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victorbravo(at)sbcglobal.
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 Posted: Fri Jan 18, 2008 12:06 pm Post subject: New 701 builder, Request for EVERYTHING ! |
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Greetings from Los Angeles. I just bought a completed 701
rudder/stabilizer/elevator/plans off eBay. I will be scratchbuilding the
rest of it from the plans. I realize I will be the 10,000th person to
ask the same old questions, so I truly appreciate whoever will roll
their eyes and say... OK, here we go all over again with THIS new guy...
 I have experience working on airplanes, and have approx. the same
skills as a journeyman level A&P mechanic. Completed A&P school years
ago, but no test and no license. Familiar with AC 43.13 and general good
practices. Many time airplane owner, 1400+ hours including racing
sailplanes, F-1 pylon racing, antiques, experimentals.
The first biggest thing I want to ask is where can I buy, rent, trade,
steal, or swap for a set of form blocks and hole flange dies. There have
been many plans-built 701's and I'm sure somebody has a good set that is
sitting in the garage after they built their 701.
Second thing I need to know is if there is any categorized info on
701-specific plans errors, tips, tricks, etc. instead of having to
manually search through the entire Matronics Zenith archives one at a time.
All experiences, advice, "watch out for this", "make sure you don't put
this part on before you rivet that piece", etc. are most welcome.
Bill Berle victorbravo [at...) sbcglobal{...dot] net
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craig(at)craigandjean.com
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| Posted: Fri Jan 18, 2008 12:33 pm Post subject: New 701 builder, Request for EVERYTHING ! |
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Have you been to http://www.ch701.com/ yet? Also
http://www.homebuilthelp.com/ has general and 701-specific DVDs.
-- Craig
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larry(at)macsmachine.com
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| Posted: Fri Jan 18, 2008 12:59 pm Post subject: New 701 builder, Request for EVERYTHING ! |
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Bill,
The most important thing is having a set of plans with a serial number.
You should call Zenith and advising them of your purchase of this serial
number, revision etc
and ask for updates and re-assignment of the plans with you as new
owner. They may charge a fee for the update if much extra data is
needed, but it's the best course of action. Then you can call them for
information on specific details that can sometimes only be answered by Nick
Phone 1-573-581-9000.
Then subscribe to the Zenair News and perhaps get a year or two of back
copies. Their phone number is 1-262-966-7627. Then you'll get a regular
digest of
what's new and interesting in the 701 builder arena and pick up some of
the items that have addressed 701 builders concerns.
Welcome to the group and don't be afraid to ask.
Best regards,
Larry McFarland 601HDS at www.macsmachine.com
Bill Berle wrote:
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Greetings from Los Angeles. I just bought a completed 701
rudder/stabilizer/elevator/plans off eBay. I will be scratchbuilding
the rest of it from the plans. I realize I will be the 10,000th person
to ask the same old questions, so I truly appreciate whoever will roll
their eyes and say... OK, here we go all over again with THIS new
guy... I have experience working on airplanes, and have approx. the
same skills as a journeyman level A&P mechanic. Completed A&P school
years ago, but no test and no license. Familiar with AC 43.13 and
general good practices. Many time airplane owner, 1400+ hours
including racing sailplanes, F-1 pylon racing, antiques, experimentals.
The first biggest thing I want to ask is where can I buy, rent, trade,
steal, or swap for a set of form blocks and hole flange dies. There
have been many plans-built 701's and I'm sure somebody has a good set
that is sitting in the garage after they built their 701.
Second thing I need to know is if there is any categorized info on
701-specific plans errors, tips, tricks, etc. instead of having to
manually search through the entire Matronics Zenith archives one at a
time.
All experiences, advice, "watch out for this", "make sure you don't
put this part on before you rivet that piece", etc. are most welcome.
Bill Berle victorbravo [at...) sbcglobal{...dot] net
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victorbravo(at)sbcglobal.
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| Posted: Fri Jan 18, 2008 1:03 pm Post subject: New 701 builder, Request for EVERYTHING ! |
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Yes, been there and bought scratchbuilding DVD. Thank you for responding.
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bobefx(at)yahoo.com
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| Posted: Fri Jan 18, 2008 1:52 pm Post subject: New 701 builder, Request for EVERYTHING ! |
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Bill, I will be at the hanger about 6:30 tonight and I have some info for you on the blocks.
Got my new landing gear, and the starts of the panel.
Bobefx
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