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Another 601XL B flies in New Zealand.

Yesterday I went up and tested my rebuilt 601XL here in NZ. The upgrade kit added 18kg (including the aileron trim tab that I did not have before) but has made the aircraft a great deal stiffer. Control surfaces operate more smoothly than before and she flies beautifully. I will remember 'the envelope' however!


Thanks Zenith for the new stickers which arrived on the rebirth day!


All in all - its been a long and expensive road (I had the job done…
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Added by Mike Peake on August 6, 2010 at 3:27pm — 2 Comments

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