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1. 05:28 AM - Re: Re:601XL canopy height (Gary Ray)
2. 06:21 AM - Center radio stack size in XL (chris Sinfield)
3. 06:56 AM - Re: First Condition Inspection Flight (sdthatcher)
4. 07:07 AM - Re: Center radio stack size in XL (Paul Mulwitz)
5. 07:52 AM - Re: Center radio stack size in XL (jaybannist@cs.com)
6. 09:17 AM - Re: Center radio stack size in XL (Gig Giacona)
7. 10:44 AM - Re: Center radio stack size in XL (leinad)
8. 02:13 PM - Top skin rollover (Bob McArdle)
9. 03:45 PM - Re: Center radio stack size in XL (chris Sinfield)
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| Subject: | Re:601XL canopy height |
I fly a 601XL, and built my canopy side rails 20 mm higher than called for
in the plans. What was called out as 75 mm height is now 95 mm. This has
worked out very well. I have 27 mm mimimum edge distance from the nearest
mounting hole instead of 7mm that it would have been and I have good head
clearance with the original 601 canopy. My original thought was that the 7
mm edge distance was too close for a plexiglass 5/16" hole. I was afraid of
cracking the canopy. I drilled my canopy with a 1/2" step drill with very
light force at room temperature. The bit was allowed to warm the site as it
was cutting and the bit was held perfectly perpendicular to the curvature of
the area. No cracks after 2.1/2 years.
Gary Ray 6' - 1-1/2 " height
davgray@sbcglobal.net
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From: "chuck960" <chuckde@roadrunner.com>
Sent: Saturday, August 08, 2009 12:42 AM
Subject: Zenith-List: Re: 601 to 650....is it worth it?
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> Since I am building the 650 kit I feel qualified to throw in a penny or
two.
> I see little advantage to change the wing incidence if you already have
601 parts. The angle change of 2 degrees is to make it easier to see over
the nose. You need different front side skins, the four parts that make up
the seat bottom, arm rest, rear wing attachment parts and more. The canopy
switch might be worth it though. I really like the way it looks. It depends
on how deep your pockets are and how tall you are. 8)
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> Read this topic online here:
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> http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=256608#256608
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| Subject: | Center radio stack size in XL |
Hi all
just want some real life exp before I cut the area and install.
I am planing to install a Garmin 495 with Gizmo at the top, then a Icom A-210 below,
then a Garmin TX below the radio., then the Jab throttle, choke and heater
at the bottom.
In theory it all fits but in practice, will the engine controls get in the way
of the TX?
Has anyone used this set up in an XL dash?
Chris
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| Subject: | Re: First Condition Inspection Flight |
Hi Dan,
Thanks for the comment. Hopefully next posting I'll be able to spend more time
making video of the wing lockers, instruments, etc rather than bouncing around
all over. I know some have expressed concern that the lockers were worrisome
however they sure don't look like there is any movement of them while in flight.
Hang in there.
leinad wrote:
> Scott,
> Thanks for posting the video. Great looking plane.
> Dan Dempsey
> 601xlcorvair plans builder
> do not archive
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Scott Thatcher, Palm Beach Gardens, FL
601XL with Corvair, Registered as E-LSA
N601EL, EAA203 28 hours and climbing.
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| Subject: | Re: Center radio stack size in XL |
Hi Chris,
I installed the full engine and controls before considering where my
electronics might wind up. This worked well. The engine controls
are very sensitive to location, but the electronics are pretty
flexible as to exact location.
When installing the electronics you will need to design and implement
some sort of structure to attach the various boxes to. This may
take up some room - particularly between instruments and
radio/electronic stacks.
Of course, all of this stuff must stay clear of the cables and other
stuff needed to control the engine. You will need space to service
the engine controls too.
My solution (mostly copied from other people's approaches) was to cut
two large inspection holes in the top skin between the instrument
panel and fire wall. This allows easy access from the top and also
some access to the very low spots on the instrument panel from the bottom.
See the picture below.
Good luck,
Paul
XL waiting for engineering changes
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At 06:20 AM 8/8/2009, you wrote:
>Hi all
>just want some real life exp before I cut the area and install.
>I am planing to install a Garmin 495 with Gizmo at the top, then a
>Icom A-210 below, then a Garmin TX below the radio., then the Jab
>throttle, choke and heater at the bottom.
>
>In theory it all fits but in practice, will the engine controls get
>in the way of the TX?
>
>Has anyone used this set up in an XL dash?
>Chris
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| Subject: | Re: Center radio stack size in XL |
Chris,
I have pretty much this same set up; except Narco transponder and controls for
Carvair engine. It works for me.? See drawing. & photo.
Jay Bannister
-----Original Message-----
From: chris Sinfield <chris_sinfield@yahoo.com.au>
Sent: Sat, Aug 8, 2009 8:20 am
Subject: Zenith-List: Center radio stack size in XL
Hi all
just want some real life exp before I cut the area and install.
I am planing to install a Garmin 495 with Gizmo at the top, then a Icom A-210
below, then a Garmin TX below the radio., then the Jab throttle, choke and
heater at the bottom.
In theory it all fits but in practice, will the engine controls get in the way
of the TX?
Has anyone used this set up in an XL dash?
Chris
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| Subject: | Re: Center radio stack size in XL |
Chris,
I have the exact same radio stack you list. The x-ponder is a 320A.
Fits perfectly with the Throttle, Mixture and Carb Heat under the stack.
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W.R. "Gig" Giacona
601XL Under Construction
See my progress at www.peoamerica.net/N601WR
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| Subject: | Re: Center radio stack size in XL |
Chris,
My setup is a lot like Jay's. Quite a few pictures at the link below.
Dan
601xl/corvair plans builder
http://daniel.dempseyfamily.us/zodiac/instrumentpanel/index.html
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Scratch building XL with Corvair Engine
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| Subject: | Top skin rollover |
How did you guys handle the top skin rollover on 6B21-1 on the 601XL?
TIA Bob
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| Subject: | Re: Center radio stack size in XL |
Thanks everyone
Just wanted to double check before cutting.
and Yes Paul I have the top FWD section removable..
Chris..
Do not archive
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