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larry(at)macsmachine.com
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Posted: Tue Jul 05, 2011 6:22 pm Post subject: [Probable Spam] BRS for 601HDS

Hi JP,

The BRS system seems a good idea for fast slippery aircraft that lose

control at high altitude, but the aluminum construction

of the 601HDS is so light that a well installed BRS compromises the

structure of this very light aircraft.  The HDS is not a delicate

plane so long as it's built to original requirements.  I'd not recommend the

bird be modified for the BRS.  Once you fly the 601HDS for

a while, you'll see how very stable the flying envelope is.  I feel very

safe in the HDS because of its thick wing and large section construct.

Any break in the skin for a BRS would be a serious compromise in the

structure.  This is my own personal opinion of course, that some would argue

with, but you'll eventually feel like the plane is part of you after the

first 20 hours.  It's such a joy to fly!



Larry McFarland  601HDS at www.macsmachine.com 



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dgraham7(at)TWCNY.RR.COM
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Posted: Wed Jul 06, 2011 3:54 am Post subject: [Probable Spam] BRS for 601HDS

I don't have an opinion about the BRS, but I want to add a comment about the HDS being a joy to fly. I have owned mine for 2 years and have about 140 hours on it and it is great. It would be hard to imagine a nicer plane to fly.



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On Jul 5, 2011, at 10:16 PM, "Larry McFarland" <larry(at)macsmachine.com> wrote:



[quote] 

 

 Hi JP,

 The BRS system seems a good idea for fast slippery aircraft that lose

 control at high altitude, but the aluminum construction

 of the 601HDS is so light that a well installed BRS compromises the

 structure of this very light aircraft.  The HDS is not a delicate

 plane so long as it's built to original requirements.  I'd not recommend the

 bird be modified for the BRS.  Once you fly the 601HDS for

 a while, you'll see how very stable the flying envelope is.  I feel very

 safe in the HDS because of its thick wing and large section construct.

 Any break in the skin for a BRS would be a serious compromise in the

 structure.  This is my own personal opinion of course, that some would argue

 with, but you'll eventually feel like the plane is part of you after the

 first 20 hours.  It's such a joy to fly!

 

 Larry McFarland  601HDS at www.macsmachine.com 

 

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mtherr(at)yahoo.com
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Posted: Wed Jul 06, 2011 4:30 am Post subject: [Probable Spam] BRS for 601HDS

I remember seing posts and pictures of a BRS installation back un 2000.  That added about 40 lbs to the plane and it involved running cables covered with tape outside the cabin on the fuselage sides.   



Frankly, i agree with the other comments.  My HD is so easy to fly.  Not really nervous about a forced landing (slow enough and big wings) except for rollover protection.   If i wanted to put more pounds, i would add them in that area instead.  



I have a friend that did a forced landing in a wood trail after a cranksharf failure.  The plane was damaged but my friend was not hurt.  



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