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 Posted: Mon Mar 09, 2009 11:57 am Post subject: Sorry guys, Another IFR question |
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In prelude to the question:
This Saturday I experienced my first IFR, (not simulated) flight . What an awesome experience but at the same time eye opening. I never realized the amount of turbulance in the clouds that occurs. I guess I had a false notion of what it was like to be honest with you. Anyhow, my eyes have been opened and I am looking forward to my next learning experience under those condition. Busting through the tops is absolutely awsome. Staying in IMC conditions is challangeing! I love flying!
Anyhow, after reviewing the wing loading values for the XL compared to the Cherokee I was flying and a few other common aircraft, I am now wondering how it would be in the XL. Is it worth the expense of setting the XL up for IFR flight.
My question is , is there any of you out there actually flying the XL, in IFR conditions (some IMC) and if so to what extent and what can you tell me about it. Again, it's another question that may be somewhat open ended but I would like to know what I can really expect out of the airplane.
If you want, feel free to contact me off list.
DO NOT ARCHIVE
Thanks for your time
Rich Simmons
601XL
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psm(at)att.net
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| Posted: Mon Mar 09, 2009 2:33 pm Post subject: Sorry guys, Another IFR question |
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Hi Rich,
I don't plan to fly my Zodiac XL under IFR rules. However, I felt it
important for safety reasons to have a complete gyro panel. Legally,
I can only fly VFR/Day, but that doesn't prevent me from finding
myself in "Grey" conditions where it is impossible to fly the plane
just by outside reference. Similar conditions can be found in
VFR/Night flying.
These sorts of requirements don't add up to complete IFR
equipment. You don't need the extra certification of the
Pitot/Static system, and redundant power and instruments to cover
failures. In my case, a Dynon EFIS provides all the necessary
instruments. It is reasonable to depend on a single device for these
needs since the possibility of broken equipment and surprise IMC is
too much bad luck to plan for.
I suppose if I were really interested in hard IFR flying - the kind
that makes your flying more like commercial transportation than
recreation - I would opt for a larger and heavier plane - probably a C-182.
Good luck,
Paul
XL getting close
At 12:55 PM 3/9/2009, you wrote:
| Quote: | Anyhow, after reviewing the wing loading values for the XL compared
to the Cherokee I was flying and a few other common aircraft, I am
now wondering how it would be in the XL. Is it worth the expense of
setting the XL up for IFR flight.
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