Greg Cox
Zenith Zodiac CH650, VH-ZDC
Sydney, Australia (Cecil Hills)
Email - greg@ga ... |
Topic: looking for suggestions |
aussiech650
Replies: 2
Views: 2810
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Forum: Zenith601-List Posted: Thu Oct 15, 2009 12:38 am Subject: Re: looking for suggestions |
I have the standard XL601 5" main wheels & brakes. I tried the complete assembly inside the nose leg fork of the XL601 and it looks to me that they would work for you as an off the shelf item ... |
Topic: Wing Spare Angle |
aussiech650
Replies: 2
Views: 5462
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Forum: Zenith650-List Posted: Mon Oct 12, 2009 6:09 pm Subject: Re: Wing Spare Angle |
I am also building the 650 but I originally started building the 601 so I do have both sets of plans.
The error I believe is in the notation on the 650 plans 6-W-8 that says "To install top rear ... |
Topic: Axle drill Guide to suit GAC 5018 |
aussiech650
Replies: 1
Views: 3210
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Forum: Zenith601-List Posted: Sat Oct 10, 2009 3:17 am Subject: Axle drill Guide to suit GAC 5018 |
I am trying to buy a couple of axle drilling guides to suit the GAC 5018 axle but I am unable to contact kobush welding and machining via the email.
They ask you to contact them before ordering if yo ... |
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