jonbakerok
Well Known Member
Just sold my 6A. Wasn't sure what I wanted to build next, but now I'm thinking LSA.
After looking at all the other options, here I am right back here at Vans. But doggoneit, my next plane will be a taildragger, and I don't give a rat's *** how unpractical it is! I had practical. Now I just want cheap and fun.
By the way, that flip-up canopy's gotta go, too. In fact, how about giving us a removable slider, for open-cockpit fun?
And how about a Jabiru instead of that Rotax? Not geared, more power, same all-up weight, 2000 hr TBO, and no water cooling system to mess around with. Why would anyone choose a Rotax?
And 118 mph cruise? Gimme a break! The LSA def allows 138 mph top speed at sea level. If 138 is top, I want at least 130 at 75% -- for a 150 TAS at 8500. The Zodiac claims 160 TAS at 8500 with the Jabiru. Why not Vans?
If fact, I would have already ordered the Zodiac if not for the unbalanced ailerons and non-removable wings. From what I hear, the control harmony on the Zodiac is awful, and after flying that sweet 6A for four years, I couldn't put up with that.
After looking at all the other options, here I am right back here at Vans. But doggoneit, my next plane will be a taildragger, and I don't give a rat's *** how unpractical it is! I had practical. Now I just want cheap and fun.
By the way, that flip-up canopy's gotta go, too. In fact, how about giving us a removable slider, for open-cockpit fun?
And how about a Jabiru instead of that Rotax? Not geared, more power, same all-up weight, 2000 hr TBO, and no water cooling system to mess around with. Why would anyone choose a Rotax?
And 118 mph cruise? Gimme a break! The LSA def allows 138 mph top speed at sea level. If 138 is top, I want at least 130 at 75% -- for a 150 TAS at 8500. The Zodiac claims 160 TAS at 8500 with the Jabiru. Why not Vans?
If fact, I would have already ordered the Zodiac if not for the unbalanced ailerons and non-removable wings. From what I hear, the control harmony on the Zodiac is awful, and after flying that sweet 6A for four years, I couldn't put up with that.
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