skyfox1

Hi Geoff how is it all going down your way ? have not gone near my plane for 2 weeks to much work also started my navs last weekend so that will take up next few weekends.New 503 going into your old Tyro next week or so mite see it flying around will be good Cheers Phil.

Hi Phil

Have finished one wing completely installed wing tank just got to get some rivnuts to put in my inspection plate for the fuel lines.

 

Also have rebuilt all my heads for the 912 start assembling the motor now soon as my new rings arrive and new lifters.

 

Still haven't ordered my new wheels or brakes yet .

 

l am wait for my runway to dry out so l can take the drifter out for a fly .

 

It will be good to get the Tyro back in the air send some pics when it is done .

 

While you are doing your navs fly down this way it will be a good test for you its only a couple of hours.

 

cheers Geoff.

 

 

You can stop a Harley engine from Shaking?

Yes turn the key to off.

 

 

l would rather buy from Recreation Flying shop support Ian...

 

 

I didn't want to dob you in mate but YES, it was you, you brought the entire world, or Australia at least, down into oblivion Currently getting fixed but thanks for exposing the bug

Thats alright l though that was my job exposing you all .

 

 

Hi Ian was that me l wonder what happened l couldn't fix it because it vanished from screen .

 

cheers Geoff.

 

 

Hi Geoff have alook at this site Ron's Zenair CH701 construction site tips and tricks Cheers Phil

Hi Phil have seen this one of Rons , made doubles for wing attachments today nearly finished the wing tanks wait for some rivets.

cheers Geoff.

 

 

I wonder why Phil has gone to all this effort. There is nothing wrong with the reliabilty of Jabiru engines.It is ALL caused by people carrying out servicings on the engines incorrectly. Just ask the Jabiru factory.:peepwall:

Thats right dazza nothing wrong with jabiru engines mine holds my boat fine when at anchor.

 

 

Hi Phil thanks for the pic, l will have to put the whole on the other side of the rib different tank hose comes out the rear of the tank.

 

l found all of the wing updates but cant do them all unless l pull all of the top skin off .

 

do you have the updated wing or the standard wing .

 

cheers Geoff..

 

 

Hi Thanks Phil will do the same .

 

cheers Geoff.

 

 

Hi Phil

 

mine just has the u shape, to make it stronger they make a Z shape and put that on turning it in to a box section.

 

does your have wing tanks .

 

cheers Geoff.

 

 

Hi Geoff getting much done, I drilled a pilot hole for my bungee pin then put a rod throught alast I think I will have good tension so will drill out to 5/8 Heading to the big smoke tomorrow was going to try and get to airport metals but looks like going to be to late is that where you buy your metals from Cheers Phil

Hi Phil l buy all my metals from H-aircraft spares in Moorabin.

l have been installing my wing tanks and because they are out of a savannah the tubes that come out for the fuel gauge wont work for mine so l am taking them out and blanking them off .

 

l have bent up some brackets to hold the tanks in place ,what system do you have on your wings to check the fuel lines and for replacement when needed.

 

l have to make some inspection holes ,also l have made a z brace for the top of the fus they say they can buckle if used on rough strips.

 

has yours got them they are 7f5-3.

 

cheers Geoff.

 

 

l agree EK nice to know its there if needed .

 

cheers Geoff.

 

 

Hi EK thanks l knew you are a wealth of knowledge, l have the original 1986 wings so l will do the updates .

 

cheers Geoff.

 

 

Hi Phil how did you go with the replacement did it fit .l have check on the Zenith site for the updates.

 

cheers Geoff

 

 

Hi Phil just take the kink out and put a doubler there should work fine ,l will hear from you after tea see how you went.

 

cheers Geoff

 

 

Hi Phil

 

why do you have to replace the 7f6-5 have you removed the old one .

 

here are some pics

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Hi EK you have a lot of knowledge on these aircraft you must do a lot of study, do you know of the upgrades for the wings l cant see any improvements on my plans that aren't already on the wings .

 

cheers Geoff.

 

 

Hi Phil how old is the bungee might have stretched, has to be a reason.

 

removed all the rivets from the leading ledge skin today to replace the slat brackets and cut a hole in the top skin to fit the fuel tank.

 

going to run a wire so l can put strobes on the wing tips also.

 

cheers Geoff.

 

 

Hi Phil

 

Mine is 160 mm from the plate to the center of the hole and my new bungee is 12 inches not sure why you aren't getting the tension but mine nose leg is off a 750 and is 30mm higher on the bungee attatcment tubes ,mine is real tight l just hope it is not to tight .

 

cheers Geoff.

 

 

Hi Phil

 

What is the distance from the bottom plate to the center of the bungee hole and what is the diameter of your bungee ring.

 

l will let you know if l find some boots .

 

cheers Geoff.

 

 

Hi Phil the bottom bearing looks good do you have a bearing on top of the nose leg ,the whole air craft is coming along nicely your a bit more advanced that mine .

 

What stops the top of the nose leg hitting your engine mount tubes ..

 

l changed the joy stick today l have put a savannah controls on l think they are a lot better than the 701s and installed my headed tank also off a savannah l have started to install the savannah wing tanks it will be half 701 and half savannah l will have to change its name.savy701.

 

l am looking for a rubber boots to put on the steering rods l don't like the slide .

 

What size tyres do you have on .

 

cheers Geoff.

 

 

Cant beat a harrier jump jet love to have one.

Why would a planewith 351 hours on it need a complete rebuild? Was it damaged? I'm asking as I often seen used aircraft with what I consider to be low hours, such as 351, and I think they would be a good buy, but I don't want to have to rebuild them every 351 hours!

Hi it needed a rebuild because hard landings have bent and split the fire wall main undercart spring is badly bent needs replacing ,the nose leg has worn a large grove where it rubs metal to metal the slats have been removed and the attachment plates have been cut off, l will pull the wings apart to replace the attachment plates and also do the wing updates.

The list goes on and on so l have decided to strip it down and start again what l though was a bargain is going to cost a bit more than l though but l enjoy doing it so l am happy to do so .

 

Because it is the first of its type here it also needs updating .

 

 

the answer to much flying is very little **** weather ,what on the 701 sites

Hi no not on another 701 site you can read and see the condition my 701 is in on this site its the Zenith ch-701 thread.

cheers Geoff.

 

Zenith CH-701 thread

 

 

you know you could Graeme to supply a bit of aluminum

Never though of Graeme ,

have you read the other Zenith 701 posts Paul .

 

have you been doing must flying.