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zodierocket(at)hsfx.ca
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 Posted: Thu Nov 08, 2007 9:49 pm Post subject: 5 Important mistakes |
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I would like to take a shot at this one.
Engines: Going outside of the box with limited knowledge. It is
acceptable to install and run conversions, some are easier then others.
For example I happily will install a Corvair, Geo, Volkswagen and a
Subaru. These engines I am quite familiar with and would think nothing
of completely stripping down and re-building. However, I could never
install a Rotary ,Radial, turbine or a diesel as I have no knowledge
whatsoever on how to work on them. No matter which route you go even
with a FWF kit and a Aircraft motor, take the time to do it right and
learn all you can, for Jabiru and Rotax, It could just mean buying one
of www.homebuilthelp.com installation DVD's to supplement your paper
ones.
Making changes to airframe without designers approval, removing slats
that have been incorporated into the planes design loads, changing wings
or major modifications.
Time in type, prepare yourself for 5 hours in type plane before flying
your own. Also NEVER tell ANYONE the time or day of your first flight.
You should only ever have one spectator and they are there to hold fire
extinguisher and write down #'s from your radio calls. Never have an
audience that may force you to fly on a day you or your plane may not be
ready for.
High speed Taxi, no such a thing in a 601 or a 701, high speed taxi is
done on the way to the runway, just faster then a jog. Always plan on a
circuit, once you apply power to a 601 or a 701 they will be in the air,
plan for this and do a circuit, If you try to slam it down because it
took off when you didn't expect, you will be doing repairs.
Most accidents happen at this time, though most are also minor.
Only do one circuit, land your plane and inspect it, have a coffee,
whatever to get the adrenalin rush out of your system, and the smile
down to a smirk so you can concentrate again.
Never take anyone's advice as truth! ANYONES! There are some great
people on this list and there are some highly skilled people on this
list. The advice from someone who is highly skilled comes with a
background that developed the advice. It may sound good and work very
well for them, but it may not work at all for you. Take everything in,
ask many questions no matter how silly you may feel they are. Write down
all the answers and decide which is right for you, which is appropriate
for your circumstance. If still in doubt, write it up and submit it to
Zenith (or Can-Zac for Canadians) if it is major and requires a higher
knowledge then it will be approved by Chris Heintz himself.
Mark Townsend Alma, Ontario
Zodiac 601XL C-GOXL, CH701 just started
www.ch601.org / www.ch701.com / www.Osprey2.com
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purplemoon99(at)bellsouth
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| Posted: Fri Nov 09, 2007 11:14 am Post subject: 5 Important mistakes |
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Very helpful, Zodie. Thank's Joe N101HD 601XL/ RAM
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