John Austin's Discussions (4,823)

Search Forum

View

Discussions Replied To (1732) Replies Latest Activity

"Since this is the Open Forum, we don't have a clue as to which Zenith model you have…"

John Austin replied Jul 27, 2025 to Need a quick answer - size of nose gear bungie.

 3 Jul 28, 2025
Reply by Louis Gallego

"The X7 runs EFB flawlessly and the sunlight readability is unsurpassed! However, I w…"

John Austin replied Jul 15, 2025 to The Hugerock X7 tablet - 2600 nits (not a misprint) and the same size as the IFly 740B GPS

 14 Dec 30, 2025
Reply by Gary Welch

"At least on my 750 STOL, the spacers will not side-load the bearings if they are the…"

John Austin replied Jun 25, 2025 to Nose wheel axle

 3 Jun 25, 2025
Reply by John Austin

"Tim, you are a genius!  I recently had to pull the engine and it only took a minute…"

John Austin replied May 21, 2025 to Hoisting via hub shaft (Jabiru 3300 G2) ZCH650B

 5 May 21, 2025
Reply by John Austin

"Thanks for the info! John"

John Austin replied May 19, 2025 to Rotec aero Electronic Ignition

 12 May 22, 2025
Reply by Dave Geiling

"Just curious, why install the Rotec electronic ignition?  Hard starting problems?  I…"

John Austin replied May 19, 2025 to Rotec aero Electronic Ignition

 12 May 22, 2025
Reply by Dave Geiling

"I don't know if they've changed the design - maybe it's different on the 650, but I…"

John Austin replied May 10, 2025 to Holes on factory bracket don't align on NG puck upgrade.

 2 May 10, 2025
Reply by Gary Welch

"Seems to me that if the Cortec is confined between the riveted metal and any ooze-ou…"

John Austin replied May 6, 2025 to Cortec on firewall?

 5 May 6, 2025
Reply by John Austin

"I did not try to determine any climb rate change, but I certainly didn't notice any…"

John Austin replied Apr 28, 2025 to Never Say Never - The Slats Are Back!

 29 Apr 28, 2025
Reply by John Austin

"I was addressing the donut system - this report concerns a 30 year old plane and I a…"

John Austin replied Apr 22, 2025 to Zenith "Donut" Nose Gear Suspension Installation and Testing

 152 Apr 22, 2025
Reply by John Austin

RSS

New from Zenith:

Zenith Planes For Sale 
  

Classified listing for buying or selling your Zenith building or flying related stuff...

Custom Instrument Panels
for your Zenith:

Custom instrument panels are now available directly from Zenith Aircraft Company exclusively for Zenith builders and owners. Pre-cut panel, Dynon and Garmin avionics, and more.

Zenith Homecoming Tee:

Zenair Floats

Flying On Your Own Wings:
 A Complete Guide to Understanding Light Airplane Design, by Chris Heintz

Builder & Pilot Supplies:

Aircraft Insurance:

 
 

Transition training:

Flying Knuckleheads

Lavion Aero

Aircraft Spruce & Specialty for all your building and pilot supplies!

How to videos from HomebuiltHELP.com

Developed specifically for Zenith builders (by a builder) these videos on DVD are a great help in building your own kit plane by providing practical hands-on construction information. Visit HomebuiltHelp.com for the latest DVD titles.

© 2026   Created by Zenith.Aero.   Powered by

Badges  |  Report an Issue  |  Terms of Service