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pilotdna(at)hotmail.com
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Posted: Sun Jan 08, 2006 1:25 pm Post subject: 601/Corvair flight impressions, new list member



Hello friends,

I'm a Corvair/601XL builder in St. Augustine, FL that has been reading the

list for a while now and felt like introducing myself and sharing a very

positive experience that I had last week.

I recieved my first flight in a 601XL with Gus Warren in William Wynne's

corvair powered airplane, and was thoroughly convinced that I have made the

right choice for both airframe and engine. Any builders that havn't flown

one yet should find a way at all costs, the 601 is truly a sweet flying

airplane.

My impressions? With me (140 lbs), Gus, and about half fuel, the 601

accelerated considerably better that the C-152's I usually rent, climbed

slightly better that 1000 fpm (!) and was indicating about 120 mph a few

moments after we leveled off the climb. It was the first aircraft with a

control stick (rather than a yoke) that I have flown so I have no real basis

for comparison, but I found the controls to be lighter than those of any

typical GA airplane. When the stick was released it was hands off stable,

and would return to trim attitude after a couple shallow oscillations.

Interior noise level was a bit louder than a C-152. Excellent performance

for an aircraft of its category and mission.

William's hangar gang was toiling away, with Dave staying very busy

threading cranks for safety shafts on the lathe, and Kevin assembling an

engine. As always, William was very generous with his time and expertise,

and I left with a motivated and optimistic attitude.

I can't wait until spring break now, while my UF college peers are drinking

in Daytona I'll be back in dad's garage hammering out ribs for my horizontal

stabilizer!

Douglas Eatman

"Separation is good until the point of impact"

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p.mulwitz(at)worldnet.att
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Posted: Sun Jan 08, 2006 3:18 pm Post subject: 601/Corvair flight impressions, new list member



Hi Douglas,

Thanks for the nice demo report. It is great that you are happy with

the XL/Corvair combination.

Perhaps you would like the full powered version of the XL even

better. You might try to get a demo in the Zenith factory

demonstrator before finalizing your plans for a Corvair engine. The

Jabiru powered version flies the same but has better climb and cruise speeds.

Good luck with your building project.

Paul

XL wings

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		  I'm a Corvair/601XL builder in St. Augustine, FL that has been reading the

list for a while now and felt like introducing myself and sharing a very

positive experience that I had last week.

I recieved my first flight in a 601XL with Gus Warren in William Wynne's

corvair powered airplane, and was thoroughly convinced that I have made the

right choice for both airframe and engine. Any builders that havn't flown

one yet should find a way at all costs, the 601 is truly a sweet flying

airplane.

My impressions? With me (140 lbs), Gus, and about half fuel, the 601

accelerated considerably better that the C-152's I usually rent, climbed

slightly better that 1000 fpm (!) and was indicating about 120 mph a few

moments after we leveled off the climb. It was the first aircraft with a

control stick (rather than a yoke) that I have flown so I have no real basis

for comparison, but I found the controls to be lighter than those of any

typical GA airplane. When the stick was released it was hands off stable,

and would return to trim attitude after a couple shallow oscillations.

Interior noise level was a bit louder than a C-152. Excellent performance

for an aircraft of its category and mission.

William's hangar gang was toiling away, with Dave staying very busy

threading cranks for safety shafts on the lathe, and Kevin assembling an

engine. As always, William was very generous with his time and expertise,

and I left with a motivated and optimistic attitude.

	


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