You're going to kill yourself!! - Zenith Aircraft Builders and Flyers2024-03-29T15:01:27Zhttps://zenith.aero/forum/topics/your-going-to-kill-yourself?commentId=2606393%3AComment%3A670779&feed=yes&xn_auth=noI tell them that Gravity has…tag:zenith.aero,2019-10-12:2606393:Comment:6954972019-10-12T02:23:59.755ZBrad Paynehttps://zenith.aero/profile/BradPayne
I tell them that Gravity has a perfect record. It hasn't left anyone up there yet!
I tell them that Gravity has a perfect record. It hasn't left anyone up there yet! I just tell them that If lift…tag:zenith.aero,2019-10-10:2606393:Comment:6954022019-10-10T15:13:27.936ZRobert Boydhttps://zenith.aero/profile/RobertBoyd
I just tell them that If lift is greater than weight and thrust is greater than drag then IT SHOULD FLY!
I just tell them that If lift is greater than weight and thrust is greater than drag then IT SHOULD FLY! Hi, I finished a partially bu…tag:zenith.aero,2019-07-13:2606393:Comment:6839092019-07-13T10:48:56.612ZRobert Schneckhttps://zenith.aero/profile/RobertSchneck
Hi, I finished a partially built Zodiac 601xl. I get the opposite reaction. My wife is very supportive and has flown over 5000nm with me. My friends are amazed. They know very few pilots, even less that own anairplane, and know only me that built his own airplane. I have taken up several people. Don't let people who know little about flying dissuade you. If you haven't already, join the EAA and a local chapter, if you are a good pilot and as you fly your airplane the comments will subside,
Hi, I finished a partially built Zodiac 601xl. I get the opposite reaction. My wife is very supportive and has flown over 5000nm with me. My friends are amazed. They know very few pilots, even less that own anairplane, and know only me that built his own airplane. I have taken up several people. Don't let people who know little about flying dissuade you. If you haven't already, join the EAA and a local chapter, if you are a good pilot and as you fly your airplane the comments will subside, I have a higher success rate…tag:zenith.aero,2019-07-10:2606393:Comment:6835032019-07-10T15:20:40.201ZMartin Bimahttps://zenith.aero/profile/MartinBima
<p>I have a higher success rate than Boeing, Airbus, and every other manufacturer. </p>
<p>I have a higher success rate than Boeing, Airbus, and every other manufacturer. </p> There's always hope! A frien…tag:zenith.aero,2019-05-23:2606393:Comment:6779542019-05-23T17:59:52.844ZJohn Austinhttps://zenith.aero/profile/JohnLAustin
<p>There's always hope! A friend and CFI once told me, "I would <em>never</em> fly in an experimental aircraft!" Later, I helped him a bit on restoring a Stinson and I think he realized I was much more particular than he was about the repairs/restoration - it didn't hurt that we got to do a lot of "hangar flying," too. It also didn't hurt that his best friend, an A&P IA, looked at my plane and said he'd like to have one, too ... if I was the one who built it.</p>
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<p>There's always hope! A friend and CFI once told me, "I would <em>never</em> fly in an experimental aircraft!" Later, I helped him a bit on restoring a Stinson and I think he realized I was much more particular than he was about the repairs/restoration - it didn't hurt that we got to do a lot of "hangar flying," too. It also didn't hurt that his best friend, an A&P IA, looked at my plane and said he'd like to have one, too ... if I was the one who built it.</p>
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<p>Guess which CFI flew with me in my STOL 750 on my last BFR??? ;>)</p>
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<p>John</p>
<p>N750A</p> Well, you might explain to th…tag:zenith.aero,2019-05-23:2606393:Comment:6779502019-05-23T17:41:35.958ZMark Welchhttps://zenith.aero/profile/MarkWelch
<p>Well, you might explain to them that according to the EAA, fatalities attributed to homebuilts decreased 57% between 2007 and 2017. In 2007, there were 6.4 fatal accidents per 100,000 hours flown. In 2017 there were 2.63. Apparently this was a result of EAA emphasis on promoting safety and helping pilots and builders become better trained and educated.</p>
<p>Full disclosure: I'm no expert on homebuilding, although I helped my dad fully restore a Champion 7FC when I was a kid. I'm…</p>
<p>Well, you might explain to them that according to the EAA, fatalities attributed to homebuilts decreased 57% between 2007 and 2017. In 2007, there were 6.4 fatal accidents per 100,000 hours flown. In 2017 there were 2.63. Apparently this was a result of EAA emphasis on promoting safety and helping pilots and builders become better trained and educated.</p>
<p>Full disclosure: I'm no expert on homebuilding, although I helped my dad fully restore a Champion 7FC when I was a kid. I'm salivating over the CH 750 and now have shop space to build one. My family has the same anti-homebuilt bias and it's been an issue. They're convinced I am safer on the interstate.</p>
<p>Maybe you could set up a simple simulator using X-Plane and give them a little stick time so they can experience some of the elements and get more comfortable. Just don't argue. Let them experience a local EAA activity. There is a wealth of experience there and a supportive community behind every build.</p>
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<p></p> First flight for sure, it's t…tag:zenith.aero,2019-04-28:2606393:Comment:6753502019-04-28T17:59:56.448ZDel Cloweshttps://zenith.aero/profile/DelClowes
<p>First flight for sure, it's the icing on the cake!</p>
<p>Del</p>
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<p>First flight for sure, it's the icing on the cake!</p>
<p>Del</p>
<p>N364DC</p> Interesting that this is one…tag:zenith.aero,2019-03-24:2606393:Comment:6708392019-03-24T18:10:30.821ZJerold Ebkehttps://zenith.aero/profile/JeroldEbke
<p>Interesting that this is one of the longest threads in recent history.</p>
<p>We all have some experience with this line of conversation, from genuine intrigue to horror. Just another aspect of home building which is a grand adventure.</p>
<p>Interesting that this is one of the longest threads in recent history.</p>
<p>We all have some experience with this line of conversation, from genuine intrigue to horror. Just another aspect of home building which is a grand adventure.</p> Fortunately I had very few pe…tag:zenith.aero,2019-03-24:2606393:Comment:6708362019-03-24T16:15:19.945ZKen Pavlouhttps://zenith.aero/profile/KenPavlou
<p>Fortunately I had very few people express that sentiment. My usual reply was that at the very least it was a death of my own choosing. Oddly enough, a couple of the people expressing concern have flown in my death trap / coffin. I can only assume they had a death wish.</p>
<p>Fortunately I had very few people express that sentiment. My usual reply was that at the very least it was a death of my own choosing. Oddly enough, a couple of the people expressing concern have flown in my death trap / coffin. I can only assume they had a death wish.</p> Good looking aircraft!!tag:zenith.aero,2019-03-24:2606393:Comment:6711492019-03-24T13:52:46.530ZDavid J. Beaulieuhttps://zenith.aero/profile/DavidJBeaulieu
<p>Good looking aircraft!!</p>
<p>Good looking aircraft!!</p>