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 Topic: It's official |
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| jsimons2 Replies: 2 Views: 1945 |
 Forum: Zenith-List Posted: Wed Jul 05, 2006 2:02 pm Subject: It's official |
| Hi all,
Ok, it's official. I got home from work today, got the mail in and had a package waiting for me inside. Yep, I now have my CH 601 HDS plans and construction manual. (excitement se ... |
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| Topic: Jon Croke unfortunate incident again |
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| jsimons2 Replies: 5 Views: 4838 |
Forum: Zenith-List Posted: Sat Jul 01, 2006 9:15 am Subject: Re: Jon Croke unfortunate incident again |
| Even though I'm on a tight budget right now (2 round trip tickets from NC to California and 601 HDS plans bought in the last 2 weeks) I just ordered Jon's Metalworking 101 DVD. I already have his Scra ... | |
| Topic: Serial Number 6483 |
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| jsimons2 Replies: 10 Views: 4600 |
Forum: Zenith-List Posted: Sat Jul 01, 2006 8:51 am Subject: Re: Serial Number 6483 |
You lucky dog!! My CH601HDS plans are in transit.  At least, that's what the e-mail I got from ZAC said yesterday. Should arrive on Wednesday and then the review process begins. I won't start ... |
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| Topic: Tony Bingelis' books/ STICK AND RUDDER |
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| jsimons2 Replies: 2 Views: 2447 |
Forum: Zenith-List Posted: Sat Jul 01, 2006 8:44 am Subject: Re: Tony Bingelis' books/ STICK AND RUDDER |
| Hmmmm, maybe I should give the book back to my brother in law. He had it from his flight instruction many years ago and loaned it to me since I want to get my PPL. Better yet, I'll go ahead and read i ... | |
| Topic: Deep trouble!! |
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| jsimons2 Replies: 15 Views: 6938 |
Forum: Zenith-List Posted: Fri Jun 23, 2006 5:25 pm Subject: Deep trouble!! |
| Hi all,
I believe that I am in deep sh**. Today I ordered my plans for a Zodiac CH 601 HDS without telling my wife that I was even near ordering plans. How much longer do I have to live? (Read as ... |
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| Topic: XP Problems |
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| jsimons2 Replies: 16 Views: 7898 |
Forum: Zenith-List Posted: Sat Jun 17, 2006 9:28 am Subject: Re: XP Problems |
| Bill,
I build my own computers and use Microsoft XP. The fire wall included with XP is okay. I use McAffe Virus Scan (really good) and AdAware. I also use a broadban router simply for the purpose ... |
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| Topic: molded fuel tank? |
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| jsimons2 Replies: 0 Views: 1462 |
Forum: Zenith-List Posted: Mon Jun 12, 2006 4:14 pm Subject: molded fuel tank? |
| Hi all,
Does anyone know if there is a rotationaly molded fuel tank that would work as a header tank for the 601? This is one change from plans that I would like to make if one is available. Th ... |
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| Topic: Scratch building??? Maybe?? |
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| jsimons2 Replies: 6 Views: 4139 |
Forum: Zenith-List Posted: Mon Jun 12, 2006 4:02 pm Subject: Re: Scratch building??? Maybe?? |
| Hi John,
I got my DVD about 2 weeks ago. I can tell you that after watching it all of the mystery about forming sheet metal is gone. Yes, it is that good. I would highly recommend it to anyone e ... |
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| Topic: Kitplanes Request - Buying Used Zenith A/C - Part 2 |
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| jsimons2 Replies: 9 Views: 4877 |
Forum: Zenith-List Posted: Sat Jun 10, 2006 6:10 pm Subject: Re: Kitplanes Request - Buying Used Zenith A/C - Part 2 |
| Bill-
Please sir, may I have more? Yes, I have put a lot of research into it. However, I also adhere to the k.i.s.s. contengient. To me, the fuel pumps and such are just another problem waiting ... |
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| Topic: Kitplanes Request - Buying Used Zenith A/C - Part 2 |
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| jsimons2 Replies: 9 Views: 4877 |
Forum: Zenith-List Posted: Sat Jun 10, 2006 2:33 pm Subject: Re: Kitplanes Request - Buying Used Zenith A/C - Part 2 |
| Tell me about the rush job!! On a recent trip to a fly-in to hopefully view the aircraft I was considering building, the workmanship on one of the 2 I was considering helped me make my final decision. ... | |
| Topic: HUMOR ALERT...delete as you see fit. |
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| jsimons2 Replies: 1 Views: 1819 |
Forum: Zenith-List Posted: Wed Jun 07, 2006 4:51 pm Subject: Re: HUMOR ALERT...delete as you see fit. |
| Hmmmmmm, I wonder how you know the height of a Northern Mojave Rattlesnakes belly? Hehehehe | |
| Topic: Flanging Dies for CH601's |
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| jsimons2 Replies: 1 Views: 1863 |
Forum: Zenith-List Posted: Tue Jun 06, 2006 6:48 pm Subject: Re: Flanging Dies for CH601's |
| Let me know how they work, I may be interested in getting a set when I start building in the next couple of months. | |
| Topic: Drills and wiring |
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| jsimons2 Replies: 10 Views: 5777 |
Forum: Zenith-List Posted: Mon Jun 05, 2006 5:16 pm Subject: Re: Drills and wiring |
| Go with the 10 gauge wire and be safe. Most welders require a 30 amp circuit due to their current draw. The only time that #12 gauge wire is allowed to be on a circuit that is protected by more than a ... | |
| Topic: Zodiac 601 HDS and Corvair engine |
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| jsimons2 Replies: 27 Views: 23431 |
Forum: Zenith-List Posted: Mon May 29, 2006 6:22 pm Subject: Re: Zodiac 601 HDS and Corvair engine |
| Larry,
Don't really want the extra weight. I really thought that it would weigh less that the standard HD/HDS gear. Maybe gear and wheel fairings would be better in this instance. Just trying to ... |
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| Topic: Zodiac 601 HDS and Corvair engine |
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| jsimons2 Replies: 27 Views: 23431 |
Forum: Zenith-List Posted: Mon May 29, 2006 10:22 am Subject: Re: Zodiac 601 HDS and Corvair engine |
| Hi guys,
Thanks for the advice about the 2 DVD set from homebuildhelp.com. However......................................it should be here tomorrow. Hehe, I ordered it last week. Figured it woul ... |
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| Topic: Zodiac 601 HDS and Corvair engine |
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| jsimons2 Replies: 27 Views: 23431 |
Forum: Zenith-List Posted: Sun May 28, 2006 8:43 am Subject: Re: Zodiac 601 HDS and Corvair engine |
| Hi Brandon,
Yes, the center wing is wider on the HDS. However, the gear track (center to center of wheels) on the XL is 84" (7'). Now if you add 3" to each wheel for the rest of the tire ... |
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| Topic: Zodiac 601 HDS and Corvair engine |
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| jsimons2 Replies: 27 Views: 23431 |
Forum: Zenith-List Posted: Sun May 28, 2006 6:01 am Subject: Re: Zodiac 601 HDS and Corvair engine |
| Thanks to all who have replied so far. A little more info as to why I chose the HDS over the XL may be in order.
1. If I could afford it, I would try to build a 2 seater P-40 or Spitfire replica. Ho ... |
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| Topic: Welcome to the neighborhood! |
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| jsimons2 Replies: 1 Views: 1958 |
Forum: Zenith-List Posted: Sat May 27, 2006 6:03 am Subject: Re: Welcome to the neighborhood! |
| Hehe, I guess that I'm lucky on this point also. One of the HVAC mechanics who has offered the use of his break is very familiar with bend radius. One of his employees has a side job of making the bod ... | |
| Topic: Zodiac 601 HDS and Corvair engine |
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| jsimons2 Replies: 27 Views: 23431 |
Forum: Zenith-List Posted: Fri May 26, 2006 7:20 pm Subject: Re: Zodiac 601 HDS and Corvair engine |
| Maybe I should introduce myself first. I've been lurking around here since January and have really learned a lot just by reading the forums every day. I'm a 52 (almost 53) year old electrical inspecto ... | |
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