---------------------------------------------------------- Zenith601-List Digest Archive --- Total Messages Posted Sun 06/30/13: 3 ---------------------------------------------------------- Today's Message Index: ---------------------- 1. 04:03 AM - Re: CG (Bob Emery) 2. 08:09 AM - Airplane Cover for an Outdoor Bird? (Fderfler) 3. 08:37 AM - Re: FAA Special Review Team final report.... Have questions... (Fderfler) ________________________________ Message 1 _____________________________________ Time: 04:03:46 AM PST US Subject: Re: Zenith601-List: CG From: Bob Emery Speaking of c of g with the 601/Jabiru 3300 Mine moves aft as mentioned with passenger and reducing fuel. I definately feel horizontal sensitivity increase if I have a heavy passenger as fuel burns off. Does the 650 have a mount that moves the engine further forward? I heard that the later mount for Rotax moved it further forward, I am wondering if the Jab fw mount did the same? Would seem to be a good idea, can anyone confirm this? (Now 140 hrs going great- Perth, West Australia). Bob Sent from my iPad ________________________________ Message 2 _____________________________________ Time: 08:09:43 AM PST US Subject: Zenith601-List: Airplane Cover for an Outdoor Bird? From: "Fderfler" Who do we like for a 601XL cover for a bird that is outside... in the Florida Keys? (Main environmental problem is sunshine/UV!) Kennon has a nice cover, but I'd like to shop around. Jim at planecover.com says he has a pattern for a "Zenith 601", but he (and I) don't know if that will fit a 601-XL. So, two questions: 1. Have you purchased a nice fitting cover from a company and what is that company name? 2. Should there be any difference in the canopy / fuselage size between a classic 601 and a 601-XL? (As I remember it, the difference is in the wing length/shape) Thanks! Frank Derfler Islamorada, FL -------- Flying in the Florida Keys Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=403649#403649 ________________________________ Message 3 _____________________________________ Time: 08:37:20 AM PST US Subject: Zenith601-List: Re: FAA Special Review Team final report.... Have questions... From: "Fderfler" I just wanted to chime in and say that I completely agree with Paul who said, "The biggest limitation for me is the light wing loading when combined with unstable air." These light sport aircraft weigh less than 800-900 pounds dry. The tail of a white puffy cloud can give you an unexpected slap in the rudder that makes you say, "Whoa"! This ain't no Cherokee. Also, it is my personal opinion that the lower rudder bearing is another problem waiting to sneak up on folks. Look for rudder play (up and down) on every pre-flight. We put an Oilite impregnated bearing on my airplane and there is NO up and down rudder movement. I'm coming up on 450 flying hours on my airplane and I've loved every hour. (Well, there was that one time just north of Naples... but that's another story...) Frank Derfler Islamorada, FL -------- Flying in the Florida Keys Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=403651#403651 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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.