Richard Benson

Male

Eagle River, AK

United States

Profile Information:

Aircraft Model
STOL CH 750, CH 750 Cruzer, Zenith CH 650
Project Status
Flying
Building From
Kit
Engine installed (or plan to install)
Jabiru
Building Experience
Have already built an airplane
Flying Experience
Commercial / CFI
Building and Flying Info / Your Profession / Other Background Info
USAF pilot in F-111A and RF-4C aircraft, Alaska bush pilot/guide/A&P in DHC-2 floatplanes, Fed-Ex pilot in C208 Caravans, now retired, in that order.
I have now completed in order: Cassutt racer,BD5A,RV8,RV7A,CH750STOL,CH650B,and CH750 Cruzer
Home Airport (ie. KMYJ)
Birchwood , Alaska

Comment Wall:

  • Phillip Owens

    Richard, Zenith is now making floats again for all of their models and they can be purchased as a kit. I hope this is of some value to you in your search for floats, I believe either the 2200 or the 2500 series will work on the 801 without any problem and you have the choice of making either the straight floats or the amphibious ones. I didn't put floats onmy 801 mainly because then it would have to stay outside as I couldn't get it in the hangar.  Good hunting.

    Jan 10, 2011

  • KENNETH DRUMHELLER

    My extended range tanks came with a fitting for return lines(used for fuel injection).  I just  purchased some plugs from my local hardware store used some lock-tite and I'm good to go.              KEN

     

    Apr 7, 2011

  • Stephen R. Smith

    Hello Richard,

    Whats going on in the state of Ak?  I sure enjoyed my flight up there this summer.  I had intended to stay longer but the weather did not cooperate.

    Steve

    Oct 13, 2015

  • Keith Crawford

    Richard
    My name is keith. I am building a 750 cruzer in kenai. I am seeing how many Alaskens would be interested in having a zenith builder/flyers get together. If your are interested I would like to get your input on time and location.
    Thanks for your time.
    Keith
    Kenai AK
    Keith@simerson.net
    (907)984-2388

    Jul 30, 2016