---------------------------------------------------------- Zenith-List Digest Archive --- Total Messages Posted Wed 07/06/11: 2 ---------------------------------------------------------- Today's Message Index: ---------------------- 1. 04:54 AM - Re: [Probable Spam] BRS for 601HDS (Damien Graham) 2. 05:30 AM - Re: [Probable Spam] BRS for 601HDS (mtherr@yahoo.com) ________________________________ Message 1 _____________________________________ Time: 04:54:49 AM PST US Subject: Re: [Probable Spam] Zenith-List: BRS for 601HDS From: Damien Graham 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" 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 > > > 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). > > > > > Read this topic online here: > > http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=345051#345051 > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > ________________________________ Message 2 _____________________________________ Time: 05:30:14 AM PST US Subject: Re: [Probable Spam] Zenith-List: BRS for 601HDS From: mtherr@yahoo.com 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 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" 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 > > > 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). > > > > > Read this topic online here: > > http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=345051#345051 > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Other Matronics Email List Services ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Post A New Message zenith-list@matronics.com UN/SUBSCRIBE http://www.matronics.com/subscription List FAQ http://www.matronics.com/FAQ/Zenith-List.htm Web Forum Interface To Lists http://forums.matronics.com Matronics List Wiki http://wiki.matronics.com Full Archive Search Engine http://www.matronics.com/search 7-Day List Browse http://www.matronics.com/browse/zenith-list Browse Digests http://www.matronics.com/digest/zenith-list Browse Other Lists http://www.matronics.com/browse Live Online Chat! http://www.matronics.com/chat Archive Downloading http://www.matronics.com/archives Photo Share http://www.matronics.com/photoshare Other Email Lists http://www.matronics.com/emaillists Contributions http://www.matronics.com/contribution ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- These Email List Services are sponsored solely by Matronics and through the generous Contributions of its members.