Just another day in paradise - Zenith Aircraft Builders and Flyers2024-03-29T14:16:28Zhttps://zenith.aero/forum/topics/just-another-day-in-paradise?feed=yes&xn_auth=noI'll make an effort to find o…tag:zenith.aero,2009-07-01:2606393:Comment:260722009-07-01T16:40:14.984ZDr. Edward M. Moody IIhttps://zenith.aero/profile/DrEdwardMMoodyII
I'll make an effort to find or take some useful photos of the strut in the next day or so.<br />
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Ed
I'll make an effort to find or take some useful photos of the strut in the next day or so.<br />
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Ed I don't have a close-up pictu…tag:zenith.aero,2009-07-01:2606393:Comment:260702009-07-01T15:17:50.364ZDavid Gallagherhttps://zenith.aero/profile/DavidGallagher
I don't have a close-up picture, but the same canopy hold-up device that Ed mentioned is what is holding up my canopy in the attached picture.<br />
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Dave
I don't have a close-up picture, but the same canopy hold-up device that Ed mentioned is what is holding up my canopy in the attached picture.<br />
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Dave Honestly Chris, it's a coin-t…tag:zenith.aero,2009-07-01:2606393:Comment:260692009-07-01T15:06:16.716ZDr. Edward M. Moody IIhttps://zenith.aero/profile/DrEdwardMMoodyII
Honestly Chris, it's a coin-toss. I did not see it effectively exhaust the CO from the cabin inflight. The only effective response was to seal off the entry route(s). I haven't yet had to park it out in the full sunlight at a fly-in for a few hours. In that situation it may help to draw in some outside air through the eyeball vents prior to climbing back in to leave. In hindsight though, I think I would skip the exhaust fan in the rear wall of the baggage compartment as too little effect for…
Honestly Chris, it's a coin-toss. I did not see it effectively exhaust the CO from the cabin inflight. The only effective response was to seal off the entry route(s). I haven't yet had to park it out in the full sunlight at a fly-in for a few hours. In that situation it may help to draw in some outside air through the eyeball vents prior to climbing back in to leave. In hindsight though, I think I would skip the exhaust fan in the rear wall of the baggage compartment as too little effect for the trouble of doing it.<br />
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What I do recommend is a strut made to prop the canopy partially open. The strut has a duplicate of the striker that holds the canopy locked on one end, a row of lightening holes along its length (about 15 inches) and the bottom lightening hole is just large enough to slip over the aircraft's striker. The top end locks into the canopy latch mechanism and the bottom end anchors to the striker. The canopy can't blow up or down when it is engaged. That is a better cabin ventilation scheme than my little fan to be honest.<br />
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Ed So Ed
now that the O2 issue i…tag:zenith.aero,2009-07-01:2606393:Comment:260332009-07-01T12:45:12.779ZChris Sinfieldhttps://zenith.aero/profile/chrisSinfield
So Ed<br />
now that the O2 issue is put to bed, would you still install the small fan in the rear bulkhead? I am up to that part of my build?<br />
Chris
So Ed<br />
now that the O2 issue is put to bed, would you still install the small fan in the rear bulkhead? I am up to that part of my build?<br />
Chris That's the spirit Dave. Get o…tag:zenith.aero,2009-06-29:2606393:Comment:258622009-06-29T14:31:54.462ZDr. Edward M. Moody IIhttps://zenith.aero/profile/DrEdwardMMoodyII
That's the spirit Dave. Get out there and "show the flag". Photos will be on the way soon.<br />
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Ed
That's the spirit Dave. Get out there and "show the flag". Photos will be on the way soon.<br />
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Ed Ed,
Thanks for the report, i…tag:zenith.aero,2009-06-29:2606393:Comment:258542009-06-29T13:18:39.210ZDavid Gallagherhttps://zenith.aero/profile/DavidGallagher
Ed,<br />
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Thanks for the report, it sounds like a great mornings flight. I look forward to the pictures. Hopefully the cloud layers will add an interesting element to them. I flew out Saturday to an Ercoupe Owners Convention that was being held close by. I got teased for not having enough vertical tails! I challenged them to a time-to-climb race....no takers. ;-)<br />
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Dave
Ed,<br />
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Thanks for the report, it sounds like a great mornings flight. I look forward to the pictures. Hopefully the cloud layers will add an interesting element to them. I flew out Saturday to an Ercoupe Owners Convention that was being held close by. I got teased for not having enough vertical tails! I challenged them to a time-to-climb race....no takers. ;-)<br />
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Dave I do my best to beat down the…tag:zenith.aero,2009-06-28:2606393:Comment:257052009-06-28T00:54:46.452ZDr. Edward M. Moody IIhttps://zenith.aero/profile/DrEdwardMMoodyII
I do my best to beat down the negative, emphasize the positive and bring a little joy and togetherness, you know? It's like when athletes forget that sports is supposed to be fun. Why the heck did we build these planes? To end world hunger? It can be so fun and such fantastic therapy if we just keep the misery pimps from reigning, know what I mean? Jeez, I'm such a crusader. Let's go fly.<br />
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Ed
I do my best to beat down the negative, emphasize the positive and bring a little joy and togetherness, you know? It's like when athletes forget that sports is supposed to be fun. Why the heck did we build these planes? To end world hunger? It can be so fun and such fantastic therapy if we just keep the misery pimps from reigning, know what I mean? Jeez, I'm such a crusader. Let's go fly.<br />
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Ed I reached 7,200 in my ultrali…tag:zenith.aero,2009-06-27:2606393:Comment:256962009-06-27T21:56:19.606ZDr. Edward M. Moody IIhttps://zenith.aero/profile/DrEdwardMMoodyII
I reached 7,200 in my ultralight a few years ago. Didn't do it again because by the time I got back down I was cold and hungry. Besides, the Excalibur doesn't have a transponder and fast moving things live up there. Today I wanted to see how the Bing CV carb functioned in the rare air. To my satisfaction, the engine was happier up at 8 - 10K than it is near sea level. I still think I will have to change to a smaller midrange jet but I want more expert advice (Pete Krotje) before I actually…
I reached 7,200 in my ultralight a few years ago. Didn't do it again because by the time I got back down I was cold and hungry. Besides, the Excalibur doesn't have a transponder and fast moving things live up there. Today I wanted to see how the Bing CV carb functioned in the rare air. To my satisfaction, the engine was happier up at 8 - 10K than it is near sea level. I still think I will have to change to a smaller midrange jet but I want more expert advice (Pete Krotje) before I actually change it. You're right though; no reason not to have fun while doing the exploratory work.<br />
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I taped the edges of the belly hatch and voila' ... no more CO issues. Today was a very enjoyable mission indeed.<br />
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Ed sounds great..
Good just get…tag:zenith.aero,2009-06-27:2606393:Comment:256942009-06-27T21:19:42.468ZChris Sinfieldhttps://zenith.aero/profile/chrisSinfield
sounds great..<br />
Good just get out and enjoy your work, was 10,000 feet the highest you have been?<br />
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The main reason was continued flight testing at altitude right, the rest was just extra, got to love the extras.. Any hint of CO? Just bought my radio Icom A-210 so wiring and reading manuals.<br />
Chris
sounds great..<br />
Good just get out and enjoy your work, was 10,000 feet the highest you have been?<br />
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The main reason was continued flight testing at altitude right, the rest was just extra, got to love the extras.. Any hint of CO? Just bought my radio Icom A-210 so wiring and reading manuals.<br />
Chris