James Neirinck
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Yamaha Apex Powered CH750 Cruzer Now Flying !!

Started this discussion. Last reply by James Neirinck on Saturday. 2 Replies

Quick update to say my Yamaha Apex / Skytrax Gearbox / E-Prop Durandal powered Cruzer is flying and performing above expectations (which were high to begin with !).  Performance has been truly…Continue

Skytrax Gearbox Installed onto APEX Engine

Started this discussion. Last reply by charlie rosenzweig Nov 24, 2022. 1 Reply

Installed the Skytrax gearbox onto the Yamaha APEX.  Next step is to install the oil tank and oil lines, air intake, and exhaust header.  Will be making noises soon!…Continue

APEX with Skytrax GB Installed

Started this discussion. Last reply by Jonathan Kreilich Jan 23. 1 Reply

Installed the completed and painted engine mount, dropped in the Apex engine, and finished install of the Skytrax gearbox.  Oil system install next as well as air intake and header exhaust. Continue

Factory Supplied Pitot / Static and Potential Water Ingress

Started this discussion. Last reply by James Neirinck Aug 12, 2022. 1 Reply

For those who have installed the factory supplied pitot / static tubes on the wing which does not have any provision for a drain for potential water ingress during flight in rain on the pitot tube,…Continue

 

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Yamaha Apex Powered CH750 Cruzer Now Flying !!

Quick update to say my Yamaha Apex / Skytrax Gearbox / E-Prop Durandal powered Cruzer is flying and performing above expectations (which were high to begin with !).  Performance has been truly outstanding.  Added benefit has been the small radiator / heat exchanger and fan I installed behind the panel.  It being fall and getting cold here in Canada it sure is nice to be able to continue to fly with the colder weather and still be nice and warm inside the aircraft.  The liquid cooled Yamaha…See More
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Yamaha Apex-Skytrax Gearbox with E-Prop Durandal Prop

Very impressed with this Yamaha engine / Skytrax gearbox / E-Prop Durandal setup. Light, powerful, and modern Yamaha legendary reliability.
Saturday
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"Hi James, Wondering how your progress with the Apex is going? i have been considering it or the sidewinder 998t for my build. Ive been looking for other Zenith guys going the Yamaha route. Mike."
Sep 24, 2023
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Skytrax Gearbox Installed onto APEX Engine

Installed the Skytrax gearbox onto the Yamaha APEX.  Next step is to install the oil tank and oil lines, air intake, and exhaust header.  Will be making noises soon! See More
Aug 12, 2022
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APEX with Skytrax GB Installed

Installed the completed and painted engine mount, dropped in the Apex engine, and finished install of the Skytrax gearbox.  Oil system install next as well as air intake and header exhaust. See More
Jul 30, 2022
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Factory Supplied Pitot / Static and Potential Water Ingress

For those who have installed the factory supplied pitot / static tubes on the wing which does not have any provision for a drain for potential water ingress during flight in rain on the pitot tube, have you had any issues with your airspeed indicator?  If this is a non-issue great, but I know most pitot intake tube system have a built in pressure chamber and drain hole for water, and the Zenith factory supplied one does not thus my question / concern.  Any input on this would be appreciated.See More
Jul 4, 2022
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Trial fit of exhaust header on Apex

Trial fit of exhaust header from a Suzuki Samurai. Spacing is good.  Next step to weld it to the exhaust flanges. (Note: disregard the radiator in the picture as it’s not likely the one I’m going to use and is not in the right position).See More
Feb 18, 2022
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Engine Mount - Yamaha Apex

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Feb 10, 2022
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CH750 Transition Training

Looking for someone in the Winnipeg MB Canada area to do a few hours of CH750 Cruzer (or STOL) transition training with. I'm building a Cruzer which should be ready to fly in the spring thus the need for some time in a CH750. Much appreciated. Cheers, JimSee More
Jan 30, 2022
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Dec 18, 2021
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Nov 21, 2021
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Adjustable Seat

Using a similar approach that others here have used, I came up with my own version of an adjustable seat that uses slots in the seat pan and a ball lock pull pin to secure the seat in place once adjusted.  Standard install method nut plates on the back side for the four bolts that go through the slots in the seat pan.  Larger washers on top.  3/4" square alum tube in the center under the seat pan drilled with holes to accept the pull pin. Very light weight solution and easy to adjust the seats…See More
Nov 21, 2021
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CH 750 Cruzer fuselage / cabin

Cabin frame installed on Cruzer build
Mar 31, 2021
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Wanted: GRT EIS 4000 engine monitor

Looking for a GRT EIS 4000 engine monitor for my Cruzer build.If have one you want to sell let me know. Cheers, JamesSee More
Jan 3, 2021
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This will be my first build but I went to college back in the late 80'S to take Aerospace Manufacturing Engineering and spent over 20 years in aerospace as a manufacturing engineer and project manager.
Obtained my private pilots license in 1983 and current fly a '64 V tail Bonanza S35.
Home Airport (ie. KMYJ)
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At 7:25pm on September 24, 2023, Michael Barrie said…

Hi James,

Wondering how your progress with the Apex is going? i have been considering it or the sidewinder 998t for my build. Ive been looking for other Zenith guys going the Yamaha route. Mike.

At 10:12am on December 9, 2020, Wayne Woloshin said…

Welcome to the Forum James, good luck with your build.

 
 
 

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