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2. 06:43 AM - Re: Re: Tire Pressure (Dave Austin)
3. 07:02 AM - Re: Re: Tire Pressure (wade jones)
4. 07:33 AM - Re: Re: Tire Pressure (wade jones)
5. 10:29 AM - Re: Questions (Gig Giacona)
6. 05:24 PM - Re: Re: Questions (n787xl@aol.com)
7. 05:43 PM - Re: Re: Tire Pressure (robert stone)
8. 06:22 PM - Re: Re: Questions (Kevin L. Rupert)
9. 07:22 PM - Re: Re: Questions (n787xl@aol.com)
10. 07:30 PM - Re: Re: Tire Pressure (Bryan Martin)
11. 07:32 PM - Re: wing baggage fastenerswing baggage fasteners (Dave Thompson)
12. 08:13 PM - Re: Re: Tire Pressure (wade jones)
13. 09:00 PM - Re: Tire Pressure (David X)
14. 09:25 PM - Re: Re: Questions (David Mikesell)
15. 09:50 PM - Re: Re: Questions (n787xl@aol.com)
16. 10:31 PM - Help for Zenith 601 and corvair builders (William Clapp)
17. 11:16 PM - Re: Help for Zenith 601 and corvair builders (TxDave)
18. 11:34 PM - Re: Questions (TxDave)
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| Subject: | Re: Tire Pressure |
That may work as a last resort if you have no better information, would be
no help if you have tires like the ZAC supplied Condors that have no
pressure to read on the side.
----- Original Message -----
From: "David X" <dxj@comcast.net>
Sent: Saturday, May 19, 2007 11:31 PM
Subject: Zenith-List: Re: Tire Pressure
>
> Duh! Read the recommended tire pressure on the side of the tire. The
> aircraft does have suspension, afterall.
>
> --------
> Zodiac 601 XL - CZAW Built - Rotax 912S
> DO NOT ARCHIVE
>
>
> Read this topic online here:
>
> http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=113816#113816
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| Subject: | Re: Tire Pressure |
Tire pressure on the tire side is MAX pressure. 20lbs does my 601 about
right.
Dave Austin 601HDS - 912, Spitfire Mk VIII
----- Original Message -----
From: "Robin Bellach" <601zv@ritternet.com>
Sent: Sunday, May 20, 2007 8:49 AM
Subject: Re: Zenith-List: Re: Tire Pressure
>
> That may work as a last resort if you have no better information, would be
> no help if you have tires like the ZAC supplied Condors that have no
> pressure to read on the side.
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "David X" <dxj@comcast.net>
> To: <zenith-list@matronics.com>
> Sent: Saturday, May 19, 2007 11:31 PM
> Subject: Zenith-List: Re: Tire Pressure
>
>
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>> Duh! Read the recommended tire pressure on the side of the tire. The
>> aircraft does have suspension, afterall.
>>
>> --------
>> Zodiac 601 XL - CZAW Built - Rotax 912S
>> DO NOT ARCHIVE
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>> Read this topic online here:
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>> http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=113816#113816
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| Subject: | Re: Tire Pressure |
Dave that sounds about right for pressure .I fly a Sonerai and it gets very
hard to handle with say over 25# .My Piper Tripacer uses 22# mains & 15#
nose .I have been flying this Sonerai for 30 years and I think I know what
is best for this plane at 600# .I once had a high time pilot call me about
why he was having trouble flying a recently bought Sonerai .I suggested for
him to use the minimum pressure that he could get by with .This cured his
problem enough that he started air racing his Sonerai in the "V" class . I
flew my Sonerai yesterday and today already ,makes an old man feel good
.Making good progress on the 601XL .
Wade Jones South Texas
601XL plans building
Cont. 0200
----- Original Message -----
From: "Dave Austin" <daveaustin2@primus.ca>
Sent: Sunday, May 20, 2007 8:41 AM
Subject: Re: Zenith-List: Re: Tire Pressure
>
> Tire pressure on the tire side is MAX pressure. 20lbs does my 601 about
> right.
> Dave Austin 601HDS - 912, Spitfire Mk VIII
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Robin Bellach" <601zv@ritternet.com>
> To: <zenith-list@matronics.com>
> Sent: Sunday, May 20, 2007 8:49 AM
> Subject: Re: Zenith-List: Re: Tire Pressure
>
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>> That may work as a last resort if you have no better information, would
>> be no help if you have tires like the ZAC supplied Condors that have no
>> pressure to read on the side.
>>
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: "David X" <dxj@comcast.net>
>> To: <zenith-list@matronics.com>
>> Sent: Saturday, May 19, 2007 11:31 PM
>> Subject: Zenith-List: Re: Tire Pressure
>>
>>
>>>
>>> Duh! Read the recommended tire pressure on the side of the tire. The
>>> aircraft does have suspension, afterall.
>>>
>>> --------
>>> Zodiac 601 XL - CZAW Built - Rotax 912S
>>> DO NOT ARCHIVE
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Read this topic online here:
>>>
>>> http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=113816#113816
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| Subject: | Re: Tire Pressure |
Correction the 600# is empty weight . DO NOT ARCHIVE
Wade Jones South Texas
601XL plans building
Cont. 0200
----- Original Message -----
From: "wade jones" <wjones@brazoriainet.com>
Sent: Sunday, May 20, 2007 9:02 AM
Subject: Re: Zenith-List: Re: Tire Pressure
>
> Dave that sounds about right for pressure .I fly a Sonerai and it gets
> very hard to handle with say over 25# .My Piper Tripacer uses 22# mains &
> 15# nose .I have been flying this Sonerai for 30 years and I think I know
> what is best for this plane at 600# .I once had a high time pilot call me
> about why he was having trouble flying a recently bought Sonerai .I
> suggested for him to use the minimum pressure that he could get by with
> .This cured his problem enough that he started air racing his Sonerai in
> the "V" class . I flew my Sonerai yesterday and today already ,makes an
> old man feel good .Making good progress on the 601XL .
> Wade Jones South Texas
> 601XL plans building
> Cont. 0200
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Dave Austin" <daveaustin2@primus.ca>
> To: <zenith-list@matronics.com>
> Sent: Sunday, May 20, 2007 8:41 AM
> Subject: Re: Zenith-List: Re: Tire Pressure
>
>
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>> Tire pressure on the tire side is MAX pressure. 20lbs does my 601 about
>> right.
>> Dave Austin 601HDS - 912, Spitfire Mk VIII
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: "Robin Bellach" <601zv@ritternet.com>
>> To: <zenith-list@matronics.com>
>> Sent: Sunday, May 20, 2007 8:49 AM
>> Subject: Re: Zenith-List: Re: Tire Pressure
>>
>>
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>>> That may work as a last resort if you have no better information, would
>>> be no help if you have tires like the ZAC supplied Condors that have no
>>> pressure to read on the side.
>>>
>>> ----- Original Message -----
>>> From: "David X" <dxj@comcast.net>
>>> To: <zenith-list@matronics.com>
>>> Sent: Saturday, May 19, 2007 11:31 PM
>>> Subject: Zenith-List: Re: Tire Pressure
>>>
>>>
>>>>
>>>> Duh! Read the recommended tire pressure on the side of the tire. The
>>>> aircraft does have suspension, afterall.
>>>>
>>>> --------
>>>> Zodiac 601 XL - CZAW Built - Rotax 912S
>>>> DO NOT ARCHIVE
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Read this topic online here:
>>>>
>>>> http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=113816#113816
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The quick answer is it is doubtful that they all had the same engine. One was an
AMD built SLSA and the other two EXP-AB.
joe(at)kfiz.com wrote:
> Hi Everyone,
>
> I have a few questions and a comment:
>
> I'm not sure how you guys do the FAA data base searches, but is there a way
> to look for something that is common to all 4 accident airplanes, such as
> type of engine, 2 or 3 blade prop, wing baggage compartment, etc?
> Conventional stick or mid stick? If all 4 had the same engine, is it
> possible that at a certain RPM it sets up a vibration of some sort? Is it
> possible to to overcontrol the airplane using a center stick? Is the
> wreckage still available for inspection and can we hire someone with
> credentials to go out and look at it?
--------
W.R. "Gig" Giacona
601XL Under Construction
See my progress at www.peoamerica.net/N601WR
Read this topic online here:
http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=113856#113856
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Everyone
Because the 601xl has no provision to counterbalance the ailerons as 90% of the
production aircraft do that use cables to actuate the ailerons, they have a
fairly large danger of aileron flutter, Especially if the cables are not tight.
Ref: EAA Article "Control Surface Fllutter Problems" by Tony Bingelis, Sport
Aviation 7/78.
Check it out.
JES
601xl builder.
-----Original Message-----
From: wr.giacona@suddenlink.net
To: zenith-list@matronics.com
Sent: Sun, 20 May 2007 10:28 AM
Subject: Zenith-List: Re: Questions
The quick answer is it is doubtful that they all had the same engine. One was an
AMD built SLSA and the other two EXP-AB.
joe(at)kfiz.com wrote:
> Hi Everyone,
>
> I have a few questions and a comment:
>
> I'm not sure how you guys do the FAA data base searches, but is there a way
> to look for something that is common to all 4 accident airplanes, such as
> type of engine, 2 or 3 blade prop, wing baggage compartment, etc?
> Conventional stick or mid stick? If all 4 had the same engine, is it
> possible that at a certain RPM it sets up a vibration of some sort? Is it
> possible to to overcontrol the airplane using a center stick? Is the
> wreckage still available for inspection and can we hire someone with
> credentials to go out and look at it?
--------
W.R. "Gig" Giacona
601XL Under Construction
See my progress at www.peoamerica.net/N601WR
Read this topic online here:
http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=113856#113856
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| Subject: | Re: Tire Pressure |
Wade,
I think you have lolved my problem, I have been learning to fly my
ZodiacXL ever since it's completion and all is going well except the
landings. After reading your post about air pressure in the tires of a
light aircraft, I am convinced that the 25 pounds I have in my tires is the
reason I am having so much trouble landing. The nexzt time I fly, I am
going to reduce the pressure down to 20 pounds in all three and see if this
causes my landings to inprove. I will let you know what the outcome is.
Tracy Stone
----- Original Message -----
From: "wade jones" <wjones@brazoriainet.com>
Sent: Sunday, May 20, 2007 9:02 AM
Subject: Re: Zenith-List: Re: Tire Pressure
>
> Dave that sounds about right for pressure .I fly a Sonerai and it gets
> very hard to handle with say over 25# .My Piper Tripacer uses 22# mains &
> 15# nose .I have been flying this Sonerai for 30 years and I think I know
> what is best for this plane at 600# .I once had a high time pilot call me
> about why he was having trouble flying a recently bought Sonerai .I
> suggested for him to use the minimum pressure that he could get by with
> .This cured his problem enough that he started air racing his Sonerai in
> the "V" class . I flew my Sonerai yesterday and today already ,makes an
> old man feel good .Making good progress on the 601XL .
> Wade Jones South Texas
> 601XL plans building
> Cont. 0200
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Dave Austin" <daveaustin2@primus.ca>
> To: <zenith-list@matronics.com>
> Sent: Sunday, May 20, 2007 8:41 AM
> Subject: Re: Zenith-List: Re: Tire Pressure
>
>
>>
>> Tire pressure on the tire side is MAX pressure. 20lbs does my 601 about
>> right.
>> Dave Austin 601HDS - 912, Spitfire Mk VIII
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: "Robin Bellach" <601zv@ritternet.com>
>> To: <zenith-list@matronics.com>
>> Sent: Sunday, May 20, 2007 8:49 AM
>> Subject: Re: Zenith-List: Re: Tire Pressure
>>
>>
>>>
>>> That may work as a last resort if you have no better information, would
>>> be no help if you have tires like the ZAC supplied Condors that have no
>>> pressure to read on the side.
>>>
>>> ----- Original Message -----
>>> From: "David X" <dxj@comcast.net>
>>> To: <zenith-list@matronics.com>
>>> Sent: Saturday, May 19, 2007 11:31 PM
>>> Subject: Zenith-List: Re: Tire Pressure
>>>
>>>
>>>>
>>>> Duh! Read the recommended tire pressure on the side of the tire. The
>>>> aircraft does have suspension, afterall.
>>>>
>>>> --------
>>>> Zodiac 601 XL - CZAW Built - Rotax 912S
>>>> DO NOT ARCHIVE
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Read this topic online here:
>>>>
>>>> http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=113816#113816
>>>>
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Then every high wing Cessna in the world, not to mention high wing
Pipers, have the same problem.
Get over it people! Stop looking for a problem that doesn't exist.
You're not building the friggin' Shuttle here!
K.L. Rupert
A&P/IA
601XL Builder
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KLR
High wing Cessnas are counter balanced, see back of aileron, all low wing pipers
are, I can't speak to High wing Pipers. All RV's are and haven't tried to look
at others. All I hope to do is to get people to look at the literature which
clearly calls for balancing. If you don't want to get educated so be it.
Congrads on your A&P and IA. I will not bore you on my collection, its not necessary
or cool.
JES
RV6A builder and flying
601XL builder
-----Original Message-----
From: klr12@psu.edu
To: zenith-list@matronics.com
Sent: Sun, 20 May 2007 6:21 PM
Subject: Re: Zenith-List: Re: Questions
Then every high wing Cessna in the world, not to mention high wing Pipers, have
the same problem.
Get over it people! Stop looking for a problem that doesn't exist. You're not
building the friggin' Shuttle here!
K.L. Rupert
A&P/IA
601XL Builder
________________________________________________________________________
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| Subject: | Re: Tire Pressure |
The pressure printed on the side of a tire is not the recommended
pressure, it is the maximum pressure at the maximum load the tire is
designed for. The recommended pressure will depend on the actual load on
the tire. For instance, the tires on my truck have 60 psi printed on
them but if I were to put that much pressure in them I would be bouncing
all over the road every time I hit a small bump. The recommended
pressure of 34 psi for gross weight is printed on a sticker on the
driver's side door frame and gives a much safer ride. Those who have
suggested a pressure of about 20 psi for the 5 X 5 tires on the 601XL
are in the right ball park.
David X wrote:
>
> Duh! Read the recommended tire pressure on the side of the tire. The aircraft
does have suspension, afterall.
>
> --------
> Zodiac 601 XL - CZAW Built - Rotax 912S
--
Bryan Martin
Zenith 601XL N61BM
Ram Subaru, Stratus redrive
Do Not Archive
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| Subject: | Re: wing baggage fastenerswing baggage fasteners |
Randy wrote:
John
Someone posted an idea for this awhile back that seemed to work pretty
good.
It involved making some plastic washers to push on to the Duzs
fasteners.
Get a plastic milk carton or similar. I used some oil bottles. Find a
piece
of tubing around 3/4 diameter. I had a piece of copper laying around.
It
worked but had to be dressed up every 3 or 4 punches. I used the belt
sander
to sharpen the end, then punched out several disks of the plastic
bottle.
Find a piece of steel at least 1/8" thick that you can drill a 1/4"
hole
into. Center the disk over the hole and use a 1/4" drift punch to
punch the
center hole into the disk. Or just use a paper punch. They will be a
bit
tight to install, but you won't have to worry about them falling out
anymore.
Randy Stout
San Antonio TX
www.geocities.com/r5t0ut21
n282rs at satx.rr.com
John,
I have a rather large set of round punches that I use for leatherworking. I
would be glad to loan them to you.
What sizes do you need? Write or call me if you like and we can get
together.
Besides, I'd like to see what progress you have done since the last time I
came by.
Do not archive
Dave Thompson
Westminster, CA
714-334-3833
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| Subject: | Re: Tire Pressure |
Tracy I hope you get your landings worked out ,I am sure you will .We all
know that landings are easier with a reduced tire pressure ,however it goes
without saying that you must maintain a safe pressure . I fly off my grass
strip and when I make a bad landing I never know it due to the wheel
slippage over the grass .Hard pavement landings are much more demanding for
me .
Wade Jones South Texas
601XL plans building
Cont. 0200
----- Original Message -----
From: "robert stone" <rstone4@hot.rr.com>
Sent: Sunday, May 20, 2007 7:39 PM
Subject: Re: Zenith-List: Re: Tire Pressure
>
> Wade,
> I think you have lolved my problem, I have been learning to fly my
> ZodiacXL ever since it's completion and all is going well except the
> landings. After reading your post about air pressure in the tires of a
> light aircraft, I am convinced that the 25 pounds I have in my tires is
> the reason I am having so much trouble landing. The nexzt time I fly, I
> am going to reduce the pressure down to 20 pounds in all three and see if
> this causes my landings to inprove. I will let you know what the outcome
> is.
>
> Tracy Stone
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "wade jones" <wjones@brazoriainet.com>
> To: <zenith-list@matronics.com>
> Sent: Sunday, May 20, 2007 9:02 AM
> Subject: Re: Zenith-List: Re: Tire Pressure
>
>
>>
>> Dave that sounds about right for pressure .I fly a Sonerai and it gets
>> very hard to handle with say over 25# .My Piper Tripacer uses 22# mains &
>> 15# nose .I have been flying this Sonerai for 30 years and I think I know
>> what is best for this plane at 600# .I once had a high time pilot call me
>> about why he was having trouble flying a recently bought Sonerai .I
>> suggested for him to use the minimum pressure that he could get by with
>> .This cured his problem enough that he started air racing his Sonerai in
>> the "V" class . I flew my Sonerai yesterday and today already ,makes an
>> old man feel good .Making good progress on the 601XL .
>> Wade Jones South Texas
>> 601XL plans building
>> Cont. 0200
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: "Dave Austin" <daveaustin2@primus.ca>
>> To: <zenith-list@matronics.com>
>> Sent: Sunday, May 20, 2007 8:41 AM
>> Subject: Re: Zenith-List: Re: Tire Pressure
>>
>>
>>>
>>> Tire pressure on the tire side is MAX pressure. 20lbs does my 601 about
>>> right.
>>> Dave Austin 601HDS - 912, Spitfire Mk VIII
>>> ----- Original Message -----
>>> From: "Robin Bellach" <601zv@ritternet.com>
>>> To: <zenith-list@matronics.com>
>>> Sent: Sunday, May 20, 2007 8:49 AM
>>> Subject: Re: Zenith-List: Re: Tire Pressure
>>>
>>>
>>>> <601zv@ritternet.com>
>>>>
>>>> That may work as a last resort if you have no better information, would
>>>> be no help if you have tires like the ZAC supplied Condors that have no
>>>> pressure to read on the side.
>>>>
>>>> ----- Original Message -----
>>>> From: "David X" <dxj@comcast.net>
>>>> To: <zenith-list@matronics.com>
>>>> Sent: Saturday, May 19, 2007 11:31 PM
>>>> Subject: Zenith-List: Re: Tire Pressure
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> Duh! Read the recommended tire pressure on the side of the tire. The
>>>>> aircraft does have suspension, afterall.
>>>>>
>>>>> --------
>>>>> Zodiac 601 XL - CZAW Built - Rotax 912S
>>>>> DO NOT ARCHIVE
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> Read this topic online here:
>>>>>
>>>>> http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=113816#113816
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| Subject: | Re: Tire Pressure |
Mine are set for 35 psi as per the manufacture recommendation.
There is a lot of talk about how the lower tire pressure makes for softer landings
etc. If you're landing on grass or gravel, then perhaps the lower pressure
might help reduce the chances of digging in on soft ground. But if your landing
on ashfault or cement, let the suspension do the job instead.
Keep in mind that the lower tire pressure adds to the take-off roll, which is why
I keep mine at the upper end. There is a significant difference between a marginally
inflated tire and a full one when trying to get up to take-off speed.
--------
Zodiac 601 XL - CZAW Built - Rotax 912S
DO NOT ARCHIVE
Read this topic online here:
http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=113932#113932
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I really and truely hope that is A&P/IA really isn't saying that Cessna
and Piper control surfaces are not balanced! Please tell me I am
misreading this post!!!!!!!!
David Mikesell
23597 N. Hwy 99
Acampo, CA 95220
209-224-4485
skyguynca@skyguynca.com
www.skyguynca.com
----- Original Message -----
From: n787xl@aol.com
To: zenith-list@matronics.com
Sent: Sunday, May 20, 2007 7:19 PM
Subject: Re: Zenith-List: Re: Questions
KLR
High wing Cessnas are counter balanced, see back of aileron, all low
wing pipers are, I can't speak to High wing Pipers. All RV's are and
haven't tried to look at others. All I hope to do is to get people to
look at the literature which clearly calls for balancing. If you don't
want to get educated so be it.
Congrads on your A&P and IA. I will not bore you on my collection,
its not necessary or cool.
JES
RV6A builder and flying
601XL builder
-----Original Message-----
From: klr12@psu.edu
To: zenith-list@matronics.com
Sent: Sun, 20 May 2007 6:21 PM
Subject: Re: Zenith-List: Re: Questions
Then every high wing Cessna in the world, not to mention high wing
Pipers, have the same problem.
Get over it people! Stop looking for a problem that doesn't exist.
You're not building the friggin' Shuttle here!
K.L. Rupert
A&P/IA
601XL Builder
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Scary huh!!
I think he was serious. Makes you want to build an experimental doesn't it so
you can inspect your own. Thank God they are not all that way.
Unbalanced control surfaces are not good, especially when cable driven.
James Schultz
Placerville, CA
530 621-1301
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From: skyguynca@skyguynca.com
To: zenith-list@matronics.com
Sent: Sun, 20 May 2007 9:25 PM
Subject: Re: Zenith-List: Re: Questions
I really and truely hope that is A&P/IA really isn't saying that Cessna and Piper
control surfaces are not balanced! Please tell me I am misreading this post!!!!!!!!
David Mikesell
23597 N. Hwy 99
Acampo, CA 95220
209-224-4485
skyguynca@skyguynca.com
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KLR
High wing Cessnas are counter balanced, see back of aileron, all low wing pipers
are, I can't speak to High wing Pipers. All RV's are and haven't tried to look
at others. All I hope to do is to get people to look at the literature which
clearly calls for balancing. If you don't want to get educated so be it.
Congrads on your A&P and IA. I will not bore you on my collection, its not necessary
or cool.
JES
RV6A builder and flying
601XL builder
-----Original Message-----
From: klr12@psu.edu
To: zenith-list@matronics.com
Sent: Sun, 20 May 2007 6:21 PM
Subject: Re: Zenith-List: Re: Questions
Then every high wing Cessna in the world, not to mention high wing Pipers, have
the same problem.
Get over it people! Stop looking for a problem that doesn't exist. You're not
building the friggin' Shuttle here!
K.L. Rupert
A&P/IA
601XL Builder
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| Subject: | Help for Zenith 601 and corvair builders |
This is my first post to this site and I would like to welcome you to visit my web site (not finished yet) at www.billclapp.com. You may find some information there that would be useful for you as a Zenith builder and pilot. Since my work with Flycorvair .com and KRs has grown I have been starting to expand into helping the Zenith market as well. I hope to be able to help you all in what I can. Thank you....Bill Clapp
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Check out my web site - see if I can help you in your dreams....
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| Subject: | Re: Help for Zenith 601 and corvair builders |
Thanks for offering your help, Bill. When I first began contemplating building
an airplane, photos and stories of your beautiful KR helped inspire me to get
off my duff and start building.
do not archive
Dave Clay
Temple, TX
http://www.daves601xl.com
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Gee!! I wonder how that factory demo plane has survived all these years without
balanced ailerons. I guess the Heintz family has just been lucky, huh? I know...maybe
we should call and warn them they're flying a death trap!
(SERIOUS SARCASM INTENDED)
"A Brief Note from Zenith Aircraft Company:
We are pleased to report that our red and white factory demonstrator Zodiac XL
(N9601Z) is now six years old and has logged over 1,000 hours. The aircraft has
crisscrossed the United States dozens of times through all kinds of conditions.
We fly well over 300 demo flights per year in this aircraft; that's over
1,800 passengers over the last 6 years. Additionally, over 15,000 people have
taken a seat in this aircraft over the years at different shows and fly-ins, as
well as at the factory. The plane flies as well today as it did when it was
new; we feel very fortunate being the kit manufacturer for such a fine aircraft.
The fact that our demo plane still looks and performs as well as it does is
a testament to the design's integrity and robustness."
Dave
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