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Topic: HDS Tire Pressure |
leo.gates
Replies: 3
Views: 1935
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Forum: Zenith-List Posted: Fri Oct 23, 2009 1:24 pm Subject: HDS Tire Pressure |
Bill, 20 PSI mains, 25 PSI tail, in my HDS, 674 empty weight, tail dragger.
Leo Gates
N601Z, CH601HDS TDO
Bill Naumuk wrote:
HDS people-
What PSI are you running in your tires?
Bill ... |
Topic: CAD drawing of 650 exterior |
leo.gates
Replies: 5
Views: 4031
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Forum: Zenith-List Posted: Mon Sep 21, 2009 8:52 am Subject: CAD drawing of 650 exterior |
Have you tried Zenith?
lwinger wrote:
I'm working with a friend in graphic design who is hoping for a CAD drawing of the exterior of the 650. Ideally, it would include at least three views: ... |
Topic: Signed off to Solo the Sabrina Mark 1 !!! |
leo.gates
Replies: 27
Views: 24197
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Forum: Zenith-List Posted: Sat Sep 05, 2009 12:51 am Subject: Signed off to Solo the Sabrina Mark 1 !!! |
My DMV experience: In 1957 - just a few years ago for me - I was
assigned by the Air Force to California. I decided to get a California
drivers license since I would be there a few years. I had ... |
Topic: Choke cable and Rotax 912 |
leo.gates
Replies: 5
Views: 5633
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Forum: Zenith-List Posted: Thu Aug 27, 2009 9:39 pm Subject: Choke cable and Rotax 912 |
To lubricate the cables I bought some graphite. I took the steel cable
out of the guides. I squirted a puddle of graphite on a piece of wax
paper and drew the cables through the graphite and use ... |
Topic: ... |
leo.gates
Replies: 8
Views: 5893
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Forum: Zenith-List Posted: Mon Aug 24, 2009 12:55 pm Subject: Phase 1 Test Pilot |
I can hear the smile all the way down here to Texas!
Leo Gates
N601Z
Sabrina wrote:
At 7:30 AM CST on Monday, August 24, 2009, I conducted my first US solo flight at KARR--a single circui ... |
Topic: Westach INSTRUMENTS |
leo.gates
Replies: 4
Views: 4122
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Forum: Zenith-List Posted: Sun Aug 16, 2009 8:52 am Subject: Westach INSTRUMENTS |
I have a separate Westach Oil Temp gauge. No problem 200+ hours. Rotax
912 oil temp sender. Your voltage looks high with the alternator on.
Mine is 12.4 off and 13.8 on.
Leo Gates
N601Z, C ... |
Topic: Canopy vents |
leo.gates
Replies: 10
Views: 7979
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Forum: Zenith-List Posted: Wed Aug 12, 2009 4:33 pm Subject: Canopy vents |
Larry,
I used two Plastic Eyeball Air Vents from ACS, $17.95 each in gray,
black, white or beige. These are connected to NACA vents on the side of
the fuselage, per ZAC, and connected via sca ... |
Topic: Gas tanks |
leo.gates
Replies: 2
Views: 2779
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Forum: Zenith601-List Posted: Mon Aug 03, 2009 9:21 am Subject: Gas tanks |
Not a good URL
Leo Gates
Bob Gibfried wrote:
http://www.krnet.org/wingtank/
For a riveted tank, try the above link.
Bob, Wichita
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Topic: New Fade In Police Line up Photo's |
leo.gates
Replies: 23
Views: 18536
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Forum: Zenith-List Posted: Tue Jul 21, 2009 6:12 pm Subject: New Fade In Police Line up Photo's |
OK Done.
Carolyn Gardner wrote:
[quote] BLOCK me too !!! I don't think Berry, has a clue what america is all
about. That's what I be thinkin... time will tell. Joe
--- On *Tue, 7/21/0 ... |
Topic: Heavy Left Wing |
leo.gates
Replies: 3
Views: 3880
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Forum: Zenith-List Posted: Tue Jul 21, 2009 6:12 pm Subject: Heavy Left Wing |
Scott,
My plane is an HDS, not XL, but I have a Taylorcraft BC12D with NO
lights also. Both behave the same. Years ago when I flew Cessna 120s,
Piper J3s, Luscombs etc. they also all demonst ... |
Topic: New Fade In Police Line up Photo's |
leo.gates
Replies: 23
Views: 18536
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Forum: Zenith-List Posted: Tue Jul 21, 2009 4:24 pm Subject: New Fade In Police Line up Photo's |
OK. Done.
paulrod36@msn.com wrote:
[quote] Block me too. Personally, I think that poltroon (go look it up) got
elected on a wave of hysteria, doesn't know what he's doing, and is
styling his ... |
Topic: New Fade In Police Line up Photo's |
leo.gates
Replies: 23
Views: 18536
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Forum: Zenith-List Posted: Mon Jul 20, 2009 4:09 pm Subject: New Fade In Police Line up Photo's |
I just blocked Mr. Giacona too.
Gig Giacona wrote:
Whoever originally posted it took it off the web forum but because d.goddard felt the need to quote the jpg it is still there.
BTW the f ... |
Topic: New Fade In Police Line up Photo's |
leo.gates
Replies: 23
Views: 18536
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Forum: Zenith-List Posted: Mon Jul 20, 2009 4:05 pm Subject: New Fade In Police Line up Photo's |
I just blocked Mr. Jones
wade jones wrote:
[quote]
Wade Jones South East Texas
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Topic: New Chris Heinz Letter Today |
leo.gates
Replies: 64
Views: 36040
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Forum: Zenith-List Posted: Wed Jul 08, 2009 5:12 pm Subject: New Chris Heinz Letter Today |
Jim Belcher wrote:
I looked hard at the HDS, but (in part) rejected it because of the limited
fuel. It's a personal choice: I tend to do a lot of cross countries. I climb
high, redu ... |
Topic: New Chris Heinz Letter Today |
leo.gates
Replies: 64
Views: 36040
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Forum: Zenith-List Posted: Wed Jul 08, 2009 2:12 pm Subject: New Chris Heinz Letter Today |
All- I just gotta weigh in. My HDS at 1200 lbs GTW is somewhat below
the new proposed XL limit of 1255 lbs. I do have a question. Chris, in
his letter says, "Reduce aircraft gross weight ... |
Topic: Left wing low |
leo.gates
Replies: 18
Views: 9994
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Forum: Zenith-List Posted: Mon Jul 06, 2009 1:36 pm Subject: Left wing low |
Bill-
Ten Gal. leading edge fuel tanks only. Landing/taxi lights and pitot
static tubes on the left wing. Also, all my gyro instruments (3) are on
the left side of the instrument panel. Empt ... |
Topic: Left wing low |
leo.gates
Replies: 18
Views: 9994
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Forum: Zenith-List Posted: Mon Jul 06, 2009 9:38 am Subject: Left wing low |
All-
Mine is a HDS, however, I had a "heavy left wing." During Phase 1
testing I loaded 175 pounds of weight (sand) in the right seat to
balance my 175 pounds. With both wing tanks ... |
Topic: Heavy wing stuff |
leo.gates
Replies: 4
Views: 2090
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Forum: Zenith-List Posted: Thu Jun 25, 2009 7:56 pm Subject: Heavy wing stuff |
All-
I have at times used maximum trim to level the wings. Then I burned off
some fuel on the heavy side and reduced the amount of trim needed. Jay,
that means it is relative.
Leo Gates
... |
Topic: Left wing low syndrome |
leo.gates
Replies: 1
Views: 1311
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Forum: Zenith-List Posted: Thu Jun 25, 2009 2:50 pm Subject: Left wing low syndrome |
All-
From day one my HDS had the same tendency. Solo, left wing heavy.
Dual, level. I did not worry about it, just trimmed with the electric
trim. I thought that was what it was for.
Leo ... |
Topic: XL Testing UK |
leo.gates
Replies: 20
Views: 14983
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Forum: Zenith-List Posted: Tue Jun 16, 2009 7:21 pm Subject: XL Testing UK |
Welcome back. You haven't missed much.
Leo Gates
Sabrina wrote:
I'm back...
I just wanted to make sure it was not me who was causing the list to flame. It can flame very well on its ... |
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