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Topic: Cranking on soft start module |
321PT
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Views: 7456
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Forum: RotaxEngines-List Posted: Fri Dec 16, 2011 6:45 am Subject: Cranking on soft start module |
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Topic: Grass\gavel field landing techniques |
321PT
Replies: 0
Views: 1253
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Forum: Zenith701801-List Posted: Tue Nov 01, 2011 10:55 am Subject: Grass\gavel field landing techniques |
John,
I think you will find there is not much difference between the two. I would not hold the stick all the way back. I would lighten the load on the front wheel some, but all the way back is way ... |
Topic: Tire tubes |
321PT
Replies: 1
Views: 2787
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Forum: Zenith701801-List Posted: Tue Aug 23, 2011 5:33 am Subject: Tire tubes |
I run tubeless, but these people have been very helpful and reasonable. I'd bet they have the tubes as well.
[url=http://www.tiresunlimited.com/ALL%20TIRES/Carlisle/carlisle_golf_cart_tires.htm]htt ... |
Topic: Carlisle Tires |
321PT
Replies: 8
Views: 10929
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Forum: Zenith701801-List Posted: Wed Apr 06, 2011 10:13 am Subject: Carlisle Tires |
They are Carlisle tires. That is the tire pictured on the Matco site. It is actually a Carlisle Turf Glide tire... a golf cart tire. They have worked just fine for me. They are a tube type tire tha ... |
Topic: Feedback On Bruce's Custom Covers? |
321PT
Replies: 4
Views: 2989
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Forum: Zenith701801-List Posted: Mon Feb 21, 2011 6:26 am Subject: Feedback On Bruce's Custom Covers? |
I have a Kennon cover for my 701. They are nice people. It fits well and have used it for the past 6 years. Still going strong. You can find them at [url=http://kennoncovers.com/]http://kennoncove ... |
Topic: 701 seats |
321PT
Replies: 3
Views: 3189
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Forum: Zenith701801-List Posted: Fri Dec 10, 2010 6:16 am Subject: 701 seats |
They can still be reached at [url=http://www.sportaircraftworks.com/home.html]http://www.sportaircraftworks.com/home.html
Don't know if they still have any seats. The seats they sold were great. I ... |
Topic: High speed taxi tests: good or bad idea? |
321PT
Replies: 3
Views: 3857
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Forum: Zenith701801-List Posted: Fri Oct 01, 2010 6:23 am Subject: High speed taxi tests: good or bad idea? |
I don't want to get in the slats vs. vg's issue, but FYI, I have slats, vg's on the tail and have no problem keeping the nose off.
Paul
321PT
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Topic: My definition of the |
321PT
Replies: 0
Views: 1562
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Forum: Zenith701801-List Posted: Wed Aug 12, 2009 5:16 am Subject: My definition of the |
No flaps, 60 mph, 3,000 RPM for a 912ULS, and power to touch down.
Paul Tipton
321PT
250 hours
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Topic: Wheel shake |
321PT
Replies: 16
Views: 15684
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Forum: Zenith701801-List Posted: Mon Aug 10, 2009 5:48 am Subject: Wheel shake |
One thing to do with balancing tires, if the tire seems to need too much weight, if often helps to turn the tire on the wheel 180 degrees.� Remember it is the wheel/tire combination you are balancing, ... |
Topic: 68 |
321PT
Replies: 1
Views: 1996
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Forum: Zenith701801-List Posted: Mon May 11, 2009 5:57 am Subject: 68 |
68" 3-bladed Woodcomp with a 912ULS... also gives you more ground clearance. [quote][b] |
Topic: Engine failure on take-off. |
321PT
Replies: 17
Views: 16467
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Forum: RotaxEngines-List Posted: Mon Mar 30, 2009 5:52 am Subject: Engine failure on take-off. |
Had it happen once to me... has never happened again (200 hours now). I was actually taxing out to take off. Mine was in Florida, early AM, high humidity. Probably carb ice. [quote][b] |
Topic: insurance |
321PT
Replies: 3
Views: 2690
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Forum: Zenith701801-List Posted: Thu Feb 26, 2009 6:41 am Subject: insurance |
Falcon Insurance... 1-866-647-4322 especially if you are a member of EAA and if your not you should be.
They are nice people and will work with you.
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Topic: 701 elevator trim option |
321PT
Replies: 27
Views: 18832
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Forum: Zenith701801-List Posted: Mon Feb 23, 2009 7:11 am Subject: 701 elevator trim option |
Ron:
This is just my technique; I do not try to trim out the back pressure. I leave the trim alone. If I have to go around at the last second, it makes the plane easier to control and one less thi ... |
Topic: Rotax Oil Filter |
321PT
Replies: 13
Views: 13563
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Forum: RotaxEngines-List Posted: Fri Oct 17, 2008 7:35 am Subject: Rotax Oil Filter |
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Topic: Re - Question about fuel flow from only one tank? |
321PT
Replies: 0
Views: 1662
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Forum: Zenith701801-List Posted: Wed Sep 10, 2008 5:43 am Subject: Re - Question about fuel flow from only one tank? |
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Topic: Two Lists, Please! |
321PT
Replies: 2
Views: 3558
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Forum: Zenith701801-List Posted: Wed Jul 16, 2008 5:17 am Subject: Two Lists, Please! |
Definitely two lists!
Paul Tipton
321PT
Ch701 - 185 hours
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Topic: Left Turning Tendency in the Flare |
321PT
Replies: 8
Views: 12898
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Forum: Zenith701801-List Posted: Wed Jun 11, 2008 5:52 am Subject: Left Turning Tendency in the Flare |
I had one of those "left turn tendencies" as well in a strong cross wind. I found my problem is with the front wheel tied to the rudder inputs... you have to remember to neutralize that at ... |
Topic: RotaxEngines-List Digest: 2 Msgs - 05/19/08 |
321PT
Replies: 0
Views: 1628
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Forum: RotaxEngines-List Posted: Wed May 21, 2008 5:50 am Subject: RotaxEngines-List Digest: 2 Msgs - 05/19/08 |
I have had a much different experience. I get notices when they have something to notify you about. Usually includes detailed pics and directions. I have been very satisfied with the support and lo ... |
Topic: Landing the 701 |
321PT
Replies: 7
Views: 8748
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Forum: Zenith701801-List Posted: Thu May 08, 2008 6:20 am Subject: Landing the 701 |
You are right in holding power to keep the nose off. Without power you just sort of land and park it at the same time. Makes for a short landing though.
I fly my approach at 55 MPH with 3,000 RPM ... |
Topic: Really bad news....S |
321PT
Replies: 49
Views: 34310
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Forum: Zenith-List Posted: Fri Apr 11, 2008 6:05 am Subject: Really bad news....S |
Been reading this non-productive tripe for too long. This list has gone from productive to speculation and pissing matches. I have better things to do. I have a flying 701 that I absolutely love to ... |
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