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Topic: A CH-640 with an RV-10 canopy and RV-10 engine cowl |
FlyGuyTililDie
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Views: 6232
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Forum: Zenith640-List Posted: Fri Oct 30, 2009 4:27 am Subject: A CH-640 with an RV-10 canopy and RV-10 engine cowl |
These were built by Ibraex in Brazil. |
Topic: 801 Videos |
FlyGuyTililDie
Replies: 7
Views: 5874
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Forum: Zenith701801-List Posted: Mon Oct 26, 2009 8:28 pm Subject: Re: 801 Videos |
Does it have to do with preventing a Savannah version of the 801? |
Topic: 801 Videos |
FlyGuyTililDie
Replies: 7
Views: 5874
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Forum: Zenith701801-List Posted: Mon Oct 26, 2009 7:25 am Subject: Re: 801 Videos |
I actually spoke to Jon about this. The challenge for Jon is that there just aren't enough 801 builders out there to justify the investment on his part. It actually costs him more that you might thi ... |
Topic: new member, new project? |
FlyGuyTililDie
Replies: 24
Views: 35740
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Forum: Zenith640-List Posted: Tue Sep 22, 2009 8:12 am Subject: Re: new member, new project? |
The entire thing was made from scratch.
It started off as just a multi-sided polygon. Then just keep adding points and curves until you get the outline of an airplane.
James
s/n 086 |
Topic: new member, new project? |
FlyGuyTililDie
Replies: 24
Views: 35740
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Forum: Zenith640-List Posted: Tue Sep 22, 2009 7:44 am Subject: Re: new member, new project? |
Craig,
Those are all PowerPoint autoshapes.
Would you like me to create something for you?
James
s/n 086 |
Topic: Anyone considering a Franklin to power their 640? |
FlyGuyTililDie
Replies: 4
Views: 9595
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Forum: Zenith640-List Posted: Tue Sep 22, 2009 6:14 am Subject: Re: Anyone considering a Franklin to power their 640? |
I actually wrote Tim Ward yesterday asking this question.
This was the reply:
"Tim is no longer with Zenair. I will be handling all technical questions and any sales support is handled by A ... |
Topic: Anyone considering a Franklin to power their 640? |
FlyGuyTililDie
Replies: 4
Views: 9595
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Forum: Zenith640-List Posted: Mon Sep 21, 2009 2:27 am Subject: Anyone considering a Franklin to power their 640? |
I visited the Franklin booth at Sun-N-Fun last April. It seems they intend to make a come-back in the US and beat the prices of Lycomings and their clones by a significant amount.
One of the chall ... |
Topic: new member, new project? |
FlyGuyTililDie
Replies: 24
Views: 35740
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Forum: Zenith640-List Posted: Mon Sep 21, 2009 2:18 am Subject: Re: new member, new project? |
These are the 3 schemes I am considering for my project when it is finished... in about 7 years. |
Topic: new member, new project? |
FlyGuyTililDie
Replies: 24
Views: 35740
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Forum: Zenith640-List Posted: Mon Sep 21, 2009 1:57 am Subject: Re: new member, new project? |
Doug, great job. It makes me so happy to start seeing some more 640s come to life. It seems like forever that we've only had the same 3 airframes in the US. (Zenith's N640Z, Jeff Paden's, and Steve ... |
Topic: Wing question |
FlyGuyTililDie
Replies: 3
Views: 6531
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Forum: Zenith640-List Posted: Mon Sep 21, 2009 1:30 am Subject: Re: Wing question |
Mark,
I don't speak from experience yet because I keep ending up in OIF or OEF without having a chance to get started.
What I have seen people do is use the metal 2x4s you see at places like Hom ... |
Topic: Demo 750 gets a Jabiru 3300 |
FlyGuyTililDie
Replies: 2
Views: 5731
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Forum: Zenith750-List Posted: Sun Aug 02, 2009 7:42 am Subject: Re: Demo 750 gets a Jabiru 3300 |
Sometimes within the past two weeks. I think it was done in Shelbyville, TN. It's on www.usjabiru.com under the FWF section. |
Topic: Demo 750 gets a Jabiru 3300 |
FlyGuyTililDie
Replies: 2
Views: 5731
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Forum: Zenith750-List Posted: Sun Aug 02, 2009 5:11 am Subject: Demo 750 gets a Jabiru 3300 |
Does anybody have any information on the performance numbers yet? I'm willing to bet the numbers are much better than with the O-200. |
Topic: Gross weight question |
FlyGuyTililDie
Replies: 1
Views: 4804
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Forum: Zenith750-List Posted: Tue Feb 10, 2009 3:35 am Subject: Gross weight question |
My question is applicable to all aircraft, not just the CH750. Is the 1,320 lb gross weight more of a structural limitation or a number set to comply with LSA? With an empty weight of around 800 lbs ... |
Topic: Tom Henderson |
FlyGuyTililDie
Replies: 2
Views: 4024
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Forum: Zenith601-List Posted: Sun Feb 01, 2009 7:03 am Subject: Re: Tom Henderson |
I found others who had problems in the archives. You should write HermanMullis(at)aol.com
I don't know him but just found a thread he started back in July, 2007.
do not archive |
Topic: Where can I land my 701 |
FlyGuyTililDie
Replies: 5
Views: 4118
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Forum: Zenith701801-List Posted: Sat Jan 31, 2009 12:09 pm Subject: Re: Where can I land my 701 |
I'm from Utah originally. About 10 years ago there was a Bell 206 that landed in Southern Utah so the pilot could drain his bladder. He just rolled the throttle to idle, set the friction locks and w ... |
Topic: 750 Cruise vs 701 Cruise |
FlyGuyTililDie
Replies: 6
Views: 9662
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Forum: Zenith750-List Posted: Fri Jan 30, 2009 9:41 am Subject: Re: 750 Cruise vs 701 Cruise |
While browsing the picture galleries on Zenithair.com website, I noticed a few 701s with wheel pants. Does anybody know how much this might help with cruise speeds? Does anybody know which manufactu ... |
Topic: Rudder complete!! |
FlyGuyTililDie
Replies: 4
Views: 7155
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Forum: Zenith640-List Posted: Wed Jan 28, 2009 8:47 pm Subject: Re: Rudder complete!! |
Hey Mark,
Good to hear from you. I have to agree that the weather is much better in Savannah than Watertown.
My biggest challenge right now is being stationed in Europe. I have seriously thoug ... |
Topic: Grove nosewheel tube and tire assembly |
FlyGuyTililDie
Replies: 11
Views: 8729
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Forum: Zenith-List Posted: Tue Jan 27, 2009 6:47 pm Subject: Re: Grove nosewheel tube and tire assembly |
The outside nut (closest to the valve stem cap) just tightens down to the outside of the rim; I'm not sure if there is a recommended torque for this. The other nut just gets tightened to the base of ... |
Topic: Grove nosewheel tube and tire assembly |
FlyGuyTililDie
Replies: 11
Views: 8729
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Forum: Zenith-List Posted: Tue Jan 27, 2009 8:39 am Subject: Re: Grove nosewheel tube and tire assembly |
These are the same as motorcycle/ATV tubes. Check the tube to make sure that the small nut and rubber washer are tightened down to the base of the valve stem against the tube itself--these go inside ... |
Topic: Grove nosewheel tube and tire assembly |
FlyGuyTililDie
Replies: 11
Views: 8729
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Forum: Zenith-List Posted: Tue Jan 27, 2009 7:44 am Subject: Re: Grove nosewheel tube and tire assembly |
Does it look like this? |
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