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Patrick, PLEASE NOTE:The issues you have pointed out of the aircraft were there at the time of the purchase of the aircraft and soon after. Not at the time of the accident.

The NTSB has delivered. Factual Findings.

http://ntsb.gov/ntsb/brief2.asp?ev_id=20061115X01677&ntsbno=LAX07FA026&akey=1

I have not forgotten. Mom and Dad (Yuba City, Nov 4, 2006 601XL S-LSA).
Way too soon, still wondering why. They where truely loved.
NTSB - - Please post a probable casue.........enough said.

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From my post in another subject:
Juan,

Yes, lets get on with it. I am very sorry if someone took my postings as being negative to Zenith or any of the fine members of this forum. I again say, don ...

Juan,

Yes, lets get on with it. I am very sorry if someone took my postings as being negative to Zenith or any of the fine members of this forum. I again say, don't stop building, purchasing, o ...

Thanks George,

I wanted to confirm. My brother (he and my Dad flew the AMD 601XL S-SLA) had told me that the flaps basically were appr. 1/4 inch higher at the trailing edge than the ailerons.

Also from Polk City NTSB report:
Detailed examination of the left wing revealed that the lower main wing spar cap was fractured at the wing root.

From the Polk City NTSB Report:
The electrically actuated elevator trim was in a neutral position. Continuity of the aileron control cables was confirmed from the cockpit to both ailerons. The el ...

Hi Bill,

I have a call in right now to see if it is at all possible, for me or anyone else to aquire photos from the NTSB or if I or a family member could go to the secured sight and take very deta ...

John,

I have heard the same thing about Homebuilt aircraft and the amount of time that is spent investigating them. The Yuba City aircraft is one of the first certified S-LSA's. I have been tol ...

No....I think that was the Polk City (not Positive). In fact, I talked to my brother yesterday and it was in the neutral position.

Another question. Is the trailing edge of the flaps supposed to be higher than the ailerons (if neutralized)? Is that some kind of fix?

Hi,
I agree. Please read my other post on Yuba City Photos ( I think there are 67 or so responses on it)

Thanks to all for being open minded, I am. I can handle any solid conclusion. Of cours ...

Sorry (Nov. 5th 2006)

By The way. The Yuba City accident aircraft is in a secured area (since Nov. 5th, 2005). All parties having anything to do with maunufacturing the aircraft along with the NTSB have access to the a ...

I have had a few personal inquires about my my feelings etc. I don't want this to be my personal sounding block and will try to give out only any pertinent information in the future. This is a place ...

I must agree. I am not trying to point fingers. I feel Zodiac has a lot of integrity and wants to resolve issues to a somewhat ambiguous set circumstances in a diligent manner. I do hope they get a ...

My question is, is it possible that AMD may have received excess inventory (fuselage, wings, etc) from Czech Aircraft Works when Zodiac broke the affiliation?

I want to reiterate. I have great respect for Chris Heinz and his contributions to aviation. If my father had any doubts of the integrity of the 601XL SLSA he would not have purchased one. He also ...

You guys are coming up with some valuable information. What a knowledge base exist out there. It is greatly appreciated.

My personal feeling is my brother picked the plane up just before AMD was ...