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Topic: Looking for drawing - forward tilt canopy parts on fuselag |
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Forum: Zenith-List Posted: Wed Jul 15, 2009 11:04 am Subject: Re: Looking for drawing - forward tilt canopy parts on fus |
Thanks,
I forgot all about that site.
Peace,
TimE |
Topic: Looking for drawing - forward tilt canopy parts on fuselage |
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Forum: Zenith-List Posted: Wed Jul 15, 2009 8:35 am Subject: Looking for drawing - forward tilt canopy parts on fuselage |
Looking for a drawing and parts list, fitting up a forward tilting canopy to a 601HD. I've got the canopy, just looking for the hinge assy's, block for mounting gas struts and instrument panel cover.
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Topic: bubblecanopy wanted |
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Forum: Zenith601-List Posted: Fri Mar 27, 2009 7:35 am Subject: Re: bubblecanopy wanted |
I have a spare - but I am not sure which one will be spare.
Rebuilding my 601HD which had a forward tilting canopy.
The replacement fuselage has a side opening canopy.
TimE
208-390-9863 |
Topic: Converting tri-gear 601 to taildragger |
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Forum: Zenith601-List Posted: Mon Feb 09, 2009 8:39 am Subject: Converting tri-gear 601 to taildragger |
Folks,
i am considering converting my tricycle to a taildragger, and would like to
talk to someone who's done this.
Looking for ideas for which type of spring aluminum gear,
tail wheel, and what ... |
Topic: Rotax Engine Mount for 601 For Sale |
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Forum: Zenith-List Posted: Thu Sep 18, 2008 9:00 am Subject: Re: Rotax Engine Mount for 601 For Sale |
Rich,
Did you sell your 912 motormount yet?
If not email me at eedetail@qwest.net please.
TimE |
Topic: Want to buy - fuselage kit 601HD |
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Forum: Zenith-List Posted: Thu Sep 18, 2008 7:35 am Subject: Want to buy - fuselage kit 601HD |
Looking for a fuselage kit for 601HD will consider partial completions.
Had a hard landing yesterday.
TimE |
Topic: In flight adjustable prop |
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Forum: Zenith-List Posted: Wed Aug 06, 2008 7:45 am Subject: Re: In flight adjustable prop |
I have a 601HD, with rotax 912 ul 80hp, and the light IVO inflight adjustable.
I fly from a field elevation of about 5000' msl. On takeoff, I can get full rpm and climb 1000' fpm easily. Cruise at 52 ... |
Topic: Holding the nose wheel off at landing |
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Forum: Zenith-List Posted: Wed Jan 23, 2008 9:23 am Subject: Holding the nose wheel off at landing |
Folks,
you might try the following technique. It took me a bit to figure out, but seems to work.
On short final, bring the rpm up from idle, blow a bit of air over the wing and
carry it thru touchd ... |
Topic: 601 HD power VS speed |
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Forum: Zenith-List Posted: Mon Dec 03, 2007 9:11 am Subject: Re: 601 HD power VS speed |
I am swinging a 3-blade, 68" ivo inflight adjustable.
TimE |
Topic: 3 Zodiacs down in 4 days. |
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Forum: Zenith-List Posted: Tue Nov 06, 2007 8:33 am Subject: Re: 3 Zodiacs down in 4 days. |
Folks,
A big problem with comparing experimental vs certified is that there is not an accurate record of hours flown of either category of aircraft, which would be the best Gage of the safety of eith ... |
Topic: 3 Zodiacs down in 4 days. |
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Forum: Zenith-List Posted: Mon Nov 05, 2007 11:33 am Subject: 3 Zodiacs down in 4 days. |
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Topic: 601 HD power VS speed |
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Forum: Zenith-List Posted: Mon Oct 22, 2007 2:25 pm Subject: Re: 601 HD power VS speed |
80 HP Rotax 912UL.
105 mph TAS at about 4900 rpm, 4.7 gph (I figure 5gph)
Note that factory says 75% power at 8000 feet is 5800 rpm, full throttle.
Ivo inflight adjustable 3 blade prop, I will be a ... |
Topic: Filing identifier? |
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Forum: Zenith-List Posted: Fri Apr 06, 2007 9:54 am Subject: Re: Filing identifier? |
I use CH60 to file flight plans, and for flight following.
Had a briefer one time that thought it was a helicopter. |
Topic: headset - bad mike test proc needed |
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Forum: AeroElectric-List Posted: Mon Feb 05, 2007 7:39 am Subject: Re: headset - bad mike test proc needed |
Folks,
Thanks for the good info. I was looking for a way to test my headset without getting to the airport, but I had not really mentioned that important fact. Best way to test them is in the air an ... |
Topic: headset - bad mike test proc needed |
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Forum: AeroElectric-List Posted: Fri Feb 02, 2007 4:48 pm Subject: Re: headset - bad mike test proc needed |
Craig,
Thanks for the info. This set hadnt sat in the cold all night, but it did sit for a little while. I believe it's an electret type mike, is the other type of mike any better or worse?
I see y ... |
Topic: headset - bad mike test proc needed |
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Forum: AeroElectric-List Posted: Fri Feb 02, 2007 3:17 pm Subject: Re: headset - bad mike test proc needed |
Havent tried that and I'll have to ask around for an adaptor.
I should mention it was cold -10C outside. But, I was flying an Arrow and it warmed up pretty quickly. I am gonna try a borrowed headset ... |
Topic: headset - bad mike test proc needed |
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Forum: AeroElectric-List Posted: Fri Feb 02, 2007 1:52 pm Subject: headset - bad mike test proc needed |
Folks,
the tower's been telling me that I am barely readable - and I was blaming my radio. However, I've been flying another plane lately, and today my mike quit working. I now think that my radio is ... |
Topic: SORT OF AIRCRAFT RELATED |
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Forum: Zenith-List Posted: Fri Dec 29, 2006 1:49 pm Subject: Re: SORT OF AIRCRAFT RELATED |
Another Cad jockey here - I am a structural steel detailer, my firm makes shop drawings of steel skeletons for buildings.
I bought my 601HD used, maybe if I ever retire I'll build my own.
TimE |
Topic: Alternator Recommendations |
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Forum: Zenith-List Posted: Fri Dec 01, 2006 11:31 am Subject: Re: Alternator Recommendations |
Well, yes you are both correct.
As voltage drops, current increases in order to maintain the same power.
My less than 5 amp is based upon actual measurements last nite, using only battery power, and ... |
Topic: Alternator Recommendations |
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Forum: Zenith-List Posted: Fri Dec 01, 2006 8:46 am Subject: Re: Alternator Recommendations |
The pair of 100w landing lights will be overkill in my opinion.
If money is no object go with a pair of HID lights. Xenondepot.com has
a pair for $469 plus shipping. Rated at 35w each, they draw les ... |
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