So are electrical systems.
--- On Fri, 9/5/08, Eric Tiethoff (HCCNet) <j.e.tiethoff@hccnet.nl> wrote:
From: Eric Tiethoff (HCCNet) <j.e.tiethoff@hccnet.nl>
Subject: Re: Re: 601XL/TD
To: zenith601-list@matronics.com
Date: Fri, 5 Sep 2008 08:34:06 AM PDT
<j.e.tiethoff@hccnet.nl>
I think you are right. Nosewheels are for sissies !
Eric
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From: "dalemed" <dalemed@gmail.com>
Sent: Friday, September 05, 2008 4:35 PM
To: <zenith601-list@matronics.com>
Subject: Re: 601XL/TD
<dalemed@gmail.com>
>
> Here are my reasons for building the 601XL/TD:
>
> 1) I think it looks better
> 2) I've owned 3 planes, all of which were taildraggers, and I
don't want
> to change now.
> 3) While I can't quantify it, I'm sure the tailwheel parts weigh
less than
> the nosewheel parts.
> 4) Less aerodynamic drag.
> 5) I won't have to worry about the tail hitting the ground when a
stout
> person (such as myself) puts their weight on the step to climb into the
> plane.
> 6) I won't have the holes in the firewall for the nosewheel steering
rods.
> 7) I won't have to worry about the tail hitting the ground during a
full
> stall landing.
> 8) I'm putting a Corvair engine on the front which is heavier than a
Rotax
> or Jabiru. A little more weight in the tail instead of the nose
shouldn't
> hurt.
> 9) I think it looks better.
>
> --------
> Dale
> Flying Cessna 170B
> Building Zenith 601XL
>
>
> Read this topic online here:
>
> http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p 2745#202745
>
>
>
