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Topic: Lightning Flight Review |
Phyrcooler
Replies: 5
Views: 5496
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Forum: Lightning-List Posted: Thu Jan 18, 2007 2:54 pm Subject: Lightning Flight Review |
Is anyone aware of any published, unbiased flight reviews of the Lightning? Like all good consumers, I am searching out as much info as I can find. And while I appreciate owners reports and manufact ... |
Topic: Palm Springs, CA Airports... |
Phyrcooler
Replies: 6
Views: 3730
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Forum: RV-List Posted: Sun Nov 05, 2006 10:55 pm Subject: Re: Palm Springs, CA Airports... |
KTRM is only about 30 - 35 minutes from PS... but definitely further away than KPSP or KUDD. From KTRM - exit the airport and turn right on "Airport Blvd" and go to the Hwy. 86 expressway. ... |
Topic: 601 XL |
Phyrcooler
Replies: 6
Views: 3793
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Forum: Zenith-List Posted: Tue Sep 05, 2006 2:48 pm Subject: Re: 601 XL |
I think the problem of doing some acrobatics in any airplane not designed to handle them, is very dangerours...
Agreed
However - I think that both of us are trying to clarify what, if an ... |
Topic: 601 XL |
Phyrcooler
Replies: 6
Views: 3793
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Forum: Zenith-List Posted: Mon Sep 04, 2006 10:54 am Subject: Re: 601 XL / Aerobatics |
I am also considering the 601XL as I compare various kit options, and thus also interested in this topic. I have no interest in "serious" acro - but an occasional roll/loop would be fun...
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Topic: Getting out of an overturned XL |
Phyrcooler
Replies: 9
Views: 6659
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Forum: Zenith-List Posted: Fri Aug 25, 2006 2:16 pm Subject: Re: Getting out of an overturned XL |
Actually - it is ironic that this discussion started. I am currently comparing various LSA/kits as well as the development of the new LSA's from RAN's and VAN's. There are some features of the XL th ... |
Topic: 601XL Build Time |
Phyrcooler
Replies: 31
Views: 16150
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Forum: Zenith-List Posted: Fri Jul 21, 2006 2:26 pm Subject: Re: 601XL Build Time |
Comparing build times from different builders is really of little value because everybody compiles their times differently and with varied diligence. .
You bring up many valuable points. A person ... |
Topic: 601XL Build Time |
Phyrcooler
Replies: 31
Views: 16150
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Forum: Zenith-List Posted: Thu Jul 20, 2006 10:27 pm Subject: Re: 601XL Build Time |
Ed - thank you for taking the time you did for your reply. I was curious as to what type of builder you were - and the relationship between experience and build time. As noted in another post with s ... |
Topic: 601XL Build Time |
Phyrcooler
Replies: 31
Views: 16150
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Forum: Zenith-List Posted: Wed Jul 19, 2006 1:55 pm Subject: Re: 601XL Build Time |
Thank you all for your thoughts. It seems like your answers vary quite a bit - however, with most agreeing that it takes WAAAY longer than what Zenith advertises. I think that unfamiliarity with the ... |
Topic: 601XL Build Time |
Phyrcooler
Replies: 31
Views: 16150
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Forum: Zenith-List Posted: Tue Jul 18, 2006 12:54 pm Subject: 601XL Build Time |
I am currently researching kit planes - looking to start one in 6 or 7 months. I am currently focusing on the LSA's out there due significantly to build times. Zenith claims 500 hours for a STANDARD ... |
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