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airvair601

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Posted: Mon Oct 05, 2009 10:25 am Post subject: CH2000 vs HDS

I am wondering if anyone has flown both an HDS and a CH2000 (Alarus)? If so, how comparable are the flight characteristics?

Would the CH2000 be a good training platform for an HDS?



Thanks phill hartig



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Posted: Mon Oct 05, 2009 11:48 am Post subject: CH2000 vs HDS

I've never flown the 2000, but it looks a lot like a CH640 (4-seater), not like the 601-HDS...

http://www.newplane.com/amd/amd/products/ch2000.html

 http://www.zenair.com/index640.html

Carlos



2009/10/5 601corvair <airvair601(at)yahoo.com (airvair601(at)yahoo.com)>

 [quote]I am wondering if anyone has flown both an HDS and a CH2000 (Alarus)? If so, how comparable are the flight characteristics?

 Would the CH2000 be a good training platform for an HDS?



Thanks phill hartig



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Posted: Mon Oct 05, 2009 1:18 pm Post subject: CH2000 vs HDS

Phill,

Either a CH 2000 or a Cherokee 140 would be a good primer for the HDS. 

Perhaps a little more sluggish, but would get the

job done. The response rate for the HDS will be a bit quicker, but if 

you're current and remember to fly the plane, you're

going to get along with the HDS in any case. The fine point will be 

getting it set on the mains while holding the nose gear off

to slowdown and then ease it on. The rest will seem very natural. The 

HDS does not present contrary or difficult

to master flight characteristics. It's really sweet.to fly.  Recommend 

long term, electric elevator and aileron trim tabs.

Pitch it for the middle ground.

Best regards,



Larry McFarland 601HDS at www.macsmachine.com

601corvair wrote:

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		   I am wondering if anyone has flown both an HDS and a CH2000 (Alarus)? 

 If so, how comparable are the flight characteristics?

 Would the CH2000 be a good training platform for an HDS?



 Thanks phill hartig

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Posted: Tue Oct 06, 2009 8:16 am Post subject: CH2000 vs HDS

Phill-

    From previous posts, the Grumman Trainer is the closest GA airplane to 

the HDS as far as handling is concerned. Problem is, there are probably more 

Zeniths in the air than Grummans these days. The Cherokee is a close second 

choice, more available, and might be what I'll check out in.

    To tell the truth, I think it's more a matter of self-confidence, and 

I'm not sure I have enough myself. I know of two cases where owners didn't 

have any transition training at all, but did their Phase I flying out of 

quiet airports with plenty of tarmac and had no problems. I guess the 

question is, "Can you fly the pattern while constantly monitoring your 

engine gauges?" And, "Does your airport have plenty of alternate landing 

sites nearby?" If you have tight approaches with trees all around....

                                                                             

Bill

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