WTB - Matco 6" wheel set
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David J. Beaulieu
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WTB - Matco 6" wheel set
Started this discussion. Last reply by Todd Scruton Sep 3. 4 Replies 1 Like
Anyone? Let me know what you have! Thanks...DaveContinue
UL engine mount and Viking steel spring system
Started this discussion. Last reply by Tom Sullivan Aug 14. 1 Reply 0 Likes
FYI...Recently noticed that the center thread rod of the Viking steel spring system was making occasional light contact with the top center engine mount tubes. This happend to both top tubes and…Continue
SOLD SOLD SOLD For Sale - Viking steel spring system SOLD SOLD SOLD
Started this discussion. Last reply by David J. Beaulieu Aug 8. 3 Replies 0 Likes
Swapping out to the puck system. Approx 180 hrs on item. $200DaveContinue
Catto props and UL engines
Started this discussion. Last reply by David J. Beaulieu Jul 27. 2 Replies 0 Likes
Anyone else running this combination? If so, any noted issues? Thanks!Continue
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UL engine mount and Viking steel spring system
FYI...Recently noticed that the center thread rod of the Viking steel spring system was making occasional light contact with the top center engine mount tubes. This happend to both top tubes and grazed the powder coating off just about down to the bare metal. That was one reason I elected to swap out to the Zenith rubber puck system. Also felt that the Viking system was harsh and noisy unless on smooth pavement.See More
Catto props and UL engines
Anyone else running this combination? If so, any noted issues? Thanks!See More
No, no, no!!!
This UL is starting to make me lose "the love" just a bit. 20 hours on the rebuild and postflight inspection discovered this! (Sigh) - gonna pull the prop flange bolt and see if the oil stop on the end of the crankshaft is leaking.See More
Painted fence is on
Hope to test fly tomorrow...then do a bit of touch up paint on the rivets. Had fun "fishing" out the A5 rivet ends with a magnet!
Priming Fin repair
Repaired "trailer" damage this Spring, while I'm painting my Stab fences, thought it was a good time to mask and prep and paint the repair.
Stab Fence
Finished up both sides today, ready for prime and paint. Rather than drilling out the three rivets up front I elected to use a unibit and drill out relief holes for the rivet heads.
"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"
Stab Fences in progress
While waiting on my bearings for the amphib wheels I figured I'd get with the program and start the stab fence and elevator extension mods. I had some 0.063 2024-T3 on hand and used that for the fences. Happy 4th of July fellow Z's
"Competed in STOL competition...Carbon Cubs took 1st & 2nd place. I didn't break anything!!"
Crunchy wheel bearings
Rolled out the floats in preparation to install to the aircraft and found one wheel dragging hard. Brakes were good, but both had very "crunchy" bearings. Pulled both wheels and ordered new sets of bearing,races, and seals from Grove.
Praetor helmet update
I've had a few flights now while wearing the helmet and I have to say that wearing the helmet in the airplane is a non-event. Putting it on and off has already become second nature and there are no interference issues encountered so far. Having the tinted visor eliminates the need for sunglasses (swapping glasses in my case) and knowing I have some bird strike eye protection is reassuring as well. Overall the helmet is extremely comfortable and lightweight with no evidence of "hotspots"…See More
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- Retired Military Pilot / Engineer by Education / Commercial Pilot by choice...
Loving the "Great North Woods" of Maine
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A Zenith Builder in Ghana
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!
Spent a couple hours making progress on the Dynon heated pitot install
Posted on January 6, 2014 at 8:00pm 0 Comments 1 Like
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Comment Wall (11 comments)
- At 7:17am on July 5, 2020,
Daniel Booker said…
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
- At 3:28pm on December 22, 2018,
Wayne Woloshin said…
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
- At 6:01pm on January 10, 2018,
Thomas Jackson said…
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
- At 5:45pm on November 28, 2017,
Danal Estes said…
David,
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
- At 11:23pm on August 5, 2016,
Kurt Satter said…
David,
You can reach me about the charger at ksatter@Verizon.net ... I can get it off to you by Monday.
- At 9:24pm on May 16, 2016,
Doug Malloy said…
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?
- At 5:25pm on March 17, 2014,
Walt Snyder said…
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
- At 7:56pm on December 2, 2013,
Roger E Barnes said…
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.
- At 7:53am on May 7, 2013,
Normand Lambert said…
Hi David,
Looking good ! Keep up the good work...It will eventually FLY...and well too !
Regards,
Norm
- At 7:44pm on December 25, 2012,
sure its convenient just let me know when you will be coming through.
Merry Christmas to you too
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