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PostPosted: Wed Feb 25, 2009 6:47 am    Post subject: Long wing Reply with quote

A while back there was some discussion of drawings that were approved by Chris for extending the wings by 16 inches or so for the 701. Does anyone have a copy of those drawings?

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PostPosted: Wed Feb 25, 2009 9:07 am    Post subject: Long wing Reply with quote

George,

Here are the original drawings, I was told they were done by the MAN ( CH ) himself. They are not as sharp as regular plans, but hey,, they look as though they were drawn on a napkin, on a counter top.

After seeing these, I decided to extend my wing the same distance, but between the cabin, and the main strut attaching point, so that there is no increase in the length, outboard of the strut.

Good luck

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PostPosted: Wed Feb 25, 2009 11:38 am    Post subject: Long wing Reply with quote

Looking those drawings the date in the corner is October of 1992 and the plans reference the 701UL.
 
I wonder if these drawings will still hold for the increased gross of the newer plans.
 
 
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On Wed, Feb 25, 2009 at 8:59 AM, Robert Pelland <robert.pelland(at)cgocable.ca (robert.pelland(at)cgocable.ca)> wrote:
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Here are the original drawings, I was told they were done by the MAN ( CH ) himself.  They are not as sharp as regular plans, but hey,, they look as though they were drawn on a napkin, on a counter top.
 
After seeing these, I decided to extend my wing the same distance, but between the cabin, and the main strut attaching point, so that there is no increase in the length, outboard of the strut.
 
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PostPosted: Wed Feb 25, 2009 12:09 pm    Post subject: Long wing Reply with quote

John

I have no engineering experience, or knowledge, so any comment on my part would be purely hypothical. This is one of the reasons I will be adding the extra length, between the cabin, and the outer, main, strut attachment point. Since my wings are not as yet assembled, this modification will be relatively easy to do. Sadly, for those who's wings are assembled, this would not be an option.

I don't know of any other, or up to date drawings referencing a wing extension.

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PostPosted: Wed Feb 25, 2009 2:04 pm    Post subject: Long wing Reply with quote

Maybe I am being dense on this, what is the purpose of the increased wingspan? My gut feeling would suggest it is to increase lift but the 701 already climbs very well. Am I missing something?

While this post might come accross a sarcastic or snotty, I mean this in as sincere fashion as possible.

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--- On Wed, 2/25/09, Robert Pelland <robert.pelland(at)cgocable.ca> wrote:

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From: Robert Pelland <robert.pelland(at)cgocable.ca>
Subject: Re: Long wing
To: zenith701801-list(at)matronics.com
Date: Wednesday, February 25, 2009, 2:03 PM
John

I have no engineering experience, or knowledge, so any
comment on my part would be purely hypothical. This is one
of the reasons I will be adding the extra length, between
the cabin, and the outer, main, strut attachment point.
Since my wings are not as yet assembled, this modification
will be relatively easy to do. Sadly, for those who's
wings are assembled, this would not be an option.

I don't know of any other, or up to date drawings
referencing a wing extension.

Regards
Robert Pelland



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PostPosted: Wed Feb 25, 2009 2:37 pm    Post subject: Long wing Reply with quote

Hi Doug,

I don't think your question is sarcastic or snotty in the least. It's a legitimate question, and deserves a response.

Over the years ( many years ) I have accumulated a few hundred hours in my log book, flying mostly with the Cessna's and Pipers from the local flying school. When I decided to build my own plane, STOL performance was not one of my priorities, but I chose the 701 so I could fly as slow as I could. I am not planning on installing any slats, and will have a full compliment of VG's on the main wings, and underneath the rear stabilizer.

Since most of my flying will either be done from long paved runways, or water, I can live with the lost of a little STOL capability, in exchange for some slower flying speed. The extended wing will further reduce the wing loading, and the absence of slats will improve the fuel millage. In case no one noticed, I turned 65 a few weeks ago, so all I want to do now, is safely fly as slow as I can , and skim the tree tops.

Hope this gives you a little insight on the reason I decided to go this way.

Fly safe Doug.

Best regards
Robert Pelland
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PostPosted: Wed Feb 25, 2009 3:35 pm    Post subject: Long wing Reply with quote

Robert
I am a little younger than you (9 months)

I think the question posed earlier was are you planning to add the 16 inches inboard of the slats.
Meaning will you be building a longer SPAR?
One response asked if you were using the Zenith spar or are you building one from scratch.

The answer lies in the method of construction. Since the sketch was for the tip end or outboard end it simply added an extender.

The tip end is not structurally attached.

Adding 16” Inboard or at the root can only be accomplished if you are building from scratch.

There are structural issues that you need to be aware of if this is so

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Hi Doug,



I don't think your question is sarcastic or snotty in the least. It's a legitimate question, and deserves a response.



Over the years ( many years ) I have accumulated a few hundred hours in my log book, flying mostly with the Cessna's and Pipers from the local flying school. When I decided to build my own plane, STOL performance was not one of my priorities, but I chose the 701 so I could fly flying as slow as I could. I am not planning on installing any slats, and will have a full compliment of VG's on the main wings, and underneath the rear stabilizer.



Since most of my flying will either be done from long paved runways, or water, I can live with the lost of a little STOL capability, in exchange for some slower flying speed. The extended wing will further reduce the wing loading, and the absence of slats will improve the fuel millage. In case no one noticed, I turned 65 a few weeks ago, so all I want to do now, is safely fly as slow as I can , and skim the tree tops.



Hope this gives you a little insight on the reason I decided to go this way.



Fly safe Doug.



Best regards

Robert Pelland

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Maybe I am being dense on this, what is the purpose of the increased wingspan? My gut feeling would suggest it is to increase lift but the 701 already climbs very well. Am I missing something?

While this post might come accross a sarcastic or snotty, I mean this in as sincere fashion as possible.

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--- On Wed, 2/25/09, Robert Pelland <robert.pelland(at)cgocable.ca (robert.pelland(at)cgocable.ca)> wrote:

> From: Robert Pelland <robert.pelland(at)cgocable.ca (robert.pelland(at)cgocable.ca)>
> Subject: Re: Long wing
> To: zenith701801-list(at)matronics.com (zenith701801-list(at)matronics.com)
> Date: Wednesday, February 25, 2009, 2:03 PM
> John
>
> I have no engineering experience, or knowledge, so any
> comment on my part would be purely hypothical. This is one
> of the reasons I will be adding the extra length, between
> the cabin, and the outer, main, strut attachment point.
> Since my wings are not as yet assembled, this modification
> will be relatively easy to do. Sadly, for those who's
> wings are assembled, this would not be an option.
>
> I don't know of any other, or up to date drawings
> referencing a wing extension.
>
> Regards
> Robert Pelland
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PostPosted: Wed Feb 25, 2009 3:37 pm    Post subject: Long wing Reply with quote

Excellent point,
I have a drawing from CH that shows basically the same treatment on the tip but the main structural change was lengthening the doubler at the strut attach point and increasing it's thickness, just got a new scanner so will try to send it in an hour or two if everything goes right. The fellow that sent it to me was the original recipient from CH and it was for the higher gross airplane.
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PostPosted: Wed Feb 25, 2009 5:08 pm    Post subject: Long wing Reply with quote

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PostPosted: Thu Feb 26, 2009 4:15 am    Post subject: Re: Long wing Reply with quote

Here is a pic of a Savannah wing. The Spar doubler is .025 instead of .032 and it is about 500mm longer I also have the instructions to upgrade the Savannah to 1200 gross they do not include changing the doubler. Mostly the attach point and some mods to the fuselage.Also attached is the extended spar on a 701.
I have a folder called long wing share for anyone interested, to big to post here.

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PostPosted: Thu Feb 26, 2009 4:17 am    Post subject: Re: Long wing Reply with quote

Randall, It looks' as though my attempt to merge my reply to your previous message was not a success, so I will try this once again.
Robert

I am a little younger than you (9 months)

Nine months makes you close enough to be in my club. Surprised) welcome

I think the question posed earlier was are you planning to add the 16 inches inboard of the slats.

I am a little confused about your use of the word " slats " . Should I read that as being " struts " rather then your use of slats, if that is the case, yes, inboard of the strut attachment on the wing

Meaning will you be building a longer SPAR?

I have already cut the spars out of .032 to a total length of 3660m

One response asked if you were using the Zenith spar or are you building one from scratch.

I am riveting my own. I purchased a 3X from " Cleveland ", along with their new 12" back rivet setter, and first impressions are very positive

The answer lies in the method of construction. Since the sketch was for the tip end or outboard end it simply added an extender.

The tip end is not structurally attached.

That is one reason I am not inclined to go with anything that does not add structurally to the wing. I also plan on extending my spar caps as far into the spar tip as I can
Adding 16” Inboard or at the root can only be accomplished if you are building from scratch.

Definitely from scratch. My disability pension dictate's it can't be done otherwise

There are structural issues that you need to be aware of if this is so

Randall, as you can see, " This is so " so would you care to elaborate on what additional issues I should know about. ?

I will speak to you later this evening, because I am going into my " hanger " ( read that as being my basement ) to skin my stabilizer. This is also something to which I added my own touch. For what it's worth, the mods I have made to the stab, were done before the plans for the 750, were made available. Check attached pic for the two views


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PostPosted: Thu Feb 26, 2009 4:19 am    Post subject: Re: Long wing Reply with quote

Robert why the reinforcement on the stabilizer?

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PostPosted: Thu Feb 26, 2009 4:55 am    Post subject: Long wing Reply with quote

Good morning Kevin,

I am not quite sure what reinforcement you are referring to, since I posted a photo showing two different configuration of the stabs, that are not quite like the factory design for the 701.

If you are referring to the short 45 degree angles I riveted to the tip ribs on the original model, it was simply done to keep everything squared up perfectly for the skinning. These small sections have no use what so ever, once the skin is in place and riveted correctly.

On the other hand if it's the double spar modification you are talking about, I reinforced the stab in this way to try and diminish the destructive actions caused by the violent shaking that is seen at low engine speed, or when it is flown from the water. I also replaced the A4 rivets with the stronger A5 on the tip ribs, since these ribs are all that hold the outer hinges to the stabilizer

My original thoughts were that it most certainly be much more resilient in this way, and it seems that my impressions were not far off. The reason I say this is because not long after assembling the stab in this fashion, I received my plans for the 750, only to see that the factory had re-designed the stabilizer for the new CH-750 in the exact same way I built mine for the 701, albeit mine is the standard length. There is a very small weight increase, but you would not believe how strong the bare frame is, as compared to the standard build.

Hope this answers your question, Surprised)

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PostPosted: Thu Feb 26, 2009 5:27 am    Post subject: Long wing Reply with quote

This is not the first time I have confused the s-word
Slats, struts, spars etc.

No I meant inboard of the struts i.e. at the root

Since you are scratch building and have beefed up the web there are no issues I have.

The way the earlier posts sounded I thought you would be modifying the root end of the spar.

At any rate you sound as though you have it under control. Keep in touch

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PostPosted: Thu Feb 26, 2009 6:02 am    Post subject: Re: Long wing Reply with quote

Yup it does and now I kinda wish I'd done it, but too late!

Thanks
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PostPosted: Thu Feb 26, 2009 6:06 am    Post subject: Long wing Reply with quote

Randall,

Don't feel bad about any confusion, age does that to us you know. ;o)

I am not planning anything major at the root end of the wing ( kind'a like leave well enough alone ) but I am considering two small changes that would have a long term benefit to the strength of the attachment points.

The 701 has the following

Upper front strut fitting t=.125
Rear root doubler t=.090
Spar root fitting t- .187

The 750 is using the following thickness, and for a very little increase in weight, it is something I am considering

Upper front strut fitting t= .187
Rear root doubler t= .125
Spar root fitting t= .25

Thank's for your encouraging words. I will be posting a s*** load of pics, when the time comes to start assembling ( still a little ways off ) the main wings.

Most of my apprehensions about the modifications, and extended wing, disappeared after speaking to Caleb, a month or so ago, since his remarque's sounded as though what I was considering was an everyday, run of the mill thingy.

You have my best regards

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PostPosted: Thu Feb 26, 2009 7:47 am    Post subject: Re: Long wing Reply with quote

Hey Robert

How thick is the front stabilizer reinforcement... 0.025 or 0.032 Exclamation

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PostPosted: Thu Feb 26, 2009 8:31 am    Post subject: Long wing Reply with quote

Ron,

I made mine out of .020, since I am not using any .016 anywhere on my 701 build.

As for the 750, I figure due to it's increased width, and weight of the aircraft, the factory chose to use .025 on the front, and .032, in the rear.

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PostPosted: Thu Feb 26, 2009 8:52 am    Post subject: Long wing Reply with quote

Couple of yrs ago someone on this list figured the square footage of the 016 on the 701 and determined that using 020 everywhere would cost you 68# of payload, I didn't double check his figures but if I was going to do it I sure would. Also gonna move the CG to the rear.
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PostPosted: Thu Feb 26, 2009 9:48 am    Post subject: Long wing Reply with quote

John,

Solid aluminum is 165 lbs per cubic foot. Divide that by 12 to get an
inch by 12 x 12 or 13.75 lbs divided by 1000 to get weight per
1/1000-inch or .0138 times the difference in thickness between .016 and
.020 which is .004 and you get .055 lbs added per square foot. If you
only use the 122 sq ft wing area, both top and bottom add up to less
than 14 lbs. I don’t know the total area of the 701 in .016, but the
weight added is easy from here.

I’d suppose you might consider more pitch or more hp for the weight
added though.

Larry McFarland 601HDS at www.macsmachine.com
John Bolding wrote:
[quote] Couple of yrs ago someone on this list figured the square footage of
the 016 on the 701 and determined that using 020 everywhere would cost
you 68# of payload, I didn't double check his figures but if I was
going to do it I sure would. Also gonna move the CG to the rear.
LO&SLO John

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