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Larry Winger's 601XL Project
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Date:  6-20-2006
Number of Hours:  0.00
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Brief Description:  Read William Wynne's Corvair Flight Engines Manual

In my research on the Zenith Zodiac 601XL, I found that a number were flying behind Corvair conversions. I read most of his extensive website and ordered the conversion manual on 6/13/2006. Manual Number 7140 arrived one week later and I read it cover-to-cover in one night.

Since that time, I have been amazed at how many 601XL kit & scratch builders there are who are planning on this powerplant. The cost to complete can range from $3,500 to $7,000, but that is still considerably less than the Continental/Lycoming/Jabiru/Rotax alternatives. This engine has been successfully pulling light airplanes since Bernie Pietenpol started using it in 1960. (Time: 3.5 hours)
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A William Wynne Corvair conversion

A William Wynne Corvair conversion

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Corvair engine on a 601XL

Corvair engine on a 601XL

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