Zenith CH601 XLB completed, December 2012. Lyc 0-290

New 601 XLB completed, December 2012. Lyc 0-290. Estacada Oregon

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Comment by Ralph Hudson on December 21, 2012 at 6:43pm

Yes, there is an extension block in the nose strut.  I need the extra ground clearance for the larger prop and engine. The plane is performing exactly like I hoped.  I am getting 140 MPH at 2500 RPM, 120 MPH at 2250 RPM and 6.4 gal/hr.  Clime out is 1000 ft/min at 90 MPH. Empty wt. is 880 lbs.

Comment by STEVEN and TARA SMITH on December 21, 2012 at 6:36pm

The plane looks great. let us know how that big engine performs.

Comment by Andrew Tuberville on December 18, 2012 at 9:21pm

Is that a nose wheel extenstion block i see?

Comment by Dan Dempsey on December 16, 2012 at 4:37pm

Congratulations!  Nice looking plane.

Comment by Mack P. Kreizenbeck on December 15, 2012 at 10:20pm

Congrats from Idaho

Blue skys ahead!

Mack

Comment by Ian McClelland on December 15, 2012 at 3:00pm

Awsome!

Comment by Zenith.Aero on December 15, 2012 at 11:41am

Looks great! Congratulations!

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