Jon L Bateman

Colville, WA

United States

Profile Information:

Aircraft Model
ZODIAC XL
Project Status
Flying
Building From
Plans-only
Engine installed (or plan to install)
Lycoming
Your website (about your aircraft...)
http://websites.expercraft.com/jonb/
Building Experience
Have already built an airplane
Flying Experience
Sport Pilot (or Ultralight)
Building and Flying Info / Your Profession / Other Background Info
Tool & Die Machinist
Home Airport (ie. KMYJ)
63S

Comment Wall:

  • Stephen R. Smith

    Hello Jon,

    Plans-only build - I am impressed. Looking forward to seeing it. I will keep you and 63S in mind when I get into the planing stages of the trip.

    Steve
  • Glen Rushing

    Hi Jon,

       Yep, the one and only    :)

    Sold the Excalibur, moved to Mexico for a year and have now moved back to Florida.

    Currently flying a nice 2001 CHALLENGER till I get my 601 back into the air. I'm about 30% completed with the "B" Mod       :)

     

    Glen Rushing

    813-714-8210

     

     

  • Michael Heit

    Hello John, how are you doing? I'm living in North Pole, Alaska now ... good to hear from you. I'm going to build the CH750 ... ordered the tail kit , plans, and build videos ... 

    Mike Heit A&P IA, DAR

  • Earnest Fontenot

    Jon,
    Thanks for your comment of encouragement about me making my first part. I bought the plans back in January and have been working towards acquiring and making the tools and jigs to get me to this point. I know my progress will not be a record setter since I am only able to devote one day a week to my project (I work two jobs) but, that is OK with me. My motto in my professional life as well as for this build is “One thing at a time.”

    Earnie

  • Terry Latino

    Hi Jon,  The O-290 added 30 pounds over the O-235. I'm not sure if much HP advantage was added. at 75% power it will cruise at 125 or so.  But I think I may have power issues elsewhere.  The prop is a 68" 3 blade warp drive.  I used light weight a light weight prop, altenator, starter, and battery. and made up for  the added weight.  I am going to switch from the slick mags to an electronic ignition.  I am tickled at the way it flys.  I was leery of the rudder but once it was airborne all my doubts went away.

  • Buzz Air Flight Academy

    Yes we do and will be happy to assist you, My husband will do it and he will contact you shortly. He is delivering a Zodiac to NC right now. Our email is buzzair@birch.net Buzz is 775 841 5429

  • Buzz Air Flight Academy

    Hello Jon, This is Buzzy, please call me about your project. 775 841 5429
  • bryan happell

    thank you jon, do you know anybody in the area that owns a 701?

  • bryan happell

    jon if you get a chance, give me a ring at208- 610-3686, thank you