Darrell Doerhoff
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Fly-in -Watermelon Drop

Started Aug 9, 2023 0 Replies

When:  Saturday, September 2, 2023                 10:00 am - 4:00 pmWhere:  Tompkinsville-Monroe County Airport  KTZV                Tompkinsville, Ky. 42167Fly-in, Food, Watermelon DropFor more…Continue

Stuck mic

Started Nov 2, 2020 0 Replies

I should have started a new thread earlier, instead of "hijacking" Carl's thread about his transponder wiring.I was showing a stuck mic, with the Garmin GMA 340 Audio Panel "com" switches blinking.…Continue

3300 failure to initially start

Started this discussion. Last reply by Darrell Doerhoff Dec 24, 2020. 40 Replies

Hi,I've had this 601xlb with 3300 engine with Bing carb for 2 weeks now. This plane and engine are new territory for me. It ran great with no problems for the ferry flight from Michigan to Kentucky,…Continue

 

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Fly-in -Watermelon Drop

When:  Saturday, September 2, 2023                 10:00 am - 4:00 pmWhere:  Tompkinsville-Monroe County Airport  KTZV                Tompkinsville, Ky. 42167Fly-in, Food, Watermelon DropFor more info, contact Kaneia @ 270-646-0544Come join us for a fun time. See More
Aug 9, 2023
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Stuck mic

I should have started a new thread earlier, instead of "hijacking" Carl's thread about his transponder wiring.I was showing a stuck mic, with the Garmin GMA 340 Audio Panel "com" switches blinking. After 30 seconds, the SL 30 gave me the "stuck mic" message.I disconnected the PTT and still got the stuck mic indications, so it wasn't the ptt.  I checked all the headset mic jacks, and didn't find anything wrong.I removed the audio panel so I could access the rear connectors, which would let me…See More
Nov 2, 2020
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3300 failure to initially start

Hi,I've had this 601xlb with 3300 engine with Bing carb for 2 weeks now. This plane and engine are new territory for me. It ran great with no problems for the ferry flight from Michigan to Kentucky, Due to weather, I've now only been able to get it out twice, and both times I had the same issue.I followed the checklist, and the engine cranks, but fails to start. I eventually ran the battery down, both times. I charged the battery, which took about 20-25 minutes. Then, I just hit the key, and…See More
Jan 5, 2020
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Aircraft Model
ZODIAC XL
Project Status
Flying
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Engine installed (or plan to install)
Jabiru
Building Experience
Have already built an airplane
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Private Pilot
Building and Flying Info / Your Profession / Other Background Info
Got my PPL in Aug 1974.
I built and flew a TEAM Himax.
Flew a Dragonfly w/ 1835cc VW for 13 years.
Currently building a Glasair 1RG.
Teach a High School Aviation class.
Home Airport (ie. KMYJ)
KTZV

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