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vk3eka(at)bigpond.net.au
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Posted: Fri Apr 16, 2010 12:36 am Post subject: First Flight

Hi Guys,  

   

A good day today, my 601XL completed its first flight today with no problems. I had the elevator trim wired incorrectly and up was down, down was up which made for an interesting flight. I also need to re-pitch the prop a bit to give a bit more rpm on takeoff.  

   

I’ll post a couple of pics later.  

   

Anybody out there using a 68” three blade warp drive on an O-200, I would be interested to know what pitch angle the prop is set to.  

   

What a beautiful airplane to fly, Keep at it guys.  

   

Cheers  

   

Peter  

Wonthaggi Australia.  

http://zodiac.cpc-world.com  

   

   

   

   

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Posted: Fri Apr 16, 2010 3:19 am Post subject: Re: First Flight

Congratulations mate....a bit envious though! Please post pics

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johnd

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Posted: Fri Apr 16, 2010 4:57 am Post subject: First Flight

Hi Peter,

 

 Congrats on your first flight, mine was just over a year ago and I still have fond memories. Have Fun with your new bird and stay safe!

 

 John Davis

 N601JD - 601XL - Jab 3300

 7A8 - Avery County Airport

 

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Hi Guys,   

    

A good day today, my 601XL completed its first flight today with no problems. I had the elevator trim wired incorrectly and up was down, down was up which made for an interesting flight. I also need to re-pitch the prop a bit to give a bit more rpm on takeoff.   

    

I’ll post a couple of pics later.   

    

Anybody out there using a 68” three blade warp drive on an O-200, I would be interested to know what pitch angle the prop is set to.   

    

What a beautiful airplane to fly, Keep at it guys.   

    

Cheers   

    

Peter   

Wonthaggi Australia.   

http://zodiac.cpc-world.com   

    

    

    

    

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Ron Lendon

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Posted: Fri Apr 16, 2010 6:42 pm Post subject: Re: First Flight

Congratulations Peter.  



Maybe the Elevator was wired for the North.  Chris Heintz is from the other side of the equator ya know. 



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Posted: Sun Apr 18, 2010 7:13 am Post subject: Re: First Flight

It sounds like you have the identical prop I'm putting on an O-235.  What is your pitch setting?  I set mine at 12 degrees but have no idea if I'm even in the ball park.

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vk3eka(at)bigpond.net.au
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Posted: Sun Apr 18, 2010 2:04 pm Post subject: First Flight

Ken,



I originally had it setup with 15 degrees of pitch which equated to 56

inches of pitch. After some testing, I have adjusted it back to 11 degrees

of pitch. I did a flight test just prior to the last adjustment and things

are much better. I hope to get a flight test today to confirm the 11 degrees

is good.



When I ordered the prop from Warp Drive, they suggested a 68 inch was a good

cruise prop, with a 66 inch being better in climb. Certainly a shorter prop

will give more rpm at static.



Cheers



Peter



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burbby

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Location: Millsap, TX

Posted: Tue Apr 20, 2010 6:04 am Post subject: First Flight

Congratulations Peter:   Well done --- hope all goes well during testing.

  

 Gary



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From: Peter W Johnson <vk3eka(at)bigpond.net.au>

Subject: First Flight

To: zenith-list(at)matronics.com, zenith601-list(at)matronics.com

Date: Friday, April 16, 2010, 3:30 AM



       

Hi Guys,

 

 

 

A good day today, my 601XL completed its first flight today with no problems. I had the elevator trim wired incorrectly and up was down, down was up which made for an interesting flight. I also need to re-pitch the prop a bit to give a bit more rpm on takeoff.

 

 

 

Iâ€™ll post a couple of pics later.

 

 

 

Anybody out there using a 68â€ three blade warp drive on an O-200, I would be interested to know what pitch angle the prop is set to.

 

 

 

What a beautiful airplane to fly, Keep at it guys.

 

 

 

Cheers

 

 

 

Peter

 

Wonthaggi Australia.

 

http://zodiac.cpc-world.com

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 



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Posted: Fri Apr 23, 2010 11:58 am Post subject: First Flight

Peter Congratulations on first flight

                                         We used 13 degrees with a 66 inch 3 blade on Rays 601 HD so it should be  less than that.

  Are you aware that Warp Drive recommend a  minimum idle speed of 1000 rpm to prevent the blade route aluminium ferrules  from cracking from engine pulses we did not and they replaced our  blades.

                   We have now changed to a 66x52 wooden prop as 1000 rpm gives a high taxi speed,  our original prop was a 68 inch but found the ground clearance insufficient on  the HD

 Clive

 G CBDG 601 Hd Cont 0-200 350 Hrs

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vk3eka(at)bigpond.net.au
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Posted: Sun Apr 25, 2010 3:57 am Post subject: First Flight

Clive,  

   

Thanks. I have set the pitch to 11 degrees at present and seems about right. I’ll keep an eye on it and maybe change it again after a few more hours.  

   

I wasn’t aware of the 1000rpm min idle speed but I keep mine more than that anyway (C150 many years ago!!). I have noticed its pretty easy to fat taxi the XL.  

   

I’m still loving it!!!  

   

Cheers  

   

Peter  

   

   

       

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Peter Congratulations on first flight  

    

                                       We used 13 degrees with a 66 inch 3 blade on Rays 601 HD so it should be less than that.  

    

 Are you aware that Warp Drive recommend a minimum idle speed of 1000 rpm to prevent the blade route aluminium ferrules from cracking from engine pulses we did not and they replaced our blades.  

    

                 We have now changed to a 66x52 wooden prop as 1000 rpm gives a high taxi speed, our original prop was a 68 inch but found the ground clearance insufficient on the HD  

    

Clive  

    

G CBDG 601 Hd Cont 0-200 350 Hrs  

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Sent: Friday, April 16, 2010 9:30 AM  

    

Subject: First Flight  

    

   

  

Hi Guys,  

   

A good day today, my 601XL completed its first flight today with no problems. I had the elevator trim wired incorrectly and up was down, down was up which made for an interesting flight. I also need to re-pitch the prop a bit to give a bit more rpm on takeoff.  

   

I’ll post a couple of pics later.  

   

Anybody out there using a 68” three blade warp drive on an O-200, I would be interested to know what pitch angle the prop is set to.  

   

What a beautiful airplane to fly, Keep at it guys.  

   

Cheers  

   

Peter  

Wonthaggi Australia.  

http://zodiac.cpc-world.com  

   

   

   

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