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ejohns



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PostPosted: Mon Apr 06, 2009 2:59 am    Post subject: Help choosing a design Reply with quote

I have been lurking on this forum for some time and dreaming of building a Zenith design. I have narrowed my choices down to either the 601 HD or the 650. I have chosen these two designs as each can be built and flown as an LSA. I like the increased payload capabilities, styling, speed potential, and ease of construction of the 650, but I am also intrigued by the capabilities and efficiency of the HD with a smaller engine. I would appreciate anyones insight about this before I purchase the plans.

Thanks in advance.
Ernie


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PostPosted: Tue Apr 07, 2009 4:22 pm    Post subject: Help choosing a design Reply with quote

Hello Ernie,

Having built three Zodiac HD (two from scratch) and currently building a HDS, I am probably a bit
biased. I find the HD very straightforward to build, the design is altogether less complicated than
the XL or 650, which results in a shorter building time. No electric flaps, beefy spars and shorter
wing panels, ribs all one size, and a wide range of engines, including the affordable Subaru.

My first HD had the Rotax 912 and climbed like an homesick angel, the second the Subaru EA81,
which surprised me with how smooth it ran. A bit heavier, but still a climb over 1000ft/min.
Both cruised comfortably over 90 knots (all taildraggers).

Last not least, the HD has an immaculate track record for close to 20 years now, and can take a
lot of punishment.

Cheers,
Chris
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Time: 04:00:43 AM PST US
Subject: Help choosing a design
From: "ejohns" <atlanticsurvey(at)bellsouth.net>


I have been lurking on this forum for some time and dreaming of
building a Zenith
design. I have narrowed my choices down to either the 601 HD or the
650. I
have chosen these two designs as each can be built and flown as an
LSA. I like
the increased payload capabilities, styling, speed potential, and
ease of construction
of the 650, but I am also intrigued by the capabilities and
efficiency
of the HD with a smaller engine. I would appreciate anyones insight
about
this before I purchase the plans.

Thanks in advance.
Ernie




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mcjon77



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PostPosted: Tue Apr 07, 2009 10:40 pm    Post subject: Re: Help choosing a design Reply with quote

Is a 100mph cruise generally what is seen in a 601HD?

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PostPosted: Wed Apr 08, 2009 7:07 am    Post subject: Re: Help choosing a design Reply with quote

Chris

Thank you for your response it is very helpful.

Ernie


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PostPosted: Thu Apr 09, 2009 5:25 am    Post subject: Help choosing a design Reply with quote

Jon,
I have a 601HD powered with a 100 hp Stratus suburu, with wheel pants
at 70% my cruise is 105 mph.
Tim Shankland

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Is a 100mph cruise generally what is seen in a 601HD?

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PostPosted: Sat Apr 11, 2009 5:43 am    Post subject: Re: Help choosing a design Reply with quote

Thanks, Tim ! Smile

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