Michael McConnell

Lorton, VA

United States

Profile Information:

Aircraft Model
ZODIAC XL
Project Status
Other
Building From
Purchased finished aircraft
Building Experience
No Experience
Flying Experience
Private Pilot
Building and Flying Info / Your Profession / Other Background Info
Financial Advisor; retired Navy P-3 pilot

Comment Wall:

  • Bill Carter

    Welcome to the family.

    I wish you the all the best with your project. If you ever get the chance to visit the Zenith factory please take the time to stop by our builder assist facility too. We are their newest and nearest builder assist facility and like to have visitors. We are right here in Mexico, Mo., not far from the factory.

    Take care and good luck,

    Bill Carter

    American Light Sport Aircrafters

    Builder Assist & Assembly Center

    www.LightSportAircrafters.com

    Aug 15, 2011

  • Bill Carter

    Michael,

    The aircraft will remain registered as it is. If you were not the builder then you do not have the builder privileges. I have heard that this may be possible by taking some classes. I would suggest contacting the EAA. I think that they will be able to give you a much more authoritative answser than I can.

    You should ask Zenith about the POH but since they only build kits and not complete airplanes I suspect that they will not have one. The POH is one of the things that they builder is supposed to put together as he conduct his test flights. Again EAA has information about how to compile that info. The previous owner should have that info for you although it may not be in an official POH handbood format. It wouldn't hurt to contact Wm Wynn. Again, like Zenith, I don't think that he will have one but you can certainly begin compiling the info from them, the EAA, Myself, and others on this forum and you should be able to compile a very nice manual. The Airworthiness is updated by a condition inspection. Of course any A&P can do this fr you, but again you may find out that it is legal for you to it yourself with this class that I have heard about. But PLEASE be sure to check this info out before you buy the airplane.

    As for a pre purchase inspection I'd say that an A&P would work well but you might also try just getting someone who has built the same model and engine to take a look if you only want an opinion. Heck if you are near me I wouldn't mind taking a look with you.

    $695 is a fair price if it includes the tray. You might also check the Yard Store and Wentworth Aircraft. If have seen deals on each of their websites.

    Take my advice for what its worth but please check out all advice from anyone before acting on it.

    Thanks for the inquiry,

    Bill Carter

    www.LightSportAircrafters.com

    573-721-4400

    Aug 16, 2011