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 Posted: Sun Jan 08, 2006 1:33 pm Post subject: 601 and Corvair flight impressions, new list me |
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Hello friends,
I'm a Corvair/601XL builder in St. Augustine, FL that has been reading the
list for a while now and felt like introducing myself and sharing a very
positive experience that I had last week.
I recieved my first flight in a 601XL with Gus Warren in William Wynne's
corvair powered airplane, and was thoroughly convinced that I have made the
right choice for both airframe and engine. Any builders that havn't flown
one yet should find a way at all costs, the 601 is truly a sweet flying
airplane.
My impressions? With me (140 lbs), Gus, and about half fuel, the 601
accelerated considerably better that the C-152's I usually rent, climbed
slightly better that 1000 fpm (!) and was indicating about 120 mph a few
moments after we leveled off the climb. It was the first aircraft with a
control stick (rather than a yoke) that I have flown so I have no real basis
for comparison, but I found the controls to be lighter than those of any
typical GA airplane. When the stick was released it was hands off stable,
and would return to trim attitude after a couple shallow oscillations.
Interior noise level was a bit louder than a C-152. Excellent performance
for an aircraft of its category and mission.
William's hangar gang was toiling away, with Dave staying very busy
threading cranks for safety shafts on the lathe, and Kevin assembling an
engine. As always, William was very generous with his time and expertise,
and I left with a motivated and optimistic attitude.
I can't wait until spring break now, while my UF college peers are drinking
in Daytona I'll be back in dad's garage hammering out ribs for my horizontal
stabilizer!
Douglas Eatman
"Separation is good until the point of impact"
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