---------------------------------------------------------- Zenith601-List Digest Archive --- Total Messages Posted Thu 06/25/09: 2 ---------------------------------------------------------- Today's Message Index: ---------------------- 1. 01:49 PM - Re: Re: Wgt & Bal. (meltonoso) 2. 10:38 PM - Report on Zenith Zodiac CH601 XL Accident in Australia (Thruster87) ________________________________ Message 1 _____________________________________ Time: 01:49:39 PM PST US From: "meltonoso" Subject: RE: Zenith601-List: Re: Wgt & Bal. That makes sense, doesn=92t it? _____ From: KARL POLIFKA [mailto:jfowler120@verizon.net] Sent: Wednesday, June 24, 2009 4:33 PM Cc: Melton; Ferrell (laptop); Baker Subject: Re: Zenith601-List: Re: Wgt & Bal. I talked with Zenith. They said that in our case with a Jabiru engine to leave the "slanted side" forward as it is now on our airplane. "Straight side" forward is for use with heavier engines (e.g. Continental) to assist in lifting the nose for takeoff. The difference in fore and aft tire footprint is about 1 1/2 inches. Karl ----- Original Message ----- From: Gig Giacona Sent: Tuesday, June 23, 2009 4:44 PM Subject: Zenith601-List: Re: Wgt & Bal. jfowler120(at)verizon.net wrote: > Gig, > > I'm checking with the repair place for pictures. Will get back with you if they took any. > > What do you mean about the main gear?=EF=BD We bought this kit partially built and somehow I think you're about to surprise me with something. > > Karl > > Yes I am. If you follow this link http://www.zenithair.com/zodiac/xl/data/6-gear.pdf you will see a photo showing the gear on the ground with the marked for install flat side forward. If you look at all the other photos of the completed airplane, that happens to be the factory demo plane, you will see that the gear used to be installed with the flat side to the rear. This had the effect of reducing the distance between the main gear and the nose wheel and is supposed to make it easier to keep the nose off the ground when landing. -------- 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=249722#249722 ________________________________ Message 2 _____________________________________ Time: 10:38:06 PM PST US Subject: Zenith601-List: Report on Zenith Zodiac CH601 XL Accident in Australia From: "Thruster87" External Assistance to Recreational Aviation Australia (RA-Aus) Collision with water 22km NNW Gold Coast Airport, Qld Zenith Zodiac CH601 XL 7 March 2008 Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=250105#250105 Attachments: http://forums.matronics.com//files/ae2008029_212.pdf ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Other Matronics Email List Services ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Post A New Message zenith601-list@matronics.com UN/SUBSCRIBE http://www.matronics.com/subscription List FAQ http://www.matronics.com/FAQ/Zenith601-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/zenith601-list Browse Digests http://www.matronics.com/digest/zenith601-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.