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PLAV8R
Joined: 22 Apr 2008
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Location: Prior Lake, Minnesota
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 Posted: Sun Apr 27, 2008 9:16 am Post subject: Don't Give Up the CH601XL dREAM |
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From my post in another subject:
Juan,
Yes, lets get on with it. I am very sorry if someone took my postings as being negative to Zenith or any of the fine members of this forum. I again say, don't stop building, purchasing, or flying the Zodiac 601 XL. It is a dream aircraft as you all know. I have the up-most respect for Chis Heinz and Zodiac. It is obvious to me that these are men of integrity and are very committed to their design, product, customers, and reputation. I would also feel that with the information provided, builders may pay more attention to any changes or recommendations based on the information that is available to them. Pilots should practice due diligence prior to flight. Take a little extra time checking for any "smoking" rivets in the undercarriage, inspecting the wing attachment fittings ( if possible), aileron hinges etc. It would take less time then this posting.
I am also sure that they (Zenith), along with the NTSB, are doing a thorough investigation of these incidents. They may have seen many of these posts. I do have faith in the NTSB and anyone associated with this aircraft. I have been waiting one and a half years to hear some kind of conclusion to this accident. The NTSB could very well be taxed of limited resources for investigations.
The NTSB could look at this forum and say "been there, seen that". However, with what I have seen, there are many very conscientious members with an intimate knowledge of the design and components and have come up with some very sound theories based on a very limited amount of information (videos and a few pictures). There are more eyes on this now. Someone may see something that others have not seen (thinking outside the box).
I would consider the "armchair quarterbacks" as someone that has not participated in the game. The game is still in play. There is no definite outcome yet. But these fine people may very well have participated and/or have aided in the resolution to problem that plagued us all.
Please don't stop building your dreams. This will all get figured out and we can all feel at ease.
I am still waiting to hear if I can get access to the "Yuba City" aircraft and procure better pictures, etc.
Regards, Don
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sdthatcher
Joined: 13 Mar 2008
Posts: 91
Location: Port Saint Lucie
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| Posted: Sun Apr 27, 2008 10:35 am Post subject: Re: Don't Give Up the CH601XL dREAM |
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Don. Again thanks for your contribution. Your positive attitude is an inspiration! I hope I can be as forgiving and understanding as you, should some extreme misfortune visit my family.
Thanks.
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ashontz
Joined: 27 Dec 2006
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| Posted: Mon Apr 28, 2008 4:02 am Post subject: Re: Don't Give Up the CH601XL dREAM |
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Thanks for your inspiration.
When I logged in yesterday and read some mention of someone feeling the need to hire a lawyer about some engineering analysis I immediately felt this inquiry is going to far. If it has to involve a lawyer, I'm out and don't support an inquiry. If it can be done without a lawyer or some report to the NTSB, then I'm still interested. I don't want this thing getting out of hand, I'm only interested in getting more information to make my own decisions, and I'm still on the mindset that I will complete the XL, in fact, I just want to feel more comfortable with more knowledge so I can enjoy moving forward. THE LAST THING I WANT TO SEE IS SOME BLOODSCUKER LAWYER OR AGENCY GETTING INVOLVED IN THIS. IF THAT'S THE CASE, I WITHDRAW MY SUPPORT OF AN INQUIRY.
Yes, more pictures of Yuba City would be greatly appreciated. Particularly of those rear spar attachments, both at the spar and where they connect to the fuselage. It appears as though it was a bolt missing from what I could see from the last batch of photos. Either way, I feel really bad for your parents, but it's particularly upsetting to see that it could have been prevented with more careful maintenance.
| PLAV8R wrote: | From my post in another subject:
Juan,
Yes, lets get on with it. I am very sorry if someone took my postings as being negative to Zenith or any of the fine members of this forum. I again say, don't stop building, purchasing, or flying the Zodiac 601 XL. It is a dream aircraft as you all know. I have the up-most respect for Chis Heinz and Zodiac. It is obvious to me that these are men of integrity and are very committed to their design, product, customers, and reputation. I would also feel that with the information provided, builders may pay more attention to any changes or recommendations based on the information that is available to them. Pilots should practice due diligence prior to flight. Take a little extra time checking for any "smoking" rivets in the undercarriage, inspecting the wing attachment fittings ( if possible), aileron hinges etc. It would take less time then this posting.
I am also sure that they (Zenith), along with the NTSB, are doing a thorough investigation of these incidents. They may have seen many of these posts. I do have faith in the NTSB and anyone associated with this aircraft. I have been waiting one and a half years to hear some kind of conclusion to this accident. The NTSB could very well be taxed of limited resources for investigations.
The NTSB could look at this forum and say "been there, seen that". However, with what I have seen, there are many very conscientious members with an intimate knowledge of the design and components and have come up with some very sound theories based on a very limited amount of information (videos and a few pictures). There are more eyes on this now. Someone may see something that others have not seen (thinking outside the box).
I would consider the "armchair quarterbacks" as someone that has not participated in the game. The game is still in play. There is no definite outcome yet. But these fine people may very well have participated and/or have aided in the resolution to problem that plagued us all.
Please don't stop building your dreams. This will all get figured out and we can all feel at ease.
I am still waiting to hear if I can get access to the "Yuba City" aircraft and procure better pictures, etc.
Regards, Don |
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