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Okay, I stumbled upon a pic of my doors before installation, and the protective film says "Bayer Axpet". Web search confirms they are polyester sheet. I am surprised you see any stress crac ...

Dan,
I installed the Skyshop doors a couple years back, and I'm not sure if they've changed since, but a couple things about mine that may help:

1. The material that my windows were made of, was n ...

I have a 701 from yr 2000 kit, and the plans I received state 100hp max, and came with drawings for installation of the 912S. Still 960lb gross at that point. You will find more than one of the 960l ...

John,
I also had the same prob., with either one or both front struts.
Heated (jigged) over a 1 ft area and four degrees correction felt very minor.
When I did this I had already ordered one or two ...

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John,
Any chance you are referring to clearance with a prop greater than 67" in diameter? I am using a Woodcomp Klassic 170cm, which should be 67" in diameter (if their math is correct, I ...

Flicka,

An observation. It seems you are not getting a lot of support here, and I think it may be because you are expecting all of the details to be completely worked out for you.

Your perspect ...

Les,

Nice discussion of STOL technique at http://www.acomodata.com/zenair701/flying.htm

I tend to come in power off at just over 50mph, like the prev. poster, and time an aggressive flare, whic ...

You all just reminded me that I plunked down over $14K all at once, on the 701 kit, without having even sat in one. And I'm 6'2". Boy I must have been crazy.

Off to go fly now.

Bill Miles ...

Ken,
The fuel consumption figures for the 912 series seem a bit high to me; I regularly see less than 4 gph with a 912S, with a 701 cruising at 85mph, which I assumme must be at least 65% power.
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I have the one you listed from an Ebay store.
It worked well for me. But can't remember using it for anything other than 3/32" rivets (wing, flaperon, elevator, stab. trailing edges), so can't ...

Klaus,

Would you happen to know if, when failed, the pump is blocked, or freely allows fuel to still flow through?

Best,

Bill Mileski
701 912S 125hrs

Thanks, Bill, will give it a try!

Bill

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Rick,
Could you describe what "pulling back a collar" is.. I tried to adjust my altimeter with the screw removed, but couldn't figure out how to get the knob to move only the altitude indi ...

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I used white on clear labels, see pic at above link. My grey panel is not very dark, but I have been happy with the contrast.

Bill Mileski
701 912 ...

Les,
Double-check the Aeroquip specs to see if it is recommended for autofuel (and its alcohol, toluene, etc.). I found that some of the aviation fuel line prohibits autofuel, might be worth checkin ...

Jim,
So sorry.
Once in awhile we are painfully reminded of the impact that anger, hate, and ignorance can have, even when (hopefully) restricted to a small fraction of us.
Don't be discouraged (and ...

I have flown mine a few hours with the doors off. This in the summer, at above 80 deg. It's windy in the cockpit and there can be no loose items anywhere. The baggage compartment oil-cans if empty. I ...

Hmmm. Actually, looks like EZ Turn is about six bucks CHEAPER than the Sealube I recommended.. I'd probably go with the EZ Turn Smile

http://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalog/cspages/ezturnlube.php

B ...

I have used "Sealube" from Spruce, extensively, and it seems to work very well. Was recommended by Zenith at the time I purchased my kit. Not cheap, but at $27 is a large can I'll never use ...