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Is Zenith charging enough for their kits?

Probably not going to get a real answer but the current situation with Vans Aircraft has me wondering. If you haven't been following, Vans…

Started by Gary WelchLatest Reply

Finally flying: STOL CH 801

Started by Guy ZindelLatest Reply

Zenith Ch650 rudder kit first impressions

Hello wonderful people   Just logging as i build.   12×4 table build video    https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=6kVQHJvZn1M   Ch650 rudder…

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Crack in Warp Drive Prop Blade!

Hi Everyone! I just wanted to let everyone know for those who are running a Warp Drive Prop, I discovered a crack in one of the blades of m…

Started by Steve McIntosh

5 3 hours ago
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750 STOL Fuselage/Gear/Struts Fairing

For a while now, fairing kits for the 750 STOL have been available from Zenith, Mark Pensenstadler (kitplaneenthusiast.com) , and North Ame…

Started by John Austin

24 Jul 20
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Ch701 1400lb Gross

Hello all, I saw a Ch701 on amphibs for sale recently, a coworker actually showed me the add off of barnstormers if my memory serves corre…

Started by Michael Barrie

3 Jul 17
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Tire bead breaker for Matco wheels

All my Carlisle Turf Glide tires are 12 years old now and they’ve held up well and show no signs of impending failure, but I decided 12 yea…

Started by Jim and Amelia Isaacs

2 Jul 17
Reply by Perry Delano

Aircraft Polishing - My 7 year update, plus my original post

After 7 years I wanted to post an update on my experience polishing my aircraft. You might want to first read the original post copied and…

Started by Gary Welch

3 Jul 17
Reply by Gary Welch

Fuel "Quick Drain" Valves...?

Draining fuel out of a tank via the stock "push up" style spring valves takes forever. Is anyone using any other kind of valve instead...?…

Started by Patrick Hoyt

7 Jul 16
Reply by Jim and Amelia Isaacs

Prevailing or running torque values on Nylocs?

I’m about to tighten up the flaperon bellcranks in the fuse which are AN5 bolts. I have a small torque wrench that has an internal spring i…

Started by Tony Renshaw

8 Jul 14
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Flying gas caps and no fuel flow

We lost a gas cap on the 601 I use for training.  Don't ask.   It is one of the new flush type with little handle that locks it down.  No p…

Started by Ray Toews

3 Jul 9
Reply by Bob Simmons

Why would you build a plane?

I was having an interesting chat with a co worker who is also into kit planes and recreational flying. I thought I would post it up here in…

Started by Michael Barrie

8 Jul 7
Reply by Rob Lankford

Latest Version of Cruzer Weight and Balance Report

Noticed 2015 Revisions of Cruzer Center of Gravity Limitations increased to FWD 500mm and baggage arm moment decreased. My POH requires a…

Started by Robert Chaplin

0 Jul 7

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