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Topic: A glitch on the (email) list (Was "A Practical Electric Airp |
shilcom
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Forum: Zenith-List Posted: Sat Dec 22, 2007 4:22 pm Subject: A glitch on the (email) list (Was "A Practical Electric Airp |
maybe there is lots of Gov't grants involved. Bob U.
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Topic: 601Wing Failures - a different perspective |
shilcom
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Forum: Zenith-List Posted: Sat Dec 22, 2007 4:12 pm Subject: 601Wing Failures - a different perspective |
This seems to be being called "wing flutter". Is it wing flutter or "aeleron flutter". Bob U.
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Topic: 601Wing Failures - a different perspective |
shilcom
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Forum: Zenith-List Posted: Sat Dec 22, 2007 4:08 pm Subject: 601Wing Failures - a different perspective |
<<<I think you're "running lemmings" here as most people wouldn't recognize
flutter if it happened to them>>
A more accurate statement would be "most people do ... |
Topic: Seat elevating divices |
shilcom
Replies: 2
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Forum: Zenith-List Posted: Fri Dec 21, 2007 8:06 am Subject: Seat elevating divices |
Most any photo program can resize them. I use U-lead photo explorer which is generic program available to download free I think and it sort of does it automatically. It offers you an option every ... |
Topic: 601 and wing failiers |
shilcom
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Forum: Zenith-List Posted: Fri Dec 21, 2007 7:44 am Subject: 601 and wing failiers |
>>I'd have to guess
> the wing is considerable stronger without the wing locker>>
I wouldn't worry about the wing locker area, as I'm sure heinz has put adequate doublers in ... |
Topic: A Practical Electric Airplane |
shilcom
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Forum: Zenith-List Posted: Fri Dec 21, 2007 7:44 am Subject: A Practical Electric Airplane |
Sonex and aerocarb are the same co. aren't they. bob U.
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Topic: Christmas |
shilcom
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Forum: Zenith-List Posted: Thu Dec 20, 2007 7:32 pm Subject: Christmas |
Man every body that works must be OFF for Christmas already. Lots of emails everywhere. bob U.
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Topic: carbon monoxide |
shilcom
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Forum: Zenith-List Posted: Sun Dec 16, 2007 12:55 am Subject: carbon monoxide |
There has been a lot of discussion on this thread. What doesn't seem to be talked about much is keeping the differential pressure positive in the cabin vs the upper engine high pressure area. Sea ... |
Topic: On the Skycatcher by "Cessna" |
shilcom
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Forum: Zenith-List Posted: Fri Dec 07, 2007 4:37 am Subject: On the Skycatcher by "Cessna" |
I wasn't awayre that a specific country of origin had been selected. Last news release simply said it would not be made in usa and that multiple sites were being considered. bob U.
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Topic: Removing metal scratches on Rudder |
shilcom
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Forum: Zenith-List Posted: Thu Dec 06, 2007 6:44 am Subject: Removing metal scratches on Rudder |
If your buffing or polishing you've got a lot of work ahead of you. The basic premise is that you will have to sand, using course enough paper to remove and feather out the scratch, then begin to s ... |
Topic: What have you got to lose??? |
shilcom
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Forum: Zenith-List Posted: Thu Dec 06, 2007 6:44 am Subject: What have you got to lose??? |
Do you also find an electric turn and bank indicator a "useles piece of junk" in todays cockpit. Bob U.
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Topic: What have you got to lose??? |
shilcom
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Forum: Zenith-List Posted: Thu Dec 06, 2007 6:09 am Subject: What have you got to lose??? |
<<<His job is to inspect your aircraft and make sure it is in a "Condition for safe operation">>>
His job also is to see that the airplane meets FAA regulations. ... |
Topic: Vertical Card Compass?? |
shilcom
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Forum: Zenith-List Posted: Wed Dec 05, 2007 2:49 pm Subject: Vertical Card Compass?? |
I believe you still have to have a Boy Scout type compass to get it passed. Maybe someone has experiece getting it passed using the dynon compass or other electronic one. bob U.
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Topic: Removing metal scratches on Rudder |
shilcom
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Forum: Zenith-List Posted: Wed Dec 05, 2007 11:45 am Subject: Removing metal scratches on Rudder |
If you are going to paint, then wait till painting time. If you can feel the scratch with your fingernail, then work on it with red scotchbrite pad and if that doesn't do it start with 250 grit emr ... |
Topic: 601 XL 15 gal. fuel tanks. |
shilcom
Replies: 39
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Forum: Zenith-List Posted: Wed Dec 05, 2007 5:22 am Subject: 601 XL 15 gal. fuel tanks. |
<<<The fuel/air mixture over the liquid in a gasoline tank is too rich to burn>>>
NOT EVER SEE A CLOSED GAS CONTAINER EXPLODE. AND YES I AM "SHOUTING". BOB U. ... |
Topic: 601 XL 15 gal. fuel tanks. |
shilcom
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Forum: Zenith-List Posted: Mon Dec 03, 2007 5:36 am Subject: 601 XL 15 gal. fuel tanks. |
One of the things you will NOT be able to do is put the "reverse polarity" ball on the end of the electrode before switching to aluminum. Some don't think that is necessary, but I do. B ... |
Topic: 601 XL 15 gal. fuel tanks. |
shilcom
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Forum: Zenith-List Posted: Sat Dec 01, 2007 4:28 am Subject: 601 XL 15 gal. fuel tanks. |
I do have the "stuff" in a few places, not generally on the airplane. One of the problems is "they" call it welding and it's actually "soldering". One of the differe ... |
Topic: 601 XL 15 gal. fuel tanks. |
shilcom
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Forum: Zenith-List Posted: Sat Dec 01, 2007 4:28 am Subject: 601 XL 15 gal. fuel tanks. |
I guess for polarity reversal when going from 4130 to aluminum you will have to rig up a way to switch the leads unless your dc machine has straight and reverse polarity. Bob U.
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Topic: Flap position sensor |
shilcom
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Forum: Zenith-List Posted: Fri Nov 30, 2007 2:27 pm Subject: Flap position sensor |
My method also, however a flap indicator might be ok so it's in front of you and MIGHT, but probably not, prevent a Flap Down, heavily loaded go-around, maybe with a little ice on the wings.......wa ... |
Topic: XL baggage compartment fan |
shilcom
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Forum: Zenith-List Posted: Fri Nov 30, 2007 2:32 am Subject: XL baggage compartment fan |
Are those computer fans 12VDC. Wouldn't think they would run off the computer power supply that they are cooling. bob U.
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