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Started this discussion. Last reply by Bill Alexander Dec 8, 2020. 5 Replies 0 Likes
Anyone contemplating installing the Edge Performance EPeX150i in a Zenith design? As I understand it, it is a completely overhauled to factory spec 4 cylinder Yamaha engine, 150 hp, weighs no more…Continue
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Started this discussion. Last reply by Jon Humberd Jan 18. 13 Replies 13 Likes
When I built my STOL 750 about 9 years ago, the Cruzer did not exist. I had a 2100' turf strip and all my buddies had strips at least as long. So, not needing "superSTOL" capabilities, nonetheless…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by Jim and Amelia Isaacs Jan 15. 35 Replies 1 Like
From time-to-time there have been reports of the VDO fuel senders leaking or even the central electrode falling out! These senders were OEM for VW's and intended to be top-mounted on the fuel tank. …Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by John Austin Sep 20, 2020. 4 Replies 3 Likes
Today I washed my STOL 750 in anticipation of flying to the Zenith Homecoming in Mexico, MO. My typical routine is to wash the belly first, then the wings, tail, and then the fuselage. Typically I…Continue
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Posted on November 26, 2019 at 9:30pm 4 Comments 2 Likes
Some time back, I replaced the Bing carb on my STOL 750/Jabiru 3300 with a Sonex/AeroConversion "AeroInjector" throttle body carb. The AeroInjector's throttle body slide operates in reverse to most other carburetors in that the throttle cable pushes in to close the slide and reduce the rpm's to idle and the cable pulls the slide open for full throttle. Typically, most builders use an AeroConversion throttle quadrant to reverse the cable direction. By attaching the throttle cable below the…
ContinuePosted on December 26, 2017 at 3:00pm 0 Comments 1 Like
Today, I received a letter from the FAA approving my application for an AMOC (alternative means of compliance) for the AD affecting the NavWorx ADS600-EXP:
A little background: The ADS600-EXP is subject to an AD that…
ContinuePosted on November 29, 2017 at 10:00pm 5 Comments 7 Likes
I accumulated this over 5 years and 4 months. Annuals have been non-events for the airframe - finally had to install new brake pads during my recent annual and that's about it for parts over 5 years! At about 100 hrs I did replace the 800 series tires with 600 series, but that was just personal preference. They look like they'll be good for one more…
Posted on October 25, 2017 at 10:30pm 25 Comments 4 Likes
uAvionix has recently introduced the "skyBeacon," a FAA-approved (meets 2020 mandate requirements), wing-tip mounted ADSB-OUT transmitter with an internal WAAS GPS that features a simple, 2-wire installation using existing nav light wiring and no additional antenna installation or cabling - and it only weighs 90 grams!. uAvionix sent me a pre-production…
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I just changed my internet service from AT&T to Xfinity, which as a result, my e-mail address is changing. How do I change my e-mail address for my log-in? When I go to my profile options, I follow the link for “change” under the e-mail settings, at it just dumps me back to the previous page. Your assistance would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks,
Dennis Hutchinson
Hey John, Thanks for the heads-up n the DAR question. I normally don't visit the 750 forums. I'm happy to "act" as a DAR consultant whenever I can help.
Maybe there could be an "Inspector Consultant" forum.
John , their is inspection panels for the rear tail where u need them call me 1-217-473-3269 Jeff millburg ch750
Hello John,
First I want to thank you for all the good information you have shared with the forum.
I also have a question. Since the horizontal tail section produces a downward force in flight, I wondered if a larger horizontal tail section would cause additional drag. Have you noticed any reduction in speed due to your elevator extensions?
Jack Martin
Hello, John
Looks like I can't reply directly to your comment re engine mount installation, so here it is:
I wasn't aware of the existence of this tool - it would probably have made life easier for the other three bolts, but I suspect it would not fit in the space I had for the 4th bolt.
Just inserting the regular C clamp took a great deal of maneuvering...
But still, not as daunting a task as I expected. Patience and creativity go a long way.
Cheers
Carlos
John:
I hate to bother you again about this, but the "search" function in Ning is totally useless.
Briefly, I got a windshield which was flat across 80 percent of the top, BUT the left and right ends were elevated about 3/4 of an inch. I got on the Cruzer forum and laid out my problem. Some of the members said that one could gently heat the ends with a heat gun to to make them flat. I tried this and could not evenly heat the whole end to lie flat, making these really ugly distorted ends that still had dips in them. I emailed,then spoke to Roger who said a small rise was not unusual. I can't figure this out because water will get under the rise. In the end, I reordered a complete windshield--which was expensive, but the shipping was almost as much as the windshield.
With that as background at an earlier time we discussed your installation and I bought enough butyl tape for the perimeter, BUT I cannot find the email or forum entry in which you set this out.
Would you please send this to me again.
Ted Galdi
Call me. David Banahan 270-784-9299
Thanks, John for indulging my poor memory.
I got some 1/16 by 1/2 inch butyl tape ordered this morning. Amazon was nice enough to offer me 20 rolls for a total of $176. After a fair amount of surfing, I found a seller that would sell me one or two. Jon Croke had indicated that some of new bubble door builders had used adhesive on them. I ordered enough butyl tape to do the windshield and the doors--using the spacer bushings on both.
On the basis of your comments below, my guess is that the ideal spacer bushing will tubing will be the plastic fuel line that they use for model airplanes.
Thanks again. Ted Galdi
John:
Thank you VERY much for you reply concerning mounting the windshield. On the basis of a more recent post by you I had already increased the thickness of the windshield support to .050. I am going to order some 1/8 by 3/4 black butyl tape from amazon tomorrow.The idea of making a butyl "sandwich" sounds like an excellent way to seal the windshield.
What I did not see in your reply was a response to my suggestion that thin sections of 1/4 inch nylon tubing (like we have for brake lines) be put in the 1/4 inch openings in the windshield.
Did you leave them out?
Thanks again.
Ted Galdi
John,
I need to thank you for the tip about helicopter blade tape. I wandered over to the downtown airport last week and caught a mechanic working on a Jet Ranger (Sky4News) and asked him about it. He laughed a bit and told me to go over to Pep Boys and get a roll of clear rock guard tape, like is used on car rocker panels. Said it was the same thing, only cheaper. You might want to look at this.
Dave Muse
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