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Ron Lendon
- Clinton Township, MI
- United States
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Tale of two Carbs
Started this discussion. Last reply by Ron Lendon Jul 13, 2014. 6 Replies 0 Likes
Broken nose bungee
Started this discussion. Last reply by Phil Smith Aug 31, 2012. 10 Replies 1 Like
Welcome, Ron Lendon!
Profile Information
- Aircraft Model
- ZODIAC XL
- Project Status
- Flying
- Building From
- Plans-only
- Your website (about your aircraft...)
- http://mykitlog.com/rlendon
- Building Experience
- Have already built an airplane
- Flying Experience
- Private Pilot
- Building and Flying Info / Your Profession / Other Background Info
- Engine: WW Corvair
Metal Model Maker / GM.
I have worked in the metal trades for 30 years and am looking at this as my retirement gift to self. I will continue to post changes here as I make them.
Corvair Engine Prints
These files are scans of the original Corvair Engine prints and converted to PDF format. The links go to google docs and are downloadable there. You need to have a gmail account to get to these files, its free.
Enjoy,
Description Filename
Gear Crankshaft Dated 7-22-58 6256600
Crankcase Left Half dated 5-3-68 3819615
Gear Crankshaft Dated 5-15-62 3829739
Head-Cylinder dated 4-23-65 3856743_S1_F1
Head-Cylinder dated 4-23-65 3856743_S1_F2
Head-Cylinder dated 4-23-65 3856743_S1_F3
Head-Cylinder dated 4-23-65 3856743_S1_F4
Head-Cylinder dated 4-23-65 3856743_S1_F5
Head-Cylinder dated 4-23-65 3856743_S2_F1
Head-Cylinder dated 4-23-65 3856743_S2_F2
Head-Cylinder dated 4-23-65 3856743_S2_F3
Head - Cylinder dated 3-9-64 3856759
Gear Crankshaft dated 10-21-64 38733958
Head Machining Assembly-Cylinder dated 4-1-65 3883858
Head-Cylinder dated 3-17-65 3883862_S1_F1
Head-Cylinder dated 3-17-65 3883862_S1_F2
Head-Cylinder dated 3-17-65 3883862_S1_F3
Head-Cylinder dated 3-17-65 3883862_S1_F4
Head-Cylinder dated 3-17-65 3883862_S1_F5
Head-Cylinder dated 3-17-65 3883862_S2_F1
Head-Cylinder dated 3-17-65 3883862_S2_F2
Head-Cylinder dated 3-17-65 3883862_S2_F3
Head - Cylinder dated 4-1-65 3883863
Engine Machining dated 9-26-58 6255613
Crankshaft Assembly Chart Dated 11-7-65 3890000
Crankcase - Right Half Dated 5-3-62 6255616_F1
Crankcase - Right Half Dated 5-3-62 6255616_F2
Crankcase - Right Half Dated 5-3-62 6255616_F3
Crankcase - Right Half Dated 5-3-62 6255616_F4
Crankcase - Right Half Dated 5-3-62 6255616_F5
Crankcase - Right Half Dated 5-3-62 6255616_F6
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N601LT For Sale in Florida _ Sun&Fun
Posted on March 28, 2019 at 9:24am 1 Comment 0 Likes
Zenith 601XLB 2850cc Corviar powered Michigan to Florida in one day.
March 26, 2019 I flew from Michigan to Venice Florida KVNC and parked on the
ramp by Suncoast Air Center. Had good weather and tail winds till I got
in Florida, average speed 117mph or 102kts, not bad for a 601XLB. Stop by
and take a look, I’m trying to find it a new home.
I stopped off at Cook County and said hi…
Progress report
Posted on June 4, 2017 at 7:38am 0 Comments 4 Likes
So here we are, a journey that began in 2004 with a quest to become a private pilot and in 2005 begin building an airplane. While becoming a pilot I decided on the Zenith CH601XL as the airframe because it flew nice and could be made from plans. Deciding on the Corvair as the engine was also decided around this time. Here I am 1000 pilot hours and 700…
ContinueMy scratch builders log in a PDF file
Posted on August 2, 2012 at 10:07pm 7 Comments 1 Like
Here is a link to the PDF file of my builders log. It was to large for an attach to a email so you will have to download it from this site.
https://docs.google.com/open?id=0B5cEeh3csmTNeFl1VDcteWNEQnc
enjoy,
OSH 2012
Posted on July 23, 2012 at 11:00am 3 Comments 2 Likes
Landed and parked with 54 flight hours since June 30th. Everything is going to plan. Flew 6500' yesterday from home to Poplar Grove and averaged 4.3 gph burning 93 octane auto fuel.
Flight Report
Posted on July 9, 2012 at 8:16am 1 Comment 3 Likes
Today finished with 26 flight hours since last Saturday mornings first flight. Everything is going well, I have my own prop on it, much and many thanks to Roy S. for loaning me his so I could keep moving forward. Expanding the flight envelope now and chasing clouds and following rivers to help determine the airplanes capabilities.
Speeds are improving as I adjust the feathers and reduce the drag. Having done a little redesign work with the metal nose bowl and a… Continue
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Hey Ron, I just noticed your build status says less than half way complete! Are you planning VTOL mods? :)
Congratulations on your first flight Ron, another ZenVair takes to the skies. Looking forward to see the pictures.
Ron Thanks for your reply on gascolator location. My computer went down so could'nt answer sooner. I had forgotten that WW had that manual-I have one on order.
Fred
Ron- Met you at cc#17. I have a question for you- I'm working on cabin floor and floor stiffner- did you mount gascolator per Zac plans? I don't want to cut hole in skins if there is a better way - I'll be using corvair engine- Any other hints on the fuel system?
Thanks
Fred S.
Ron:
No, no. The white was done. I used the 'rattle cans' for the red and gold and a skateboarder gave me the yellow non-skid. What is that wooden structure?
Paco
Hi Ron:
Thanks. I'm a bit proud of the paint job, so far, mainly because I opted for man/hours in stead of dollars. I bought four cans of metal spray paint from Lowe's and several packs of plastic 12 x 20 sheets and a couple of rolls of scotch blue painter's tape and that's it so far. I still have the rear section and rudder to do but even then it should all cost less than one hundred dollars. How is your plane coming along?
Stay in touch,
Ed
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