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Topic: Q&A FAA Special Review Team Report - Zodiac 601XL/650 (W |
dougsire
Replies: 1
Views: 1706
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Forum: Zenith-List Posted: Thu Feb 25, 2010 3:33 pm Subject: Re: Q&A FAA Special Review Team Report - Zodiac 601XL/6 |
Wull gee Rick. The FAA report indicated that they "identified several significant issues with the manufacturer's structural loads analysis." And (among other things) that "the loads ... |
Topic: Zenith 601xl mods |
dougsire
Replies: 9
Views: 5564
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Forum: Zenith-List Posted: Fri Nov 20, 2009 7:50 am Subject: Re: Zenith 601xl mods |
Here is a note posted by Mathieu today on his Q&A blog, "We will be issuing new drawings VERY shortly with significant changes. There will be 4 pages" |
Topic: Zenith 601/650 Upgrades, Grove Gear Mod |
dougsire
Replies: 9
Views: 18315
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Forum: Zenith601-List Posted: Thu Nov 19, 2009 9:36 am Subject: Re: Zenith 601/650 Upgrades, Grove Gear Mod |
If you have never seen it before, there is an interesting video on the Grove site of a drop test simulating a hard (probably extremely hard) landing, http://www.groveaircraft.com/landing_gear.html. W ... |
Topic: In a galaxy far, far away |
dougsire
Replies: 10
Views: 7124
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Forum: Zenith601-List Posted: Mon Nov 16, 2009 9:56 am Subject: Re: In a galaxy far, far away |
Well Roger, at least you have finally proved what I have suspected all along. You're not really in touch with reality.
And apart from your obvious arrogance, what proof do you have that you are s ... |
Topic: update on the CH601XL--- REQUIRED MODs |
dougsire
Replies: 12
Views: 8036
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Forum: Zenith601-List Posted: Tue Nov 10, 2009 2:50 pm Subject: Re: update on the CH601XL--- REQUIRED MODs |
Rick,
I would be interested in considering the Grove gear. Then I would just need to figure out what to do with my current, standard, gear. I think it is too big for the slot at the recycling c ... |
Topic: Spar Cap Bolts |
dougsire
Replies: 0
Views: 1860
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Forum: Zenith601-List Posted: Tue Nov 10, 2009 9:12 am Subject: Spar Cap Bolts |
The upgrade plans call for using AN3 or AN4 bolts to attach the spar extrusion, 6-ZU-1-1, to the existing upper spar cap (after drilling out existing rivets. Are there any issues or concerns with ha ... |
Topic: 601XL down in Arkansas |
dougsire
Replies: 13
Views: 11473
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Forum: Zenith601-List Posted: Sat Nov 07, 2009 11:39 am Subject: 601XL down in Arkansas |
A 601XL crashed in north central Arkansas yesterday, http://diamondpilots.blogspot.com/2009/11/plane-crash-in-fulton-county-arkansas.html. Can anyone get to the crash site to get photos? It could ... |
Topic: Additional NTSB Documents |
dougsire
Replies: 9
Views: 10359
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Forum: Zenith601-List Posted: Sat Oct 31, 2009 8:00 am Subject: Re: Additional NTSB Documents |
I think the real question to be answered here is not where the compression buckling occurred, but rather why did it occur. What physical force caused this damage? Personally I think this area is i ... |
Topic: Additional NTSB Documents |
dougsire
Replies: 9
Views: 10359
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Forum: Zenith601-List Posted: Thu Oct 29, 2009 8:17 am Subject: Additional NTSB Documents |
John Clark, Chief Scientist, Office of Aviation Safety at the NTSB has posted three additional documents to the public docket of the Polk City, FL accident. They include photos of “compression buc ... |
Topic: LAA Testing |
dougsire
Replies: 9
Views: 5284
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Forum: Zenith-List Posted: Wed Jul 22, 2009 6:38 am Subject: Re: LAA Testing |
Roger,
Do you have a copy of the NTSB Materials Laboratory Report 07-095 dated 9/19/07 regarding the Yuba City crash? One can't hope to understand what might have happened without really digestin ... |
Topic: Most recent letter from Chris |
dougsire
Replies: 5
Views: 3138
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Forum: Zenith-List Posted: Fri Jul 10, 2009 11:29 am Subject: Re: Most recent letter from Chris |
Roger,
There is no "ZBAG reply" as you state, "Those in quotation marks are
ZBAG's reply to Jim's statements". There is no global ZBAG headquarters where opinions are promul ... |
Topic: Airventure Forum Update |
dougsire
Replies: 10
Views: 5735
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Forum: Zenith-List Posted: Thu Jul 02, 2009 3:46 pm Subject: Re: Airventure Forum Update |
Mark,
The official EAA site, http://www.eaaapps.org/forumsearchresults.aspx?presenter=766, has the first two forums reversed from what you show. Are you sure your information is correct???? |
Topic: Oshkosh dinner |
dougsire
Replies: 12
Views: 7231
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Forum: Zenith-List Posted: Wed Jul 01, 2009 7:19 am Subject: Re: Oshkosh dinner |
I understand that due to the recent rancor on the lists that all weapons will need to be checked at the door. |
Topic: Report on Zenith Zodiac CH601 XL Accident in Australia |
dougsire
Replies: 8
Views: 7331
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Forum: Zenith601-List Posted: Fri Jun 26, 2009 8:34 am Subject: Re: Report on Zenith Zodiac CH601 XL Accident in Australia |
Since they chose to include the comment "Prior to taking off, the pilot declared that he was intending to perform some ‘mild aerial manoeuvres’ " I'm wondering if they are hinting at the ... |
Topic: Sparky and other assorted experts. |
dougsire
Replies: 1
Views: 1732
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Forum: Zenith-List Posted: Tue Jun 02, 2009 6:25 am Subject: Re: Sparky and other assorted experts. |
I agree. We should ignore your posts. |
Topic: Attention all Rednecks |
dougsire
Replies: 19
Views: 7576
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Forum: Zenith-List Posted: Fri Apr 17, 2009 7:59 pm Subject: Attention all Rednecks |
Yep, you know who you are (Moody, Giacona et al.). You're the ones who are convinced that a group of fellow builders has ruined your life just because we have legitimate questions about the viabilit ... |
Topic: NTSB recommends grounding of 601XLs in US |
dougsire
Replies: 115
Views: 69010
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Forum: Zenith-List Posted: Tue Apr 14, 2009 12:18 pm Subject: NTSB recommends grounding of 601XLs in US |
While surfing the NTSB site today I found this letter to the FAA.
http://www.ntsb.gov/Recs/letters/2009/A09_30_37.pdf.
Among other recommendations to the FAA...
Therefore, the National Transpor ... |
Topic: Riveting spar caps |
dougsire
Replies: 6
Views: 5612
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Forum: Zenith601-List Posted: Thu Feb 12, 2009 8:15 am Subject: Riveting spar caps |
For those scratch builders out there, what did you use to drive the 5/32" and 3/16" AN470AD rivets in the main spar caps? I'm considering using 5/32" solid rivets in some places and a ... |
Topic: How Many Other 650 Builders Are There Now?? |
dougsire
Replies: 17
Views: 24375
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Forum: Zenith650-List Posted: Thu Feb 05, 2009 4:42 pm Subject: Re: How Many Other 650 Builders Are There Now?? |
I'm planning to convert my full 601XL kit to a 650. I'm working on HS now so plan to incorporate all of the changes.
What are they charging for the canopy conversion kit (for those with full 601 ... |
Topic: Tensile Strength of AN470 solid rivets |
dougsire
Replies: 6
Views: 7962
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Forum: Zenith601-List Posted: Mon Feb 02, 2009 2:36 pm Subject: Re: Tensile Strength of AN470 solid rivets |
I forgot to mention that in my searches all I have found is a very high number (at least relative to others that I'm comparing against), such as 38,000 lbs. This must be an ultimate number whereas e ... |
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