Has anyone flown the 701 with the doors off? - Zenith Aircraft Builders and Flyers2024-03-29T08:06:18Zhttps://zenith.aero/forum/topics/has-anyone-flown-the-701-with-the-doors-off?feed=yes&xn_auth=notag:zenith.aero,2021-06-15:2606393:Comment:8390182021-06-15T16:14:38.244ZDaniel Niendorffhttps://zenith.aero/profile/DanielNiendorff
<p><a href="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/9095006052?profile=original" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img src="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/9095006052?profile=RESIZE_710x" width="200" class="align-full"/></a></p>
<p><a href="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/9095006052?profile=original" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img src="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/9095006052?profile=RESIZE_710x" width="200" class="align-full"/></a></p> I made a half-door for Summer…tag:zenith.aero,2021-06-15:2606393:Comment:8390002021-06-15T09:02:26.581ZShay Kinghttps://zenith.aero/profile/ShayKing
<p>I made a half-door for Summer flying and taking photos. It’s more comfortable than flying with no door and you’re less likely to lose stuff overboard.</p>
<p>This is the link to a video of it: <a href="https://youtu.be/-AmAiK0PPV0" target="_blank">https://youtu.be/-AmAiK0PPV0</a></p>
<p> Safe flying.</p>
<p>I made a half-door for Summer flying and taking photos. It’s more comfortable than flying with no door and you’re less likely to lose stuff overboard.</p>
<p>This is the link to a video of it: <a href="https://youtu.be/-AmAiK0PPV0" target="_blank">https://youtu.be/-AmAiK0PPV0</a></p>
<p> Safe flying.</p> Good idea Daniel.tag:zenith.aero,2021-06-14:2606393:Comment:8387042021-06-14T13:14:47.006ZThomas Knighthttps://zenith.aero/profile/ThomasKnight
Good idea Daniel.
Good idea Daniel. As I pull the rod aft it pass…tag:zenith.aero,2021-06-13:2606393:Comment:8387662021-06-13T22:37:05.263ZJim and Amelia Isaacshttps://zenith.aero/profile/JimIsaacs
<p>As I pull the rod aft it passes between the bottom of the wing and the top of the flaperon.</p>
<p>As I pull the rod aft it passes between the bottom of the wing and the top of the flaperon.</p> I love to fly doors off in my…tag:zenith.aero,2021-06-13:2606393:Comment:8387632021-06-13T22:11:06.025ZDaniel Niendorffhttps://zenith.aero/profile/DanielNiendorff
<p>I love to fly doors off in my 801. I cut two “loops” out of my door hinge, and I use two hinge pins to hold them in. Each pin has a 90 degree bend to a short “handle” that points to the middle. Super easy to get on and off, and each pin blocks the other from wiggling free. I like this set up a lot.</p>
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<p>I love to fly doors off in my 801. I cut two “loops” out of my door hinge, and I use two hinge pins to hold them in. Each pin has a 90 degree bend to a short “handle” that points to the middle. Super easy to get on and off, and each pin blocks the other from wiggling free. I like this set up a lot.</p>
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<p></p> Roger thattag:zenith.aero,2021-06-13:2606393:Comment:8387612021-06-13T13:50:17.081ZThomas Knighthttps://zenith.aero/profile/ThomasKnight
Roger that
Roger that OK thanks, I guess the rod be…tag:zenith.aero,2021-06-13:2606393:Comment:8388592021-06-13T13:46:38.062ZThomas Knighthttps://zenith.aero/profile/ThomasKnight
OK thanks, I guess the rod bends easy enough to not conflict with the flap?<br />
Thanks for the info
OK thanks, I guess the rod bends easy enough to not conflict with the flap?<br />
Thanks for the info Tom,
My doors are mounted the…tag:zenith.aero,2021-06-13:2606393:Comment:8386222021-06-13T05:34:43.257ZJim and Amelia Isaacshttps://zenith.aero/profile/JimIsaacs
<p>Tom,</p>
<p>My doors are mounted the same as yours, but the hinge rod that connects the two hinge plates is slightly longer than the hinge plates, and I bent the rod end 90 degrees at the trailing end. To remove, I close and latch the door, wiggle and pull aft on the bent end of the hinge rod until it comes out completely, then open the door and carry it over to its storage rack. This method requires no assistance and takes only a few minutes to remove both doors. </p>
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<p>Tom,</p>
<p>My doors are mounted the same as yours, but the hinge rod that connects the two hinge plates is slightly longer than the hinge plates, and I bent the rod end 90 degrees at the trailing end. To remove, I close and latch the door, wiggle and pull aft on the bent end of the hinge rod until it comes out completely, then open the door and carry it over to its storage rack. This method requires no assistance and takes only a few minutes to remove both doors. </p>
<p></p> Thanks for the info! If you d…tag:zenith.aero,2021-06-13:2606393:Comment:8388472021-06-13T01:01:35.006ZThomas Knighthttps://zenith.aero/profile/ThomasKnight
<p>Thanks for the info! If you don’t mind me asking how are your doors attached? I’ve just removed my doors to replace the lexan. They were riveted on to a 28 inch hinge which I had to drill the rivets out of. I’d love to attach them so that they are removable. Do you have any pictures?</p>
<p>cheers </p>
<p>Tom</p>
<p>Thanks for the info! If you don’t mind me asking how are your doors attached? I’ve just removed my doors to replace the lexan. They were riveted on to a 28 inch hinge which I had to drill the rivets out of. I’d love to attach them so that they are removable. Do you have any pictures?</p>
<p>cheers </p>
<p>Tom</p> I hangar my Sky Jeep and my b…tag:zenith.aero,2021-06-12:2606393:Comment:8386522021-06-12T09:01:02.647ZJim and Amelia Isaacshttps://zenith.aero/profile/JimIsaacs
<p>I hangar my Sky Jeep and my bubble doors come off in the Spring and don’t go back on until Fall. To me, it’s the best way to fly the 701. </p>
<p>I hangar my Sky Jeep and my bubble doors come off in the Spring and don’t go back on until Fall. To me, it’s the best way to fly the 701. </p>