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13brv3

Joined: 11 Jan 2006
Posts: 76

Posted: Sun Apr 01, 2007 4:47 pm Post subject: flying or fairly complete 601XL projects near Pensacola FL?

Greetings, 



Subject pretty much says it all.  I've been interested in the 601XL for years, and am once again shopping for a "next project".   I'd love to see one of these, and hopefully get the chance to at least sit in one.  A ride would be almost too much to hope for, but I sure wouldn't turn one down   



Thanks,

Rusty

agustafson(at)chartermi.n
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Posted: Sun Apr 01, 2007 4:54 pm Post subject: flying or fairly complete 601XL projects near Pensacola FL?

You don't say where you are!  do not archive



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13brv3

Joined: 11 Jan 2006
Posts: 76

Posted: Sun Apr 01, 2007 5:14 pm Post subject: Re: flying or fairly complete 601XL projects near Pensacola

Well, the subject says "near Pensacola FL".  Specifically, I'm in Navarre, FL, but I didn't figure too many people would know where that is without a good map 



Rusty

agustafson(at)chartermi.n
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Posted: Sun Apr 01, 2007 5:27 pm Post subject: flying or fairly complete 601XL projects near Pensacola FL?

Sorry. The heading was too long and that part was off the screen. do not 

archive



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zodierocket(at)hsfx.ca
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Posted: Sun Apr 01, 2007 5:32 pm Post subject: flying or fairly complete 601XL projects near Pensacola FL?

Do yourself a favor and drive up to visit with William Wynne. He has a

flying 601 and is a great fellow to spend time with.



Mark Townsend

Can-Zac Aviation Ltd.

president(at)can-zacaviation.com

www.can-zacaviation.com 



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13brv3

Joined: 11 Jan 2006
Posts: 76

Posted: Sun Apr 01, 2007 6:25 pm Post subject: Re: flying or fairly complete 601XL projects near Pensacola

Hi Mark,



William appears to be in Jacksonville, FL, which is about 5.5 hours away.  It would be well worth going there if I had any interest in using a Corvair engine, but that's not part of the plan.  Hopefully, there will be something a bit closer.  



Thanks, 

Rusty

craig(at)craigandjean.com
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Posted: Sun Apr 01, 2007 8:16 pm Post subject: flying or fairly complete 601XL projects near Pensacola FL?

Also if you are serious about this it would behoove you to travel to

Sun-N-Fun. Aside from the factory's planes there should be multiple builders

and XLs there. Yes, I realize it is 6.5 hour drive. But this is a big

investment.



-- Craig

craig(at)craigandjean.com
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Posted: Sun Apr 01, 2007 8:16 pm Post subject: flying or fairly complete 601XL projects near Pensacola FL?

Niceville looks close by (27 miles) - there is this entry in the Zenith

builder database:



Builder Information:

Name: 	Gary Bean

Login Name: 	Jeepguy

Address: 	201 Dominica Circle E.

Niceville

Florida 32578

United States

Email: 	GaryBean45(at)WMconnect.com

Tel: 	(850)897-4018

Building From: 	ZODIAC Complete Kit

Status: 	Just Started

Engine 	Jabiru 3300

Date Started: 	2005

My homepage: 	

Favorite website: 	

Age: 	59

Occupation: 	Retired

Employer: 	US Airways



Building 601XL. Finished rudder on April 21,2005 May 29,2005 Finished

horizontal stabilizer, except for fiberglass tips. June 28,2005 : Finished

elevator and elevator trim. July and August..Time off to attend Airventure

2005. Waiting on delivery of remainder of kit. Sept 21,2005 : Finished wing

flaps. Sept 25,2005 : Finished the Ailerons, and aileron trim. Nov 18,2005

Finished right wing. Dec 13,2005 Finished left wing.

Latest Updates:



Dec 15,2005 : Started on Fuselage.



Why I'm building an aircraft:



Aviation Background:



No prior building experience. Flying since 1969. 20 years in USAF, 13 years

with airline. ATP

zodierocket(at)hsfx.ca
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Posted: Mon Apr 02, 2007 4:41 am Post subject: flying or fairly complete 601XL projects near Pensacola FL?

Now theirs a thought Sun-N-Fun! Make sure you try for Thursday and join

in on the BBQ Thursday evening after the show. The event runs from

5pm-8pm. So far we have over 155 people registered to attend. The

Designer Chris Heintz will also be in attendance. Great way to meet some

of the builders and owners.  Just go to this link

http://www.ch601.org/BBQ/bbq.htm and sign up. This will be your ticket

to attend, there is no cost involved, but donations at the event are

appreciated as the event is not company sponsored.



Mark Townsend

Can-Zac Aviation Ltd.

president(at)can-zacaviation.com

www.can-zacaviation.com 



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Ron Lendon

Joined: 10 Jan 2006
Posts: 685
Location: Clinton Twp., MI

Posted: Mon Apr 02, 2007 5:41 am Post subject: Re: flying or fairly complete 601XL projects near Pensacola

Check in with your local EAA chapter.  I did just that and was able to fly right seat with an instructor in the left.  The 601XL is a very predictable aircraft with good crosswind control.  It was blowing 17 and gusting to 25k on the day we flew, all the landings (5) were crosswind.  After the flight I called Mexico, MO and placed an order.

_________________
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WW Corvair with Roy's Garage 5th bearing
CH 601 XLB
N601LT - Flying
http://www.mykitlog.com/rlendon
Corvair Engine Prints:
https://sites.google.com/site/corvairenginedata/

13brv3

Joined: 11 Jan 2006
Posts: 76

Posted: Mon Apr 02, 2007 6:52 am Post subject: Re: flying or fairly complete 601XL projects near Pensacola

Thanks for the additional comments.  Can't make SNF this year, so that's not an option.  



I've been through the builders list at Zenith before, and tried to contact the builders listed in Niceville, and Pensacola.  This has been about a year ago, and nothing really came of it.  I suppose I could try again, but my hope was that someone on the list/forum would be close by.  



I heard about one other XL builder in the Pensacola area via an EAA club contact, and I'm trying to get in touch with him.  They're supposed to be fairly far along with the project, so it might work out perfectly.    



Ed, thanks for the offer.  I happen to know right where Lafayette is, since I used to go there to work on an MRI scanner.  I don't cover that area for work anymore, so I don't think I'll be heading your way anytime soon.  Good luck with your project.  I can see that canopies are never fun, regardless of the type of plane 



Cheers,

Rusty

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