Dan Howell

Male

Talladega, AL

United States

Profile Information:

Aircraft Model
ZODIAC CH 650
Project Status
Just started
Building From
Kit
Building Experience
Have worked on airplanes before
Flying Experience
Private Pilot
Building and Flying Info / Your Profession / Other Background Info
retired

Comment Wall:

  • Bill Carter

    Hello Dan,

    Welcome to the Zenith family of builders.

    I hope that building your kit will be a rewarding and enjoyable experience.

     

    If you are ever near the Zenith factory in good ole Mexico, MO I invite you to stop by and visit our facility at the same time. We are just minutes away from them and would enjoy having you visit with us.

     

    Have fun building,

    Bill Carter

    American Light Sport Aircrafters

    Builder Assist Center

    Dec 29, 2010

  • John Benton

    Dan: I'd be glad to talk to you. I'm building a 601XLb and an using my Ercoupe until I get it done. Try me at benton508@aol.com,  John Benton

    Dec 30, 2010

  • Mike Ice

    Dan,

    Thanks for the comment about the Viking engine. I like the Ercoupe in your profile picture.

     

    Mike Ice

    Mar 1, 2011

  • raymond lasnier snr

    hi dan ref your wing ribs do as the plan says and it will do what it is suppose to do and that is to fly  raymond lasnier snr

    Oct 20, 2011

  • Fred Wellman

    Dan, I haven't completely decided on the 650 yet, I am still investigating.  I hope to get to Mexico Mo. soon and test fly the ul powered version.  What made you decide on the 650? Did you test fly one, and if so what was your impression?

     

    The reason I am heistating is that as you know, the Ercoupe will easily cruise at 110 mph or so all day long on 4.5 to 5 gph.  Most of the new kit planes don't do much better ( I have flown in several rv-12s and they might gain a couple of mph, but not 65,000 dollars worth). therefore, I am finding it difficult to justify a lot of money for a couple mile an hour difference.  I am looking for an LSA eligible kit that actually hits the 138 mph sea level cruise limit.

    I have found that most of the manufacturers have exaggerated their cruise speeds and I am really anxious to find out what the real world capabilities of the 650 with the Ul 350i can do.  I look forward to hearing from you.

    Oct 30, 2011