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This complete Zenith 601 XL Quick Build kit serial 6-6777 includes the dual stick option, wing lockers and strobe lights. The kit also includes Grove gun drilled gear that is half the weight of the st ...

I have a PT-330 that will take up to a 1 inch wide tape. I have placed some labels on a trailer I own some 7 years ago and they are still in fine shape even being out in the Texas sun and rain consta ...

Hi Rick,

I bought the Grove gear for my XL. The gear comes drilled with wheel mounting holes. I also got it gun drilled for the brake lines.

In order for the gear to fit, you will need to bu ...

Paul,

My experience does not support your theory.

I had a forced landing several weeks ago in a 601XL without the modifications and neither the FAA or the insurance company took any of the actio ...

Ron,

For some reason, the pictures are not displaying for me in your Word document. Could you see if you can post a PDF doucment?

We have to wait for the insurance company to look at the airplane before we tear it apart.

Good day all,

I was the pilot flying Jay's airplane. I was helping Jay get the testing under way. I had a detailed test plan for the flight on my clip board and I was wearing a parachute. To sav ...

I built my build table with replaceable vertical posts. Both the base and the top have sockets that will accept any length square tube I want. The plan is to put in shorter verticals when I get to t ...

For those of you fortunate to live near an aircraft manufacturing plant, consider contacting them about buying their interior scraps and leftovers.

When I was working for Learjet, I was able to o ...

Here are some pictures of my QBK servo installation. I had no problem with getting the servo lined up.

Make that 2 one inch WIDE strips going the length of the cushion.

No Frank,

You double bond the Velcro loop side to the cushion and the hook side to the structure. 2 one inch strips going the length of the cushion should do it.

Pat,

When I worked at Learjet, (in the early 80's) they anchored both the seats and carpet with Velcro. The Velcro had an adhesive backing but they determined that it was not up to the task. They ...

Scott,

What is the weight difference between the the old and the new tail skid? Did it affect the CG substantially?

Good job Scott. The rudder-cam is a great addition.

Scott,

Since Jay's bird is now residing in my hangar, I thought I would add to the pictures Jay posted. His workmanship is very good.

Jay,

Look at what is out there, then design what you want and we can weld it up at my place. It should not take too long.

Thanks Matt,

That is a welcome addition because computers require a modicum of eye/ hand coordination that I do not possess.

Bob

I was considering purchasing one that was for sale in Vancouver, WA. The airplane was very well built. While I liked the idea of a fixed windscreen, the canopy itself was a little fragile. The latc ...

My Call is N7FQT. I reserved the tail number N78QT for my 601XL.

I will give you three guesses on how the "8" will be painted on the side of
the airplane.

Do you think I might get a ...