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jmaynard(at)conmicro.com Guest
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Posted: Wed Feb 27, 2008 7:22 am Post subject: New to the list |
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I'm getting ready to order a Zodiac XLi from AMD, and it was suggested that
I join this list. I know that it's mainly oriented to homebuilding, but I
hope to get some useful insight into the aircraft and flying it. I'd dearly
love to build my own. The reality is that I don't have anything close to the
time needed to devote to such a project.
I just got a BFR in Dragonfly Aviation's Zodiac. It took me one whole flight
and several really terrible arrivals (I won't call them landings) to realize
that I can't fly it the same way I'd fly a 172 or Tiger. The second flight
was a lot better, and I'm now convinced that I can fly the aircraft well,
given sufficient practice. That was my main concern; a secondary concern was
the seating, boththe positionand the upholstery, but that turned out to be a
total non-issue.
I'm about to call John Degonia and get the ball rolling. Hopefully, I'll
have the aircraft before a wholelot of time has passed. See you in the air!
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Jay Maynard, K5ZC http://www.conmicro.com
http://jmaynard.livejournal.com http://www.tronguy.net
Fairmont, MN (FRM) (Yes, that's me!)
AMD Zodiac CH601XLi N55ZC (getting ready to order)
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Posted: Wed Feb 27, 2008 7:45 am Post subject: New to the list |
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Quote: | "I'm getting ready to order a Zodiac XLi from AMD, and it was suggested that"
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Hi Jay--
Welcome to the list. There is a vast array of knowledge of things Zenith here. I'm etc sure any questions you might have on plane flight characteristics or performance can be answered, alsong with engine issues etc.
George May
601XL 912s
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Gig Giacona
Joined: 10 Jan 2006 Posts: 1416 Location: El Dorado Arkansas USA
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Posted: Wed Feb 27, 2008 8:20 am Post subject: Re: New to the list |
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Welcome Jay,
I'm sure you'll find that the signal to noise ratio better here than on USENET.
Do Not Archive
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larry(at)macsmachine.com Guest
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Posted: Wed Feb 27, 2008 8:34 am Post subject: New to the list |
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Welcome to the list Jay,
Good move being on the list. There's always something that needs
adjusting, replacement or adding,
even with a new plane. You'll make it your own with an LRI or GPS etc.
Lots of archives and people
to assist you in that latest info or solutions. Just don't hesitate to ask.
Larry McFarland 601HDS at www.macsmachine.com
Jay Maynard wrote:
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I'm getting ready to order a Zodiac XLi from AMD, and it was suggested that
I join this list. I know that it's mainly oriented to homebuilding, but I
hope to get some useful insight into the aircraft and flying it. I'd dearly
love to build my own. The reality is that I don't have anything close to the
time needed to devote to such a project.
I just got a BFR in Dragonfly Aviation's Zodiac. It took me one whole flight
and several really terrible arrivals (I won't call them landings) to realize
that I can't fly it the same way I'd fly a 172 or Tiger. The second flight
was a lot better, and I'm now convinced that I can fly the aircraft well,
given sufficient practice. That was my main concern; a secondary concern was
the seating, boththe positionand the upholstery, but that turned out to be a
total non-issue.
I'm about to call John Degonia and get the ball rolling. Hopefully, I'll
have the aircraft before a wholelot of time has passed. See you in the air!
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Rick.Beckman(at)atk.com Guest
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Posted: Wed Feb 27, 2008 8:50 am Post subject: New to the list |
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Welcome, Jay!!!
Rick Beckman
Zodie XL 52EB
www.sharbo.us/thebird
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swater6
Joined: 16 Dec 2006 Posts: 52 Location: Minnesota-KMIC/KANE
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Posted: Wed Feb 27, 2008 3:23 pm Post subject: Re: New to the list |
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Jay,
Welcome! I'm glad to hear that there will be a Zodiac flying in Minnesota! I hope I see you around.
I'm curious to hear what the main challenges you faced were transitioning from a 172 to the Zodiac. Other than getting the feel of a new plane, what things were hardest to get used to? What surprised you?
Always interesting to here what that first experience was like.
Scott
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_________________ 601 XL kit N596SW reserved
Tail, control surfaces and both wings complete. Now working on fuselage
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kmccune
Joined: 22 Sep 2007 Posts: 577 Location: Wisconsin, USA
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Posted: Wed Feb 27, 2008 3:53 pm Post subject: Re: New to the list |
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Hey welcome to the list. I live in western WI and drive through Fairmont regularly for work.
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R.W. Emerson (1803-1882)
"Real freedom is the sustained act of being an individual." WW - 2009
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jmaynard
Joined: 27 Feb 2008 Posts: 394 Location: Fairmont, MN (FRM)
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Posted: Wed Feb 27, 2008 4:41 pm Post subject: Re: New to the list |
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swater6 wrote: | Welcome! I'm glad to hear that there will be a Zodiac flying in Minnesota! I hope I see you around. |
Actually, mine will be the second AMD Zodiac in Minnesota. A guy in Crookston got the first one. He's also worked with the factory to develop a cold weather kit for the Zodiac: mainly improved cabin sealing, but also cooling inlet restrictors. I'll have that on my aircraft, as well as a Tanis heater.
Quote: | I'm curious to hear what the main challenges you faced were transitioning from a 172 to the Zodiac. Other than getting the feel of a new plane, what things were hardest to get used to? What surprised you? |
The Zodiac's control feel was significantly lighter than I was used to. I've got about 165 hours in 172s, PA-28s, and AA-5Bs, and they all feel about the same - and completely unlike the Zodiac. It took a suggestion from Gig on Usenet to get me straightened out. The first time, I was using my hand and arm to fly, as I did in other aircraft, and never really had control of the aircraft. The second time, I planted the side of my left hand firmly on my thigh and only used the thumb and forefinger on the base of the grip to fly, and the CFI's comment was that I finally had command of the aircraft. He was right, too. The one acceptable landing I made (out of 8 plus one go-around from a landing I couldn't rescue) was the first one I made the second day, and it was at least rolled on instead of dropped in from several feet. I have to say the Zodiac's gear has to be the stoutest I've ever seen, considering the abuse I gave it and the CFI's reaction to that. ("As long as you put it on the mains first, you won't break anything.") That's a good thing, but I really hope I learn to do better before I tear up my own plane!
I'm going to have to spend some time at altitude figuring out power settings and attitudes to achieve particular speeds and climb/descent rates. I still don't have a good handle on how to get that perfect 3 degree glide at 60 KIAS down final, and my command of the aircraft isn't that good yet. I think I'll need to carry some power on final at 60 knots with half flaps, which is what the CFI recommended I use. I'm also still overcontrolling a bit, though not as horribly as I did that first day. I'm not sure how different the AMD version will be, either in control feel or power/attitude/picture over the nose, from the aircraft I flew (Dragonfly Aviation's 601XL with the Sparrowhawk O-235). I suspect it won't make much difference, but won't know till I fly it. I was quoted a May 10 delivery date by the sales rep I'm dealing with. So far, I've got 3 hours in the Zodiac; I'll probably need several more before I'll feel comfortable with it.
As I said in my Usenet posting where I laid out my decision process between the Zodiac and the other SLSA I was considering, the Tecnam Sierra: Do not fly the Zodiac without a good, thorough checkout by a CFI who's familiar with the aircraft and especially transitioning to it from the average light single. It will save you endless frustration and grief.
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kkinney
Joined: 11 Jan 2006 Posts: 42
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Posted: Wed Apr 23, 2008 7:06 am Post subject: Re: New to the list |
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OK, I'm a little behind on reading the lists.
Is this *THE* Jay Maynard of Hercules fame?
Dude! LOVE your work. And Rogers, naturally.
I'm a z9 BC sysprog without access to an HMC or console. Don't ask
Any changes I need to make that involve HMC/console access (which are most of them) are first tested on your product. Without your product, I wouldn't be able to do my job.
Thank you, thank you, thank you.
We now return you to your aircraft oriented email list.
Regards,
Kevin Kinney
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jim.lanier(at)charter.net Guest
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Posted: Wed Apr 23, 2008 7:43 am Post subject: New to the list |
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Kevin Kinney? The musician?
I saw you at Athfest a couple of times. Good fun and good music.
Later,
Jim (Athens GA)
kkinney wrote:
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OK, I'm a little behind on reading the lists.
Is this *THE* Jay Maynard of Hercules fame?
Dude! LOVE your work. And Rogers, naturally.
I'm a z9 BC sysprog without access to an HMC or console. Don't ask
Any changes I need to make that involve HMC/console access (which are most of them) are first tested on your product. Without your product, I wouldn't be able to do my job.
Thank you, thank you, thank you.
We now return you to your aircraft oriented email list.
Regards,
Kevin Kinney
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jmaynard
Joined: 27 Feb 2008 Posts: 394 Location: Fairmont, MN (FRM)
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Posted: Wed Apr 23, 2008 9:06 am Post subject: New to the list |
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On Wed, Apr 23, 2008 at 08:06:11AM -0700, kkinney wrote:
Quote: | Is this *THE* Jay Maynard of Hercules fame?
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Yup! (And this is different from the usual "Is this *THE* Jay Maynard, the
Tron Guy?".)
Quote: | Dude! LOVE your work. And Rogers, naturally.
I'm a z9 BC sysprog without access to an HMC or console. Don't ask
Any changes I need to make that involve HMC/console access (which are most
of them) are first tested on your product. Without your product, I
wouldn't be able to do my job.
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It's not just my work. There's a dedicated development team who have put a
lot of work into the system, and it shows. I'm pleased to be associated with
them.
For those of you who think C-130 when you hear "Hercules", the one Kevin's
referring to is an open source emulator for IBM mainframes that runs on
Linux, Windows, and Mac OS X. You can find out more at
http://www.hercules-390.org .
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Jay Maynard, K5ZC http://www.conmicro.com
http://jmaynard.livejournal.com http://www.tronguy.net
Fairmont, MN (FRM) (Yes, that's me!)
AMD Zodiac CH601XLi N55ZC (ordered 17 March, delivery 2 June)
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