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allpro2(at)bellsouth.net
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PostPosted: Tue Aug 22, 2006 6:37 pm    Post subject: 601 canopy?? Reply with quote
I am not a builder, just investigating everything....Those of you that have finished the 601, what about
A) wind noise from the canoply not sealing completly

B) water leakage around the canopy, both in flight and when tied down out side.

C) the sun? Do you find that heat is a problem with all of that sunlight streaming in? Bet you don't forget your sunglasses

Bill in central Florida
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rstone4(at)hot.rr.com
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PostPosted: Tue Aug 22, 2006 8:17 pm    Post subject: 601 canopy?? Reply with quote
Hay Bill in Florida,
The only real problem I see with the ZodiacXL is as with any aircraft that has a bubble or tear drop canopy, the sun shining in will be too much. However, there is an answer. The visibility with either of these canopy's is excellent. That's why all fighter/fighter bomber aircraft in the military have them. Van's aircraft, the guy who produces the RV kits has a sun shade system that is easy to install and is reasonably priced. With this installed one can use it when cruising on a sunny day and slid it back during times when it is not needed.

Bob Stone, Harker Heights, Tx
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larry(at)macsmachine.com
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PostPosted: Wed Aug 23, 2006 5:53 am    Post subject: 601 canopy?? Reply with quote
Hi Bill,
I've been able to stick a pencil under the rubber trim up front just for
curiosity and it didn't increase or make
any noise at all. Don't think you've got a noise problem, but the prop
is the greatest contributor noise wise.
I fly a Subaru with full muffler system and it's relatively quiet by
comparison.

I don't think water leakage is a problem either, but I've only been in
the rain once and never thought to look for
leaks. I was more concerned about the possibililty of spark plugs
getting drowned or shorted out. Washing doesn't
seem to create any leakage either.

Heat from direct sunlight is the worst. I did my test flying period on
85 to 95-degree days and the best advice is to
always have a hat. Baseball types are what I wear, but the ears get
burned, so I'm looking for a brim hat to replace
the ball cap. In higher air, UV is especially bad for the eyes, so be
very aware of what you're buying in glasses.
The shade is not as important as the UV quality. I keep 3 pair that
clip onto the frames each side for flying and
motorcycling. No matter what the heat of the day, once you're on the
way up it cools nicely if you're wearing a hat.
Good luck,

Larry McFarland - 601HDS - www.macsmachine.com (still painting)
allpro2(at)bellsouth.net wrote:

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I am not a builder, just investigating everything....Those of you that
have finished the 601, what about
A) wind noise from the canoply not sealing completly

B) water leakage around the canopy, both in flight and when tied down
out side.

C) the sun? Do you find that heat is a problem with all of that
sunlight streaming in? Bet you don't forget your sunglasses

Bill in central Florida

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leogates(at)allvantage.co
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PostPosted: Wed Aug 23, 2006 7:25 am    Post subject: 601 canopy?? Reply with quote
Bill,

I have a CH601HDS - side opening canopy. Comments inserted:
Leo Gates
N601Z
allpro2(at)bellsouth.net wrote:
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I am not a builder, just investigating everything....Those of you that
have finished the 601, what about
A) wind noise from the canoply not sealing completly
NO wind noise from canopy not sealing properly. Some wind noise from

air stream around fuselage. My Magnum Ivoprop is very quiet.
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B) water leakage around the canopy, both in flight and when tied down
out side.
I have flown through a VERY heavy rain storm. Absolutely no canopy

leaks. Ground leaks I don't know, always hangared.
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C) the sun? Do you find that heat is a problem with all of that
sunlight streaming in? Bet you don't forget your sunglasses
For heat, climb to cooler OAT. Sunglasses and a ball cap are a must.

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craig(at)craigandjean.com
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PostPosted: Wed Aug 23, 2006 8:17 am    Post subject: 601 canopy?? Reply with quote
The guy who actually builds the shades for the RVs has also built custom versions for the 601. Now if I could just find his name and web site.

-- Craig

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planejim(at)bellsouth.net
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PostPosted: Wed Aug 23, 2006 9:29 am    Post subject: 601 canopy?? Reply with quote
Craig & List,

The Manufacturer of the Sun Shades is Koger. I didn't look up their Web Site.

At OSH I talked about the shades for 601's with John Degonia, Director of sales and Production Test Pilot for AMD ( the Zenith factory in Easman Ga. ). John said that he ( they ) were negotiating with Koger about purchasing a Lot of the shades for resale to folks like us. My guess is that the end price from either AMD of Koger direct will be close to the same.

John asked that I give him about a month to pursue this further and then contact him to see where he has gotten with it. I thought I'd wait until the end of August before contacting him. When I do, I will post my findings.

do not archive

Jim Hoak - 601HD - Rotax 912UL - 525 hrs - Side Opening Canopy
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purplemoon99(at)bellsouth
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PostPosted: Thu Aug 24, 2006 3:20 am    Post subject: 601 canopy?? Reply with quote
Hi Leo I,ve got three hr. in afactory built 601 (eastman ga.) lots of air
leaks and water leaks in the air.tied down with the canopy locked down .
puddles in the seats 1" deep,but agreat plane to fly.....Joe 601XL N101HD
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