Fun day - landed at 15 airports without refueling - Zenith Aircraft Builders and Flyers2024-03-29T14:23:56Zhttps://zenith.aero/forum/topics/fun-day-landed-at-15-airports-without-refueling?commentId=2606393%3AComment%3A707109&x=1&feed=yes&xn_auth=noSend and email to me at ssm…tag:zenith.aero,2020-01-20:2606393:Comment:7071092020-01-20T03:54:05.958ZSamuel McNairhttps://zenith.aero/profile/SamuelMcNr
<p>Send and email to me at ssm6791@gmail.com and I will reply and include those pictures we discussed,</p>
<p>Send and email to me at ssm6791@gmail.com and I will reply and include those pictures we discussed,</p> Sam,
It was a pleasure chatti…tag:zenith.aero,2020-01-19:2606393:Comment:7070162020-01-19T21:38:33.519ZJames Sparkshttps://zenith.aero/profile/JamesSparks
<p>Sam,</p>
<p>It was a pleasure chatting with you about your 801 experiences the other day. One of the upgrades I really want to pursue is the elimination of the nose gear bungee. I would appreciate it if you could drop me a note when you come up with a good solution whether it be the rubber pucks or the external coil over spring system. thanks again. Jim</p>
<p>Sam,</p>
<p>It was a pleasure chatting with you about your 801 experiences the other day. One of the upgrades I really want to pursue is the elimination of the nose gear bungee. I would appreciate it if you could drop me a note when you come up with a good solution whether it be the rubber pucks or the external coil over spring system. thanks again. Jim</p> that would be fine
tag:zenith.aero,2020-01-15:2606393:Comment:7064052020-01-15T22:39:35.100ZJames Sparkshttps://zenith.aero/profile/JamesSparks
<p>that would be fine</p>
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<p>that would be fine</p>
<p></p> I have a dinner meeting tonig…tag:zenith.aero,2020-01-15:2606393:Comment:7066332020-01-15T22:28:13.702ZSamuel McNairhttps://zenith.aero/profile/SamuelMcNr
<p>I have a dinner meeting tonight. Can we make it tomorrow night?</p>
<p>I have a dinner meeting tonight. Can we make it tomorrow night?</p> I will call you this evening,…tag:zenith.aero,2020-01-15:2606393:Comment:7067012020-01-15T22:23:01.955ZJames Sparkshttps://zenith.aero/profile/JamesSparks
<p>I will call you this evening, thanks</p>
<p>I will call you this evening, thanks</p> I will be glad to share what…tag:zenith.aero,2020-01-15:2606393:Comment:7064032020-01-15T20:58:16.939ZSamuel McNairhttps://zenith.aero/profile/SamuelMcNr
<p>I will be glad to share what I have learned after owning and extensively modifying 2 801s. And I have picked up a few things after being an A&P for about 20 years now. But I did not build either of the 801s. I don't want to misrepresent my knowledge base. So I can't give you much help on the construction part, but can give you some ideas that will possibly make the plane more useful for you and perform better.</p>
<p>Do you know Bill Wilcox up in Soldatna? He built his and is a super…</p>
<p>I will be glad to share what I have learned after owning and extensively modifying 2 801s. And I have picked up a few things after being an A&P for about 20 years now. But I did not build either of the 801s. I don't want to misrepresent my knowledge base. So I can't give you much help on the construction part, but can give you some ideas that will possibly make the plane more useful for you and perform better.</p>
<p>Do you know Bill Wilcox up in Soldatna? He built his and is a super great guy who can probably share experience as well. I am normally out of town on business M-F which means I have all the time in the world in the evenings at the hotel. So if you want to call me any time after - say 6:30 Eastern time I will be back from work, had dinner and ready to do what I can do to assist. Sam McNair 864-617-3192. </p> I am finishing a 801 project…tag:zenith.aero,2020-01-15:2606393:Comment:7063942020-01-15T19:25:41.897ZJames Sparkshttps://zenith.aero/profile/JamesSparks
<p>I am finishing a 801 project that I bought from some one up here in Alaska. I have looked at some of you posts in this forum and you seem to have a lot of experience with the 801. would you mind sharing some tips with me on the construction and operation of the 801? my number is 907-320-1185 Jim</p>
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<p>I am finishing a 801 project that I bought from some one up here in Alaska. I have looked at some of you posts in this forum and you seem to have a lot of experience with the 801. would you mind sharing some tips with me on the construction and operation of the 801? my number is 907-320-1185 Jim</p>
<p></p> I once managed 21 airports in…tag:zenith.aero,2020-01-08:2606393:Comment:7054542020-01-08T02:31:57.954ZSamuel McNairhttps://zenith.aero/profile/SamuelMcNr
<p>I once managed 21 airports in Kansas and Oklahoma on Labor Day 2016 in my CH801. But I had to refuel as it only had 30 gallons fuel capacity and burns around 9 gph. A great day dropping into several private farm fields (with permission) and duster strips, and a hayfield or so. A few years ago I put my logs into an excel spread sheet and then on a whim started tallying up how many airports I have operated PIC in or out of. Then I started "collecting airports" and never pass up an…</p>
<p>I once managed 21 airports in Kansas and Oklahoma on Labor Day 2016 in my CH801. But I had to refuel as it only had 30 gallons fuel capacity and burns around 9 gph. A great day dropping into several private farm fields (with permission) and duster strips, and a hayfield or so. A few years ago I put my logs into an excel spread sheet and then on a whim started tallying up how many airports I have operated PIC in or out of. Then I started "collecting airports" and never pass up an opportunity to drop in somewhere new, or find a plane when I am somewhere new. And I go for the tough ones whenever possible. My goal was 500, but I blew by that and it now stands at 538 (going for 600) in 47 states, 14 countries and 3 provinces - all flying just plain old private GA aircraft. A lot of those airfields (like the old Hong Kong Kai Tak airport, and Houston Spaceport) are now history.</p>
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<p>Most north: Dawson City, CA, most south: Greymouth NZ, Most eastern: Rome, Italy, most western: Singapore, highest: Yellowstone, Lowest: Bar Yehuda, Dead Sea Israel. Longest: Dulles (12,000 ft) shortest; 763' trees to trees (a drag strip).</p>
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<p>Isn't GA flying just wonderful? There is a whole world out there to see and all you need is a license.</p> I found the VGs improved the…tag:zenith.aero,2019-06-27:2606393:Comment:6819622019-06-27T14:02:52.299ZGary Welchhttps://zenith.aero/profile/GaryWelch
<p>I found the VGs improved the low speed handling - like in the flare on a gusty-wind landing. The control feels much more precise at lower speeds, almost the same as at cruise. This was the primary reason I added them and they were the best $100 I've spent on the plane.</p>
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<p>They lowered the stall speed by about 5 or 6 mph, but that is almost irrelevant since the sink rate is so great at that airspeed. </p>
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<p>My bladder is terrible and I was certain I would have to stop to…</p>
<p>I found the VGs improved the low speed handling - like in the flare on a gusty-wind landing. The control feels much more precise at lower speeds, almost the same as at cruise. This was the primary reason I added them and they were the best $100 I've spent on the plane.</p>
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<p>They lowered the stall speed by about 5 or 6 mph, but that is almost irrelevant since the sink rate is so great at that airspeed. </p>
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<p>My bladder is terrible and I was certain I would have to stop to pee. I had a small breakfast with only about a quarter cup of milk to drink. Still don't know how I made it without a stop! The one thing that might have helped was the short time between airports. </p>
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<p>I had very little time to relax. Between trying to spot the airports from a low altitude (+/- 2500) to briefing the landing and figuring out the right entry to the landing pattern - there was no time to think about anything else.</p>
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<p>I honestly had no idea I had been in the air for 3.9 hours. After the flight I kept double checking my hobbs and the clock because I was certain this couldn't be right! </p>
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<p>Normally I keep track of fuel by flight-time. After 2.5 hours I am on the ground for refueling, period! However, in this case I ran one tank nearly empty and by the time I switched over to the other tank I only had about an hour and twenty minutes to home, so I knew I could make it. </p> What a great idea!
How are…tag:zenith.aero,2019-06-26:2606393:Comment:6817652019-06-26T13:40:00.110ZPatrick Hoythttps://zenith.aero/profile/PatrickHoyt
<p>What a great idea! </p>
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<p>How are those VG's working out...?</p>
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<p>Your bladder must be bigger than mine...</p>
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<p>- Pat</p>
<p>What a great idea! </p>
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<p>How are those VG's working out...?</p>
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<p>Your bladder must be bigger than mine...</p>
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<p>- Pat</p>