derekliston Posted January 19, 2014 Posted January 19, 2014 Hi ,I met him in Kilcoy ,his name is Gavin,he bought the plane from B.J in Atherton ,I don,t have a phone number ,he is at 5 Hermanns rd PrenzlauOf he is a member ,I don't know Cheers. Hans . Thanks Hans, I'll drop in when passing one day. Finally managed to fit the wings today but as usual life gets in the way. I'm in NSW for the next week so again nothing will be done. Keep meaning to get up to Kilcoy to say hello again but that is more time that doesn't get spent on the aeroplane. Incidentally, I now have a pair of wing storage cradles available should they be of use to anyone.
derekliston Posted February 2, 2014 Posted February 2, 2014 Drove out to Coominya airstrip this morning to fit the rear struts, wracked my brain to figure out what tools I would need, decided I had everything then 35kms later, on the far side of Fernvale, realised the struts were still at home!!! 2
Phillip King Posted October 30, 2014 Posted October 30, 2014 Hi All 701 builders Would anybody have the nicopress measurements for 1/8th cables?How are all the 701 builders going ?I have the wiring (have no idea how to do) plumb the motor to the radiator, new cables a bit of painting, mount the battery put the wings on and see if it will fly.Going on past 6 mouths effort working on the 701 that could be in 2 years time. Cheers Phil 1
Marty_d Posted October 30, 2014 Posted October 30, 2014 Good on you Phil, I'd love to be that far along. Just got back up from the shed, I'm at the stage of deburring/priming the second wing skeleton ready for riveting.
Guest Maj Millard Posted October 30, 2014 Posted October 30, 2014 Here's some photos of a new 701 up in the Whitsundays........barn find near Alice Springs...dirt cheap !....low time 912 100 HP. Slats removed VGs fitted. New set of paddle jumper floats enroute for it..maybe here for Xmas. Owner also has a XL Savannah. Prev owned by Ole at the Hornet factory Tarree apparently.
Phillip King Posted October 31, 2014 Posted October 31, 2014 Hi Marty Are you scratch building or kit? and what type of engine have you chosen?just found my rotax installation cd bit of reading before i go to bed . Hi Maj She looks the goods, what does she cruisers at I am going the same way no slats and VGs. Cheers Phil 1
Marty_d Posted November 1, 2014 Posted November 1, 2014 Hi MartyAre you scratch building or kit? and what type of engine have you chosen?just found my rotax installation cd bit of reading before i go to bed . Hi Maj She looks the goods, what does she cruisers at I am going the same way no slats and VGs. Cheers Phil Hi Phil, I'm scratch building from plans & photo assembly guide. After a lot of thought I'm going to go with Rotax because of the reputation for reliability - had been tempted by BMW motorbike engine with Take-Off drive, but I think it's probably wiser to stick with Rotax. Haven't decided on 100 or 80HP yet - figure I have a few years before I'll be doing anything forward of the firewall! I'm going the traditional route and leaving the slats on. Maj - that 701 even looks like a Hornet - same nose!
Guest Maj Millard Posted November 1, 2014 Posted November 1, 2014 Hi Phil,I'm scratch building from plans & photo assembly guide. After a lot of thought I'm going to go with Rotax because of the reputation for reliability - had been tempted by BMW motorbike engine with Take-Off drive, but I think it's probably wiser to stick with Rotax. Haven't decided on 100 or 80HP yet - figure I have a few years before I'll be doing anything forward of the firewall! I'm going the traditional route and leaving the slats on. Maj - that 701 even looks like a Hornet - same nose! Yes she's got that Ole touch.......
Phillip King Posted November 1, 2014 Posted November 1, 2014 Hi Marty Have a look at the 701 zenith builders site type in Landon Goudreau see what you think of his landing gear. Would like to do the same on mine. Cheers Phil 1
Marty_d Posted November 1, 2014 Posted November 1, 2014 Hi MartyHave a look at the 701 zenith builders site type in Landon Goudreau see what you think of his landing gear. Would like to do the same on mine. Cheers Phil Hi Phil, Looks like a great setup! I wouldn't be adventurous enough to make large changes like that to the design, but I admire those who are. Judging by his comments they work extremely well. I've already bought a second hand undercarriage from a wrecked Sav, so will be using that as the mainspring is pretty much the same as the 701 and is complete with standard wheels & brakes. I also have the 8' length of aluminium for the mainspring so I have a spare if this one bends!
eightyknots Posted November 5, 2014 Author Posted November 5, 2014 I'm scratch building from plans & photo assembly guide. After a lot of thought I'm going to go with Rotax because of the reputation for reliability - had been tempted by BMW motorbike engine with Take-Off drive, but I think it's probably wiser to stick with Rotax. Haven't decided on 100 or 80HP yet - figure I have a few years before I'll be doing anything forward of the firewall! I'm going the traditional route and leaving the slats on. Maj - that 701 even looks like a Hornet - same nose!? I agree. I wonder of Ole was using that Zenith as a test bed for Hornet development?
eightyknots Posted November 5, 2014 Author Posted November 5, 2014 Hi Phil,I'm scratch building from plans & photo assembly guide. After a lot of thought I'm going to go with Rotax because of the reputation for reliability - had been tempted by BMW motorbike engine with Take-Off drive, but I think it's probably wiser to stick with Rotax. Haven't decided on 100 or 80HP yet - figure I have a few years before I'll be doing anything forward of the firewall! I'm going the traditional route and leaving the slats on. Maj - that 701 even looks like a Hornet - same nose! How far are you with your build, Marty?
bexrbetter Posted November 5, 2014 Posted November 5, 2014 How far are you with your build, Marty? Tasmania, can't get much further! 3 1
derekliston Posted November 5, 2014 Posted November 5, 2014 Finally had first flight yesterday, good to know it actually flies. Question though for 701 owners, in flight the rear end of the plastic bubble doors suck open about 25mm. I'd like to know if others have had that problem and how they fixed it. I have safety latches on the front of the doors but hadn't even considered this possibility. 3
rankamateur Posted November 6, 2014 Posted November 6, 2014 Savannahs do it a little bit too, that is why so many fit three point door latch kits almost as standard. 1
keith.b Posted November 6, 2014 Posted November 6, 2014 Finally had first flight yesterday, good to know it actually flies. Question though for 701 owners, in flight the rear end of the plastic bubble doors suck open about 25mm. I'd like to know if others have had that problem and how they fixed it. I have safety latches on the front of the doors but hadn't even considered this possibility. Let us know how you go with the bubble doors, as I have bubble doors included in my Cruzer Kit, Alan (zenith Aust) did mention that an extra latch is needed.. As I have just opened the crate it'll be awhile before I get to the doors LOL.... Regards Keith
Marty_d Posted November 6, 2014 Posted November 6, 2014 How far are you with your build, Marty? I've made the tailfeathers, right wing and just about to rivet the skeleton of the left one. Got slats, flaperons & fuse to go, then I believe it gets difficult... 1
Marty_d Posted November 6, 2014 Posted November 6, 2014 Finally had first flight yesterday, good to know it actually flies. Question though for 701 owners, in flight the rear end of the plastic bubble doors suck open about 25mm. I'd like to know if others have had that problem and how they fixed it. I have safety latches on the front of the doors but hadn't even considered this possibility. I remember reading on the zenith.aero site that a number of 701's have lost doors in-flight (bubble type) if they're not secured properly. I'd definitely look at the 3-point latch if I were you!
derekliston Posted November 9, 2014 Posted November 9, 2014 I've emailed Zenair Australia to find out if there is a triple latch kit available, otherwise I will ask the same question of Savannah. Another question for 701 drivers, what are you using for a pilot's flight manual?
rankamateur Posted November 9, 2014 Posted November 9, 2014 Derek, the latch kits are made here in Australia but the rod lengths are different for Savannah VG compared to SavannahXL/S so at most you would need to get the rods made to suit your doors by measurement, they aren't mass produced so that wouldn't be a problem, each set are made to order. 1
eightyknots Posted November 10, 2014 Author Posted November 10, 2014 Derek, the latch kits are made here in Australia but the rod lengths are different for Savannah VG compared to SavannahXL/S so at most you would need to get the rods made to suit your doors by measurement, they aren't mass produced so that wouldn't be a problem, each set are made to order. One such kit is found here: http://www.aerokits.net.au/prod02.htm
rankamateur Posted November 10, 2014 Posted November 10, 2014 Thanks Hank, that is where I got mine, they were already installed on the doors before the doors were painted, they almost look original.
Geoff13 Posted December 26, 2014 Posted December 26, 2014 Hi all does anyone know anything about the 701 advertised on the RAAus website please? 1
Kyle Communications Posted December 26, 2014 Posted December 26, 2014 Maj Millard should know a lot about it as its from his stomping ground. Although 263kg empty (which seems to be very light considering what is in it) and 500 mtow...234kg for 2 people and fuel?.....it is certainly cheap enough
Kyle Communications Posted December 26, 2014 Posted December 26, 2014 12.1 lt per hr ?...maybe its a 80hp not a 100
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