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naumuk(at)windstream.net
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Posted: Mon Sep 28, 2009 5:05 pm Post subject: Last chance to avoid misery later

All-

     I'm down to my last skin, trying  to complete every job I can think of that would turn me into a pretzel after I  close in my cockpit. I'd like to hear about the things you guys regretted not  doing before losing your access. There has to be something I  missed.

     Thanks.

 Bill Naumuk

Townville, Pa.

HDS N601MG/Corvair  95%

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psm(at)att.net
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Posted: Mon Sep 28, 2009 5:14 pm Post subject: Last chance to avoid misery later

Hi Bill,



 Have you completed your instrument panel yet?



 How about engine installation including all the controls?  Cabin heat?



 It's not over until it is airborne with all the instrumentation you want. . .



 Paul

 XL awaiting engineering changes



 

 At 05:57 PM 9/28/2009, you wrote:

 [quote]All-

     I'm down to my last skin, trying to complete every job I can think of that would turn me into a pretzel after I close in my cockpit. I'd like to hear about the things you guys regretted not doing before losing your access. There has to be something I missed.

     Thanks.

 Bill Naumuk[b]

professor71(at)HOTMAIL.CO
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Posted: Mon Sep 28, 2009 6:12 pm Post subject: Last chance to avoid misery later

Bill

My advice is to make your front top skin removable. or make access panels in it. I guarantee you will need access behind the instrument panel at some point. 

John

601HD 344 hours

From: naumuk(at)windstream.net

To: zenith-list(at)matronics.com

Subject: Zenith-List: Last chance to avoid misery later

Date: Mon C 28 Sep 2009 20:57:36 -0400



          All-

     I'm down to my last skin C trying  to complete every job I can think of that would turn me into a pretzel after I  close in my cockpit. I'd like to hear about the things you guys regretted not  doing before losing your access. There has to be something I  missed.

     Thanks.

 Bill Naumuk

Townville C Pa.

HDS N601MG/Corvair  95%

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naumuk(at)windstream.net
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Posted: Tue Sep 29, 2009 6:19 am Post subject: Last chance to avoid misery later

John-

     It's in the works, but I have to figure  out and incorporate a slop guard to accommodate my header tank.

                                                                         Bill

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naumuk(at)windstream.net
Guest

Posted: Tue Sep 29, 2009 6:39 am Post subject: Last chance to avoid misery later

Paul-

     Panel is complete and everything  has been tested with the exception of the transponder. All engine control cables  have been run through the firewall, but I haven't (And can't at this point)  installed a cabin heat duct. Here's where I get into a Catch-22.

     I built my fuse on a rollaway  jig and can't hang the engine until I attach the last skin and remove the jig,  leaving the fuse on the gear. 

     From everyone's suggestions, it  looks like I've done all I can.

                                                                                          Bill

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tigerrick(at)mindspring.c
Guest

Posted: Tue Sep 29, 2009 7:24 am Post subject: Last chance to avoid misery later

HI, Bill.



I wish I would've installed soundproofing on the cockpit side of the firewal BEFORE that top skin was done. And on the floor from the firewall to the main spar as well...



I covered the process in KITPLANES a few years ago, and still think it was well worth it.



Rick Lindstrom

ZenVair N42KP



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naumuk(at)windstream.net
Guest

Posted: Tue Sep 29, 2009 8:22 am Post subject: Last chance to avoid misery later

Rick-

    Done, as well as on the cockpit sides. It looks good enough to where I'm 

not going to upholster the sides.

                                                        Bill

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tigerrick(at)mindspring.c
Guest

Posted: Tue Sep 29, 2009 11:13 am Post subject: Last chance to avoid misery later

Bill,



Glad to hear it! The only thing I might add is some automotive door edge molding to the edges...



Rick

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n4546v(at)mindspring.com
Guest

Posted: Tue Sep 29, 2009 12:20 pm Post subject: Last chance to avoid misery later

do not archive



I guess I don't understand what you are seeking.



In Aviation, there is absolutely nothing you can do to:

"Avoid Misery Later"

Regards,



Randy, Las Vegas

naumuk(at)windstream.net
Guest

Posted: Tue Sep 29, 2009 12:30 pm Post subject: Last chance to avoid misery later

Rick-

    Edges of what, the forward top skin?

    Did you build an HD/HDS? If so and have a header tank, how did you 

configure your fully removable top skin to keep fuel from dripping through 

the inlet and slopping on the panel? I have the standard Zenith 8 gal header 

tank and inlet.

    Chime in, HD/HDS people.

                                                           Bill

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carlossa52(at)gmail.com
Guest

Posted: Tue Sep 29, 2009 12:52 pm Post subject: Last chance to avoid misery later

Bill, I found an easy and sure way to avoid fuel dripping on the panel: I "gots" no header tank.

Cheers

Carlos

CH601-HD, plans



2009/9/29 Bill Naumuk <naumuk(at)windstream.net (naumuk(at)windstream.net)>

 [quote]--> Zenith-List message posted by: "Bill Naumuk" <naumuk(at)windstream.net (naumuk(at)windstream.net)>

  

 Rick-

    Edges of what, the forward top skin?

    Did you build an HD/HDS? If so and have a header tank, how did you configure your fully removable top skin to keep fuel from dripping through the inlet and slopping on the panel? I have the standard Zenith 8 gal header tank and inlet.

     Chime in, HD/HDS people.

                                                           Bill

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grs-pms(at)comcast.net
Guest

Posted: Tue Sep 29, 2009 1:08 pm Post subject: Last chance to avoid misery later

Hi Bill:



I adapted an Ercoupe "grommet-engine cowling", p/n 415-40430, which I got 

from Univair Aircraft Corp in Aurora, CO.  That grommet fits the HD/HDS 

header tank neck diameter.  It was necessary to remove some rubber from the 

upper surface of the grommet, since the Ercoupe header tank has a longer 

neck than the  Zodiac tank.  Of course the hole in the upper forward skin 

must be sized to fit the periphery of the Ercoupe grommet.  My project is 

still unfinished, but I know from experience that the grommet keeps fuel 

from leaking around the Ercoupe's filler neck.



Hope this is helpful.



George Swinford   Stratus Subaru 601HD

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naumuk(at)windstream.net
Guest

Posted: Tue Sep 29, 2009 2:36 pm Post subject: Last chance to avoid misery later

George-

    You bet! Send any pictures you have of your installation. Cockpit gets 

closed up first thing tomorrow.

                                                                             

    Bill

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tigerrick(at)mindspring.c
Guest

Posted: Tue Sep 29, 2009 3:13 pm Post subject: Last chance to avoid misery later

I don't have a header tank, I was just referring to edges of  the ribs in the cockpit, between the chunks of soundproofing foam. And I did use the same stuff on the edge of the upper skin. You must be psychic!



Rick



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naumuk(at)windstream.net
Guest

Posted: Tue Sep 29, 2009 3:53 pm Post subject: Last chance to avoid misery later

Rick-

    What is the Ã˜ of your wing filler spouts? Never thought about the 

cockpit L angles.

                                                                    Bill

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