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Topic: 601XL down in Arkansas |
swater6
Replies: 13
Views: 12494
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Forum: Zenith601-List Posted: Wed Nov 11, 2009 1:04 pm Subject: Re: 601XL down in Arkansas-NTSB preliminary |
FYI-
http://www.ntsb.gov/ntsb/brief.asp?ev_id=20091107X34009&key=1
NTSB Identification: CEN10FA042
14 CFR Part 91: General Aviation
Accident occurred Friday, November 06, 2009 in Agnos, AR ... |
Topic: 601XL Phase One Flight Data |
swater6
Replies: 4
Views: 3991
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Forum: Zenith-List Posted: Thu Oct 01, 2009 1:40 pm Subject: Re: 601XL Phase One Flight Data |
The AMD POH is a good starting place.
You can find it here: http://www.newplane.com/amd_downloads/MASTER_AMD_POH_601_650_july_8_2009_at_1255lbs.pdf
Revised in July with new GW and VNE...
Scott |
Topic: 801 accident |
swater6
Replies: 18
Views: 16808
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Forum: Zenith701801-List Posted: Thu Jun 04, 2009 1:10 pm Subject: Re: 801 accident |
Sorry for the broken links. I've edited the original post and those work.
Scott |
Topic: 801 accident |
swater6
Replies: 18
Views: 16808
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Forum: Zenith701801-List Posted: Thu Jun 04, 2009 10:20 am Subject: 801 accident |
I saw this posted on the AOPA forum. Sad news for a 801 flyer and passenger. Sorry to be the bearer of bad news, not sure if they are members of the forum. The aircraft is pictured on the Zenith ph ... |
Topic: Initial Zenith Response |
swater6
Replies: 8
Views: 7350
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Forum: Zenith-List Posted: Wed Apr 15, 2009 10:17 am Subject: Re: Initial Zenith Response |
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Topic: [Probable Spam] RE: Re: XL wing fold in flight |
swater6
Replies: 9
Views: 10214
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Forum: Zenith601-List Posted: Tue Oct 28, 2008 5:58 pm Subject: Re: [Probable Spam] RE: Re: XL wing fold in flight |
You don't need to modify an aircraft at all to lower the maximum gross weight. You just lower the max weight on the certificate. It's done all the time with LSA or with experimentals that the builder ... |
Topic: XL wing fold in flight |
swater6
Replies: 17
Views: 15803
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Forum: Zenith601-List Posted: Sat Oct 25, 2008 3:38 pm Subject: Re: XL wing fold in flight |
Roger,
You've just opened Pandora's box. Who knows what responses will follow and you'll see many varied opinions. Since the NTSB reports are not final for the two recent LSA accidents, you'll have ... |
Topic: 601 XL kit for sale |
swater6
Replies: 0
Views: 2368
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Forum: Zenith601-List Posted: Sun Oct 12, 2008 1:37 pm Subject: 601 XL kit for sale |
My 601 XL kit is for sale. This is a complete kit. 2003 model.
The airframe is about 75% complete.
See my ad on Barnstormers. http://www.barnstormers.com/cat.php?PHPSESSID=b09d59f065f8fb5a39d5868e ... |
Topic: 601XL kit for sale |
swater6
Replies: 3
Views: 2866
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Forum: Zenith-List Posted: Sun Oct 12, 2008 1:36 pm Subject: 601XL kit for sale |
My 601 XL kit is for sale. This is a complete kit. 2003 model.
The airframe is about 75% complete.
See my ad on Barnstormers. http://www.barnstormers.com/cat.php?PHPSESSID=b09d59f065f8fb5a39d5868e ... |
Topic: NEW Jabiru 3300 in crate for sale |
swater6
Replies: 0
Views: 2216
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Forum: Zenith-List Posted: Wed Sep 10, 2008 6:05 pm Subject: NEW Jabiru 3300 in crate for sale |
Greetings,
I've decided to stop building my project and have a brand new Jabiru to get rid of. Engine was delivered in February and is still in the crate undisturbed and still in the shrink wrap.
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Topic: Zenith-List: XL down - France |
swater6
Replies: 3
Views: 3572
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Forum: Zenith-List Posted: Thu May 29, 2008 1:30 pm Subject: Re: Zenith-List: XL down - France |
Gig,
The photo is of the wing from the front. Note the black wing walk tape. The black hose is the standard fuel line in the nose rib. The others are static, pitot and two electrical. Likely trim an ... |
Topic: Zenith Builders Analysis Group -- "I'm in" responders -- |
swater6
Replies: 7
Views: 6343
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Forum: Zenith-List Posted: Sat May 10, 2008 4:22 am Subject: Re: Zenith Builders Analysis Group -- |
Attached is the e-mail response I received from General Microfilm.
I'm sure if you give them a call, you can order the pictures. Looks like they have 17 pictures and not sure if they offer digital ... |
Topic: Zenith Builders Analysis Group -- "I'm in" responders -- |
swater6
Replies: 7
Views: 6343
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Forum: Zenith-List Posted: Fri May 09, 2008 8:57 am Subject: Re: Zenith Builders Analysis Group -- |
Terry,
You can get a lot of information from the NTSB including any photographs or video that was entered as exhibits, at least for cases that are closed with a probable cause.
Click the "R ... |
Topic: Another XL Down - Brazil |
swater6
Replies: 65
Views: 54191
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Forum: Zenith-List Posted: Tue May 06, 2008 11:42 am Subject: Re: Another XL Down - Brazil |
http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?t=42720
Sad.. it appears that this is Mr. Lopes that posted last week. Perhaps father and son both involved if this story is correct. My prayers for them b ... |
Topic: Aileron Hinge Pins Failure |
swater6
Replies: 4
Views: 4341
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Forum: Zenith-List Posted: Fri Apr 25, 2008 12:55 pm Subject: Re: Aileron Hinge Pins Failure |
It was the elevator hinge pin from May 2003. Attached is the letter. It is in the Bulletins/Updates area of the builders section.
Scott |
Topic: CH601 Yuba City Photos Link |
swater6
Replies: 88
Views: 56463
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Forum: Zenith-List Posted: Thu Apr 24, 2008 11:57 am Subject: Re: CH601 Yuba City Photos Link |
This was my point from an earlier posting that no one commented on. I counted about 240 registered XL's in the US. 4 structural failures equals 1.7%. That seems quite high to me. I also looked at ... |
Topic: CH601 Yuba City Photos Link |
swater6
Replies: 88
Views: 56463
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Forum: Zenith-List Posted: Thu Apr 24, 2008 10:43 am Subject: Re: CH601 Yuba City Photos Link |
So, has anyone called Zenith lately to talk to Nick or Sebastian? I'm thinking of just giving them a call and seeing what they have to say and if they can provide any additional information but would ... |
Topic: CH601 Yuba City Photos Link |
swater6
Replies: 88
Views: 56463
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Forum: Zenith-List Posted: Thu Apr 24, 2008 7:10 am Subject: Re: CH601 Yuba City Photos Link |
The common thing is that they are XL's. Check the NTSB reports. Two were kits, one was AMD production and one was CZAW production. Two wing folds and two in-flight break-ups. 4 fatal accidents with ... |
Topic: recent accident |
swater6
Replies: 14
Views: 13273
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Forum: Zenith-List Posted: Fri Apr 18, 2008 6:19 am Subject: Re: recent accident |
I do wish they would post the preliminary report so we might learn something new. The report for the Lancair crash on Sunday is up. http://www.ntsb.gov/ntsb/brief.asp?ev_id=20080417X00505&key=1
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Topic: Really bad news....S |
swater6
Replies: 49
Views: 33554
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Forum: Zenith-List Posted: Wed Apr 09, 2008 2:50 pm Subject: Re: Really bad news....S |
discussed offline |
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