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Blaine Schwartz
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  • Anthony, NM
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Fuel Lines: What type to use?

Greg, Thanks for the insight. I am thinking you are right; I do not want to open up a wing either. Where are you getting the tubing and fitting from? Thanks, Blaine

Replied Apr 19

Fuel Lines: What type to use?
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Are people using the rubber gas lines firnished in the kits or using braided stainless? I know we are building experimental, but using the rubber lines seem risky when dealing with a potential (or ev…

Started this discussion. Last reply by Robert E Pickens 1 day ago.

Lighting packages

Ed, Thanks for the update. I have looked at the AeroLED site and have not seen any mounting hardware for the 750 (no surprise). I expect Zenith will have that as a kit and I hope the pricing is reaso…

Replied Apr 14

Lighting packages

Ed, Please let us know what you find out regarding the landing lights. I read where they can be mounted in the slat and come with a lens cover and mounting brackets. Is Zenith offering any OEM disco…

Replied Apr 10

 

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Latest Activity

ran aluminum fuel line in right wing
August 22
fitted gas tank on second wing
August 17
Finished my first wing! Got started on the next one!
July 3
Finished running an aluminum fuel line from the gas tank to the root rib.
May 10
pressure testing the gas tanks after installing the fuel level sending units.
April 28
installed access panel for fuel line in left wing
April 25
Nothing! I went golfing with my kids!
April 17
Blaine Schwartz added a discussion
Fuel Lines: What type to use?
Are people using the rubber gas lines firnished in the kits or using braided stainless? I know we are building experimental, but using the rubber lines seem risky when dealing with a potential (or eventual) gas leak.
April 16
Blaine Schwartz added 3 photos
April 15
ordered trim rings for gas tanks
April 15
wired the left wing and completed pitot lines and rivet top skin
April 10
Blaine Schwartz added 3 photos
February 8
Blaine Schwartz is now a member of Zenith Aircraft Builders and Flyers
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October 26, 2009

Profile Information

Aircraft Model
STOL CH 750
Project Status
Less than half
Building From
Kit
Building Experience
Have worked on airplanes before
Flying Experience
Private Pilot
Profession / Employer / Background Info
Financial and Management Consulting

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At 7:41am on April 26, 2010, Dave Gardea said…
Hello Blaine, thanks for the nice comment on my engine. Yep I built my Corvair conversion from scratch using all WW parts. WW produces very high quality parts for the Corvair, but I would recommend you order way before you need his parts as the delivery lead time is very long .. I waited several months for some parts.

Regards,

Dave
At 10:26am on April 17, 2010, Thomas A Butler said…
Blaine,

I have not made an engine decision yet.
Tom Butler
At 8:20pm on April 16, 2010, Bob Pustell said…
Hi, Blaine--- I am at the very beginning stages of my Zenith 601XL build, to answer your question. Life (keeping the old Stinson airworthy, seeing the kids and grandkids, maintaining the cars and house, etc etc) keeps postponeing the start of serious work on the 601. I have procured several core engines and dismantled them. All three cases and cranks were measured at Corvair College 17 and pronounced excellent (a pleasant surprise, I got several on the premise that only one or two would be excellent). I will not acutally build the engine until the airframe is far enough along to need the engine, do not want it sitting around for too long after it is built.

Actual work on the airplane should start soon, I hope, but I have been saying that for quite a while now.

Bob
At 7:28pm on April 16, 2010, Richard Benson said…
Thanks for the info Blaine, I think I'll give it a try.

Rich
At 6:30pm on April 15, 2010, Richard Benson said…
Hi Blaine,

I was looking through your wing construction photos and I noticed the primer/corrosion protection. What did you use and how did you apply it?

I just finished my left wing and enjoy your photos - keep up the good work.

Thanks,

Rich (the one in Florida)
At 3:00pm on April 14, 2010, Jimmy Young said…
If you want, send me your email & we can discuss some of these items without using the comment method. A Corvair is one of my top selections. I went to the WW Corvair College last month and was really impressed with not only the engine, but more so with those who are flying behind them. Still considering others as well. My email is jdy100@comcast.net
- Jimmy
At 12:25pm on April 14, 2010, Jimmy Young said…
Blaine,
The only threaded holes I had on my tanks were the sump drain and fuel outlet locations, did not have one by the gas cap. I do have the extended range tanks, but I don't understand why you would have one there. Probably should call Zenith on that one. I am using the HBH dvd's and they are a great help. I refer to both the plans, manual assembly photos, and the dvd's. You will find there is no matching grommet for the rear spar where the fuel tank line exits the root bay. They have lengthened the thick doubler which now goes past the pre-drilled hole for that line, thus making the spar thickness about 3/16". I've got a pack of grommets ordered that should work out. It's something Zenith will need to update, and Roger is aware of it.
At 12:11pm on April 12, 2010, Jimmy Young said…
I got the rings from George Race at mykitairplane.com. He's got a lot of good stuff for Zenith planes. I'm not far ahead of you - I'm 1/2 way thru my second wing but have not started the fuselage. So far so good, seems to all fit together pretty well. I'm using metal horses on the second wing and it's easier to get around. - Jimmy Y
 
 
 

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