Q&A - Zodiac 601XL -650 for the latest upgrade drawings of November 24 2009 - Zenith Aircraft Builders and Flyers2024-03-29T13:20:11Zhttps://zenith.aero/forum/topics/qa-zodiac-601xl-650-for-the?commentId=2606393%3AComment%3A40669&feed=yes&xn_auth=noTo all,
I am now closing this…tag:zenith.aero,2010-02-09:2606393:Comment:470362010-02-09T23:26:48.988ZMatt Heintzhttps://zenith.aero/profile/Mat
To all,<br />
I am now closing this discussion. If anyone has additional questions, concerns, comments, suggestions etc, please email me direct at newplane@gmail.com or call me at Zenair at 705-526-2871.<br />
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I want to thank all of you for your input, questions and suggestions.<br />
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Mathieu Heintz
To all,<br />
I am now closing this discussion. If anyone has additional questions, concerns, comments, suggestions etc, please email me direct at newplane@gmail.com or call me at Zenair at 705-526-2871.<br />
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I want to thank all of you for your input, questions and suggestions.<br />
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Mathieu Heintz I've decided to keep the skin…tag:zenith.aero,2010-02-06:2606393:Comment:467832010-02-06T18:05:15.075ZJoe Scheibingerhttps://zenith.aero/profile/JoeScheibinger
I've decided to keep the skin hinge. I'm not an engineer, but I feel the resistance of the skin hinge would further damper any future flutter.
I've decided to keep the skin hinge. I'm not an engineer, but I feel the resistance of the skin hinge would further damper any future flutter. I think you've made the best…tag:zenith.aero,2010-02-06:2606393:Comment:467672010-02-06T15:40:56.990ZTerry Phillipshttps://zenith.aero/profile/TerryPhillips
I think you've made the best choice, Steve. Good luck with your upgrade.
I think you've made the best choice, Steve. Good luck with your upgrade. The only reason I decided to…tag:zenith.aero,2010-02-06:2606393:Comment:467312010-02-06T00:57:35.040ZLouis Gallegohttps://zenith.aero/profile/LouisGallego
The only reason I decided to change to the piano hinge was it would make it that much easier to ensure a perfectly weighted counter balance for the alerion. Plus it does look pretty cool, and moves very smooth.<br />
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Just my two cents
The only reason I decided to change to the piano hinge was it would make it that much easier to ensure a perfectly weighted counter balance for the alerion. Plus it does look pretty cool, and moves very smooth.<br />
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Just my two cents Cripes.tag:zenith.aero,2010-02-05:2606393:Comment:467052010-02-05T16:49:47.490ZTed Taylorhttps://zenith.aero/profile/TedTaylor
Cripes.
Cripes. Ted,
I really do not have a p…tag:zenith.aero,2010-02-05:2606393:Comment:466312010-02-05T00:34:13.226ZMatt Heintzhttps://zenith.aero/profile/Mat
Ted,<br />
I really do not have a preference on the aileron hinge type, especially now that we have added the counter weights. The mass majority of the accidents had the piano hinge ailerons but there are also a lot more Zodiacs flying with the piano hinges. Structurally, both are good and the flutter report was done with the hinged ailerons. So I think that its personal preference. Its as simple as that.
Ted,<br />
I really do not have a preference on the aileron hinge type, especially now that we have added the counter weights. The mass majority of the accidents had the piano hinge ailerons but there are also a lot more Zodiacs flying with the piano hinges. Structurally, both are good and the flutter report was done with the hinged ailerons. So I think that its personal preference. Its as simple as that. I've gone around and around o…tag:zenith.aero,2010-02-04:2606393:Comment:466242010-02-04T23:15:34.163ZTed Taylorhttps://zenith.aero/profile/TedTaylor
I've gone around and around on this and have never heard anything really definitive on the whys of one or another. Yes, please, Mathieu and others, before we all finish rebuilding the wings, lets have a real in-depth discussion here. What is <i>THE</i> answer?
I've gone around and around on this and have never heard anything really definitive on the whys of one or another. Yes, please, Mathieu and others, before we all finish rebuilding the wings, lets have a real in-depth discussion here. What is <i>THE</i> answer? Louis,
I'm at the stage in t…tag:zenith.aero,2010-02-04:2606393:Comment:465812010-02-04T17:13:43.044ZJoe Scheibingerhttps://zenith.aero/profile/JoeScheibinger
Louis,<br />
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I'm at the stage in the upgrade where I have to decide if I want my old aileron skin hinge or make the cuts and add a piano hinge. What made you decide to use the piano hinge? Which do you see as a safer and stronger option in flight and why?<br />
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Mathieu, would you also please give me your opinion?
Louis,<br />
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I'm at the stage in the upgrade where I have to decide if I want my old aileron skin hinge or make the cuts and add a piano hinge. What made you decide to use the piano hinge? Which do you see as a safer and stronger option in flight and why?<br />
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Mathieu, would you also please give me your opinion? I just finished the right ali…tag:zenith.aero,2010-02-04:2606393:Comment:465222010-02-04T04:49:03.287ZLouis Gallegohttps://zenith.aero/profile/LouisGallego
I just finished the right alieron upgrade with the mass balance and the strengthened rear spar. I also changed the flex hinge to a standard piano hinge. The plans, along with the photo blogs were very helpful. I can't believe how nice the alieron moves now and how easy it is to get a perfect balance. I just have to finish the alieron bellcrank and skin strengtheners and I can close out the wing. It's amazing how just a small amout of additional hardware can increase the wing strength…
I just finished the right alieron upgrade with the mass balance and the strengthened rear spar. I also changed the flex hinge to a standard piano hinge. The plans, along with the photo blogs were very helpful. I can't believe how nice the alieron moves now and how easy it is to get a perfect balance. I just have to finish the alieron bellcrank and skin strengtheners and I can close out the wing. It's amazing how just a small amout of additional hardware can increase the wing strength dramaticly. I had 19 hrs of flight on the original design and had not problems at all, in fact I grumbled too about fixing a perfectly good aircraft, but I am impressed with how much stronger the wings will be. Mike,
Yes, Chris Heintz has b…tag:zenith.aero,2010-02-02:2606393:Comment:463702010-02-02T15:41:04.657ZMatt Heintzhttps://zenith.aero/profile/Mat
Mike,<br />
Yes, Chris Heintz has been working on a massive book on aircraft structures. I believe that it will be available in the very near future. I think that Zenith Aircraft will post the details soon.<br />
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Regarding the Gemini twin aircraft, it is waiting in a hanger. Maybe Zenith Aircraft will do something with it in the future. Its a small market for a twin kit aircraft so justifying the kit development is very hard, especially when times are tough.
Mike,<br />
Yes, Chris Heintz has been working on a massive book on aircraft structures. I believe that it will be available in the very near future. I think that Zenith Aircraft will post the details soon.<br />
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Regarding the Gemini twin aircraft, it is waiting in a hanger. Maybe Zenith Aircraft will do something with it in the future. Its a small market for a twin kit aircraft so justifying the kit development is very hard, especially when times are tough.