Friends, After all the research and tiresome reviews from various sites, I realized it is quite a daunting task to gather information for wiring needs for a novice experimental builder like me. Right here is a great find when it comes to all things for Aircraft wiring for Experimental aircraft […]
Minor progress update for today HT cable Firewall pass through unit MSD 8211 installed Bosch coils installed Finally found a NAPA store and got miscellaneous items required , including the belt 7280 , variety of sealants and condenser RR176 Shortened the HT cables between coil selector and coils A and […]
Thanks to William Wynne at FlyCorvair.com and his emphasis on having good tools for the trade … I purchased the MSD crimper for Sparkplug cables and it was rather a breeze to do all the wires… First run to test the fitness of the HT cables for Sparkplugs to Distributor […]
Here is my quick update for firwall forward work this week Jim Weasemen’s corvair baffle kit for my Zenith+Corvair is set on Cleco dry fit Aero Classic oil cooler was set in place temporarily (pending right size bolts that were ordered) Had few parts from Summit racing came in this […]
So the day was great so far and was able to install my Corvair on the mount … All in all, the plane is now on its wheels officially and next steps include To add as many components to engine as I can such as baffle kit, plug cables etc […]
So far the weekend is going on a positive high Torqued the engine mount bolts to 25 ft-lb Attached elevator bell crank and elevator control rod Experienced first hand what other zenith builders called “hell hole” from the belly at the bottom to connect the flaperon servo and mechanical structures […]
Finally the nose wheel weldment with zenith donut pick system is set in – cool beans and now I can actually make some progress on the build in near future …
It’s time to work on engine related items… It’s been a long winded browsing on internet and user manuals for last couple of days to identify and place some needed itemsOrdered so far this week are:– Torque wrench (CDI) make – Motor mounting AN bolts along with washers and nuts from […]
I believe a milestone was achieved today in my Zenith build. I was able to complete the following so far – Main landing gear attached to airframe– Nose wheel landing gear weldment attached to fire wall– 3 Matco 6” dia wheels (2 half rims) were finally assembled (had a hallelujah moment […]
Here’s the latest progress so far on my Zenith cruzer…– Firewall setup in position – DONE– Upper motor mounts – DONE– Yoke and Flaperons control rods – Installed (temporary) Next steps would be – Install Main landing Gear– Install Nose wheel – Install Corvair Motor mount – and more … and more ….
