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Latest Activity

Got the upgrade kit the other day. Finished up a stab trim mod and started on the center wing.
December 31, 2009
Wasn't as bad pulling the center section as I thought. Glad I put in a lot of connectors when I originally built it.
December 22, 2009
Just about done cleaning up the wing. Trying to figure out the best way to remove the center wing without cutting/splicing a lot of wires.
December 14, 2009
Matt Archer added 2 photos
November 24, 2009
Pulled the wings and removed the aileron and flap. Going to go ahead and polish while I have it in my shop at home.
November 22, 2009
Matt Archer added 5 photos to the album 'Oil Temp on the Jab'
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November 10, 2009
David Gallagher and Matt Archer are now friends
April 24, 2009
Matt Archer added a photo
IMG_0051
March 3, 2009

Profile Information

Aircraft Model
ZODIAC XL
Project Status
Flying
Building From
Kit
Your website (about your aircraft...)
http://www.zodiacxl.com
Building Experience
Have already built an airplane
Flying Experience
Commercial / CFI
Profession / Employer / Background Info
Engineer Manager Boeing, USAF Pilot Retired.

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At 6:46am on January 28, 2010, Jake Reyna said…
Matt, I've been meaning to thank you for the tool tips, etc. you've posted. I've added your suggestions to my wish list, but I had to make do with what I had. A month ago I didn't own a riveting hammer and like most tools, it's about the accessories.

I only dinged one hole on the wing spar, so I'm happy. I expect much better results on the next wing.
At 1:35pm on December 14, 2009, Dr. Edward M. Moody II said…
Hi Matt,

If and when I do the upgrade, my plan is to combine the wirs that have to be cut into one or two Molex connectors. I think that would be the least annoying way to deal with the situation. Even a common shield ground could be dedicated to one of the pins in the connector.

Good luck,

Ed
At 5:12pm on November 24, 2009, David Gallagher said…
I like my polished finish. I did not polish the bottom, only the top. I have about 75% of the disassembly complete now and have spent 17 hours doing it. I figure 25 hours, tops for all disassembly. Total labor should run around 100 hours.
At 10:14pm on November 23, 2009, Leroy L Pearl said…
if your talking to me that is a great idea and IM in if you want.
leroy
At 2:56pm on November 23, 2009, Leroy L Pearl said…
sent one before but hello again. not flying yet but am ready the 2 year thing come up and trying to get that out of the way now.
bianieal flight revew.
At 2:41pm on November 23, 2009, Leroy L Pearl said…
Marr was trying for some time to reconnect with you but to no avail.
you still active?
At 3:31pm on November 18, 2009, David Gallagher said…
Matt, I see you are online with Zenith.aero right now. I am guessing you are watching the latest ZAC update like I am. The right wing is almost de-riveted.

Dave Gallagher
 
 

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