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Zenith CH601 XLB completed, December 2012. Lyc 0-290
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Comment by Ralph Hudson on December 21, 2012 at 6:43pm
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Yes, there is an extension block in the nose strut. I need the extra ground clearance for the larger prop and engine. The plane is performing exactly like I hoped. I am getting 140 MPH at 2500 RPM, 120 MPH at 2250 RPM and 6.4 gal/hr. Clime out is 1000 ft/min at 90 MPH. Empty wt. is 880 lbs.
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Comment by STEVEN and TARA SMITH on December 21, 2012 at 6:36pm
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The plane looks great. let us know how that big engine performs.
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Comment by Andrew Tuberville on December 18, 2012 at 9:21pm
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Is that a nose wheel extenstion block i see?
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Comment by Dan Dempsey on December 16, 2012 at 4:37pm
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Congratulations! Nice looking plane.
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Comment by Mack P. Kreizenbeck on December 15, 2012 at 10:20pm
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Congrats from Idaho
Blue skys ahead!
Mack
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Comment by Ian McClelland on December 15, 2012 at 3:00pm
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Awsome!
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Comment by Zenith.Aero on December 15, 2012 at 11:41am
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Looks great! Congratulations!
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