mrcc1234(at)sbcglobal.net
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 Posted: Thu Apr 24, 2008 5:39 pm Post subject: XL Plans for sale |
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Hello all,
I have decided to build a bigger plane that's fits my flying needs better than the XL.
I am nearing the end of my PP training and flying in a 152. Which has similar weight restrictions with about a 510# useful load. This has shown me that my wife and I will not be able to enjoy our flying like we want too. Between the two of us we take up slightly more than 400# then add in full fuel and baggage and we will easily be breaking gross every time we fly together in the XL.
This has me looking at 4 seaters with higher speeds (for xcountry work), that I can scratch build. Not many out there, but I am leaning toward the Cozy Mark IV. And the Mazda rotary is intriguing, but I will most likely go with the Lycoming since I think it still needs a little more development.
I have to admit that the fears of an in-flight failure, that are a hot topic on the list now, have me concerned. But, I do believe that a man of CH's caliber will not be happy with something that his kids cant fly in safely. So ultimately I think the solution will be determined and corrected.
I am including:
1. Latest plans: 3rd edition, 3rd revision (serial # 6-6482) and a simple form will put it in your name.
2. Zodiac CL Photo Assembly Guide CD
3. Print out of the Construction Standards
4. Print out of Rudder Skeleton from the Photo Guide
5. Zenair Newsletters (from the past two years or so)
6. Metal Working 101 DVD from the Homebuilthelp.com folks
I would like to get $300 for everything to help buy my next set of plans. The first offer gets it.
This is a great bunch of folks and I have learned lots from all of you, but it is time to stop trying to convince myself that the XL will be able to do what I want. I am pretty cheap and money was the biggest factor I am afraid.
I mostly regret not having something to hang the Corvair on since it just will not have the power I need. I wonder if someone has tried a Corvair twin?
Anyways I have rambled on enough, but Fly Safe.
Kindest Regards,
Matt Stecher
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