mcrowley

If you wouldn’t mind, Iwould you share your story. For example... what exactly happened to the elevator, did you discover the cause, what was the ride like under the parachute, was the aircraft destroyed by the deployment? Thanks!

Is there any way those of us on this forum can read that information without becoming a member of their forums as well?

E exactly!! ;-)

Kyle, I see you have a gasket or rubber strip between the windshield and the front bars? Are you planning on the same install technique on Mabel?

Well... as ya'll say.. I stuffed up my windshield installation and get to cut out a new one from lexan. The one with my kit was about 2mm. Now that I have an "opportunity" to upgrade, would going to 3mm be an advantage? Any downsides? Thanks all.

I wonder about utilizing the snap vent hole, too small? Could you add one to the upper panel at the appropriate height for a camera lense to protrude?

What happened to the big bolts?

They don't show it, but talk about it in the first 30 seconds... sounded familiar :-)

Mark, I just watched a video of Zenith flying the CH701 with a new flap handle that has four positions. I guess imitation is the sincerest form of flattery ;-)))

It's actually sandwiched between the outer flat "strips" and the inner flexed piece which includes the arm rest. The inner piece is riveted as a unit prior to installation. This acts as the spine which is attached last while everything else is clecoed. This allows all the other pieces to flex into the curved shape dictated by the inner "spine."

Looks like the straps that secure the fuel collector tank behind the seat bulkhead.

If I'm not mistaken the insulation in Tefzel is also formulated to be less toxic to the pilot in case of fire...

I have some on my build site, www.mykitlog/mcrowley

I made a little wedge with the proper size hole drilled it in that allows me to pull a rivet at a 45 degree angle.

Has anyone had any success with an different muffler for the Rotax? I'm posting for a fellow forum member and Texas Savannah S builder Jim Madison. He is looking for something that will fit the 912 and give it a bit more "rumble." Kyle, did you ever finish your experiment with a different muffler? Thanks all.

I see that most folks prefer a different light, which of course is fine... it is experimental aviation after all. One thing perhaps to note: the new light included in my kit from ICP is an LED... same cover but a new light weight, low draw LED bulb. I'm installing one on each wing because I like the way it looks. To each his own :-)

Every couple of months I take another hour of training in a factory built Savannah. It reminds me why I'm building, gets me excited about how well she flies, and to be honest... my build looks pretty good compared to a factory build :-). Keep going, it will be worth it!!

Would you happen to have a short video clip demonstrating the use of the tool? :-)

Brilliant!!

My post was from the drawing in my construction manual for the Savannah S, the penciled numbers are from measurements I took myself. In fact, here are a few more measurements, including the degree of "tilt" I took in order have a custom mount designed and fabricated for my Corvair engine.

Thanks Guy!

We can fly at night here in the US, plus the wig wag during the day is helpful for anti-collision visibility in the pattern.

My Savannah S

Any helpful hints on how to install the lexan cover for the landing lights? Thanks!

Yes, thanks. I thought it was another example of how helpful he has been to so many others.