---------------------------------------------------------- Zenith-List Digest Archive --- Total Messages Posted Thu 03/16/06: 26 ---------------------------------------------------------- Today's Message Index: ---------------------- 1. 06:28 AM - Sun 'N Fun Barbecue info, please (deglass1@aol.com) 2. 09:01 AM - Corvair-Warp Drive (VideoFlyer@aol.com) 3. 09:01 AM - Re: Sun 'N Fun Barbecue info, please (N5SL) 4. 10:33 AM - Re: New DVD: Scratch Building Basics for Metal Aircraft (TH-SR) 5. 10:33 AM - Primers, nuts and bolts, etc. (William Jeffries) 6. 11:26 AM - Sport pilot (Hinde, Frank George (Corvallis)) 7. 12:26 PM - Re: Sport pilot (Paul Mulwitz) 8. 01:23 PM - Re: Sport pilot (Bryan Martin) 9. 01:57 PM - Certification? (Jimmy Parker) 10. 02:05 PM - Re: Sport pilot (Fritz Gurschick) 11. 02:47 PM - Re: Sport pilot (Steve Hulland) 12. 02:47 PM - Re: Sport pilot (Steve Hulland) 13. 03:18 PM - Re: Sport pilot (LarryMcFarland) 14. 03:36 PM - Question (Gpjann@aol.com) 15. 04:20 PM - Re: Sport pilot (Dave) 16. 04:58 PM - Re: fuel filters and such (Matt & Jo) 17. 05:37 PM - Trip Planning via Google Earth (LarryMcFarland) 18. 06:04 PM - Re: Sport pilot (Fritz Gurschick) 19. 06:27 PM - Re: Sport pilot (VideoFlyer@aol.com) 20. 06:42 PM - Re: Sport pilot (Ron Butterfield) 21. 07:31 PM - Re: Certification? (Larry) 22. 07:31 PM - Re: Sport pilot (JAPhillipsGA@aol.com) 23. 07:34 PM - Winder Fy-In (JAPhillipsGA@aol.com) 24. 08:01 PM - CAS was Sport pilot (john H) 25. 08:01 PM - Re: Unstable Tach (Tim & Diane Shankland) 26. 09:52 PM - Re: Trip Planning via Google Earth (Gary Gower) ________________________________ Message 1 _____________________________________ Time: 06:28:55 AM PST US From: deglass1@aol.com Cc: CHI367@aol.com Subject: Zenith-List: Sun 'N Fun Barbecue info, please --> Zenith-List message posted by: deglass1@aol.com Late decision to attend 06 Sun 'N Fun, and excited about it! I couldn't locate the info in the Archive, so please advise how to make 2 reservations for the Zenith team barbecue. Thanks- David Glass Forest, VA (building XL fuse in Virginia, while flying surfaces are built in Texas...) ________________________________ Message 2 _____________________________________ Time: 09:01:40 AM PST US From: VideoFlyer@aol.com Subject: Zenith-List: Corvair-Warp Drive --> Zenith-List message posted by: VideoFlyer@aol.com Can anyone tell me if there is a difference in the Warp Drive blades used on the standard hub and the HP hub? They look identical to me. Dave 601XL/Corvair ________________________________ Message 3 _____________________________________ Time: 09:01:44 AM PST US From: N5SL Subject: Re: Zenith-List: Sun 'N Fun Barbecue info, please --> Zenith-List message posted by: N5SL (bottom post) --- deglass1@aol.com wrote: so > please advise how to > make 2 reservations for the Zenith team barbecue. > > Thanks- > David Glass > Forest, VA ___________________________________ David: You probably just did. David Barth is a builder/contributor to this list and he is taking names. If you want to be double-sure, send an email Scott Laughlin www.cooknwithgas.com See you in Florida DO NOT ARCHIVE ________________________________ Message 4 _____________________________________ Time: 10:33:21 AM PST US Subject: Zenith-List: Re: New DVD: Scratch Building Basics for Metal Aircraft From: "TH-SR" <701stol@gmail.com> --> Zenith-List message posted by: "TH-SR" <701stol@gmail.com> Jon, Mark and David (and all); I just received and reviewed your latest "project." You guys are to be commended for this production. The real world home shop presentation and construction atmosphere are perfect, and you've succeeded admirably in conveying the targeted knowledge. This project will continue to provide invaluable insight and techniques that will assist builders from any aviation community for years to come. IMHO, Zenith should include this DVD 2-disc set with every set of plans sold to scratch builders (It took me countless hours, and more 6061-T6 and wood for forms then you could imagine, to produce ribs that I was eventually happy with. I must say, my early attempts were never as scary as the sample shown at the end of the video!). My advice for all future scratch-builders: Order this DVD set before you order the plans. You won't be disappointed! Todd Henning West Bend, WI 701stol@gmail.com Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=22165#22165 ________________________________ Message 5 _____________________________________ Time: 10:33:21 AM PST US From: William Jeffries Subject: Zenith-List: Primers, nuts and bolts, etc. --> Zenith-List message posted by: William Jeffries Greetings Lister's, The word experimental in our aircraft truly means that our aircraft was not built under the certification process of the FAA. I doesn't necessarily that we should experiment with short cuts in finishes, hardware or design. We are building aircraft that are not of our own creation but that of Zenith. The FAA has set up acceptable methods and practices that should be adhered to. If you take apart a Cessna 150, Grumman AA-5, F-15 Strike Fighter you will find that they all use Zinc Chromate to prevent corrosion within any environment the aircraft would find itself in. When it comes to the hardware, AN or MS hardware meets the standards for which are needed to insure safety over the life of the aircraft. Using inferior hardware puts not just your life at stake but anyone who rides with you. If you sell the aircraft, the risk passes to the new owner. My advise is to stay within the standards established by the AC 43.13 standards as they exist. Do not deviate from the bench mark. I only hope that this doesn't cause a flaming battle, as an A&P, it's just my opinion. Build and fly safe. Do Not Archive William Jeffries --------------------------------- Bring photos to life! New PhotoMail makes sharing a breeze. ________________________________ Message 6 _____________________________________ Time: 11:26:32 AM PST US Subject: Zenith-List: Sport pilot From: "Hinde, Frank George (Corvallis)" --> Zenith-List message posted by: "Hinde, Frank George (Corvallis)" OK hopefully I can get this straight in my head once and for all. I have a 601HDS that I am conviced stalls at below 51mph. Can I sell it to a sport pilot or not, even though the model description is HDS?? What proof do I need to provide that it does stall below 51mph...Stall is listed in the logbook as 50mph. Thanks Frank 601HDS for sale ________________________________ Message 7 _____________________________________ Time: 12:26:26 PM PST US From: Paul Mulwitz Subject: Re: Zenith-List: Sport pilot --> Zenith-List message posted by: Paul Mulwitz Hi Frank, Here is the actual definition of a light sport airplane. I guess it is up to you and your plane's buyer (and insurance agent) to decide whether or not your plane qualifies as a light-sport airplane. [Light-sport aircraft means an aircraft, other than a helicopter or powered-lift that, since its original certification, has continued to meet the following: (1) A maximum takeoff weight of not more than-- (i) 660 pounds (300 kilograms) for lighter-than-air aircraft; (ii) 1,320 pounds (600 kilograms) for aircraft not intended for operation on water; or (iii) 1,430 pounds (650 kilograms) for an aircraft intended for operation on water. (2) A maximum airspeed in level flight with maximum continuous power (VH) of not more than 120 knots CAS under standard atmospheric conditions at sea level. (3) A maximum never-exceed speed (VNE) of not more than 120 knots CAS for a glider. (4) A maximum stalling speed or minimum steady flight speed without the use of lift-enhancing devices (VS1) of not more than 45 knots CAS at the aircraft's maximum certificated takeoff weight and most critical center of gravity. (5) A maximum seating capacity of no more than two persons, including the pilot. (6) A single, reciprocating engine, if powered. (7) A fixed or ground-adjustable propeller if a powered aircraft other than a powered glider. (8) A fixed or autofeathering propeller system if a powered glider. (9) A fixed-pitch, semi-rigid, teetering, two-blade rotor system, if a gyroplane. (10) A nonpressurized cabin, if equipped with a cabin. (11) Fixed landing gear, except for an aircraft intended for operation on water or a glider. (12) Fixed or repositionable landing gear, or a hull, for an aircraft intended for operation on water. (13) Fixed or retractable landing gear for a glider. ] ---------- This was copied and pasted from the government web site: http://www.airweb.faa.gov/Regulatory_and_Guidance_Library/rgFAR.nsf/0/7b29c0ffce0c430a86256edf00478339!OpenDocument&ExpandSection=-3 Good luck, Paul XL wings >--> Zenith-List message posted by: "Hinde, Frank George (Corvallis)" > > > OK hopefully I can get this straight in my head once and for all. I >have a 601HDS that I am conviced stalls at below 51mph. > >Can I sell it to a sport pilot or not, even though the model description >is HDS?? > >What proof do I need to provide that it does stall below 51mph...Stall >is listed in the logbook as 50mph. > >Thanks > >Frank > >601HDS for sale ------------------------------------------ ________________________________ Message 8 _____________________________________ Time: 01:23:39 PM PST US Subject: Re: Zenith-List: Sport pilot From: Bryan Martin --> Zenith-List message posted by: Bryan Martin Is that indicated airspeed or calibrated airspeed? The rule states a maximum stall speed of 45 knots (51.8mph) calibrated airspeed (CAS) at its maximum takeoff weight. Since in nearly all aircraft the ASI reads way low at near stall speeds, 50 mph IAS in your plane will almost certainly be much higher than 50 mph CAS. If you documented an actual stall speed at max gross weight of less than 51.8 mph CAS in your aircraft log during your phase I testing, then your plane meets this part of the requirement. -- Bryan Martin N61BM, CH 601 XL, Stratus Subaru. do not archive. > --> Zenith-List message posted by: "Hinde, Frank George (Corvallis)" > > > OK hopefully I can get this straight in my head once and for all. I > have a 601HDS that I am conviced stalls at below 51mph. > > Can I sell it to a sport pilot or not, even though the model description > is HDS?? > > What proof do I need to provide that it does stall below 51mph...Stall > is listed in the logbook as 50mph. > > Thanks > ________________________________ Message 9 _____________________________________ Time: 01:57:13 PM PST US Subject: Zenith-List: Certification? From: Jimmy Parker --> Zenith-List message posted by: Jimmy Parker I have a buyer for my 701; but, I can't get the "original owner" to give me a bill of sale from the factory. What am I supposed to do? Zenith is looking into it for me. Just thought I would ask the list. Jim Do not archive ________________________________ Message 10 ____________________________________ Time: 02:05:15 PM PST US From: Fritz Gurschick Subject: Re: Zenith-List: Sport pilot --> Zenith-List message posted by: Fritz Gurschick > (4) A maximum stalling speed or minimum steady > flight speed without > the use of lift-enhancing devices (VS1) of not more > than 45 knots CAS > at the aircraft's maximum certificated takeoff > weight and most > critical center of gravity. Frank-- I would say, unfortunately the HDS does not qualify. The Zenith web site shows the 601 HDS has a gross weight of 1200 lbs. It shows the stall speed of 54 mph at 1,050 lbs. Do not archive ________________________________ Message 11 ____________________________________ Time: 02:47:22 PM PST US From: "Steve Hulland" Subject: Re: Zenith-List: Sport pilot --> Zenith-List message posted by: "Steve Hulland" Whoops, Do not Archive this email and the last one. On 3/16/06, Steve Hulland wrote: > > Frank, > Hate to say it, but I believe trying to make your 601HDS fit into the > Sport Airplane category is like trying to fit a 2.001x2.001x2.001 cold > steel block into a cold 2.0x2.0x2.0 ID steel box - just will not happen > unless you can officially shave the size of the block to fit the box. Close, > but no cigar! > -- > Semper Fi, > Steven R. Hulland > CH 701, Amado, AZ > > This and all other incoming/outgoing email, attachments and replies > scanned prior to opening/sending and uses an external firewall to help > -- Semper Fi, Steven R. Hulland CH 701, Amado, AZ This and all other incoming/outgoing email, attachments and replies scanned prior to opening/sending and uses an external firewall to help insure virus ________________________________ Message 12 ____________________________________ Time: 02:47:22 PM PST US From: "Steve Hulland" Subject: Re: Zenith-List: Sport pilot --> Zenith-List message posted by: "Steve Hulland" Frank, Hate to say it, but I believe trying to make your 601HDS fit into the Sport Airplane category is like trying to fit a 2.001x2.001x2.001 cold steel block into a cold 2.0x2.0x2.0 ID steel box - just will not happen unless you can officially shave the size of the block to fit the box. Close, but no cigar! -- Semper Fi, Steven R. Hulland CH 701, Amado, AZ This and all other incoming/outgoing email, attachments and replies scanned prior to opening/sending and uses an external firewall to help insure virus ________________________________ Message 13 ____________________________________ Time: 03:18:27 PM PST US From: LarryMcFarland Subject: Re: Zenith-List: Sport pilot --> Zenith-List message posted by: LarryMcFarland Hinde, Frank George (Corvallis) wrote: >--> Zenith-List message posted by: "Hinde, Frank George (Corvallis)" > > OK hopefully I can get this straight in my head once and for all. I >have a 601HDS that I am conviced stalls at below 51mph. > >Can I sell it to a sport pilot or not, even though the model description >is HDS?? > >What proof do I need to provide that it does stall below 51mph...Stall >is listed in the logbook as 50mph. > >Thanks > >Frank > >601HDS for sale > > >Frank, > > I think you'll not be able to sell it as a Light Sport Aircraft, having been registered as an Experimental, but you'll be able to sell it to a person with the new Light Sport Aircraft pilot's license and they can fly it same as any T-Craft or Cub because it does, in fact, stall at 50 or less. I've found that my plane will stall at under 50 as well and am considering dumping out from the Private to the drivers license medical. I'm fine, but everything is an inevitablity these days. Larry McFarland - 601HDS at www.macsmachine.com do not archive ________________________________ Message 14 ____________________________________ Time: 03:36:17 PM PST US From: Gpjann@aol.com Subject: Zenith-List: Question --> Zenith-List message posted by: Gpjann@aol.com I'm currently flying a Corvair powered Zodiac 601 HDS, trigear. I have it proped with a Warp Drive, 2 blade, 64", set to 9 degrees pitch. I'm getting @ 104MPH at 2800RPM. In would like to get performance info from anyone flying the same setup regardless of type and size prop. Also would appreciate any suggestions for performance improvement. GPJ ________________________________ Message 15 ____________________________________ Time: 04:20:07 PM PST US From: "Dave" Subject: RE: Zenith-List: Sport pilot --> Zenith-List message posted by: "Dave" Frank et al Why buck the FAA! The FAA says a 601 qualifies as eligible to fly with a light sport license. Everyone else just gives their spin on the rules. The FAA does not say HD, HDS, XL it just says Zenith 601 period! Dave -----Original Message----- From: owner-zenith-list-server@matronics.com [mailto:owner-zenith-list-server@matronics.com]On Behalf Of Hinde, Frank George (Corvallis) Sent: Thursday, March 16, 2006 1:23 PM Subject: Zenith-List: Sport pilot --> Zenith-List message posted by: "Hinde, Frank George (Corvallis)" OK hopefully I can get this straight in my head once and for all. I have a 601HDS that I am conviced stalls at below 51mph. Can I sell it to a sport pilot or not, even though the model description is HDS?? What proof do I need to provide that it does stall below 51mph...Stall is listed in the logbook as 50mph. Thanks Frank 601HDS for sale ________________________________ Message 16 ____________________________________ Time: 04:58:03 PM PST US From: "Matt & Jo" Subject: Re: Zenith-List: fuel filters and such --> Zenith-List message posted by: "Matt & Jo" Thanks for all the great advice. I am in the design phase and it is always great to bounce ideas around. Always better to change it on paper than when the AL is cut. do not archive. Cheers Matt www.zodiacxl.com ________________________________ Message 17 ____________________________________ Time: 05:37:59 PM PST US From: LarryMcFarland Subject: Zenith-List: Trip Planning via Google Earth --> Zenith-List message posted by: LarryMcFarland Hi Guys, Well I'm probably behind many of you, but I just found the neatest free download from GoogleEarth.com. This package enables you to search the world for interesting stuff from satellite photos and it contains a database of all streets, highways and buildings for all small or large cities like Chicago. If you use the destination-planner and enter the From "city, state and USA" and the To address, "city, state and USA" you get directions much the same as MapQuest, but if you push the tour button, the program will take you through the trip as if you were in a helicopter at 200-feet up and dip low so you can see each turn, change of highway designation etc. It has good images nearly all around and if you wait just a moment, the detail gets really serious. Moline, IL Airport is so good you can see the cracks in the runways. Anyway, it's a great highway planner for something like Sun n Fun and the minor road names are shown all round Lakeland airport right to the parking area. This program will take you anywhere on the globe, even Bagdad or Mexico City in fine detail. You can zoom to car parking areas or rotate the horizon and fly over the turf just above the cities or into the Grand Canyon. It's a blast and it's free. Didn't want anyone that hasn't seen this one to miss it. Larry McFarland - 601HDS at www.macsmachine.com Do not archive ________________________________ Message 18 ____________________________________ Time: 06:04:18 PM PST US From: Fritz Gurschick Subject: RE: Zenith-List: Sport pilot --> Zenith-List message posted by: Fritz Gurschick Non-LSA Aircraft: Holders of a sport pilot certificate may fly an aircraft with an existing airworthiness certificate if it meets the definition of a light-sport aircraft (such as weight and speeds). For example, an amateur-built STOL CH 701 or ZODIAC XL aircraft may be flown by a Sport Pilot since the aircraft meet the definition The above is off from the Zenith site. It doesn't matter what you call a certain airplane. It has to meet the guidelines. Let's not "beat this one to death" tring to stretch the rules. All Frank has to do is: load his airplane to Goss placarded weight, take the potential buyer with him, fly the airplane and see if it indeed will not stall until 45kts. do not archive --- Dave wrote: > --> Zenith-List message posted by: "Dave" > > > Frank et al > Why buck the FAA! The FAA says a 601 qualifies as > eligible to fly with a > light sport license. Everyone else just gives their > spin on the rules. The > FAA does not say HD, HDS, XL it just says Zenith 601 > period! > > Dave > > -----Original Message----- > From: owner-zenith-list-server@matronics.com > [mailto:owner-zenith-list-server@matronics.com]On > Behalf Of Hinde, Frank > George (Corvallis) > Sent: Thursday, March 16, 2006 1:23 PM > To: zenith-list@matronics.com > Subject: Zenith-List: Sport pilot > > > --> Zenith-List message posted by: "Hinde, Frank > George (Corvallis)" > > > OK hopefully I can get this straight in my head > once and for all. I > have a 601HDS that I am conviced stalls at below > 51mph. > > Can I sell it to a sport pilot or not, even though > the model description > is HDS?? > > What proof do I need to provide that it does stall > below 51mph...Stall > is listed in the logbook as 50mph. > > Thanks > > Frank > > 601HDS for sale > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > browse > Subscriptions page, > FAQ, > http://www.matronics.com/Navigator?Zenith-List > > Admin. > > > > > > > > > > > ________________________________ Message 19 ____________________________________ Time: 06:27:11 PM PST US From: VideoFlyer@aol.com Subject: Re: Zenith-List: Sport pilot --> Zenith-List message posted by: VideoFlyer@aol.com <<<< trying to make your 601HDS fit into the Sport Airplane category is like trying to fit a 2.001x2.001x2.001 cold steel block into a cold 2.0x2.0x2.0 ID steel box >>> Is that like trying to haul two ton of fertilizer in a one ton truck? ________________________________ Message 20 ____________________________________ Time: 06:42:24 PM PST US From: Ron Butterfield Subject: RE: Zenith-List: Sport pilot --> Zenith-List message posted by: Ron Butterfield At 09:02 PM 3/16/2006, Fritz Gurschick wrote: >All Frank has to do is: load his airplane to Goss placarded weight, >take the potential buyer with him, fly the airplane and see if it >indeed will not stall until 45kts. Almost all, anyway ;-) One more gotcha: the stall speed at gross has to be without the use of "lift enhancing devices", ie flaps. So, in summary, for your experimental to be eligible for Sport Pilot certificate holders, it has to stall at less than 45 knots, at gross weight (& worst cg), without using flaps. Regards, RonB ________________________________ Message 21 ____________________________________ Time: 07:31:18 PM PST US From: "Larry" Subject: Re: Zenith-List: Certification? --> Zenith-List message posted by: "Larry" I could be wrong, but I think that if the 701 is currently regististered in you name with the FAA, you only need to give the new owner a bill of sale. Who owned it previously isn't material as long as the N number has been transferred to you or you got a new one. Best to check with the FAA. Larry, N1345L, www.skyhawg.com ----- Original Message ----- From: "Jimmy Parker" Sent: Thursday, March 16, 2006 3:51 PM Subject: Zenith-List: Certification? > --> Zenith-List message posted by: Jimmy Parker > > I have a buyer for my 701; but, I can't get the "original owner" to give > me a bill of sale from the factory. > What am I supposed to do? > Zenith is looking into it for me. > Just thought I would ask the list. > > Jim > > Do not archive > > > -- > > ________________________________ Message 22 ____________________________________ Time: 07:31:18 PM PST US From: JAPhillipsGA@aol.com Subject: Re: Zenith-List: Sport pilot --> Zenith-List message posted by: JAPhillipsGA@aol.com RonB, I don't think the HDS has flaps? Though I have heard a couple guys say that they were trying to modify to add. ________________________________ Message 23 ____________________________________ Time: 07:34:22 PM PST US From: JAPhillipsGA@aol.com Subject: Zenith-List: Winder Fy-In --> Zenith-List message posted by: JAPhillipsGA@aol.com Drear Thread, who out there plans on making the fly-in/ breakfast at Winder, Georgia this Saturday? I understand the EAA Chapter has some speaker from EAA on Sport Pilot ? Hope I got the dates/location correct. Bill N505WP 601X l ________________________________ Message 24 ____________________________________ Time: 08:01:54 PM PST US From: "john H" Subject: Zenith-List: CAS was Sport pilot --> Zenith-List message posted by: "john H" Since the subject of CAS was brought up, I was wondering how to determine this. I know you use true airspeed, density altitude, and temp. Is TAS the same as the average groundspeed in 3 different directions with a GPS? My 601HD IAS is normally around 110 to 115 with GPS showing 98-104. So does this mean my IAS is reading high so CAS would be actually lower? John ________________________________ Message 25 ____________________________________ Time: 08:01:54 PM PST US From: Tim & Diane Shankland Subject: Re: Zenith-List: Unstable Tach --> Zenith-List message posted by: Tim & Diane Shankland This is just a continuation of my previous posts. As suggested I checked for inductive couplings etc. No repositioning of the wiring made any difference. It was time for the big guns, I carted my Techtronics 4 channel rack mount scope out to the plane, it might have handles but it is not very portable. Anyway the normal wave form is a 10 msec step down to about -10 volts followed by an upward step to + 20 volts for 5 msec then back to 0. There is some ringing on both ends of the 20 volt step. The problem appears to be rather high voltage (15-20 volt) high frequency (5-10 microsec) noise that occurs above 3000 RPM usually in the middle of the -10 volt step. Since there was a significant frequency difference between the good and bad signal I constructed a filter, a 10K resistor connected to one end of two 12 volt zener diodes back to back with the other end to ground and a 0.2 uF capacitor across the the diodes. Checked it out today and all tack operation is smooth. TIm Shankland > > > > > > > > > ________________________________ Message 26 ____________________________________ Time: 09:52:00 PM PST US From: Gary Gower Subject: Re: Zenith-List: Trip Planning via Google Earth --> Zenith-List message posted by: Gary Gower Hello Larry, Yes its lots of fun... We can see my VW van in two places at the same "time"! :) This because I estimate that our airstrip photo was taken one saturday about 4 years ago, The lake is very dry (the dryest season in years) and the big power lines were going to be installed near the road in the back (we fighted them and won!) The VW van is parked in the back of my hangar. Now our hangar is double the size, over where the van is. 20 18' 41.50" N 103 09' 38.80 W The photo of my house area had to be taken last year about August, I was repairing my driveway at that time and my VW bus was parked on the street for about a month. 20 40' 44.35" N 103 24' 33.52" W Also Found Johann's house with his car parked outside... Well, lets have fun with this great program. Saludos Gary Gower Flying from Chapala. Do not archive. LarryMcFarland wrote: --> Zenith-List message posted by: LarryMcFarland Hi Guys, Well I'm probably behind many of you, but I just found the neatest free download from GoogleEarth.com. This package enables you to search the world for interesting stuff from satellite photos and it contains a database of all streets, highways and buildings for all small or large cities like Chicago. If you use the destination-planner and enter the From "city, state and USA" and the To address, "city, state and USA" you get directions much the same as MapQuest, but if you push the tour button, the program will take you through the trip as if you were in a helicopter at 200-feet up and dip low so you can see each turn, change of highway designation etc. It has good images nearly all around and if you wait just a moment, the detail gets really serious. Moline, IL Airport is so good you can see the cracks in the runways. Anyway, it's a great highway planner for something like Sun n Fun and the minor road names are shown all round Lakeland airport right to the parking area. This program will take you anywhere on the globe, even Bagdad or Mexico City in fine detail. You can zoom to car parking areas or rotate the horizon and fly over the turf just above the cities or into the Grand Canyon. It's a blast and it's free. Didn't want anyone that hasn't seen this one to miss it. Larry McFarland - 601HDS at www.macsmachine.com Do not archive --------------------------------- Bring photos to life! New PhotoMail makes sharing a breeze.