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 Posted: Tue May 02, 2006 12:46 pm Post subject: Re-- 701/Corvair NEWS! Congratulaions, Chris |
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I take my hat off to you Chris--- congratulaions and my very best wishes. If my 701 could have had a William Wynn Corvair engine installed I probable would not have sold it. Don't pay any attention to the "flame throwers" but press on with pride. When WW gets done with what he does, it is bound to be another GREAT combination of William Wynn and Chris Heintz's accomplishments. Which will benefit those who respect, and appreciate what these two individuals have done for the experimental market.-------- Fritz
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Chris Lewis <christopherlewis(at)earthlink.net> wrote:
That's great news. I'm heading to Cloverdale, CA this weekend for the Quality Sportsplanes Fly-in where I hope to see more. Florida is on my list.
My 701 will not be standard. I've hesitated to post this due to responses like you received earlier, but I'm actually building a 701 at 110% of stock dimensions and using a 601 firewall, just so I can use the Corvair powerplant and go for 1320# gross.
Now, before I get flamed, I spent two months reviewing the standard 701SP plans and reviewed every on-line 801 drawing I could get at Zenith's site. Only then did I calculate structural and material changes required to get a little more interior room, the higher GVW and the ability to use that lovely Corvair powerplant.
I submitted 2 pages of proposed modifications to Chris Heintz for review and other than a suggestion for a .032" HT spar material thickness, my plans were approved. Mathieu tells me that my proposed mod's are very similar to the working calcs for the briefly mentioned CH750. And sorry, no, I won't share my changes with the open community as I don't want to be on the hook for anyone else's skin but my own...
I'm glad to hear that William is giving it a go with the 701. His relationship with Zenith and the Heintz family can only bring good things for all who are appreciative of the harmonious ZenVair.
Those who don't care for this combo are welcome to continue flaming away. We consider the source of all of the prattle that can fill these boards. To each, his or her own, and may everyone enjoy this amazing hobby.
Thanks again to everyone in this community who have so freely shared USEFUL information with those of us who have chosen to LEARN, BUILD & FLY.
Chris in Seattle
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701 Scratch Builder
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