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601 Custom Seats For Sale

I have a pair of 601 seats for sale.go to my plane for picture of the seats.These seats are very well made and have detachable headrests. One piece design.These seats have a lot of cushioning, thats…Continue

O-200 parts source pushrods tube seals newer design

Started this discussion. Last reply by David Krakowsky Dec 28, 2016. 2 Replies 0 Likes

Tire Special!!! Check this out!

Started this discussion. Last reply by Lawrence Bird Nov 25, 2016. 2 Replies 1 Like

Hey, If you need or are going to need tires, Desser has a special. If you buy a tire they give you the tube for free!I always am amazed that the tube is almost as much as a tire!This is a…Continue

XL650 kit on eBay cheap!

Started this discussion. Last reply by Doug Schmalzel May 14, 2016. 4 Replies 0 Likes

Hey guys, I saw a XL650 kit partially assembled on eBay for $3995 or best offer. It's in Kentucky.I have no affiliation with this sale.I just thought someone out here might want to grab a bargain.DaveContinue

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ADS-B installed

Installed a Skyguard ADS-B in and out system with AHRSInstall took two days, first day brackets and antennas.Second day power, data, switch, breaker, cables.Not a hard install, being a Amatuer radio operator probably helped. Don at Skyguard has great customer support.Got an FAA report, all ok.There are some great new products coming out there for experimental aircraft. Feel free to contact me if you have any questions about doing your own install.See More

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"David The shippinp will be $20.00. Yes you will be happy with the fit and finish. I just got finished making new molds for these parts. You will need to scuff,prime,and paint them of course. Please give me a call when you can 502-536-3481"

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O-200 parts source pushrods tube seals newer design

I have a continental O-200 of recent (2006) vintage. It has the newer spring loaded pushrods tubes. I want to replace the seals on the tubes, but can't seem toFind a source for the seals. Spruce and Chief and all the regulars seem to stock the older style with the wire clamps. I know Real has a kit to convert, but I don't want to convert when I already have a similar spring tensioned system. Any suggestion?DaveSee More

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Tire Special!!! Check this out!

Hey, If you need or are going to need tires, Desser has a special. If you buy a tire they give you the tube for free!I always am amazed that the tube is almost as much as a tire!This is a Thanksgiving sale for a few days.I just bought a tire and tube from Aircraft Spruce and paid over $50.00 for the tube.So i just bought two more from Desser for $124.00 with two free tubes, saving me over $100.00Just put the two tires in your purchase cart and the free tubes will show up automatically.I don't…See More

Nov 24, 2016

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"Thanks, David. If I can reciprocate in any way, let me know. WT"

Jun 18, 2016

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XL650 kit on eBay cheap!

May 12, 2016

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Ray Allen Trim Indicator, Sensinich Propellor

I have two Ray Allen dial type (not LED) trim indicators, one is labeled for Aileron, L & R, one is labeled for Elevator Trim UP & DOWN.I removed them from my aircraft because My Dynon 180 does the same function.Excellent condition, $50.00 Shipped USA for the pair.I also have my Factory AMD Supplied Sensinich propellor 68X57 wood prop, check the Sensinich website, these props are painted, not bare wood. I replaced it with a Warp Drive three blade prop for adjustability. Log book comes…See More

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"A spot in a shared hangar opened up and I was fortunate to get it! First time in the aircraft's ten years it's going to be hangared."

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"New Tail Number! N183AM is now N601XP"

Feb 18, 2016

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Jan 23, 2016

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Broken 396/496 wanted

I am looking for a Garmin 396 or 496 that is not working but has a good lcd screen.I am looking to repair my unit that has a bad screen.DaveSee More

Nov 22, 2015

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Aircraft Model: ZODIAC CH 601, ZODIAC XL

Project Status: Flying

Building From: Purchased finished aircraft

Engine installed (or plan to install): Continental O-200

Building Experience: Have worked on airplanes before

Flying Experience: Private Pilot, Sport Pilot (or Ultralight)

Building and Flying Info / Your Profession / Other Background Info: Bought N183AM(now 601XP)AMD factory built 601XLB November 2014, pilot for 25 years, this is the fifth aircraft I have owned. I am retired law enforcement. I am a private pilot, high performance endorsement, tailwheel endorsement. Flying light sport now. Plane is registered as a ELSA and I have the repairman's certificate.

Home Airport (ie. KMYJ): KLNA Lantana Florida

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ADS-B installed

Posted on June 11, 2017 at 9:32pm 3 Comments 0 Likes

Installed a Skyguard ADS-B in and out system with AHRS
Install took two days, first day brackets and antennas.
Second day power, data, switch, breaker, cables.
Not a hard install, being a Amatuer radio operator probably helped. Don at Skyguard has great customer support.
Got an FAA report, all ok.
There are some great new products coming out there for experimental aircraft. Feel free to contact me if you have any questions about doing your own install.

N601XP

Posted on February 5, 2015 at 2:00pm 3 Comments 3 Likes

My plane is a factory built AMD Zodiac 601XLB

Attended Rainbow Aviation Repairman 16 Hour course in Lakeland Florida, January 2014

Purchased November 2014, changed SLSA Certificate to ELSA January 2015

Received repairman certificate for the airplane February 2015

Plane has a Dynon D180 with AOA Option, Garmin SL40 Com radio, Garmin digital Transponder, Garmin 396 with air gizmo mount, Garmin Audio Panel.

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At 12:03pm on February 9, 2017, Jeff Garrett said…: David
The shippinp will be $20.00. Yes you will be happy with the fit and finish. I just got finished making new molds for these parts. You will need to scuff,prime,and paint them of course.
Please give me a call when you can 502-536-3481

At 6:03pm on June 18, 2016, Wayne Tyson said…: Thanks, David. If I can reciprocate in any way, let me know.

WT

At 2:39pm on March 6, 2015, Normand Lambert said…: Hi David,

Don't forget to take pictures and post them here ! We enjoy seeing what other builders are doing... Welcome to the gang !

Norm

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