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1. 04:54 AM - Re: [Probable Spam] BRS for 601HDS (Damien Graham)
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| Subject: | Re: BRS for 601HDS |
I don't have an opinion about the BRS, but I want to add a comment about the HDS
being a joy to fly. I have owned mine for 2 years and have about 140 hours on
it and it is great. It would be hard to imagine a nicer plane to fly.
Sent from my iPad
On Jul 5, 2011, at 10:16 PM, "Larry McFarland" <larry@macsmachine.com> wrote:
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> Hi JP,
> The BRS system seems a good idea for fast slippery aircraft that lose
> control at high altitude, but the aluminum construction
> of the 601HDS is so light that a well installed BRS compromises the
> structure of this very light aircraft. The HDS is not a delicate
> plane so long as it's built to original requirements. I'd not recommend the
> bird be modified for the BRS. Once you fly the 601HDS for
> a while, you'll see how very stable the flying envelope is. I feel very
> safe in the HDS because of its thick wing and large section construct.
> Any break in the skin for a BRS would be a serious compromise in the
> structure. This is my own personal opinion of course, that some would argue
> with, but you'll eventually feel like the plane is part of you after the
> first 20 hours. It's such a joy to fly!
>
> Larry McFarland 601HDS at www.macsmachine.com
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-zenith-list-server@matronics.com
> [mailto:owner-zenith-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of jpkarnes
> Sent: Tuesday, July 05, 2011 8:42 PM
> To: zenith-list@matronics.com
> Subject: [Probable Spam] Zenith-List: BRS for 601HDS
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> I am thinking about installing a BRS parachute in my 601 HDS and wonder if
> anyone out there has done this. Any ideas out there about the suitability
> of this system and approximate cost? My wife gets freaked out about me
> flying and having one onboard would ease her mind (and mine as well).
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> Read this topic online here:
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> http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=345051#345051
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| Subject: | Re: BRS for 601HDS |
I remember seing posts and pictures of a BRS installation back un 2000. That added
about 40 lbs to the plane and it involved running cables covered with tape
outside the cabin on the fuselage sides.
Frankly, i agree with the other comments. My HD is so easy to fly. Not really
nervous about a forced landing (slow enough and big wings) except for rollover
protection. If i wanted to put more pounds, i would add them in that area
instead.
I have a friend that did a forced landing in a wood trail after a cranksharf failure.
The plane was damaged but my friend was not hurt.
-----Original Message-----
From: Damien Graham <dgraham7@TWCNY.RR.COM>
Sender: owner-zenith-list-server@matronics.com
Subject: Re: [Probable Spam] Zenith-List: BRS for 601HDS
I don't have an opinion about the BRS, but I want to add a comment about the HDS
being a joy to fly. I have owned mine for 2 years and have about 140 hours on
it and it is great. It would be hard to imagine a nicer plane to fly.
Sent from my iPad
On Jul 5, 2011, at 10:16 PM, "Larry McFarland" <larry@macsmachine.com> wrote:
>
> Hi JP,
> The BRS system seems a good idea for fast slippery aircraft that lose
> control at high altitude, but the aluminum construction
> of the 601HDS is so light that a well installed BRS compromises the
> structure of this very light aircraft. The HDS is not a delicate
> plane so long as it's built to original requirements. I'd not recommend the
> bird be modified for the BRS. Once you fly the 601HDS for
> a while, you'll see how very stable the flying envelope is. I feel very
> safe in the HDS because of its thick wing and large section construct.
> Any break in the skin for a BRS would be a serious compromise in the
> structure. This is my own personal opinion of course, that some would argue
> with, but you'll eventually feel like the plane is part of you after the
> first 20 hours. It's such a joy to fly!
>
> Larry McFarland 601HDS at www.macsmachine.com
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-zenith-list-server@matronics.com
> [mailto:owner-zenith-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of jpkarnes
> Sent: Tuesday, July 05, 2011 8:42 PM
> To: zenith-list@matronics.com
> Subject: [Probable Spam] Zenith-List: BRS for 601HDS
>
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> I am thinking about installing a BRS parachute in my 601 HDS and wonder if
> anyone out there has done this. Any ideas out there about the suitability
> of this system and approximate cost? My wife gets freaked out about me
> flying and having one onboard would ease her mind (and mine as well).
>
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> Read this topic online here:
>
> http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=345051#345051
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