601XL tanks wanted - Zenith Aircraft Builders and Flyers2024-03-28T15:44:48Zhttps://zenith.aero/forum/topics/601xl-tanks-wanted?feed=yes&xn_auth=noThanks. I bought a set about…tag:zenith.aero,2016-08-03:2606393:Comment:5203732016-08-03T19:44:36.756ZJim B Belcherhttps://zenith.aero/profile/JimBBelcher
<p>Thanks. I bought a set about a month ago.</p>
<p>Thanks. I bought a set about a month ago.</p> Jim, I have a set of 4 tanks…tag:zenith.aero,2016-08-03:2606393:Comment:5202012016-08-03T16:26:59.391ZDon Guicehttps://zenith.aero/profile/DonGuice
<p>Jim, I have a set of 4 tanks that are left over from parting out my 601B. These tanks are part of the original long range option, 4- 12 gallon tanks. Call me at 832 257 2717 if you are interested. They are complete with fuel sensors, locking caps and quick drain plugs. I also have the plans for installing the tanks. I was flying with a Jabiru 3300 and these tanks gave me a 6 hour range. Don Guice</p>
<p>Jim, I have a set of 4 tanks that are left over from parting out my 601B. These tanks are part of the original long range option, 4- 12 gallon tanks. Call me at 832 257 2717 if you are interested. They are complete with fuel sensors, locking caps and quick drain plugs. I also have the plans for installing the tanks. I was flying with a Jabiru 3300 and these tanks gave me a 6 hour range. Don Guice</p> Your story is kind of inspira…tag:zenith.aero,2016-07-01:2606393:Comment:5146632016-07-01T15:36:12.863ZGary Welchhttps://zenith.aero/profile/GaryWelch
<p>Your story is kind of inspirational Jim.</p>
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<p>Thanks for sharing. </p>
<p>Your story is kind of inspirational Jim.</p>
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<p>Thanks for sharing. </p> As our daughter said, "God ha…tag:zenith.aero,2016-06-30:2606393:Comment:5145562016-06-30T21:51:20.062ZJim B Belcherhttps://zenith.aero/profile/JimBBelcher
<p>As our daughter said, "God had His hands on the wings." I could have totalled out the aircraft, and it could have totalled me, but I chose to rebuild it out of sheer stubborness and a desire to recover all that paperwork I'd created to get the thing registered.</p>
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<p>I got out with only one minor scrape. If you can imagine a 72 year old man squiirming out of a partially crushed cockpit, and running, you'd get the picture. Normally, I don't run too good, but in this case, I made an…</p>
<p>As our daughter said, "God had His hands on the wings." I could have totalled out the aircraft, and it could have totalled me, but I chose to rebuild it out of sheer stubborness and a desire to recover all that paperwork I'd created to get the thing registered.</p>
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<p>I got out with only one minor scrape. If you can imagine a 72 year old man squiirming out of a partially crushed cockpit, and running, you'd get the picture. Normally, I don't run too good, but in this case, I made an exception.</p>
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<p>My sole advice, outside the accident report that I helped write, is to do what you've always been taught: fly the airplane. Picking what you hit is a lot better than randomly hitting something.</p>
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<p>The first month after the crash was waiting for the NTSB investigation. After the report was written, there was another month while I assessed whether it was worth rebuilding. Now, 11 months into the rebuild, the fuselage is pretty much completely repaired, and I'm starting to build wing ribs.</p> For some reason that I don't…tag:zenith.aero,2016-06-30:2606393:Comment:5145542016-06-30T21:41:32.486ZJim B Belcherhttps://zenith.aero/profile/JimBBelcher
<p>For some reason that I don't really understand, some versions of Firefox don't pick up all the posts. When I went to a newer version, I began seeing a lot of posts I hadn't seen before. Wierd!</p>
<p>For some reason that I don't really understand, some versions of Firefox don't pick up all the posts. When I went to a newer version, I began seeing a lot of posts I hadn't seen before. Wierd!</p> Thanks Jim. Hard to imagine w…tag:zenith.aero,2016-06-28:2606393:Comment:5137452016-06-28T00:44:25.442ZGary Welchhttps://zenith.aero/profile/GaryWelch
Thanks Jim. Hard to imagine what you've been thru. It is impressive that you are rebuilding. I've different a lot of time reading your posts and reviewing your build site. Thanks for all your contributions - they have helped me a lot.<br />
Gary Welch
Thanks Jim. Hard to imagine what you've been thru. It is impressive that you are rebuilding. I've different a lot of time reading your posts and reviewing your build site. Thanks for all your contributions - they have helped me a lot.<br />
Gary Welch I have avoided a discussion,…tag:zenith.aero,2016-06-27:2606393:Comment:5135962016-06-27T19:47:34.414ZJim B Belcherhttps://zenith.aero/profile/JimBBelcher
<p>I have avoided a discussion, because of my involvement with the crash report, and the FAA.</p>
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<p>However, you should be able to find it from the NTSB under N274AJ, 6 June, 2015, Avoid sites like Kathryn's; the writeup there is incorrect.</p>
<p>I have avoided a discussion, because of my involvement with the crash report, and the FAA.</p>
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<p>However, you should be able to find it from the NTSB under N274AJ, 6 June, 2015, Avoid sites like Kathryn's; the writeup there is incorrect.</p> Don't know if they are the sa…tag:zenith.aero,2016-06-25:2606393:Comment:5134122016-06-25T20:30:07.644ZJohn Edwardshttps://zenith.aero/profile/JohnEdwards
<p>Don't know if they are the same,but I have 10gal 701 tanks that I am willing to part with for half price of the 12.5 gal tanks that I would upgrade too...</p>
<p>Don't know if they are the same,but I have 10gal 701 tanks that I am willing to part with for half price of the 12.5 gal tanks that I would upgrade too...</p> look down about 6 adstag:zenith.aero,2016-06-24:2606393:Comment:5133812016-06-24T09:56:09.053ZPat Kellyhttps://zenith.aero/profile/PatKelly
<p>look down about 6 ads</p>
<p>look down about 6 ads</p> Hi Jim;
Can't help you with t…tag:zenith.aero,2016-06-23:2606393:Comment:5131612016-06-23T16:04:35.201ZGary Welchhttps://zenith.aero/profile/GaryWelch
<p>Hi Jim;</p>
<p>Can't help you with the tanks but I'm one month away from starting my flight testing on my 601 XL. I was wondering if you could share the cause of the loss of power that led to the bent metal? I've searched the forum and couldn't find a discussion on it.</p>
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<p>Thx,</p>
<p>Gary Welch </p>
<p>Hi Jim;</p>
<p>Can't help you with the tanks but I'm one month away from starting my flight testing on my 601 XL. I was wondering if you could share the cause of the loss of power that led to the bent metal? I've searched the forum and couldn't find a discussion on it.</p>
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<p>Thx,</p>
<p>Gary Welch </p>