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Marvin W Miller
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- Goshen, IN
- United States
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- ZODIAC CH 650
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- Just started
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- Have already built an airplane
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- Sport Pilot (or Ultralight)
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- I'm an RV hauler. 2000 built a 2 place Barnett gyrocoptor.
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brake lines to spring gear
Posted on December 14, 2012 at 7:28pm 4 Comments 1 Like
brake lines to the spring gear, I ground the 5mm part off. used 3m car moulding tape, clamping them for awhile for a good stick. The clips are tough plastic. clips and fastners .com part # A14321 box of 25 costs $6.97. red brake line Truck Spring.com part #451030A $.40pf
One Year progress report
Posted on September 14, 2012 at 5:16pm 0 Comments 5 Likes
One year ago, 9/11/11, I stopped at the factory and picked up a rudder kit.Then I did the unthinkable I ordered a whole kit.CH 650 B
I got the wings, rudders,elevators, done and test fitted, flaps and ailerons done,the rear fusalege is riveted and the front I am in process of riviting. All deburred. Engine ordered from Viking for Dec. delivery I know I got a long way to go but happy where I'm at.
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Marvin,
I too was missing some of the latest updated parts shown in the prints and was able to order them from Zenith. You most likely will find the aileron bell crank push rods are too short (185mm, the prints show them to be 230mm). I bought 5/16 fine threaded stainless steel rod and made repacements.
Good Morning Marvin,
To answer your question on 650 mass balance arm weights: My left wing is with the flex aileron hinge and also with the trim tab option. It took 10 of the large weights to balance the aileron to the neutral position.
Stay in touch with me it sounds like we're near the same point in our build process, some times I feel like I'm all alone in this wing build, video not much help, and build CD all seem to be of the older wing versions, I'm left building from the prints. I feel more comfortable building from step by step plans.
Hi Marvin, Thanks for the comment on my engine mount on my 750. I have many pix as I record my build with pix rather than lots of words. If you need any detail and problems I had with their directions, e-maill me and I will give you what I can. RV9Jim@Juno.com This is my third build and definitly my last.
Welcome to the family.
I wish you the all the best with your project. If you ever get the chance to visit the Zenith factory please take the time to stop by our builder assist facility too. We are their newest and nearest builder assist facility and like to have visitors. We are right here in Mexico, Mo., not far from the factory.
Take care and good luck,
We will be attending the Zenith Open Hangar day Sept 17, as well!
Bill Carter
American Light Sport Aircrafters
Builder Assist & Assembly Center
www.LightSportAircrafters.com