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 Posted: Mon Jan 29, 2007 6:26 am Post subject: Spin 601xl any experience, caveates, unusual recovery techn |
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how do you get more command f the AMD planes versus the Kit?
Juan
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David X
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| Posted: Mon Jan 29, 2007 8:37 pm Post subject: Re: Spin 601xl any experience, caveates, unusual recovery t |
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| amyvega2005(at)earthlink. wrote: | | how do you get more command of the AMD planes versus the Kit? |
AMD changed the geometry on the elevator control to give it a little more travel; thus more command under unusual attitudes during certain extreme rearward CG scenarios or when exceeding maximum gross. Keep in mind that they are building so-called "certified" aircraft for the SLSA market that come with manufacture's liability. Zenith probably has zero liability with the kit planes. Czech Aircraft Works also tested their 601XL well past the rear CG limits and also made modifications to the design.
I don't know if the AMD modifications made it back into the kit designs, but the CZAW modifications definately didn't (other than prehaps the motor mount for the 912S). Someone would have to compare old drawings to more recent ones to see what exactly has changed if anything.
There is so much margin for safety in the so-called limits that you have very little to worry about so long as you stay within the limits and keep your pilot skills current. Get some training in a spin-certified plane so that you get experience in basic recovery technique rather than just relying on theory. Spin training isn't required for a pilot's license anymore, but you should get the training at each bi-annual anyway (in my opinion).
The 601 - like most small planes - will recover from a spin or unusual attitude without difficulty if the recovery is executed properly.
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amyvega2005(at)earthlink.
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| Posted: Tue Jan 30, 2007 4:33 pm Post subject: Spin 601xl any experience, caveates, unusual recovery techn |
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why would they spend the capital to modify the AMD elevator and not the kit built, what I understand is that AMD recieves Quick built kits just like the rest of us, as well as the famed taller landing gear. Do they in fact have taller landing gear?
JUan
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David X
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| Posted: Tue Jan 30, 2007 9:30 pm Post subject: Re: Spin 601xl any experience, caveates, unusual recovery t |
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I only know what they did for the prototype that they used for testing and certification.
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