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Started this discussion. Last reply by Bob Pustell Jun 4, 2012. 2 Replies 0 Likes
Posted on August 11, 2013 at 1:23am 4 Comments 5 Likes
Well, after my first 5 hours flying my XL I can report that this is a fantastic aircraft. It flys hands off with minimal trim, I must have been very lucky setting up the rudder alignment as it tracks straight and true with no rudder input. The Jabiru engine has plenty of power and am working out what to set the adjustable prop at. Currently getting 105kts at 2900 RPM. Am getting a lot of wind noise through the canopy frame so will look at sealing that better. With only 5 hrs so far am…
ContinueHi Darryl,
Please send the plans for the latch. Thanks!
Gene
wolfub1945@gmail.com
I have a friend who is a aeronautics engineer and we are trying to come up with a solution, which I'll post when able. Enjoy the trip!
P.S Jabiru - does not recommend mounting any counter weight on the engine itself - you will need to mount this on the bottom half of cowling!
Hi Darryl. Interesting figures, very similar to mine. Bottom line we are both AFT heavy. Your C.G with little or none fuel with 2 occupants(approx. 85kg each) is at 466, which is very dangerous especially in a stall situation with no power. Please email me you phone details to mirko@bytecorp.com.au to discuss further if you wish. As I believe the Jabiru engine mount has been calculated incorrectly - too short. My details - see below;
Left wheel = 130.5
Right Wheel = 136.5
Nose = 90.5
C.G = 350.4
empty = 358
Bye.
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.
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
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