Darryl Legg

Aratula, Qld

Australia

Profile Information:

Aircraft Model
ZODIAC XL
Project Status
Flying
Building From
Kit
Your website (about your aircraft...)
http://www.mykitlog.com/dlegg
Building Experience
No Experience
Flying Experience
Sport Pilot (or Ultralight)
Building and Flying Info / Your Profession / Other Background Info
Underground Mining Supervisor
Trade in Diesel Fitting

Comment Wall:

  • Chris Sinfield

    about time you joined up.. been away at work for a while??? now back to building
    Chris..

    Feb 7, 2009

  • Kevin Rudd

    Hi Darryl
    yes they seem quite sturdy the fuses are in line just undo the 4 screws and they come out the front with the wire but you can also buy them with breakers along side in a panel
    cheers Kevin

    Feb 8, 2009

  • Eddie Seve

    Hi Darryl,

    Thanks very much, and yes I have changed to a Carbon Fibre ground adjustable prop from Rob Petroni, as the prop supplied by Jabiru was too course in pitch and had me crusing at 120-125knots at 2700rpm. To slow down to a reasonable speed meant running the engine at 2400rpm which Jabiru do not recommend, and to slow down in rough air mean running the engine even slower.

    One of the other big benefits is that the prop is much smoother and quiter in flight.

    Running 2700rpm now gives me 110kots and somewhere between 18-20 litres per hour. I am still checking fuel comsuption at the moment as I am still playing around with the pitch.

    Cheers
    Eddie

    Feb 10, 2009

  • Eddie Seve

    Hi Darryl,

    You probably made the better choice rather than the Jabiru Australia FWF kit which leaves the builder with lots still to do...
    I am looking forward to comparing some performance figures for different types of props on the Jab 3300.

    You'll love the plane when you get it flying, climb/cruse performance with the Jab is really good.

    Cheers
    Eddie

    Feb 11, 2009

  • Chris Sinfield

    Hey Darryl
    when you going to update your web site? Do you know there is also a builder down in AS.. with a Zodiac XL?
    CS

    Feb 11, 2009

  • Stephen R. Smith

    Hello Darryl,

    9.5 hours.  Now that is a long non-stop flight.  With 53 gallons of fuel, throttled back you can make it half way across Australia.  Sounds like you love to explore in your 601, like I do.  I can spend hours looking out the window and taking pictures as I motor along.  Someday I would like to fly round Australia.  I need to rent a 601 and have someone show me around.

    Steve

    Oct 30, 2014

  • Mirko

    Hello Darryl. Just curious on your W/B details? If yo can share these with me that would be great!

    Great job with the aircraft!

    Re: Mirko.

    Aug 6, 2015