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  Topic: 601HDS First Flight
PatrickW

Replies: 4
Views: 4702

PostForum: Zenith601-List   Posted: Tue Jan 07, 2014 6:44 am   Subject: Re: 601HDS First Flight
Major Congrats, Steve!

You have made a huge accomplishment.

Patrick Hoyt
N63PZ
  Topic: Sales taxes
PatrickW

Replies: 7
Views: 7712

PostForum: Zenith-List   Posted: Thu Nov 21, 2013 6:50 am   Subject: Re: Sales taxes
All the states are different. For what it's worth, what I did in my state was submit copies of receipts for the major kit components, engine, and prop, and I highlighted the dollar amounts with a yel ...
  Topic: CO in the cockpit of a Zodiac 601XL-B
PatrickW

Replies: 7
Views: 9914

PostForum: Zenith601-List   Posted: Wed Jul 31, 2013 3:04 am   Subject: Re: CO in the cockpit of a Zodiac 601XL-B
I had CO when I tore some weatherstripping out from under the canopy rails.

Replacing that cured it.

Pat Hoyt
N63PZ
  Topic: Zenith thrown out of plane
PatrickW

Replies: 28
Views: 24946

PostForum: Zenith601-List   Posted: Wed Apr 10, 2013 7:00 am   Subject: Re: Zenith thrown out of plane
When my canopy started to come open in flight, the first indication was a draft that hadn't been there before.

I was lucky enough to have made it back to the airport before it opened up entirely (j ...
  Topic: New to aircraft, flying tips needed. 601XL-B
PatrickW

Replies: 20
Views: 19507

PostForum: Zenith601-List   Posted: Wed Apr 03, 2013 9:54 am   Subject: Re: New to aircraft, flying tips needed. 601XL-B
I have two EXTREMELY high time flight instructors that are going to get me my 5 hours training insurance is asking for. One of the pilots has in excess of 17,000 hours single engine piston aircraft. A ...
  Topic: L-Angle Part No?
PatrickW

Replies: 11
Views: 5399

PostForum: Zenith-List   Posted: Wed Aug 08, 2012 6:42 am   Subject: Re: L-Angle Part No?
There's a 19x19 L-angle in the Upgrade package that is .040.

6-ZU-3-4

4 feet long.

Patrick Hoyt
N63PZ
  Topic: Two minute WOT Ground Test
PatrickW

Replies: 4
Views: 3298

PostForum: Zenith-List   Posted: Sat Jun 23, 2012 6:55 am   Subject: Re: Two minute WOT Ground Test
Another milestone!

Ron, thanks very much for sharing these with us fellow builders. It is inspiring and motivating.

Patrick Hoyt
N63PZ
XLb/Corvair - also getting close..... Very Happy
  Topic: dual in 601 or 650
PatrickW

Replies: 3
Views: 1923

PostForum: Zenith-List   Posted: Mon Apr 16, 2012 1:31 pm   Subject: Re: dual in 601 or 650
Maybe try these people: http://www.flybuzzair.com/

Let us know what you find.

I'll be looking for some transition training too in the near future.

- Pat
  Topic: polishing
PatrickW

Replies: 11
Views: 10132

PostForum: Zenith-List   Posted: Thu Dec 29, 2011 6:58 pm   Subject: Re: polishing
Here's pictures of mine, just using Nuvite F9 for now. Will use the finer grades after phase 1 is done.

http://www.zenith.aero/photo/albums/polish-and-paint

- Pat
  Topic: 601xl engine out glide ratio
PatrickW

Replies: 11
Views: 7345

PostForum: Zenith601-List   Posted: Tue Oct 04, 2011 7:44 am   Subject: Re: 601xl engine out glide ratio
Would this improve crosswind landing behavior?

- Pat
  Topic: My almost finished kit for sale...
PatrickW

Replies: 10
Views: 6498

PostForum: Zenith-List   Posted: Thu Jul 21, 2011 8:37 am   Subject: Re: My almost finished kit for sale...
Best wishes, Gig. You were one of the guys who inspired me, early on.

Be careful on that motorcycle. I've lost more friends on motorcycles than in airplanes. People in cars are looking for other ...
  Topic: First Flight.
PatrickW

Replies: 21
Views: 9013

PostForum: Zenith601-List   Posted: Sun Jul 10, 2011 4:22 pm   Subject: Re: First Flight.
Magnificent accomplishment, Paul.

Thanks for sharing your experience. Looking forward to hearing about Phase 1...

- Pat
  Topic: Is site traffic down?
PatrickW

Replies: 9
Views: 5659

PostForum: Zenith601-List   Posted: Sat Feb 19, 2011 8:09 am   Subject: Re: Is site traffic down?
I still check here every couple days.

I find these informative:

Matronics Forums
www.zenith.aero
Zenith Chat on Monday evenings at http://www.mykitairplane.com/chat/

Things do seem to slo ...
  Topic: Removing tank filler during rebuild
PatrickW

Replies: 9
Views: 8507

PostForum: Zenith-List   Posted: Thu Jan 27, 2011 9:18 am   Subject: Re: Removing tank filler during rebuild
I was able to get both of mine out with a piece of plywood that I wrapped in duct tape (to keep splinters from falling into the tank). It was the same tool I made to screw the filler in, in the first ...
  Topic: 650 Canopy/650 Canopy Upgrade
PatrickW

Replies: 20
Views: 20790

PostForum: Zenith-List   Posted: Mon Jan 03, 2011 6:31 pm   Subject: Re: 650 Canopy/650 Canopy Upgrade
I put a 650 canopy on an XL fuselage. Here's pictures: http://www.zenith.aero/photo/albums/canopy-1

It wasn't easy, but I think the canopy is the hardest part anyways.

Never could get anywher ...
  Topic: Sale price.....
PatrickW

Replies: 6
Views: 2483

PostForum: Zenith601-List   Posted: Sat Nov 20, 2010 6:53 am   Subject: Re: Sale price.....
Have you considered parting it out? That would also free you from future liability worries.

My gut feeling is that the "firewall forward" would be easier to sell than the "firewall ...
  Topic: POH No good for Check Ride
PatrickW

Replies: 10
Views: 4510

PostForum: Zenith-List   Posted: Wed Nov 17, 2010 1:45 pm   Subject: Re: POH No good for Check Ride
I cleared taking the check ride with the examiner in my 601 over 6 months ago before I started training and 5 minutes into the oral portion today we had to stop because he didn’t think
No doubt h ...
  Topic: Chat Room Comments
PatrickW

Replies: 4
Views: 2208

PostForum: Zenith601-List   Posted: Sun Aug 01, 2010 6:48 pm   Subject: Re: Chat Room Comments
I have attended the chat on many occasions, and it's a lot of fun.

To those who haven't tried it, you should. Every time is different.

It's a great opportunity to get to know fellow builders in ...
  Topic: Aileron balance install
PatrickW

Replies: 6
Views: 5722

PostForum: Zenith601-List   Posted: Sat Jun 19, 2010 7:29 am   Subject: Re: Aileron balance install
I did mine kind of like Ron did, except I "split the difference" between the rivet lines.

http://www.zenith.aero/photo/aileron-balance-ribs

Had plenty of clearance, and I didn't have t ...
  Topic: Bad takeoff, but still good landing
PatrickW

Replies: 8
Views: 6123

PostForum: Zenith601-List   Posted: Thu May 27, 2010 5:42 pm   Subject: Re: Bad takeoff, but still good landing
Heat source near a fuel line causing vapor lock (possibly a dislodged heat shield)?

Air leak in the intake manifold?

Hope you find the solution. Let us know what it is when you find it...

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