Just started flying 601HDS - Zenith Aircraft Builders and Flyers2024-03-29T13:25:41Zhttps://zenith.aero/forum/topics/just-started-flying-601hds?commentId=2606393%3AComment%3A521194&x=1&feed=yes&xn_auth=noThat is good advice, how did…tag:zenith.aero,2016-08-09:2606393:Comment:5211942016-08-09T14:56:34.617ZRay Toewshttps://zenith.aero/profile/RayToews
<p>That is good advice, how did you extend the nose gear. I have the Viking spring which helps but still very "pitchy" on takeoff. </p>
<p>I am working hard on my new wings so hopefully in a couple weeks we can take these little buggers off and use them as hanger Trash! </p>
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<p>That is good advice, how did you extend the nose gear. I have the Viking spring which helps but still very "pitchy" on takeoff. </p>
<p>I am working hard on my new wings so hopefully in a couple weeks we can take these little buggers off and use them as hanger Trash! </p>
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<p>Ray</p> Hi ray I have a hds with the…tag:zenith.aero,2016-08-07:2606393:Comment:5207082016-08-07T20:35:29.084ZBrendon Lindfieldhttps://zenith.aero/profile/BrendonLindfield
Hi ray I have a hds with the 3300 when I first got her had the same issue on take off they are very pitchy when mine was sitting on the ground static we found that she had a flat angle of incidence so when you gave full throttle this became negative so we added 50mm to the nose leg and now you just give a little bit of up trim and she flys off by her self. As for approach I fly her all the way in a bit like a Cherokee six or c210.
Hi ray I have a hds with the 3300 when I first got her had the same issue on take off they are very pitchy when mine was sitting on the ground static we found that she had a flat angle of incidence so when you gave full throttle this became negative so we added 50mm to the nose leg and now you just give a little bit of up trim and she flys off by her self. As for approach I fly her all the way in a bit like a Cherokee six or c210. I hate that I didn't do more…tag:zenith.aero,2016-07-23:2606393:Comment:5185592016-07-23T19:33:35.469ZJeff naulhttps://zenith.aero/profile/Jeffnaul
I hate that I didn't do more testing before I sent my prop in. I have a subaru e81 with 68" warp drive prop. I had the tips tapered, saw negligible loss in climb. Best we remember is I gained maybe 8 MPH in cruise. And I also think that's when the ROD saw a huge improvement. All I can figure is there was less paddle up front to help drag the plane down...
I hate that I didn't do more testing before I sent my prop in. I have a subaru e81 with 68" warp drive prop. I had the tips tapered, saw negligible loss in climb. Best we remember is I gained maybe 8 MPH in cruise. And I also think that's when the ROD saw a huge improvement. All I can figure is there was less paddle up front to help drag the plane down... I have the 110 Viking. A lot…tag:zenith.aero,2016-07-23:2606393:Comment:5183842016-07-23T18:52:15.891ZRay Toewshttps://zenith.aero/profile/RayToews
I have the 110 Viking. A lot of power for a light plane. Uma is sending me new airspeed. I am going to put in a GPS to see how far out I am.
I have the 110 Viking. A lot of power for a light plane. Uma is sending me new airspeed. I am going to put in a GPS to see how far out I am. I don't stick to a approach s…tag:zenith.aero,2016-07-23:2606393:Comment:5183702016-07-23T04:29:45.096ZJeff naulhttps://zenith.aero/profile/Jeffnaul
I don't stick to a approach speed..but 75- 80 MPH is average I guess...I just fly it in lol..
I don't stick to a approach speed..but 75- 80 MPH is average I guess...I just fly it in lol.. I start rotating at 60 mph. I…tag:zenith.aero,2016-07-23:2606393:Comment:5183692016-07-23T04:20:35.545ZJeff naulhttps://zenith.aero/profile/Jeffnaul
I start rotating at 60 mph. I have to use a good bit of right rudder on the ground to counter the torque. When it does break ground I do get that quick right that you speak of if I don't ease the rudder pressure quick enough. You'll get better at it... sounds like your problems are the airspeed indicator. When I first started flying I also thought the rate of descent was too high. But over time as I learned the plane it got better. What prop/engine do you have?
I start rotating at 60 mph. I have to use a good bit of right rudder on the ground to counter the torque. When it does break ground I do get that quick right that you speak of if I don't ease the rudder pressure quick enough. You'll get better at it... sounds like your problems are the airspeed indicator. When I first started flying I also thought the rate of descent was too high. But over time as I learned the plane it got better. What prop/engine do you have? I have vortex generators. Sta…tag:zenith.aero,2016-07-23:2606393:Comment:5180442016-07-23T02:31:25.720ZRay Toewshttps://zenith.aero/profile/RayToews
I have vortex generators. Static is out on the pitot tube.<br />
At 60 indicated which may be 80 I am getting about 800 fpm descent.<br />
Do you think rotating at 80 mph is causing the sharp yaw to the right on takeoff?<br />
What speed do you rotate at and what is you approach speed.<br />
I will install a GPS and compare.
I have vortex generators. Static is out on the pitot tube.<br />
At 60 indicated which may be 80 I am getting about 800 fpm descent.<br />
Do you think rotating at 80 mph is causing the sharp yaw to the right on takeoff?<br />
What speed do you rotate at and what is you approach speed.<br />
I will install a GPS and compare. Vortex generators vortex gene…tag:zenith.aero,2016-07-22:2606393:Comment:5181242016-07-22T20:27:50.468ZJeff naulhttps://zenith.aero/profile/Jeffnaul
Vortex generators vortex generators vortex generators. Best money you will spend. Google 601 HDs Vortex generators and the stolspeed site should come up. I never flew mine without them so I cannot compare but you can read plenty of comparisons. But I can tell you I never experienced any kind of bad behavior. The Descent rate engine out is around 6 to 700 foot a minute. Static location will have a lot to do with your airspeed. Mine was up front on the pilot side which read crazy. I installed two…
Vortex generators vortex generators vortex generators. Best money you will spend. Google 601 HDs Vortex generators and the stolspeed site should come up. I never flew mine without them so I cannot compare but you can read plenty of comparisons. But I can tell you I never experienced any kind of bad behavior. The Descent rate engine out is around 6 to 700 foot a minute. Static location will have a lot to do with your airspeed. Mine was up front on the pilot side which read crazy. I installed two in the rear fuselage.