Updated 6 March 2015

Exceptional Zodiac 601XLb, with 110HP Corvair
SOLD!

Well-built, intelligently modified, well-maintained and well-proven, including 2 trips to Oshkosh!
Cover plane and lead article in October, 2012 issue of Contact! Magazine.
~670 TT, Fresh 3L Engine in Nov '13, ~140 SREMAN!, Day/Night Equipped, 11/14 Annual
Very inexpensive to operate - Can use mid-grade auto fuel, up to 10% alcohol.
109 KTAS (125 mph) 70% Cruise (9500', 3000 RPM, <5 GPH), >500 NM Range
(New plane on the way, so - Make me an offer!)

On the wing over Arizona

Over the Superstition Mountains, near Weaver's Needle. Aug 2012.

Basic Specs

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Cover of Contact! Magazine, Summer 2012 Payson, AZ 05/12
Payson, AZ 05/12 Grand Canyon Caverns, AZ

Avionics

More Details

  • Externally counterbalanced ailerons with aerodynamic spades.
  • Reduced elevator authority 25% and added viscous damper for greatly improved control harmony.
  • Electric aileron and elevator trim. Extended elevator trim tab.
    "Coolie-hat" trim switch on pilot's stick, plus panel switches and indicators.
  • All steel-braided AN3 brake lines - no plastic tubes!
  • SAE 30R9 fuel injection hose throughout fuel system with AN fittings.
  • Custom aerodynamic brake covers, gear attachment covers and tail-spring cover.
  • Flap torque tube is split and clamped with a custom coupling. Flaps are independently adjustable.
  • Inboard flap up-stops.
  • Firewall treated inside cockpit with sound-deadening insulation.
  • LED beacon with HI/LO (day/night) operation. LED position lights.
  • Multi-flash wing-tip strobes, also with HI/LO operation.
  • Powerful HID landing light in right wing.
  • Bruce's canopy cover with N-number and custom prop socks for travel.
  • RV-10 style extra cockpit vents and custom canopy stays for hot weather ground ops.
  • Heavy duty 9-row oil cooler.
  • Koger retractable canopy sun shade.
  • Wood stick grips (contoured, L/R) with push to talk on both sides.

Exterior Pictures
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Wing walk, both sides High power HID landing light
Inboard flap stop LED beacon with custom bubble
Elevator cosmetic fairings Trim tab extension
Aerodynamic & mass balanced Custom prop covers
Split wing tip for easy access Low drag brake covers

Interior Pictures
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Comfortable seats Panel, wide view
Panel, left side Panel, right side

Recent Maintenance Items

  • New brake linings. 10/14
  • New PC680 primary battery under seat. 10/14
  • New ignition harness. 02/14
  • Replaced pitch damper. 02/14
  • Propeller repitched by Gary Hertzler to match new engine. Rebalanced to 0.01 IPS! 02/14
  • Transponder biennial recertification. 12/13
  • New 3.0L, 91-octane-tolerant engine from Falcon Machine. 11/13
  • Carburetor overhauled by D&G 07/13.
  • November 2014 condition inspection.
  • Rebuilt dual point (electronic/mechanical) alternator installed 10/12.
  • New throttle and mixture cables with new routing. 02/12
  • Motor mount stripped, checked and repainted. 01/12
  • New Condor 5.00-5 6-ply main tires, 07/11

Performance, with Sensenich 63x44 Prop, @1175#, leaned just a little rich of peak

Density Altitude Engine RPM MPH Ind. MPH True Fuel Flow MPG
7500
2400
86
96
3.4
27.4
7500
2500
94
105
3.6
28.3
7500
2600
97
108
3.8
27.0
7500
2800
106
118
4.7
24.1
7500
3000
115
128
5.2
23.7

More Information

  • The current POH is available on-line as a PDF file you can view or download.
    This includes a detailed annual inspection check-list.
  • A variety of W&B sheets that cover most loading conditions are also available as an Excel file you can download.
  • Complete build & maintenance records, oil analysis, flight test reports. Zenith plans included.
  • Now priced at just $33,000. Fresh condition inspection 11/14.
  • Might do a partial trade for a really nice, late-model, small/medium-sized SUV.
  • N601GE is currently hangared and can be viewed at Falcon Field Airport (FFZ), Mesa, AZ. (K-5)
  • Owner/builder is a CFI and EAA Flight Advisor, and can check you out for insurance purposes.
  • Can be delivered anywhere in CONUS for expenses.
  • For more information contact Andy Elliott (480)695-9568. E -Mail aelliott@alum.mit.edu

    Conoco-Philips Plaza @OSH, July 2011.

    Center stage at Oshkosh, July 2011! Now just $33,000!