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NYTerminat(at)aol.com
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 Posted: Thu Jan 19, 2006 3:42 pm Post subject: N701ZX 1st flight |
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Well, today was the day for my 1st flight. Quite nervous especially after
reading about Dave's last flight in his 801. All we can do is our best and trust
in the Lord.
The weather was good but the winds made it less than ideal. The plane really
weathervaned as soon as I broke ground. All went well with temps where they
should be. Only problem is I have a rigging problem as it took a fair amount of
right stick to keep it from turning left. Anyone else had this problem? Also I
have a fair amount of resistance on the ground in applying the right stick. I
know that the elevator cables tighten as you apply right stick, but I don't
remember the factory demonstrator having as much friction as mine. Any input
will be welcome.
The landing was less than spectacular as the winds were 45 degrees to the
runway and the 1st time was a go around. But 1.3 hours in the air and I am back
on the ground. No apparent leaks, just have to address this rigging.
Bob Spudis
N701ZX CH-701/912S
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n801bh(at)netzero.com
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| Posted: Thu Jan 19, 2006 5:33 pm Post subject: N701ZX 1st flight |
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Well, today was the day for my 1st flight. Quite nervous especially after
reading about Dave's last flight in his 801. All we can do is our best and trust
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Congrats to you...... Thankfully Dave is OK.. Be careful out there guys.
Ben Haas
N801BH
www.haaspowerair.com
Well, today was the day for my 1st flight. Quite nervous especially after
reading about Dave's last flight in his 801. All we can do is our best and trust
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Congrats to you...... Thankfully Dave is OK.. Be careful out there guys.
BenHaas
N801BH
www.haaspowerair.com
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Johann G. Johannsson
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| Posted: Fri Jan 20, 2006 4:53 am Post subject: N701ZX 1st flight |
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Hello Bob.
Congratulations on your first flight.
I did not experience any left turn tendance. Was there much difference
between the weight of thr right and left main wheels, when doing the
weight and banlance?
If not, then it could be the ailerons that need adjusting. Only your
weight should not make that much difference.
Regarding the elevator cables, just release the tension in the cables
,and use an elastic band as suggested in the drawings to avoid the
cables from rubbing together.
Glad you did not experience any oil leak 
Happy flying.
Johann G.
Iceland.
Z701
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NYTerminat(at)aol.com wrote:
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Well, today was the day for my 1st flight. Quite nervous especially after
reading about Dave's last flight in his 801. All we can do is our best and trust
in the Lord.
The weather was good but the winds made it less than ideal. The plane really
weathervaned as soon as I broke ground. All went well with temps where they
should be. Only problem is I have a rigging problem as it took a fair amount of
right stick to keep it from turning left. Anyone else had this problem? Also I
have a fair amount of resistance on the ground in applying the right stick. I
know that the elevator cables tighten as you apply right stick, but I don't
remember the factory demonstrator having as much friction as mine. Any input
will be welcome.
The landing was less than spectacular as the winds were 45 degrees to the
runway and the 1st time was a go around. But 1.3 hours in the air and I am back
on the ground. No apparent leaks, just have to address this rigging.
Bob Spudis
N701ZX CH-701/912S
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cfd(at)thegateway.net
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| Posted: Fri Jan 20, 2006 8:48 am Post subject: N701ZX 1st flight |
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I too initially had a "heavy" left wing. My heavy wing is due to the down
elevator cable being pulled to the side by a spring to avoid rubbing the up
cable. The spring puts a slight torque on the stick causing the left wing
to act heavy. Once I put the tab on the right flaperon which cancels most
of the roll and my vernier adjustment (adjustable spring tension on the
aileron push rod) all is fine. I have flown with various tank loadings and
passengers, there is very little roll influence from the loadings.
Chuck D.
N701TX
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NYTerminat(at)aol.com
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| Posted: Wed Jan 25, 2006 11:30 pm Post subject: N701ZX 1st flight |
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Johann
Thanks , The weight was within a few lbs so I suspect I have a rigging
problem.
Bob
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In a message dated 1/20/2006 7:54:25 AM Eastern Standard Time,
johann(at)rafpostur.is writes:
Hello Bob.
Congratulations on your first flight.
I did not experience any left turn tendance. Was there much difference
between the weight of thr right and left main wheels, when doing the
weight and banlance?
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NYTerminat(at)AOL.COM
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| Posted: Wed Jan 25, 2006 11:37 pm Post subject: N701ZX 1st flight |
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Chuck
Thanks, I will look into that.
Bob Spudis
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In a message dated 1/20/2006 11:49:31 AM Eastern Standard Time,
cfd(at)thegateway.net writes:
I too initially had a "heavy" left wing. My heavy wing is due to the down
elevator cable being pulled to the side by a spring to avoid rubbing the up
cable. The spring puts a slight torque on the stick causing the left wing
to act heavy. Once I put the tab on the right flaperon which cancels most
of the roll and my vernier adjustment (adjustable spring tension on the
aileron push rod) all is fine. I have flown with various tank loadings and
passengers, there is very little roll influence from the loadings.
Chuck D.
N701TX
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NYTerminat(at)aol.com
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| Posted: Fri Jan 27, 2006 7:51 pm Post subject: N701ZX 1st flight |
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Chuck
I took off the bungee from the elevator cable and tweaked my right flaperon
two threads and it flys straight. I had installed nylon tubing over my elevator
cables during construction so the cable rubbing should be a non issue.
Thanks for your input.
Bob Spudis
N701ZX 2.7 hrs
In a message dated 1/26/2006 2:39:03 AM Eastern Standard Time,
NYTerminat(at)aol.com writes:
Chuck
Thanks, I will look into that.
Bob Spudis
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In a message dated 1/20/2006 11:49:31 AM Eastern Standard Time,
cfd(at)thegateway.net writes:
I too initially had a "heavy" left wing. My heavy wing is due to the down
elevator cable being pulled to the side by a spring to avoid rubbing the up
cable. The spring puts a slight torque on the stick causing the left wing
to act heavy. Once I put the tab on the right flaperon which cancels most
of the roll and my vernier adjustment (adjustable spring tension on the
aileron push rod) all is fine. I have flown with various tank loadings and
passengers, there is very little roll influence from the loadings.
Chuck D.
N701TX
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