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 Posted: Tue Nov 26, 2013 9:19 am Post subject: Milestone |
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Last Saturday I went out early as a front was approaching from the west. It was clear blue sky and silky smooth air. I visited two nearby airports and talked to several EAA'ers and homebuilders. As I was returning to my home field the air was a little rough and the clouds were moving in from the west. I glanced down at the Hobbs and saw it reading 199.9 hrs.
I made up my mind to over fly the field for at least 3 minutes so the return flight would be equally long. As I landed and taxied up to shut down the Hobbs read 200.1. A milestone.
The 601 XL "B" was finished in '07 and down again for the B mods. It has been flying for about 4 1/2 yrs so the average flying time is roughly about 44 hrs per year.
The airframe is trimmed about as good as I can get it and the heat problems on the Jabiru 3300 are under control for the most part. The last several flights come under the heading of "Why I Fly" as quoted by Brady Lane in Sport Aviation. Flights such as the $100 hamburger with other planes, fly-ins, and visits to other builders fields.
The enjoyment is getting better than the work factor.
Thanks to all on this list that helped along the way.
Bobby ( age 75 )
Zodiac 601 XL "B"
Jabiru 3300 S/N 1141
Sensenich 64" x 51" Prop
Bing Carb 260 Main & 290 Needle Jet
Status - Flying 200.1 hrs.
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erwinfbeckman(at)gmail.co
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| Posted: Tue Nov 26, 2013 9:57 am Post subject: Milestone |
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Way to go, Bobby!!! I have 50 on mine after 12 years of work including the "B" mod!! Good job!
On Tue, Nov 26, 2013 at 11:19 AM, <BobbyPaulk(at)comcast.net (BobbyPaulk(at)comcast.net)> wrote:
[quote]Guys
Last Saturday I went out early as a front was approaching from the west. It was clear blue sky and silky smooth air. I visited two nearby airports and talked to several EAA'ers and homebuilders. As I was returning to my home field the air was a little rough and the clouds were moving in from the west. I glanced down at the Hobbs and saw it reading 199.9 hrs.
I made up my mind to over fly the field for at least 3 minutes so the return flight would be equally long. As I landed and taxied up to shut down the Hobbs read 200.1. A milestone.
The 601 XL "B" was finished in '07 and down again for the B mods. It has been flying for about 4 1/2 yrs so the average flying time is roughly about 44 hrs per year.
The airframe is trimmed about as good as I can get it and the heat problems on the Jabiru 3300 are under control for the most part. The last several flights come under the heading of "Why I Fly" as quoted by Brady Lane in Sport Aviation. Flights such as the $100 hamburger with other planes, fly-ins, and visits to other builders fields.
The enjoyment is getting better than the work factor.
Thanks to all on this list that helped along the way.
Bobby ( age 75 )
Zodiac 601 XL "B"
Jabiru 3300 S/N 1141
Sensenich 64" x 51" Prop
Bing Carb 260 Main & 290 Needle Jet
Status - Flying 200.1 hrs.
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carlossa52(at)gmail.com
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| Posted: Tue Nov 26, 2013 10:09 am Post subject: Milestone |
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Bobby, congratulations and thanks for the motivation!
Carlos
CH601-HD, plans
On 26 November 2013 12:19, <BobbyPaulk(at)comcast.net (BobbyPaulk(at)comcast.net)> wrote:
[quote]Guys
Last Saturday I went out early as a front was approaching from the west. It was clear blue sky and silky smooth air. I visited two nearby airports and talked to several EAA'ers and homebuilders. As I was returning to my home field the air was a little rough and the clouds were moving in from the west. I glanced down at the Hobbs and saw it reading 199.9 hrs.
I made up my mind to over fly the field for at least 3 minutes so the return flight would be equally long. As I landed and taxied up to shut down the Hobbs read 200.1. A milestone.
The 601 XL "B" was finished in '07 and down again for the B mods. It has been flying for about 4 1/2 yrs so the average flying time is roughly about 44 hrs per year.
The airframe is trimmed about as good as I can get it and the heat problems on the Jabiru 3300 are under control for the most part. The last several flights come under the heading of "Why I Fly" as quoted by Brady Lane in Sport Aviation. Flights such as the $100 hamburger with other planes, fly-ins, and visits to other builders fields.
The enjoyment is getting better than the work factor.
Thanks to all on this list that helped along the way.
Bobby ( age 75 )
Zodiac 601 XL "B"
Jabiru 3300 S/N 1141
Sensenich 64" x 51" Prop
Bing Carb 260 Main & 290 Needle Jet
Status - Flying 200.1 hrs.
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| Posted: Sun Dec 29, 2013 5:13 pm Post subject: Re: Milestone |
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Bobby,
Did you sort out the CO problem like I'm having?
I'm still working on mine.
Chad
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