Hello,

My name is Mr. Michael Mccarthy, I have contacted you before without any response from you. Please replied if you receive this message. I have something very important to discuss with you, I have a vital information to give you. Could you please get back to me on (mmichaelmccarthy4@gmail.com ) for full details.

Michael Mccarthy.

Hi Tommy,

I sent you and email at your cableone.net address. I don't know if that's still valid since the email I read was from a 2009 Matronics list post. Here's my question:

Tommy,

 

I found a 2009 email from you on Matronics list noting that you had a Czech built muffler for a 601. I have a Zenith CH701 with the Czech built muffler system. I don’t know if the 601 exhaust is the same as the 701 or if by any chance you still have it laying around 12 years later, but if you do, I’m interested in it. I suppose it would be too much to dream that you might have the header pipes that go from the 912 cylinders to the muffler? My header pipe for #3 cylinder broke at the weld and #4 has a crack just waiting to break. Tried a welding repair, but no joy so far. In any case, if you’re still out there, I’d appreciate hearing back.

Thanks!

 

Jeff Beachy

N701N

jeffbeachy@gmail.com

Hello Tommy,

 

I'm in Elmore AL (between Wetumpka and Prattville) and am about to pull the trigger on a 801.  I was hoping for a 701, but this one has sort of fell into my lap.

 

Anyway, I'd be interested in gleaning from you.  I'm in the Anniston area alot as I work for Alabama EMA and am in the area quite often.  Are you willing to share your knowledge, insights, heartbreaks, triumphs, mistakes, fixes? 

 

Thanks and great flying!

hI Ulis,
I doubt I will get up there. I will be at SERFI in October and that will probably be my only outing this year.

Tommy

Tom,
Are you planning to attend the mid Atlantic fly in at North Carolina in May?

Hi Tommy,

Actually I finished (nearly) my XL last year just about the same time the NTSB letter came out. All that remained before getting it inspected was a few plumbing issues from the wings to the engine compartment and instrument panel and adding all the markings required for certification.

After receiving the NTSB letter I decided (along with my wife) to ground the plane until the NTSB issues were resolved. This particularly included the aileron mass balance and stick gradient issues. I wasn't expecting a major redesign of the wing spars, but I appreciate the fact that that occurred.

My plan before seeing the FAA report was to install the upgrade kit and start phase I flight testing of my plane. Now I am not so sure. The FAA report seems to indicate there is a real need for further testing after the upgrade is finished.

Paul
Camas, WA

Jimmy,
I found the gascolator that goes with the tanks.
Please send me your address and I will put it in the mail to you.
It is about a $60.00 item I think.
Tommy

Hi Tommy, yes I am still at it, just slow. Life gets in the way sometimes plus we are enjoying the RV8 flying after 8 years of building.

Hi Pat,
Yes, it is fun to get out on the runway and play after all the work putting it together. Next, we will play in the sky.
Tommy

Nice taxi Tommy, reminds me of when I was learning to fly, My Instructor made me learn to taxi like that until I could taxi from one end to the other without the nose touching or lifting off.

Pat.

If I build another airplane she will be enjoying the view from a divorce court somewhere in SW LA.

Ed

I finished the forty hours today and I'm looking forward to fly-ins, airshows, and pancake breakfasts around the state. I also hope to visit some builders who are in neighboring states within reach. Rest assured, vigilance and continued tweaking are still on the agenda.

Ed

Glad it hasn't endangered you. I heard that one of the reservoirs in GA that has been at critically low levels for a couple of years has risen mor ethan eight feet so far. At least there's some silver lining to the cloud.

Ed

Have you been affected more than just inconvenienced by the rain? Hell of a way to break a drought, huh?

Ed

Thanks Tommy.

Ed

Hi Tommy, and thanks for the welcome. That pic is when the plane was first built. It was built by a good friend of mine about 10 years ago, who I purchased it from. It has a C90, longer wings,tail feathers, and a few more cool things. He plans built her. I built ski's for it last winter (thanks to help from Bob Jones and his plans) and will try to get some better pictures soon, Thanks Bob

Hey Tommy,

Have you checked my page lately? I've gotten all fired up and attempted to post a new photo now and then as I made progress. Over the weekend we got the canopy reinstalled, which allowed me to put in the Koger Sunshade (not very useful in your high-wing plane but I'll need it) and hang the whiskey compass from the bubble. I forged on and got the upholstery put in and then put the wheelpants back on. I think I've used about half a mile of safety wire in three days. I'm beginning to worry about the weight of the safety wire.

Once we drain the preservative oil and put in the breakin oil, then the cowling can go on. I have to find locations for stuff like the CO monitor and a fire extinguisher and such but the punch list is shrinking steadily. If I can make decent progress with the FAA guys the projected late April test flight is possible. I found a guy with a flight school in Talullah LA who has an AMD 601XL who will get me through transition training in April prior to first flight. It's all coming together at last.

How are things on your end of the world?

Ed

Hi Tommy,

The final assembly process has moved into fun territory now that I have fixed up a couple of wiring screw-ups that surfaced as a I reconnected and tested things. Clear of that road block, I torqued down the spar bolts, reconnected the aileron pushrods and finished the aileron trim connections out at the servo hatch. Damn it's nice to see stuff work the way it's supposed to. It's looking at least possible to fly this critter by late April. I gotta get off my duff and start pushing paper with the local FSDO in Baton Rouge so that while they kill time I will still be working on the plane rather than sitting in the hangar being aggravated.

Oh well, tomorrow I'm off to do my patriotic duty by stimulating the domestic auto industry. Despite being a right of center, anit-bail-out guy, I have always owned American cars and I won't quit now. I just hope that Buick stays in business! It's a gamble but I believe it to be "the right thing" so there's not much wiggle room except to put up the ante, huh?

Ed

-Hi Tommy,

Yes, I am getting close. Currently wiring instrument panel. Still need to hang wings. I just got a rental hangar at my local airport and will be moving the plane to the airport soon.

Paul