Jonathan Fay
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Jonathan Fay's Discussions

Hit 312 Hours on my Viking 130 as still loving it!

Started this discussion. Last reply by Paul Bonasera Dec 20, 2023. 1 Reply

I just took a 600NM trip from Anacortes to Sandpoint Idaho and back to demo to a prospective Zenith/Viking customer who got scared by buying/flying a poorly rigged 701 and needed to see what a…Continue

Anyone have a Center Stuck to sell? (Found! Thanks John Austin!)

Started this discussion. Last reply by R Michael Moore Apr 13, 2022. 3 Replies

Looking for one for my simulator...Continue

Blog Updated: Repowering my Big Tire CruZer

Started this discussion. Last reply by Ian Robb Apr 8, 2021. 13 Replies

I finally found an engine more powerful than my Viking 130 and made the move...What did I chose? Find out in my blog link below!…Continue

[SOLD] Whirlwind 3 Blade ground adjustable Prop and Spinner - Suitable for Viking 130 and similar. $1575

Started this discussion. Last reply by Bob Simmons Feb 23, 2021. 3 Replies

Removed from service at 125 hours tach time when it was replaced by Viking VIP. Includes log book. Very clean always stored indoors. No damage. Carbon fiber with Nickle leading edge. New sells for…Continue

 

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Jonathan Fay posted a discussion

Hit 312 Hours on my Viking 130 as still loving it!

I just took a 600NM trip from Anacortes to Sandpoint Idaho and back to demo to a prospective Zenith/Viking customer who got scared by buying/flying a poorly rigged 701 and needed to see what a 750/130 combo flew like. I dropped by and took him for a flight and Roger sent me a nice t-shirt as thanks! 103 KTAS at 13K density altitude at 5.1 GPHYou have to really trust an engine to go that far over the mountains!Jonathan…See More
Oct 14, 2023
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Jonathan Fay posted a blog post

Installing Fairings

Jun 1, 2022
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Jonathan Fay posted a discussion

Anyone have a Center Stuck to sell?

Looking for one for my simulator...See More
Apr 13, 2022
3 Comments
Jonathan Fay posted a discussion

Blog Updated: Repowering my Big Tire CruZer

I finally found an engine more powerful than my Viking 130 and made the move...What did I chose? Find out in my blog link below!https://my750cruzer.wordpress.com/See More
Apr 1, 2021
13 Comments
Jonathan Fay posted a discussion

Whirlwind 3 Blade ground adjustable Prop and Spinner - Suitable for Viking 130 and similar. $1575

Removed from service at 125 hours tach time when it was replaced by Viking VIP. Includes log book. Very clean always stored indoors. No damage. Carbon fiber with Nickle leading edge. New sells for $1850 for prop, $495 for spinner. GA-RW3B Hub. Viking/Rotax Bolt Pattern68" model of Razor Blades.Rotates Clockwise as viewed from cockpit.text or call (425)894-7087 for more infoJonathan…See More
Feb 22, 2021
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Tieton State Airport Hyperlapse video

Amazing flight in great weather to a back country mountain grass field. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fdRnlCjDFXUSee More
Jul 20, 2020
2 Comments
Robert Audsley left a comment for Jonathan Fay
"You can email me directly at robsley@hotmail.com.  I don't believe the side panels will fit a 650 but the seats will."
Jun 14, 2020
Robert Audsley left a comment for Jonathan Fay
"I do have it, I paid Zenith $600 for it which was two seats and some fabric to make panels and cove the instrument panel.  What of it do you want? I made four side panels for the 601HDS.  So I have the seats and 4 side panels, that’s…"
Jun 13, 2020
Jonathan Fay posted a discussion

New blog post describing installing and teting STOLSpeed Vortex Generators in my Big Tire Cruzer

https://my750cruzer.wordpress.com/2020/05/10/getting-more-stol-out-of-the-big-tire-cruzer-vortex-generators/This link should work now.See More
May 10, 2020
3 Comments
Jonathan Fay posted a discussion

Procedures for Viking 130 Annual inspection

Are there any checklist, videos or other instructions for doing your own annual on a Viking 130?See More
Jan 24, 2020
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Jonathan Fay posted a discussion

Review of the New Viking Gearbox at 15 hours

At about 45 hours I installed the upgraded gearbox in my Viking 130 powered Zenith 750 Cruzer. Jan had told me that the new gearbox would run cooler and had a new bearing to handle the turbo power levels, and since I was contemplating getting a constant speed prop, I thought the extra headroom would be worth the investment since constant speed props run higher RPMS.I have about 15 hours on the new gearbox and I have to tell you I am surprised how cool in runs, how much cleaner the new setup is…See More
Oct 11, 2019
19 Comments
Jonathan Fay posted a discussion

Making of a dual purpose Cruzer. STOL and Speed in one aircraft (but not at the same time)

While I built a Cruzer for speed, if Fast was all I was looking for a Sling TSI would have made a better build. I also wanted a part-time bush plane for the times I want to explore the Northwest off the beaten path. I also wanted to be able to change over quickly so that when I needed to go on a long cross country the change over time could be amortized in time and fuel cost savings for the trip. I am hoping for about a one hour change over to move from one configuration to the other.So how do…See More
Oct 3, 2019
11 Comments
Jonathan Fay posted a discussion

Great to meet everyone at the Zenith Homecoming

Although 1,000 miles of bad weather prevented me from bringing my Cruzer this year I was really happy that I got a last minute deal on orbits and was able get to the Homecoming an meet many more of you this year. I love that Zenith does this and it really is a great way to reinforce the community and connect people at a deeper level.See More
Sep 23, 2019
2 Comments
Jonathan Fay posted a discussion

How often do you have to add oil?

As on any plane I check the oil before each flight and make sure it is in range, when it gets near the bottom end of the range add enough to bring it near the top. The question is how many hour are you expected to go between having to add a quart?In cars I often never have to between oil changes, but what do folks see in real-world use of the car engine in airplane use?I am sure how much you push it will influence it. Has anyone kept track or noticed? If I go on a long cross country, how much…See More
Jul 31, 2019
11 Comments
Jonathan Fay posted a discussion

Ducting on my Viking 130

While I was not experiencing overheating early on in my flight testing, we got a really bad run of hot weather in Seattle, and I was getting elevated temperatures after initial takeoff and climb to pattern altitude and was pushing low 220's. Even trying slow lower power climbs it was not possible to reduce th temps to below 218, so I knew I had to deal with modifications to my cooling.I started by replacing the supplied 1/4 by 20 100mm long rods with some longer ones and opening up about 6-7…See More
Jul 29, 2019
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Profile Information

Aircraft Model
CH 750 Cruzer, Zenith CH 650
Project Status
Flying
Building From
Kit
Engine installed (or plan to install)
Viking
Your website (about your aircraft...)
http://my750cruzer.wordpress.com/
Building Experience
Have already built an airplane
Flying Experience
Private Pilot
Building and Flying Info / Your Profession / Other Background Info
Built a Viking 130 powered CH750 Cruzer in 19 months. Was working on a CH650 hopefully with Electric Powerplant
Home Airport (ie. KMYJ)
Anacortes, WA (74S)

Jonathan Fay's Blog

Installing Fairings

Posted on June 1, 2022 at 8:10am 0 Comments

Here is a link to my Zenith Cruzer Fairing installation blog post.

https://my750cruzer.wordpress.com/2022/05/30/installing-fairings-i-have-the-need-the-need-for-speed/…

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Tieton State Airport Hyperlapse video

Posted on July 20, 2020 at 12:18am 2 Comments

Amazing flight in great weather to a back country mountain grass field. 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fdRnlCjDFXU

Finally starting the panel for real!

Posted on October 20, 2018 at 10:30pm 2 Comments

https://my750cruzer.wordpress.com/

Visit to the Zenith Open Hangar Days

Posted on September 28, 2018 at 11:50am 0 Comments

I have a bunch of pics on my blogs from the Open Hangar days.

https://my750cruzer.wordpress.com/2018/09/28/zenith-open-hangar-and-homecoming/

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At 8:14pm on June 14, 2020, Robert Audsley said…

You can email me directly at robsley@hotmail.com.  I don't believe the side panels will fit a 650 but the seats will.

At 7:59pm on June 13, 2020, Robert Audsley said…

I do have it, I paid Zenith $600 for it which was two seats and some fabric to make panels and cove the instrument panel.  What of it do you want? I made four side panels for the 601HDS.  So I have the seats and 4 side panels, that’s all I have.

Rob

At 6:16am on April 12, 2019, Gerry Winch said…

Jonathan the parts came, thank you.

At 7:01pm on April 9, 2019, Gerry Winch said…

Thank you

At 6:23am on April 9, 2019, Gerry Winch said…

Jonathan,

I just sent $110.00 by PayPal. My address is    Gerry Winch

                                                                           41 Ridgeway Drive       

                                                                            Shell Lake Wisconsin 54871

Thanks,

Gerry

At 7:54pm on April 8, 2019, Gerry Winch said…

Hi Jonathan,

i will take the RAC parts for $110. How do you want to proceed?

thanks

Gerry

At 5:52pm on April 7, 2019, Gerry Winch said…

Jonathan,

could you please give me the pricing for the trim accessories.

Gerry

At 12:37am on August 7, 2018, Darren Weston said…

Hi Jonathan thanks for the advice it give me something to think about. I hadn’t thought much about what order to build it in I was going to do for the fuselage first.

thanks 

Darren

 
 
 

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