What a difference 7 years makes
I didn't really believe it but one hole drilled 7 years ago turned into this.
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Throttle cable too tight
Started this discussion. Last reply by Joe Spencer Jul 10. 4 Replies 0 Likes
I am getting ready for my inspection and while doing some taxi tests I noticed that my throttle slowly creeps inwards, thereby increasing rpms when I'm not expecting or wanting it.It would seem to be…Continue
Nylon ties on the engine frame?
Started this discussion. Last reply by Paul Sanders Jun 15. 11 Replies 0 Likes
While doing some study for my inspection I came across this video http://www.eaavideo.org/video.aspx?v=89780636001during which the…Continue
Has any one used EkoEtch?
Started this discussion. Last reply by Don Morrisey Dec 15, 2014. 8 Replies 0 Likes
Regular readers of my comments here know that I have some heavily oxidised wing skins from the crates sitting out for too long during the one storm we get a decade.…Continue
Cleaning up water-troubled aluminium
Started this discussion. Last reply by Joe Harrington Mar 16, 2014. 4 Replies 0 Likes
When my wings kit arrived it sat in my back yard for quite a while before I was ready to get the skins out. During that time we had our one day of rain for the year and much later when I needed the…Continue
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Paul Sanders posted a status"Excited to be going to Nashville this week for my 750 transition training with Buzz Air. Take my mind off some problems with my build"
Paul Sanders posted a status"Inspection date set for end of the month, who knew 7 years ago I'd be in such a position, certainly not me. Even now I can't believe it"
Paul Sanders posted a discussionThrottle cable too tight
I am getting ready for my inspection and while doing some taxi tests I noticed that my throttle slowly creeps inwards, thereby increasing rpms when I'm not expecting or wanting it.It would seem to be the spring on the carbs being too tight. I wonder if removing a link would help or is that really stupid?!Anyone else ever have this problem? Suggestions? It's a Rotax 912 ULS if it matters,ThanksPaul.See More
Paul Sanders posted a status"Taxi tests today, plane is quite hard to keep straight above 25mph. More practice or misaligned rudder and front wheel?"
Paul Sanders posted a status"My DAR has asked me to pick a 50 sq mile area for my phase 1, but I was expecting a 25 mike radius, I suppose that's plenty"
Paul Sanders posted a status"was planning some extended taxi tests this w/e, but forecast is for 120F and my Rotax manual says don't even try to start it in those temps"
Paul Sanders posted a status"Great start to my inspection process, DAR pointed out my data plate is wrong. At least this is happening before the inspection, can fix it"
Paul Sanders posted a status"Engine compression and fuel flow tests done, all inspection paperwork now sent to the DAR. Now to redo all my zip ties lol"
Paul Sanders posted a discussionNylon ties on the engine frame?
While doing some study for my inspection I came across this video http://www.eaavideo.org/video.aspx?v=89780636001during which the presenter says you should never use nylon ties to attach wires to the engine frame because over time oil mist will loosen the ties and then the vibration will make the tie cut into the frame.Now this guy is a DAR so presumably if he thinks that then anyone he inspects will have to think the same. But I'm…See More
Paul Sanders posted a status"Curious if people tested their static system before inspection (seems like you must) and if so how. I'd have to fly mine for a pro to do it"
Paul Sanders posted a status"Here's a truly amauter experimental build http://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-39945650"
Paul Sanders posted a status"Looking over the 154 point inspection checklist from my DAR, wants compression tests, fuel flow test etc - is this usual?"
Paul Sanders posted a blog post"Final" Stats
Updating all my documents for the inspection, it looks like I have~ 6 years 10 months elapsed time (thanks to location and climate I can only work weekends, and not at all between August and October)~650 hours of build time (60 of which was the vinyl wrapping)~$63,000 of spend on parts (small to big)~10 occasions where I gave up~2 occurrences where I had to be restrained from torching the whole damn thing (well, I was close to it!!!)What a project. …See More
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- Software Developer for a large foreign games company by day, instrument-rated private pilot when time and money allows. I'm a dual UK/USA citizen living in the desert east of San Diego; yes it's hot in the summer. Too hot :)
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"Final" Stats
Posted on June 2, 2017 at 11:30am 6 Comments 4 Likes
Updating all my documents for the inspection, it looks like I have
~ 6 years 10 months elapsed time (thanks to location and climate I can only work weekends, and not at all between August and October)
~650 hours of build time (60 of which was the vinyl wrapping)
~$63,000 of spend on parts (small to big)
~10 occasions where I gave up
~2 occurrences where I had to be restrained from torching the whole damn thing (well, I was close to…
Continue Six Years In
Posted on July 17, 2016 at 12:01pm 2 Comments 1 Like
Today is the 6 year anniversary of opening up the rudder box in my living room and drilling the first hole. Even though I only get to work on weekends, and on weekends outside of the summer when it isn't 110+, I had kinda thought I'd be done by now. But if I've learned one thing on this project is to take all estimates and double them: and expect it to take longer than that.
While we are firmly in the 110s, I have managed to sneak some early mornings in this summer in an…
Continue 4 Years In
Posted on July 21, 2014 at 3:11pm 4 Comments 3 Likes
This week marked the 4th anniversary of that first snip into the metal of the rudder kit. I now have 340 hours into the project, only managed 53 last year thanks to 10 weeks of airport resurfacing that robbed me of hangar access during the best months of the year. But what I lacked in hours I made up for in dollars, lol - the purchase of the Rotax 912ULS added quite a bit to the rolling total. I think it will be worth it though.
It really is starting to look like I am near the…
Continue First Stab Panel Decision
Posted on April 16, 2013 at 12:26pm 4 Comments 0 Likes
With the firewall finished I now have all the major components assembled and have to work out how, and in what order, to put these things together. Part of the problem to solve is where the non-metal parts go that aren't covered by the instructions but clearly have to be installed before panels get riveted over them.
So that got me thinking about my panel and I think I am fairly comfortable with this as my first "definite" decision; can't help feeling I will make more…
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Hi Paul got my fuel valve today it's the V1 4 way . the valve body has three holes on the lower end of the valve with no indication of what is supposed to feed what tank or motor,or what is to go to what hole, tried to email the co but that didn't work to well, that was probably me. This valve has 4 positions off, both, l, R. there are no marking on the valve or in the very modest instructions as to how to plumb it? how did you do yours? thanks for any advice. Ron
Paul I feel your pain. I am verry lucky I was able to work on my project almost nonstop for 6 months and finished in that time. I am a total beginner like yourself. After reading some of your posts I can relate. like where or when do you install antennas. You will run into this often. If you call zenith as often as I did they need to be on speed dial. Roger is very halpful, if you get sent to Kaleb he will make you feel like a fool. I bought the videos and they helped alot, but there were still many ? . I have 55 hrs on my plane since my first flight Jan. 1st. and all I can say is hang in there. It really is worth the trouble. I am having a ball.
Paul,
If you can build the plane, you can build the motor. I built a Corvair for my CH 750 and have a great time doing it. I encourage you to go to a Corvair College; you learn so much. Google CC#22 to check oout some of the pictures.
Blaine
Hi Paul
I use the hole cutter in my cordless drills which have 3/8 chucks so you will be fine.
Phill
This is the exact one.
Phill
HI Paul
Regarding you fuel sender hole cutting needs. On one of my visits to the US in 2008, I purchased an adjustable cutter with HSS blade from Sears for 20 bucks. I bought it for the very same job and works well. Be sure to use it slowly with light pressure though. Also fantastic for cutting instrument holes.
Phill
Hi Paul,
My decision to complete the wings before the fuselage is based on work shop location. The wings can be completed in the basement and there is a way to get them out. I will have to move to the garage (which is not heated) to complete the fuselage. So my plan is to do fuselage construction during spring and summer.
Are you going to paint your plane? I'm leaning towards polished finish with some paint.
Tom
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