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1. 02:03 PM - Re: Re: autopilot (Karl Polifka)
2. 04:07 PM - Re: autopilot (DaveG601XL)
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Dave,
Question for you.
Are you installing the aileron stop part of the XL mod kit -- the one next
to where the autopilot servos are installed? If so, did you just cut out
part of 6ZU-4-2 to accommodate the aileron servo motor?
Karl
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From: "DaveG601XL" <david.m.gallagher@ge.com>
Sent: Sunday, February 14, 2010 5:25 PM
Subject: Zenith601-List: Re: autopilot
> <david.m.gallagher@ge.com>
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> Karl,
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> I installed both the pitch and roll axis AP in my 601XL. Not too hard to
> install. Use the Trutrak installation guides from their website for the
> physical installation. The servo size and bolt hole locations are
> identical. Here are a few pictures of my installation.
>
> Flying an AP with a light wing loaded airplane can be a little
> frustrating. Since the 601XL can gain and lose 40 feet so quickly on days
> with moderate or even light turbulence, it seems like you are on a roller
> coaster as the AP tries to correct. I usually just turn the pitch off on
> days like these and hand fly the pitch. I still want to play with the
> settings this year to see if I can de-tune it more for a steadier ride.
> Roll control works great. I have the hingless ailerons and highly
> recommend the SV42 servo as the SV32 was too weak.
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> Good luck.
>
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> David Gallagher
> 601 XL/Jabiru 3300
> First flight 7/24/08
> 116.5 hours and holding (incorporating upgrade)
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> Read this topic online here:
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> http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=286440#286440
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> Attachments:
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> http://forums.matronics.com//files/autopilotservos_02_421.jpg
> http://forums.matronics.com//files/autopilotservos_01_134.jpg
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Karl,
The new aileron stop in the upgrade kit sure does pose a problem here. I am not
quite to that point in the upgrade yet, but I am not sold on the idea of a second
stop in the control system anyway and will probably not install it even
if it did not interfere.
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David Gallagher
601 XL/Jabiru 3300
First flight 7/24/08
116.5 hours and holding (incorporating upgrade)
Read this topic online here:
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