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Started this discussion. Last reply by David J. Beaulieu Jan 6. 8 Replies 0 Likes
Happy New Year fellow "Z"s!Am considering going with dual brake calipers on my standard stock STOL750 with single caliber Matco brake assembly and Turf-Glide tires. The Matco wheels are rated for…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by Michel Ruf 5 hours ago. 6 Replies 0 Likes
I would like to ease my documentation of maintenance tracking and forecasting with some sort of database or spreadsheet. In the Part 135 world they have a few applications which are are quite…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by David J. Beaulieu on Tuesday. 7 Replies 0 Likes
Just finishing the 15 hr service after rebuild on my UL350iS. Required a torque check on the cylinder head bolts. If torque has loosened (not uncommon) you need to retorque all 16 cylinder head…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by John Austin Dec 17, 2020. 7 Replies 0 Likes
Query directed to all who have the system installed on their airplane....I had a chance to do some taxing and flying today after having recently installed the system on my STOL CH750 . The system is…Continue
Posted on March 24, 2018 at 9:30pm 3 Comments 1 Like
Interesting clip regarding a couple of people mentioned within our forum previously...inspiring!
Posted on January 6, 2014 at 8:00pm 0 Comments 1 Like
Hi David,
Thanks for wanting to share your knowledge with me.
I’m in your same time zone, anytime that is good for you to call me works for me.
Thanks,
Nelson
(305) 525-7803
David,
sorry about delay, not good on this Zenith site! Looking to get a set of Zenair plans to install my floats. Do you have a set I could purchase/copy? Thanks,
dan
Hi David, I am curious about your UL Engine , what was the problem that you have to change the #3 Cylinder . And how many hours on your Engine. Tks Wayne
David, I saw that you are interested in Datum skis. I have been flying with the skis for 4 years and am very satisfied with them. If you have any questions forward them to me and I will be gald to answer the best as possible.
Tom
You asked what we were seeing with the bad injector. The above is typical. #3 cylinder just was "not tracking" with the others.
Digging a little deeper, it is a bit hotter than others at idle (lean, where everything should be very rich), gets even hotter if the power is up only a tiny bit (even leaner), and actually "goes cold" when the power is advanced anywhere above about 1500 RPM, because it gets so lean it is not burning. Too lean for the plugs to ignite.
And... we thought this was a bad injector for a long time. After chasing down similar problems several times, we came to the conclusion the injectors were fine... that the ECU had an inadequate ground.
Conclusions:
First, check that all EGTs and CHTs "Track" each other in ALL conditions before first flight.
Second, check for very, very, very good grounds in an airplane that is so dependant on electronics. DO NOT count on the frame. Strap and/or "Star" (i.e. home run wires) everything.
Feel free to ask questions.
P.S. Graphs produced from Dynon logs via custom software that I wrote. Feel free to send me a log file if you want it graphed.
danal (dot) estes (at) gmail (dot) com
David,
You can reach me about the charger at ksatter@Verizon.net ... I can get it off to you by Monday.
Hi David. Hey, need to ask you about your experience with the Skytek tank. I talked to Keith at Skytek and watched the Rotax videos and am impressed with the product. Not impressed with the price and not sure about the 1 gal capacity. They say 7 and half minutes at full power for a Rotax engine if you are down to just the header. Assume then for a UL it would be about half that. I plan on a UL350is. I have seen the pics on your installation but do you still think this tank is the way to go?
David, too funny, I happened to zoom in on your dog because I kept thinking he really had a short muzzle for a German shepherd, and he looked like a cool mix………..then I saw someone stole his legs…… Pretty cool dog, purebred? I don't see many out here with shepherd markings like that.
Walt Snyder
nice to here from you Dave your welcome to stop in anytime.
Our goal is to move project to Caribou this spring for assembly, and begin testing by November.
Your postings show fine work and great progress; the State of Maine is a great match for the 750 performance.
Hi David,
Looking good ! Keep up the good work...It will eventually FLY...and well too !
Regards,
Norm
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