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1. 12:07 PM - Considering 640 Input Needed (KUB)
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Subject: | Considering 640 Input Needed |
Hey everyone,
I just joined the forum and am interested in building a 640. My interests in build
a plane is mostly for the challenge and enjoyment of building one. I would
like to build from plans, no kit, if possible. My intended use for the plane
will be cross country travel and I would also like a four seat.
The only planes I have found on the kit market that seem to fit are the 640 and
the RV10; was anyone considering anything else when deciding on the 640? From
what I can tell these two planes are very similar with the 640 costing less
but having less interior room and performance. Also no plans seem to be available
for the RV. Are these assumptions correct?
For those of you who have sat in or flown one how is the leg room in the pilots
seats? I am 6 5 tall will I be too cramped in this plane?
Finally does anyone have an update zodiac640.com? I would love to see some details
about Christian Tremblay build.
Thanks
Brandon
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Subject: | Re: Considering 640 Input Needed |
Hi Brandon,
Welcome to the list. I am also building my CH640 from plans. Like you, I wanted
a plane for cross country travel which had a high useful load. I was frustrated
that I could not put four people into my C-172 with all of our luggage.
I also considered the RV10, along with the various composite kits. In the end,
I chose to build an all-metal airplane. And having more time than money, I chose
to build from plans. I asked Van's, and they confirmed that the RV10 can
not be built from plans. They also confirmed that the performance would be similar
to a 640 if the RV10 had an O-360.
>From what I found, the 640 is the best 4-place, all-metal, plans-built plane on
the market. I was a little concerned that the baggage space would be insufficient,
but I am at the point in the build where I can see that I can customize
the baggage space to fit my needs (always being careful of W&B).
I never sat in a 640 until I built mine. It is now far enough along that I can
sit in it, and the leg room is fine. Also, the front seats have a lot of room
for adjustment.
I do not have a web site with my build details, like Christian has. (No time to
invest in setting up a site.) But if you would like to see any information
on my build, just let me know. I can email back to you off line.
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Scott Stewart
s/n: 0092
Building from plans
Rudder and Stabilator complete. Wings at 65%. Fuselage at 40%.
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Subject: | Re: Considering 640 Input Needed |
Scott,
Thanks for the quick reply I appreciate it. Im really just starting our with my
research but hope to start building something next fall. I am sure I will have
many questions and will be taking you up on your offer to see the details of
your build.
I probably should have also mentioned that I am only looking into metal planes.
Brandon
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