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First flight
I had been waiting for the wind to go down for two weeks. I finally had an evening where I felt it was low enough to do the test ride. It flew out with plenty of climb. It ran a little too cool and the left wing felt a little heavy. The trim worked. I got up to 120KTS while in the pattern, so I slowed it down and did some pattern work after I got higher.
I nailed the landing. She is a good flier.
Added by William Campbell on November 7, 2014 at 1:08pm — 3 Comments
Looking for builders that have used the Viking engine.
I have ordered a new viking engine for my 601XL and m interested in talking with anyone that has already done that.
My motor and related paarts are not here yet, but I do have a couple of installation questions.
If anyone will talk to me about their installation, please let me know
Bill Campbell
Added by William Campbell on April 27, 2014 at 1:44pm — 10 Comments
BBQ at Sun-N-Fun
Bill Campbell
Added by William Campbell on January 21, 2010 at 2:22pm — No Comments
O235 experiences
It has E-Mag ignitions, an Ellison throttle body, a Warp drive three bladed prop, and a remote oil filter. There nis one electric fuel pump, and one mechanical.
I would like to hear from anyone else that has a similar set up.
I have flown the airplane, but not often. I had it inspected by the FAA for certification about the time that the NTSB sent the letter squaking about the airplane being unsafe. I flew it anyway, but was not comfortable with it.… Continue
Added by William Campbell on November 20, 2009 at 12:52pm — No Comments
O235 experiences
It has E-Mag ignitions, an Ellison throttle body, a Warp drive three bladed prop, and a remote oil filter. There nis one electric fuel pump, and one mechanical.
I would like to hear from anyone else that has a similar set up.
I have flown the airplane, but not often. I had it inspected by the FAA for certification about the time that the NTSB sent the letter squaking about the airplane being unsafe. I flew it anyway, but was not comfortable with it.… Continue
Added by William Campbell on November 20, 2009 at 12:52pm — 1 Comment
Update kit
When the FAA came around to do the final inspection for its airworthyness, the inspector for the FSDO gave me a copy of the NTSB article about the accidents. I had just come back from Sun and Fun where everyone was dissing my airplane. I was nervous enough that I didn't trust it.
I got so nervous about the safety of my little airplane that I have not flown it very much. I have been waiting to have the other shoe fall.
It has fallen, and I… Continue
Added by William Campbell on November 11, 2009 at 1:03pm — No Comments
It is flying
It is N6ZK
It took off for the first time yesterday evening.
It flew as advertised.
The O235 seems to be a good engine for this airplane.
Everything stayed in the green
Stalls were at 46 mph.
Bill Campbell
Added by William Campbell on August 18, 2009 at 10:53am — 5 Comments
It is inspected and ready to fly
The FAA inspected it this morning and we both left happy.
It has been a good two years. The kit was really straightforward to build.
I'll send pictures the day that I fly it.
It looks like next week. It has a Lycoming 0235 with an electronic ignition, and an Ellison throttle body.
It has not been painted yet, and will not be until I have had a chance to fly it during the warm weather.
Bill Campbell
Added by William Campbell on May 22, 2009 at 2:48pm — 6 Comments
Finally got to taxi it
Added by William Campbell on April 13, 2009 at 9:30am — 1 Comment
Ride prior to test flight
I am going to finish my 601XL in the next few weeks, and am looking for someone that has a flying 601XL that will give me a ride so I can get a little stick time before I take this thing for its first flight. I have over 1200 hours logged and am current. I have been flying a CUB for the last few years, but have flown many different airplanes, and am capable of flying a complex airplane.
If there is anyone out there that will let me go with them for an hour or… Continue
Added by William Campbell on March 5, 2009 at 9:38am — 1 Comment
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