Weight & balance - Zenith Aircraft Builders and Flyers2024-03-29T09:39:28Zhttps://zenith.aero/forum/topics/weight-balance?feed=yes&xn_auth=noHello Clint !!!
Thank you ve…tag:zenith.aero,2021-05-21:2606393:Comment:8365512021-05-21T11:39:11.687ZPaulo Pagamissihttps://zenith.aero/profile/PauloPagamissi
<p><span class="VIiyi" xml:lang="en" lang="en"><span class="JLqJ4b ChMk0b"><span>Hello Clint !!!</span></span></span></p>
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<p><span class="VIiyi" xml:lang="en" lang="en"><span class="JLqJ4b ChMk0b"><span>Thank you very much for the information.</span></span></span></p>
<p><span class="VIiyi" xml:lang="en" lang="en"><span class="JLqJ4b ChMk0b"><span>Hello Clint !!!</span></span></span></p>
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<p><span class="VIiyi" xml:lang="en" lang="en"><span class="JLqJ4b ChMk0b"><span>Thank you very much for the information.</span></span></span></p> Hi Paulo,
On a 70F day, loa…tag:zenith.aero,2021-05-20:2606393:Comment:8364672021-05-20T23:18:56.172ZClint L Goschhttps://zenith.aero/profile/ClintLGosch
<p>Hi Paulo, </p>
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<p>On a 70F day, loaded to about 1280lbs at 75% power I get 84mph. When it's 90F and at 1440lbs I'm usually down to 79 or 80mph. I have my 70" whirlwind pitched to 12.6 degrees, getting around 2610rpm at my 50mph climb speed. I have the smaller cruiser wheels installed, so I might have a slight drag reduction vs the stock STOL tires. She's no speed demon, but I still absolutely love the plane! Flying along at 1200agl and 65mph following a winding river at sunset…</p>
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<p>On a 70F day, loaded to about 1280lbs at 75% power I get 84mph. When it's 90F and at 1440lbs I'm usually down to 79 or 80mph. I have my 70" whirlwind pitched to 12.6 degrees, getting around 2610rpm at my 50mph climb speed. I have the smaller cruiser wheels installed, so I might have a slight drag reduction vs the stock STOL tires. She's no speed demon, but I still absolutely love the plane! Flying along at 1200agl and 65mph following a winding river at sunset is so much fun! I can't imagine a better aircraft to do it in. </p> Hello Clint !!!
Thank you ve…tag:zenith.aero,2021-05-20:2606393:Comment:8363052021-05-20T12:18:53.212ZPaulo Pagamissihttps://zenith.aero/profile/PauloPagamissi
<p><span class="VIiyi" lang="en" xml:lang="en"><span class="JLqJ4b ChMk0b"><span>Hello Clint !!!</span></span></span></p>
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<p><span class="VIiyi" lang="en" xml:lang="en"><span class="JLqJ4b ChMk0b"><span>Thank you very much for the information.</span></span></span></p>
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<p><span class="VIiyi" lang="en" xml:lang="en"><span class="JLqJ4b ChMk0b"><span>I'm using the same propeller as you (whirlwind).</span></span> <span class="JLqJ4b ChMk0b"><span>What cruising speed have you…</span></span></span></p>
<p><span class="VIiyi" lang="en" xml:lang="en"><span class="JLqJ4b ChMk0b"><span>Hello Clint !!!</span></span></span></p>
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<p><span class="VIiyi" lang="en" xml:lang="en"><span class="JLqJ4b ChMk0b"><span>Thank you very much for the information.</span></span></span></p>
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<p><span class="VIiyi" lang="en" xml:lang="en"><span class="JLqJ4b ChMk0b"><span>I'm using the same propeller as you (whirlwind).</span></span> <span class="JLqJ4b ChMk0b"><span>What cruising speed have you achieved ???</span></span></span></p> Hi Paulo,
Here are the levele…tag:zenith.aero,2021-05-18:2606393:Comment:8360702021-05-18T14:08:23.532ZClint L Goschhttps://zenith.aero/profile/ClintLGosch
<p>Hi Paulo,</p>
<p>Here are the leveled weights for my aircraft, weight included unusable fuel and oil filled to 6 qts. Odyssey pc680 mounted to the firewall.</p>
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<p>Front 280, Right rear 285, Left rear 269.</p>
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<p>With full flaps I can trim down to 45mph. It flies fine and I have no problem keeping the nose off the ground after touching down.</p>
<p>In its current CG config, it does take a bit of time to raise the nose on takeoff, but it's still off the ground before my PFD…</p>
<p>Hi Paulo,</p>
<p>Here are the leveled weights for my aircraft, weight included unusable fuel and oil filled to 6 qts. Odyssey pc680 mounted to the firewall.</p>
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<p>Front 280, Right rear 285, Left rear 269.</p>
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<p>With full flaps I can trim down to 45mph. It flies fine and I have no problem keeping the nose off the ground after touching down.</p>
<p>In its current CG config, it does take a bit of time to raise the nose on takeoff, but it's still off the ground before my PFD starts registering airspeed (around 32mph). </p>
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<p>The o200 is definitely on the heavier side for the airframe, but it has worked well for me for the past 120hrs. </p>
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<p>You might double check your stabilizer incidence angle.</p>
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<p>Good luck!</p>
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<p>Clint</p>
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