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What about already-flying E-AB 601XL's?
Replied Dec. 2, 2009
Canopy Latch Failure
Replied Mar. 3, 2009
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Finished construction of my rudder 11-14-09
Need the rest of the tail next!!!
Hope the rest goes as good as this.
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N360TM was built and is flown by somone with an INCURABLE BRAIN DISEASE!
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Rudders!
Hey everyone!
I just created an album called "Rudders". I placed the picture that we all have of the first part we all build - the rudder!
I invite everyone to put their rudder picture in that album for all to see.
LINK TO RUDDER ALBUM
Tim Garrett - N360TM
I just created an album called "Rudders". I placed the picture that we all have of the first part we all build - the rudder!
I invite everyone to put their rudder picture in that album for all to see.
LINK TO RUDDER ALBUM
Tim Garrett - N360TM
Posted on December 31, 2008 at 11:00am — 5 Comments
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I just watched your videos again. Nice editing. I am going to try that with some of my material.
Keep flying and if you ever get out to my neck of the woods be sure to let me know. Lunch/dinner is on me.
Steve
Thanks Tim. I'll continue flying and posting as long as the plane is considered legal by the FAA. I personally am satisfied with the airframe as is and have no plans to do the mods at this time. CH's comments indicate to me that he would still be confident to fly it or have his sons do so. Together with the flying records of a few guys on the list whom I respect, I find that an adequate assurance for me and mine. I may have been cited as being macho or in denial in a recent blog post (no names were mentioned but I think my tongue in cheek humor was referenced) but it is more of a calculated risk situation to me.
Ed
PS: I have no motorcycle and I don't run with scissors.
Sorry, I'm just used to "pop" rivets.(I was a snowmobile dealer for years!) I'll try to change for the future.
Dave Glass
I used a many years-old Logitech QuickCam Pro 4000. The Logitech-supplied mount is a rubberized wire hoop which can be bent into various shapes. I was able to jam the hoop between the wing and the landing gear on my 601 XL. The cam was upside down. The resulting video can be flipped right-side up with software. I used duct tape to further secure the QuickCam and the USB wire leading into the cockpit.
As you see the landings are somewhat interesting. The take offs are less so. Flying along is very boring to watch. Perhaps in a 701 at treetop level would be another story but at “normal” 601 flying altitudes the lens and low resolution are just not up to the job.
Perhaps a newer model would do a better job. Something you could aim and zoom from the pilot’s seat would be sweet.
Steve
I once mounted a web cam to my landing gear and went flying. It was under-whelming. I concluded that good video needs a steady hand pointing at something interesting else the audience will not find it very worthwhile.
Steve
Thanks for the kind comment on my picture collection. I love exploring and viewing the world from above and the freedom of flight.
I have a fine HD video movie camera and have tried some videos from the air. Its quite challenging to fly and take a quality video. I think there is even a safety issue so one really needs a cameraman on broad to do it right. Most of the time I fly alone.
Steve
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