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PostPosted: Thu May 17, 2007 8:21 am    Post subject: wings Reply with quote

-hi list
after reading all the posts on the wing failure, i
have concluded the only options are to not fly the XL,
fly the XL, or wait to see what the problem really is.

as i am still some time away from my first flight, the
only thing i plan to do is not rivet the top skins on
until i have completed the machine and finished my
taxi tests. i am sorta used to seeing cleco's
sticking out anyway. maybe i'll become a duct tape
expert.

i respect both sides of the wing issue, but no one
really knows what the problem is, if any, and what to
do about it at this time. build on and prosper. for
those already flying, be a 3g max pilot.
john butterfield
601XL, corvair
torrance, ca


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PostPosted: Thu May 17, 2007 9:03 am    Post subject: wings Reply with quote

John,

This is exactly what I meant in a previous post about things being totally
blown out of proportion. Some people on this list made so many posts about
wing problems that they now have others questioning the integrity!!

I will freely admit that I am not building an XL, nor is my project anywhere
close to being finished, but I am merely pointing out that NO ONE HAS COME
CLOSE TO SHOWING THAT THERE IS ANY PROBLEM AT ALL!!!!

If I was a cynical guy, I would claim that the RV manufacturer had hired
some guys to throw some sand in our eyes....and they did!

Just as with a very popular TV broadcast, THE SPIN SHOULD STOP HERE! (Pun
intended)

After "....reading all the posts..." one should conclude that:

1) No one has presented any evidence that there is a wing problem
2) No one has presented any evidence that "oil canning" is a problem
3) The manufacturer has presented all his test data, and has offered to
repeat the test at his expense, just to remind everyone that he is
comfortable.
4) All preliminary evidence shows that Pilot Error has been the real cause
of all the accidents, or, at least, no evidence has been given that the A/C
design is at fault.

Your final sentence is most appropriate. In other words, fly the plane
within the limits of what's prudent.

Gary Boothe
Cool, CA
601 HDSTD, WW Conversion 90% done,
Tail done, wings done, working on c-section
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