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(This quote courtesy of Dave Gallagher.)

As you've all seen from the photos, I landed off-field Saturday morning.

I was conducting a routine test flight and was about 1/3 way through my test scr ...

Just a minor data point - When I flew in a Factory build XL, I was specifically warned about allowing 2 people from stepping up at the same time.

In case this happens, the factory has a skid that p ...

I knew fuel difficulties are the main causes of first flight problems so I did a lot of fuel testing.

Early last summer, I did a full fuel flow test at level and climb attitudes. Both came out a ...

I've debated whether or not to post this. In the end, I figured it could help others, even if it does my ego no good.

My 601XL took to the air on 11/21 and she flew like an airsick angel. Yes, airs ...

I'm a beginner when it comes to aircraft insurance, so pardon me if this is a stupid question.

Has anyone checked with their insurer to see if they're covered until they have applied the modificati ...

I'm attaching a PDF some of the RV guys use when they have a heavy wing. It's the first systematic approach to the problem I've seen.

I hope this helps those with a heavy wing.

Regards,
Kevin ...

A fathers day without your children? Wow. I'm going to have to mention this to the wife!

Regards,
kk

Is there a simpler "fix" for the pitch sensitivity whereby lengthening the lower and upper elevator horn would reduce the degrees of deflection per cm that the stick is moved in pitch?

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> How about you, Kevin?

I freely admit I know far less that everyone else seems to and I apologize for answering a question with a question. But what I do depends on the answer to that question ...

My question is directed to anyone who has design questions regarding the 601XL.

What evidence would it take to prove to you the 601XL is free of flutter?

Regards,
Kevin Kinney

I worked on taming the rats nest behind the panel and putting shells on the DB connectors. Oh, and EIS6000 fuel level thing.

Regards,
Kevin Kinney

Could some people post the initial readings when calculating fuel level AuxSF & AuxOff as well as their 'tank full' reading?
On the worksheet, these will be lines 2, 3 & 6.

I have the fuel ...

I plan on going to the ZAC open house on 9/20. Is there anyone with an empty seat passing through Cincinnati, OH?

Regards,
Kevin Kinney

Yeah, I'd like to see it in action too.

I'm afraid pictures would be anticlimatic. I had a piece of 1/2" x 1/8" steel bar and I tyrap'd the camera to the end. After a couple attempts, I ...

Both my fuel senders froze and I needed to free them. In my original plans, the senders were attached to the top of the tank. There was a drain hole I could poke a wire in, but to see what I was doi ...

Both my fuel senders froze and I needed to free them. In my original plans, the senders were attached to the top of the tank. There was a drain hole I could poke a wire in, but to see what I was doi ...

I'm not sure, Neil is monitoring the list as much these days. I have sent him an email with your request.

Regards,
Kevin Kinney

It's just my crusty, old, poorly considered opinion, but I have been to both Bob's & Sportairs electric workshops. Given a choice, I prefer Bob's workshop.
I realize there are probably many diff ...

Pardon my ignorance. I'm trying to correct that.

I'm looking to add colored covers to my toggle switches. Is there a standard for which each color means? (Similar to red, blue & black knobs ...

I'm not claiming to be an expert, but here's how I do it -
http://www.instructables.com/id/Installing-Wings-Solo/

Regards,
Kevin Kinney