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Posted on June 23, 2011 at 3:46pm 3 Comments 0 Likes
Since posting pictures on this site I have had lots of requests for information, and pictures of my 1450 Amphib. float build.
Zenair has an instructional web page set up just for this purpose.http://http://zenairfloatassembly.com/1450A/ . It is sort of hidden away unless you are looking for it. Go to this page and look over the instructions for both the "parts kit" and "pre-drilled kit". You will notice the…
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I think most builders have at least one slow leak tire on their aircraft. On mine its the nose gear tire, it leaks down over a couple weeks while the mains have never leaked. I was thinking about putting tubes in the tires, but that adds extra cost and weight (I assume that is why tubes are not included in the kit?). A fellow builder Bob Stuart (CH701 plans only) suggested removing the valve stem and injecting (syringe) 5 - 10 cc of anti-freeze then installing the stem and inflating the…
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My CH750 is powered by the Rotax 912S engine. To date I have 90 trouble free hours on the engine with no adjustments required other than tightening a radiator hose clamp. While flying the other day the engine oil pressure started to fluctuate and go full scale both directions on the D180. This really gets your attention! I selected a field for a forced landing, but after flying the approach with Rotax humming along happily (all oil temps & cylinder temps normal) I reasoned I was risking…
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A question for all the Zenith builder & fans out there..."What ever became of the Zodiac Gemini CH620?"
I have the factory information about the aircraft it. I stumbled across the literature while going through a stack of aircraft sales pitches I collected over the years. For those of you who have never heard of this aircraft it looked like a it was a version of the CH601HDS series, with retractable tri-gear and twin Rotax 912 80 hp engines on a low wing. It was a two seat…
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Hi Bob,
Been sometime since you posted...Glad to see you're doing fine !
Yep, that was really something else...I never landed while some other aircraft was doing the same ...So coming out of base and seeing the glider was a neat surprise ! We did it side by side and I kept an eye on these guys until...I realized they were landing FASTER than the 701 !!!
I was really laighing this one by myself while taking off again (touch and go!).
The REAL joy was to see it caught on video by my better half !
That 's one of my neatest flying moment so far...
Regards,
Norm
thanks bob it has been an awsome exprience and i loved every minuit
Hi Bob,
Just a couple of things quickliy...
1) what happened with your float installation ? I'm just curious to what you could do about MD-RA and paperwork there. Is there a possible solution where you could fly them ?
2) I have somebody around here that would like to build straight 1450 Zenair floats from a pre-drilled kit, He's looking for advice, tips, general questions about quality of components and ease fabrication, if I gave you his em,amail address, would you be willing to help ? He has a Pegazair, lyco 235 115 hp, warp drive tripale 72" GW 1450...
Regards,
Norm ...Still waiting for my tubeless kits from Matco...
Thanks Bob. And thanks for all the help.
Hi Bob,
No problem...For the tires, I bought the whole landing gear from Zenair a long time ago. It came with the tubes and the rims are 2 pieces screwed together... Should I or Can I get away with using the tubes ???
For that purpose, I would have to get a valvefor my rims. Where can I get those valves ?
Also, the rims are 2 pieces bolted together, wouldn't they leak air and that's why they use tubes inside ???
Wainting on your answer to order or not new tubes .....
Regards,
Norm
Ps Once again, someone told me that my engine sounded nice and that the plane seemed to have plenty enough power on takeoff...Nice to know !
Bob,
I finally made it to the airport. You had asked me about the setup that I used to do the video that I recently posted. Here are a couple of photos. Basically, I'm using a GOPRO camera with a suction cup camera mount (Delkin Devices Fat Gecko). By using the suction mount I don't have to drill holes in the plane and I can mount it where ever I want. So far it has fallen from the plane. A friend of mine uses the same setup to take videos of him doing aerobatics and so far hasn't lost his.
Jerry Latimer
Bob:
I am currently preparing my CH750 for paint and would like to know the company you used to purchase the stripes for your 750. I cannot find any suitable strips at any or the suppliers I have checked. No rush, I live in Pa and have to wait for warmer weather before I can start painting (spray booth is unheated). Thank you
Ken Drumheller
Very beatiful your plane!!! very nice paint!!!
Hi Bob,
Welcome back from your trip down south !
I got your plans for the wheel-skis but need to get some soldering lessons before I can make those. Too bad they're not for sale anywhere...Also, they're made of round stock which is difficult to put together. For me, I would rather use square stock whenever possible...easier to work with...
Maybe next year project ...
Regards,
Norm
already 3/4 of the way done with kit! going fast...
Dennis Dixon
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