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  Topic: fuel flow for CH701
kissell

Replies: 22
Views: 35878

PostForum: Zenith701801-List   Posted: Fri Aug 17, 2018 1:38 pm   Subject: Re: fuel flow for CH701 revisted
I recently received a phone call from someone at the NTSB regarding the Zenith fuel system. I have not yet followed through with the query but it did cause me to re-examine the Zenith fuel problem whi ...
  Topic: RotaxEngines-List Digest: 0 Msgs - 08/02/15
kissell

Replies: 0
Views: 2359

PostForum: RotaxEngines-List   Posted: Mon Aug 03, 2015 2:21 am   Subject: RotaxEngines-List Digest: 0 Msgs - 08/02/15
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  Topic: I've finally found a good use for the Zenith Throttle handl
kissell

Replies: 1
Views: 1568

PostForum: Zenith701801-List   Posted: Tue Sep 21, 2010 2:43 pm   Subject: I've finally found a good use for the Zenith Throttle handl
Yes , I use the original Zenith T-throttle in my 701 with a simple modification and have found it very good (over 170 hours now). The fix is to install a counter balance spring behind the panel which ...
  Topic: fuel pump
kissell

Replies: 0
Views: 1371

PostForum: Zenith701801-List   Posted: Thu Dec 31, 2009 4:39 am   Subject: fuel pump
The 701 will gravity feed at typical pitch angles as long as the pitch is level or down. Since the wing is behind the engine under some attitudes the wing can be below the engine, since pitch rotates ...
  Topic: Ohio Zenith flyin at the MERFI
kissell

Replies: 0
Views: 1916

PostForum: Zenith701801-List   Posted: Sat Aug 01, 2009 11:58 am   Subject: Ohio Zenith flyin at the MERFI
To anyone interested. Last year (0Cool we had four CH701 fly into Grimes Field Airport in Urbana, Ohio for our first southwestern Ohio Zenith flyin. This year we are planning to meet at the same airport ...
  Topic: Gasoline smellGasoline smell
kissell

Replies: 3
Views: 4213

PostForum: Zenith701801-List   Posted: Thu Jul 30, 2009 2:32 pm   Subject: Re: Gasoline smellGasoline smell
Hello group, I recently replaced the fuel lines in my 701 with Parker series 39704 SUPER-FLEX FL 1/4" Low Permeation fuel line. Since the replacement the overall opinion by me and my wife is that ...
  Topic: Gasoline smellGasoline smell
kissell

Replies: 3
Views: 4213

PostForum: Zenith701801-List   Posted: Thu Apr 02, 2009 10:30 am   Subject: Re: Gasoline smell
I did a little more research today and found the following. Per EPA study, rubber fuel line such as used on lawn mowers and RV equipment can out-gas as much as 5 gram (weight) of fuel per foot per day ...
  Topic: Gasoline smell
kissell

Replies: 24
Views: 11574

PostForum: Zenith701801-List   Posted: Wed Apr 01, 2009 1:24 pm   Subject: Re: Gasoline smell
A little additional insight to the gas "smell". Per the Zenith materials list the 701 uses about 18 feet of fuel line. I just measured the circumference (C) of the new AS line at 1 5/8 inch. ...
  Topic: Gasoline smell
kissell

Replies: 24
Views: 11574

PostForum: Zenith701801-List   Posted: Mon Mar 30, 2009 3:38 pm   Subject: Re: Gasoline smell
I have experienced the described "smell" as well since first flight. I have inspected the fuel system several times for any leak and found nothing. I recently ordered new fuel line that is c ...
  Topic: Subject: Prestart warm up question
kissell

Replies: 0
Views: 1479

PostForum: Zenith701801-List   Posted: Mon Oct 20, 2008 12:52 pm   Subject: Subject: Prestart warm up question
Subject: "Prestart warm up question"

I live in Dayton Ohio where a warm up is required in the winter months. I purchased a small construction heater, the type that uses kerosene as f ...
  Topic: Fuel Tests
kissell

Replies: 2
Views: 2053

PostForum: Zenith701801-List   Posted: Sat Sep 27, 2008 1:58 pm   Subject: Fuel Tests
Hi Group,

Here are the test results of my fuel test as promised.

I have a CH701 with dual factory wing tanks that are connected together by the gascolator. The are no fuel valves to mana ...
  Topic: fuel flow for CH701
kissell

Replies: 22
Views: 35878

PostForum: Zenith701801-List   Posted: Wed Sep 17, 2008 11:42 am   Subject: fuel flow for CH701
Study of the Zenith CH701 two tank fuel system, Bob Kissell, N701UB
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After completing my Zenith CH701 ...
  Topic: CH701 Warpdrive
kissell

Replies: 7
Views: 4590

PostForum: Zenith-List   Posted: Wed Mar 19, 2008 4:35 pm   Subject: CH701 Warpdrive
Graemecns,

I fly a 701 with the 100 hp Rotax and have found that 11 to 12 degree is about right. With 12 degree you will just go to 5800 in full power cruise and to only about 5400 in a 60 mph ...
  Topic: N701N Completed and Flying
kissell

Replies: 12
Views: 8594

PostForum: Zenith-List   Posted: Mon Jan 07, 2008 7:21 pm   Subject: N701N Completed and Flying
Congratulations on the first flight Jeff,

Your plane looks great. I see that you are not very far from me, I'm near Dayton. I finished my 701 this summer and I'd like to get together sometime ...
  Topic: Rotax 10k hours
kissell

Replies: 3
Views: 2689

PostForum: Zenith-List   Posted: Wed Jan 02, 2008 4:51 am   Subject: Rotax 10k hours
Read Brandon's post regarding 10,000 hours on Rotax 914, amazing! As a Rotax 912ULS and CH701SP driver I would really like to know more about the service interval, oils used (synthetic or blended) ...
  Topic: Rotax 10k hours
kissell

Replies: 3
Views: 2689

PostForum: Zenith-List   Posted: Wed Jan 02, 2008 4:50 am   Subject: Rotax 10k hours
Read Brandon's post regarding 10,000 hours on Rotax 914, amazing! As a Rotax 912ULS and CH701SP driver I would really like to know more about the service interval, oils used (synthetic or blended) ...
  Topic: 701 engine weight
kissell

Replies: 10
Views: 8011

PostForum: Zenith-List   Posted: Wed Jul 11, 2007 5:56 pm   Subject: 701 engine weight
Hey Ralph,

If your 701 is really at 880 lbs empty then you only have 1100 -880 -> 220
lbs for you and fuel by my figuring. Thats not much to work with. I am
interested in what has added so m ...
  Topic: 701 engine weight
kissell

Replies: 10
Views: 8011

PostForum: Zenith-List   Posted: Wed Jul 11, 2007 5:47 pm   Subject: 701 engine weight
Hi,
I just completed my CH701SP this month. Inspection by FAA will take place next Monday. But back to your question, my 701 weighs in at 596 lbs empty. It has a nice panel and is painted. The CG ...
 
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