Effective Immediately, frequency 134.7 replaces frequency 125.0
Pilots flying in the Minneapolis area will recognize 125.0 as the frequency for low altitude pilots to contact Minneapolis Approach on the south side of the Minneapolis Airport Runway 12R/30L centerline. 125.0 has become unusable and has been replaced by 134.7. Though this change is effective immediately it will not show up on charts until the June timeframe.
Pat Hoyt is in the process of building a Zenith Zenair 601. At our March meeting, Pat talked about his project. Pat tells us, ” Here’s a picture of the tail section. I’ve got a bit more done since the picture was taken. Construction started in November 2006 when I planned a family vacation around a Rudder Workshop hosted by Zenith Aircraft in Mexico, Missouri. Prior to that, I’d done a fair amount of research to determine exactly what I wanted. This research included getting my Private Pilot License, and flying a number of different aircraft before choosing the Zodiac XL.
I am converting a 1967 Corvair engine for this aircraft. The Corvair (which has been powering Pietenpols for over 40 years) is a popular engine choice for the Zodiac 601.
This is my first aircraft project. Wife won’t let me start another one until I finish this one…”
Pat has done extensive rebuilding of his Corvair engine, and has a well - documented photographic record of the entire project. Pat is also interested in sharing his experience with other builders. Contact him at pwhoyt@yahoo.com for more information.