Hi Steve, Thanks for the input on buying someone else's a/c. You're not the first to mention this to me. At the moment, my  biggest concern is weight. I have looked at several Zenith 601 series and as well some Sonex a/c. Not one of them met the designer's specs for empty weight. The last two, both 601XLb's were over 820 lbs. This makes them essentially a single place when you put more than 20 gallons in the tanks. (rear CG when the fuel burns off). One of these a/c was driven by a Rotax, the other a 3.0L Corvair. Both equipped VFR minimal paint. How did your HD come out in empty weight?

Thanks,

Doug

Thanks Steve. The designer indicates an approximate weight of 590 lbs with a Rotax. I Wonder if the specs include any ribs or spars! This is what I'm seeing with good builders such as yourself. In my case, I really want to use the a/c with two up and baggage. I guess I have to keep an eye out for transparent aluminum like the guys in Star Trek use. Thanks again for the info.

Doug

Sorry Steve. I just logged in after a 5 year absence.