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1. 06:05 AM - Re: Re: rivets - are we done yet? (JAPhillipsGA@aol.com)
2. 09:32 AM - Re: First SLSA 601XL Demonstrated Performance (Jeff Davidson)
3. 09:40 AM - New e-mail address (Johann G.)
4. 09:41 AM - Re: Zenith-List Digest: 31 Msgs - 11/23/05 (Gig Giacona)
5. 10:36 AM - Re: First SLSA 601XL Demonstrated Performance (Jim Pellien)
6. 11:10 AM - Re: First SLSA 601XL Demonstrated Performance (Craig Payne)
7. 11:20 AM - Re: First SLSA 601XL Demonstrated Performance (Craig Payne)
8. 12:01 PM - Re: First SLSA 601XL Demonstrated Performance (ron wehba)
9. 03:38 PM - Re: Structure failure and accidents. "The Dangers of the Air". (Gary Gower)
10. 04:41 PM - Re: First SLSA 601XL Demonstrated Performance (Mike Sinclair)
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| Subject: | Re: rivets - are we done yet? |
--> Zenith-List message posted by: JAPhillipsGA@aol.com
Mike, how do you think we got our millions ? Ha! Happy Thanksgiving !
do not archive
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| Subject: | First SLSA 601XL Demonstrated Performance |
--> Zenith-List message posted by: "Jeff Davidson" <jeffrey_davidson@earthlink.net>
Jim,
Is your 601 XL available for homebuilders to get a few hours time in a
601? I'm close enough to finishing that I'd like to start getting some time
in a 601. I'm a Private Pilot with Instrument rating and 500+ hours mostly
in a 172M. I'm "local" to Sky Bryce or other area airports. I suspect
others may be interested too.
Jeff Davidson
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-zenith-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-zenith-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of jim
Subject: Zenith-List: First SLSA 601XL Demonstrated Performance
--> Zenith-List message posted by: "jim" <jim@pellien.com>
All,
On October 5th the FAA issued an SLSA Airworthiness Certificate on the 1st
Zenair 601XL produced by Czech Aircraft Works, and distributed by
SportsPlanes.com
Look for a formal announcement of this event in EAA's online newsletter in
the near future.
This first aircraft (side number N601VA) was delivered to me on Friday 7
October. I flew the airplane back to Virginia with my Mid-Atlantic Sports
Planes Chief Pilot, Nathan Mayers. This beautiful airplane will be used in
our 1-week Sport Pilot Immersive Flight School at the Bryce Mountain Resort
in Virginia.
Statistics and Performance with a Rotax 912S 100 hp engine:
Empty Weight: 728 lbs (from actual weight and balance for N601VA)
Gross Takeoff Weight: 1320 lbs
Actual Useful Load: 592 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 30 gallons (29 useable) 180 lbs
Useful Load with Full Fuel: 412 lbs
Useful Load with 15 gallons of fuel: 502 lbs
On the flight from Lakeland, FL to Virginia we were able to reach 130 mph
Max Continuous Cruise Speed (true airspeed) at 5500 RPM. We also took this
beautiful performing bird up to 13,500 feet. We averaged 4.9 gallons per
hour for the entire trip. We got 125 mph True Airspeed at 5200 RPM.
My estimation of maximum range with 30 minute reserves, given the
performance on this trip, would be 662 miles over a 5.3 hour trip (5 gallons
per hour at 125 mph, 29 gallons useable, 30 minute reserve).
The bird had plenty of baggage space with two wing lockers and a cavernouse
storage area behind the seats. I am more than pleased with "N601VA".....it
will be a great workhorse for our flight school and for rentals. Our first
Sport Pilot School student is coming tomorrow for a week.
For more information about the 601XL and the other aircraft we sell please
go to one of the following two websites:
www.sportsplanes.com
www.MASPL.com
Jim
Jim Pellien
Mid-Atlantic Sports Planes
www.MASPL.com
703-313-4818
jim@sportsplanes.com
Sent via the WebMail system at Engage IT
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| Subject: | New e-mail address |
--> Zenith-List message posted by: "Johann G." <johann@rafpostur.is>
Happy Thanksgiving list members.
Just wanted to inform you who have my e-mail johann@gi.is in your
address book, that I have received a new e-mail address.
The new address is: johann@rafpostur.is
Enjoy the building and flying.
Johann G.
Iceland.
do not archive
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| Subject: | Re: Zenith-List Digest: 31 Msgs - 11/23/05 |
--> Zenith-List message posted by: "Gig Giacona" <wr.giacona@cox.net>
Frank,
While I am thinking seriously about using an in-flight adjustable prop you
need to keep in mind that if the 601XL is fitted with one it will NOT be a
Sport Pilot eligible aircraft.
>
> Time: 06:26:01 AM PST US
> From: Frank L Laczko <frank@laczko.com>
> Subject: Zenith-List: Propellers
>
> --> Zenith-List message posted by: Frank L Laczko <frank@laczko.com>
>
> Does anyone on the list have any experience with either the Woodcomp or
> the Airmaster in flight adjustable propellers on a CH601XL?
>
> Thanks
>
> Frank
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| Subject: | First SLSA 601XL Demonstrated Performance |
--> Zenith-List message posted by: "Jim Pellien" <jim@pellien.com>
Jeff,
Yes, the aircraft is available for rent. It is our policy for all pilots to
take a 5 hour checkout with our instructor before flying it solo. Prices
are on my website for the checkout and for solo rental blocks of 5, 10 and
20 hours.
www.maspl.com
Take a look. When you are ready to fly, pease call y flight instructor,
Nathan Mayer, at 804-212-7876
Jim
Jim Pellien
Mid-Atlantic Sports Planes
The Mid-Atlantic Region of SportsPlanes.com
www.MASPL.com
703-313-4818
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-zenith-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-zenith-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Jeff Davidson
Subject: RE: Zenith-List: First SLSA 601XL Demonstrated Performance
--> Zenith-List message posted by: "Jeff Davidson"
<jeffrey_davidson@earthlink.net>
Jim,
Is your 601 XL available for homebuilders to get a few hours time in a
601? I'm close enough to finishing that I'd like to start getting some time
in a 601. I'm a Private Pilot with Instrument rating and 500+ hours mostly
in a 172M. I'm "local" to Sky Bryce or other area airports. I suspect
others may be interested too.
Jeff Davidson
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-zenith-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-zenith-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of jim
Subject: Zenith-List: First SLSA 601XL Demonstrated Performance
--> Zenith-List message posted by: "jim" <jim@pellien.com>
All,
On October 5th the FAA issued an SLSA Airworthiness Certificate on the 1st
Zenair 601XL produced by Czech Aircraft Works, and distributed by
SportsPlanes.com
Look for a formal announcement of this event in EAA's online newsletter in
the near future.
This first aircraft (side number N601VA) was delivered to me on Friday 7
October. I flew the airplane back to Virginia with my Mid-Atlantic Sports
Planes Chief Pilot, Nathan Mayers. This beautiful airplane will be used in
our 1-week Sport Pilot Immersive Flight School at the Bryce Mountain Resort
in Virginia.
Statistics and Performance with a Rotax 912S 100 hp engine:
Empty Weight: 728 lbs (from actual weight and balance for N601VA)
Gross Takeoff Weight: 1320 lbs
Actual Useful Load: 592 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 30 gallons (29 useable) 180 lbs
Useful Load with Full Fuel: 412 lbs
Useful Load with 15 gallons of fuel: 502 lbs
On the flight from Lakeland, FL to Virginia we were able to reach 130 mph
Max Continuous Cruise Speed (true airspeed) at 5500 RPM. We also took this
beautiful performing bird up to 13,500 feet. We averaged 4.9 gallons per
hour for the entire trip. We got 125 mph True Airspeed at 5200 RPM.
My estimation of maximum range with 30 minute reserves, given the
performance on this trip, would be 662 miles over a 5.3 hour trip (5 gallons
per hour at 125 mph, 29 gallons useable, 30 minute reserve).
The bird had plenty of baggage space with two wing lockers and a cavernouse
storage area behind the seats. I am more than pleased with "N601VA".....it
will be a great workhorse for our flight school and for rentals. Our first
Sport Pilot School student is coming tomorrow for a week.
For more information about the 601XL and the other aircraft we sell please
go to one of the following two websites:
www.sportsplanes.com
www.MASPL.com
Jim
Jim Pellien
Mid-Atlantic Sports Planes
www.MASPL.com
703-313-4818
jim@sportsplanes.com
Sent via the WebMail system at Engage IT
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| Subject: | First SLSA 601XL Demonstrated Performance |
--> Zenith-List message posted by: "Craig Payne" <craig@craigandjean.com>
Its farther away from you but I think Zenith offers feminization time in the
factory demo.
-- Craig
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-zenith-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-zenith-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Jeff Davidson
Subject: RE: Zenith-List: First SLSA 601XL Demonstrated Performance
--> Zenith-List message posted by: "Jeff Davidson"
--> <jeffrey_davidson@earthlink.net>
Jim,
Is your 601 XL available for homebuilders to get a few hours time in a
601? I'm close enough to finishing that I'd like to start getting some time
in a 601. I'm a Private Pilot with Instrument rating and 500+ hours mostly
in a 172M. I'm "local" to Sky Bryce or other area airports. I suspect
others may be interested too.
Jeff Davidson
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-zenith-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-zenith-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of jim
Subject: Zenith-List: First SLSA 601XL Demonstrated Performance
--> Zenith-List message posted by: "jim" <jim@pellien.com>
All,
On October 5th the FAA issued an SLSA Airworthiness Certificate on the 1st
Zenair 601XL produced by Czech Aircraft Works, and distributed by
SportsPlanes.com
Look for a formal announcement of this event in EAA's online newsletter in
the near future.
This first aircraft (side number N601VA) was delivered to me on Friday 7
October. I flew the airplane back to Virginia with my Mid-Atlantic Sports
Planes Chief Pilot, Nathan Mayers. This beautiful airplane will be used in
our 1-week Sport Pilot Immersive Flight School at the Bryce Mountain Resort
in Virginia.
Statistics and Performance with a Rotax 912S 100 hp engine:
Empty Weight: 728 lbs (from actual weight and balance for N601VA) Gross
Takeoff Weight: 1320 lbs Actual Useful Load: 592 lbs Fuel Capacity: 30
gallons (29 useable) 180 lbs Useful Load with Full Fuel: 412 lbs Useful Load
with 15 gallons of fuel: 502 lbs
On the flight from Lakeland, FL to Virginia we were able to reach 130 mph
Max Continuous Cruise Speed (true airspeed) at 5500 RPM. We also took this
beautiful performing bird up to 13,500 feet. We averaged 4.9 gallons per
hour for the entire trip. We got 125 mph True Airspeed at 5200 RPM.
My estimation of maximum range with 30 minute reserves, given the
performance on this trip, would be 662 miles over a 5.3 hour trip (5 gallons
per hour at 125 mph, 29 gallons useable, 30 minute reserve).
The bird had plenty of baggage space with two wing lockers and a cavernouse
storage area behind the seats. I am more than pleased with "N601VA".....it
will be a great workhorse for our flight school and for rentals. Our first
Sport Pilot School student is coming tomorrow for a week.
For more information about the 601XL and the other aircraft we sell please
go to one of the following two websites:
www.sportsplanes.com
www.MASPL.com
Jim
Jim Pellien
Mid-Atlantic Sports Planes
www.MASPL.com
703-313-4818
jim@sportsplanes.com
Sent via the WebMail system at Engage IT
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| Subject: | First SLSA 601XL Demonstrated Performance |
--> Zenith-List message posted by: "Craig Payne" <craig@craigandjean.com>
Damn spell-checker. That's "familiarization". If you want the other there is
this clinic in Sweden...
-- Craig
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-zenith-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-zenith-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Craig Payne
Subject: RE: Zenith-List: First SLSA 601XL Demonstrated Performance
--> Zenith-List message posted by: "Craig Payne"
--> <craig@craigandjean.com>
Its farther away from you but I think Zenith offers feminization time in the
factory demo.
-- Craig
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-zenith-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-zenith-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Jeff Davidson
Subject: RE: Zenith-List: First SLSA 601XL Demonstrated Performance
--> Zenith-List message posted by: "Jeff Davidson"
--> <jeffrey_davidson@earthlink.net>
Jim,
Is your 601 XL available for homebuilders to get a few hours time in a
601? I'm close enough to finishing that I'd like to start getting some time
in a 601. I'm a Private Pilot with Instrument rating and 500+ hours mostly
in a 172M. I'm "local" to Sky Bryce or other area airports. I suspect
others may be interested too.
Jeff Davidson
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-zenith-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-zenith-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of jim
Subject: Zenith-List: First SLSA 601XL Demonstrated Performance
--> Zenith-List message posted by: "jim" <jim@pellien.com>
All,
On October 5th the FAA issued an SLSA Airworthiness Certificate on the 1st
Zenair 601XL produced by Czech Aircraft Works, and distributed by
SportsPlanes.com
Look for a formal announcement of this event in EAA's online newsletter in
the near future.
This first aircraft (side number N601VA) was delivered to me on Friday 7
October. I flew the airplane back to Virginia with my Mid-Atlantic Sports
Planes Chief Pilot, Nathan Mayers. This beautiful airplane will be used in
our 1-week Sport Pilot Immersive Flight School at the Bryce Mountain Resort
in Virginia.
Statistics and Performance with a Rotax 912S 100 hp engine:
Empty Weight: 728 lbs (from actual weight and balance for N601VA) Gross
Takeoff Weight: 1320 lbs Actual Useful Load: 592 lbs Fuel Capacity: 30
gallons (29 useable) 180 lbs Useful Load with Full Fuel: 412 lbs Useful Load
with 15 gallons of fuel: 502 lbs
On the flight from Lakeland, FL to Virginia we were able to reach 130 mph
Max Continuous Cruise Speed (true airspeed) at 5500 RPM. We also took this
beautiful performing bird up to 13,500 feet. We averaged 4.9 gallons per
hour for the entire trip. We got 125 mph True Airspeed at 5200 RPM.
My estimation of maximum range with 30 minute reserves, given the
performance on this trip, would be 662 miles over a 5.3 hour trip (5 gallons
per hour at 125 mph, 29 gallons useable, 30 minute reserve).
The bird had plenty of baggage space with two wing lockers and a cavernouse
storage area behind the seats. I am more than pleased with "N601VA".....it
will be a great workhorse for our flight school and for rentals. Our first
Sport Pilot School student is coming tomorrow for a week.
For more information about the 601XL and the other aircraft we sell please
go to one of the following two websites:
www.sportsplanes.com
www.MASPL.com
Jim
Jim Pellien
Mid-Atlantic Sports Planes
www.MASPL.com
703-313-4818
jim@sportsplanes.com
Sent via the WebMail system at Engage IT
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| Subject: | Re: First SLSA 601XL Demonstrated Performance |
--> Zenith-List message posted by: "ron wehba" <rwehba@pegasusbb.com>
ha, just wonder how many caught it, it didn't
----- Original Message -----
From: "Craig Payne" <craig@craigandjean.com>
Subject: RE: Zenith-List: First SLSA 601XL Demonstrated Performance
> --> Zenith-List message posted by: "Craig Payne" <craig@craigandjean.com>
>
> Damn spell-checker. That's "familiarization". If you want the other there
> is
> this clinic in Sweden...
>
> -- Craig
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-zenith-list-server@matronics.com
> [mailto:owner-zenith-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Craig Payne
> To: zenith-list@matronics.com
> Subject: RE: Zenith-List: First SLSA 601XL Demonstrated Performance
>
> --> Zenith-List message posted by: "Craig Payne"
> --> <craig@craigandjean.com>
>
> Its farther away from you but I think Zenith offers feminization time in
> the
> factory demo.
>
> -- Craig
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-zenith-list-server@matronics.com
> [mailto:owner-zenith-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Jeff Davidson
> To: zenith-list@matronics.com
> Subject: RE: Zenith-List: First SLSA 601XL Demonstrated Performance
>
> --> Zenith-List message posted by: "Jeff Davidson"
> --> <jeffrey_davidson@earthlink.net>
>
> Jim,
> Is your 601 XL available for homebuilders to get a few hours time in a
> 601? I'm close enough to finishing that I'd like to start getting some
> time
> in a 601. I'm a Private Pilot with Instrument rating and 500+ hours
> mostly
> in a 172M. I'm "local" to Sky Bryce or other area airports. I suspect
> others may be interested too.
> Jeff Davidson
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-zenith-list-server@matronics.com
> [mailto:owner-zenith-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of jim
> To: zenith-list@matronics.com
> Subject: Zenith-List: First SLSA 601XL Demonstrated Performance
>
> --> Zenith-List message posted by: "jim" <jim@pellien.com>
>
> All,
>
> On October 5th the FAA issued an SLSA Airworthiness Certificate on the 1st
> Zenair 601XL produced by Czech Aircraft Works, and distributed by
> SportsPlanes.com
>
> Look for a formal announcement of this event in EAA's online newsletter in
> the near future.
>
> This first aircraft (side number N601VA) was delivered to me on Friday 7
> October. I flew the airplane back to Virginia with my Mid-Atlantic Sports
> Planes Chief Pilot, Nathan Mayers. This beautiful airplane will be used
> in
> our 1-week Sport Pilot Immersive Flight School at the Bryce Mountain
> Resort
> in Virginia.
>
> Statistics and Performance with a Rotax 912S 100 hp engine:
>
> Empty Weight: 728 lbs (from actual weight and balance for N601VA) Gross
> Takeoff Weight: 1320 lbs Actual Useful Load: 592 lbs Fuel Capacity: 30
> gallons (29 useable) 180 lbs Useful Load with Full Fuel: 412 lbs Useful
> Load
> with 15 gallons of fuel: 502 lbs
>
> On the flight from Lakeland, FL to Virginia we were able to reach 130 mph
> Max Continuous Cruise Speed (true airspeed) at 5500 RPM. We also took
> this
> beautiful performing bird up to 13,500 feet. We averaged 4.9 gallons per
> hour for the entire trip. We got 125 mph True Airspeed at 5200 RPM.
>
> My estimation of maximum range with 30 minute reserves, given the
> performance on this trip, would be 662 miles over a 5.3 hour trip (5
> gallons
> per hour at 125 mph, 29 gallons useable, 30 minute reserve).
>
> The bird had plenty of baggage space with two wing lockers and a
> cavernouse
> storage area behind the seats. I am more than pleased with
> "N601VA".....it
> will be a great workhorse for our flight school and for rentals. Our
> first
> Sport Pilot School student is coming tomorrow for a week.
>
> For more information about the 601XL and the other aircraft we sell please
> go to one of the following two websites:
>
> www.sportsplanes.com
> www.MASPL.com
>
> Jim
>
> Jim Pellien
> Mid-Atlantic Sports Planes
> www.MASPL.com
> 703-313-4818
> jim@sportsplanes.com
>
>
> Sent via the WebMail system at Engage IT
>
>
>
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| Subject: | Re: Structure failure and accidents. "The Dangers of the |
Air".
--> Zenith-List message posted by: Gary Gower <ggower_99@yahoo.com>
A Big Ttruth!
I dont know if I mentioned this: But in the later reprints of the famous book
STICK AND RUDDER there is a chapter added with a great article that mention
exactly this.
The name of the article is: "The Dangers of the Air" by Mr. Leighton Collins,
Sadly he passed away a few weeks ago, a great Aviation Pionner.
If you (well, all of us) dont have this book, lets buy it and read it... Is
a must in any Aviator library.
A quote I found some time ago:
"And let's get one thing straight. There's a big difference between a pilot and
an aviator. One is a technician; the other is an artist in love with flight."
-- -- E.B. Jeppesen -- --
Saludos
Gary Gower
VideoFlyer@aol.com wrote:
--> Zenith-List message posted by: VideoFlyer@aol.com
<<than by improving the quality of our rivets. >>>>
Boy...that's the best statement I've heard today. I don't mean to minimize
the importance of quality workmanship and materials....but as was pointed out,
structural failure on the Zodiac is almost unheard of. It's a well designed
plane.
Pilot error and engine failure seem to be the most common cause of accidents.
Dave
601XL/Corvair
---------------------------------
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| Subject: | Re: First SLSA 601XL Demonstrated Performance |
--> Zenith-List message posted by: Mike Sinclair <mike.sinclair@att.net>
I was thinking that there was something a little different about you 601 guys.
And for a few minutes there I was sure I had figured it out! Hope you all had a
very safe and happy Thanksgiving.
Most definitely "Do Not Archive"
Mike Sinclair N701TD
Craig Payne wrote:
> --> Zenith-List message posted by: "Craig Payne" <craig@craigandjean.com>
>
> Damn spell-checker. That's "familiarization". If you want the other there is
> this clinic in Sweden...
>
> -- Craig
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-zenith-list-server@matronics.com
> [mailto:owner-zenith-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Craig Payne
> To: zenith-list@matronics.com
> Subject: RE: Zenith-List: First SLSA 601XL Demonstrated Performance
>
> --> Zenith-List message posted by: "Craig Payne"
> --> <craig@craigandjean.com>
>
> Its farther away from you but I think Zenith offers feminization time in the
> factory demo.
>
> -- Craig
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-zenith-list-server@matronics.com
> [mailto:owner-zenith-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Jeff Davidson
> To: zenith-list@matronics.com
> Subject: RE: Zenith-List: First SLSA 601XL Demonstrated Performance
>
> --> Zenith-List message posted by: "Jeff Davidson"
> --> <jeffrey_davidson@earthlink.net>
>
> Jim,
> Is your 601 XL available for homebuilders to get a few hours time in a
> 601? I'm close enough to finishing that I'd like to start getting some time
> in a 601. I'm a Private Pilot with Instrument rating and 500+ hours mostly
> in a 172M. I'm "local" to Sky Bryce or other area airports. I suspect
> others may be interested too.
> Jeff Davidson
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-zenith-list-server@matronics.com
> [mailto:owner-zenith-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of jim
> To: zenith-list@matronics.com
> Subject: Zenith-List: First SLSA 601XL Demonstrated Performance
>
> --> Zenith-List message posted by: "jim" <jim@pellien.com>
>
> All,
>
> On October 5th the FAA issued an SLSA Airworthiness Certificate on the 1st
> Zenair 601XL produced by Czech Aircraft Works, and distributed by
> SportsPlanes.com
>
> Look for a formal announcement of this event in EAA's online newsletter in
> the near future.
>
> This first aircraft (side number N601VA) was delivered to me on Friday 7
> October. I flew the airplane back to Virginia with my Mid-Atlantic Sports
> Planes Chief Pilot, Nathan Mayers. This beautiful airplane will be used in
> our 1-week Sport Pilot Immersive Flight School at the Bryce Mountain Resort
> in Virginia.
>
> Statistics and Performance with a Rotax 912S 100 hp engine:
>
> Empty Weight: 728 lbs (from actual weight and balance for N601VA) Gross
> Takeoff Weight: 1320 lbs Actual Useful Load: 592 lbs Fuel Capacity: 30
> gallons (29 useable) 180 lbs Useful Load with Full Fuel: 412 lbs Useful Load
> with 15 gallons of fuel: 502 lbs
>
> On the flight from Lakeland, FL to Virginia we were able to reach 130 mph
> Max Continuous Cruise Speed (true airspeed) at 5500 RPM. We also took this
> beautiful performing bird up to 13,500 feet. We averaged 4.9 gallons per
> hour for the entire trip. We got 125 mph True Airspeed at 5200 RPM.
>
> My estimation of maximum range with 30 minute reserves, given the
> performance on this trip, would be 662 miles over a 5.3 hour trip (5 gallons
> per hour at 125 mph, 29 gallons useable, 30 minute reserve).
>
> The bird had plenty of baggage space with two wing lockers and a cavernouse
> storage area behind the seats. I am more than pleased with "N601VA".....it
> will be a great workhorse for our flight school and for rentals. Our first
> Sport Pilot School student is coming tomorrow for a week.
>
> For more information about the 601XL and the other aircraft we sell please
> go to one of the following two websites:
>
> www.sportsplanes.com
> www.MASPL.com
>
> Jim
>
> Jim Pellien
> Mid-Atlantic Sports Planes
> www.MASPL.com
> 703-313-4818
> jim@sportsplanes.com
>
> Sent via the WebMail system at Engage IT
>
>
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