Kevin Powell
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Corrosion Protection for Cabin Frame (4130 steel)

Started this discussion. Last reply by Guy Zindel Oct 29, 2021. 13 Replies

Question to all Zenith builders out there who have a cabin frame made of 4130 chrome-moly steel. What you did to prime/paint/finish your cabin frame?I'm interested to know both how you/your finisher…Continue

Tags: Frame, Cabin, Painting

Jabiru 3300 Alternator - Upgrade

Started this discussion. Last reply by John Austin Sep 30, 2020. 2 Replies

Contemplating selection of Jabiru 3300 for my Cruzer (in progress).One point of concern I have is the small-ish (for my plans) 20 amp alternator.Also concerned because the alternator is of a design…Continue

POWDER COATING CABIN FRAME (CH750 or CRUZER)

Started this discussion. Last reply by Kevin Powell Sep 27, 2020. 7 Replies

Open question to group regarding finishing the cabin frame for the 750 (STOL/CRUZER).At the moment, my inclination is to have the frame powder coated. Has anybody experienced any problems or issues…Continue

CH 750 STOL Rudder Kit: NEW/Unopened in crate

Started this discussion. Last reply by Kevin Powell Feb 27, 2023. 4 Replies

I have a "new in box" CH 750 STOL Rudder kit for sale. It's in it's original crate and has never been opened., I bought it from ZAC in August 2015, then had second thoughts about STOL versus Cruzer,…Continue

Tags: Rudder, STOL, 750

 

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Corrosion Protection for Cabin Frame (4130 steel)

Question to all Zenith builders out there who have a cabin frame made of 4130 chrome-moly steel. What you did to prime/paint/finish your cabin frame?I'm interested to know both how you/your finisher prepped the welded tube frame prior to painting/powder coating, as well as opinions about painting versus powder coating.I am building a 750 Cruzer and was preparing to have my powder coated (or possibly just painting myself). However, I get mixed recommendations from finishers about preparation of…See More
Jul 9, 2021
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Kevin Powell posted a discussion

Jabiru 3300 Alternator - Upgrade

Contemplating selection of Jabiru 3300 for my Cruzer (in progress).One point of concern I have is the small-ish (for my plans) 20 amp alternator.Also concerned because the alternator is of a design the puportedly doesn't put out much current below 2000 rpm, at least according to the  limitation described in the in the Jabiru Pilot’s Operating…See More
Sep 29, 2020
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Kevin Powell posted a discussion

POWDER COATING CABIN FRAME (CH750 or CRUZER)

Open question to group regarding finishing the cabin frame for the 750 (STOL/CRUZER).At the moment, my inclination is to have the frame powder coated. Has anybody experienced any problems or issues with getting this done on their frames? In other words, what should I be on the lookout for when selecting a shop to powder coat my cabin frame, if anything?Also, for the Cruzer folks: what did you do about finishing the counter-weights (steel plate) for balancing the elevator?Thanks in advance for…See More
Sep 22, 2020
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Kevin Powell posted a discussion

CH 750 STOL Rudder Kit: NEW/Unopened in crate

I have a "new in box" CH 750 STOL Rudder kit for sale. It's in it's original crate and has never been opened., I bought it from ZAC in August 2015, then had second thoughts about STOL versus Cruzer, so never unboxed it from it's shipping crate.  Ultimately I decided to switch to the Cruzer, which I'm presently building.I'm planning to bring this with me to Oshkosh (driving from Cedar Rapids, Iowa). It's yours for $250. If anyone is interested please let me know.Thanks!Kevin…See More
Jul 4, 2019
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CH 750 STOL Rudder Kit - Anybody Looking for One?

I have a "new in box" CH 750 STOL Rudder kit I need to unload.I bought it from ZAC in 2015 at Oshkosh; then had second thoughts about STOL versus Cruzer, and ultimately switched to the Cruzer, which I'm presently building. It's in its original crate and has never been opened.I'm planning to bring this with me to Oshkosh in a few weeks. If anyone is interested please let me know. Thanks!kevin.n4822t@gmail.comSee More
Jul 1, 2019
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Stephen R. Smith left a comment for Kevin Powell
"Hello Kevin, Looks like your well on the way to adventure. Building and flying my 601 has been life changing for me. I hope it is for you too. Steve"
Apr 16, 2019

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Aircraft Model
STOL CH 750, CH 750 Cruzer
Project Status
Just started
Building From
Partial kit
Engine installed (or plan to install)
Jabiru
Building Experience
No Experience
Flying Experience
Private Pilot
Building and Flying Info / Your Profession / Other Background Info
Starting build of "2-2-Tango"(N4822T),by sub-kits, late 2018
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> Private pilot (2003)
> CH-601XL Rudder built at factory workshop (2005)
> Inactive (flying) since 2009 for medical concerns (waited
for FAA medical reform).
> Bought CH-750 rudder kit at Oshkosh 2015.
>>> BASIC MED IS LAW!!! (2017)
> Completed/Passed BasicMed (6/2018)
> Bought CH-750 STOL plans (8/1/2018)
>Visited Zenith Aircraft factory for demo rides in 750 STOL and CRUZER. (12/10/2018)
> Traded In Plans for 750 CRUZER and ordered tail section sub-kit. (12/10/2018)
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PROFESSION: Manufacturing Engineer/Systems Engineer/Engineering Manager/Technical Project Manager.
Home Airport (ie. KMYJ)
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CH 750 STOL Rudder Kit - Anybody Looking for One?

Posted on July 1, 2019 at 4:48pm 0 Comments

I have a "new in box" CH 750 STOL Rudder kit I need to unload.

I bought it from ZAC in 2015 at Oshkosh; then had second thoughts about STOL versus Cruzer, and ultimately switched to the Cruzer, which I'm presently building. It's in its original crate and has never been opened.

I'm planning to bring this with me to Oshkosh in a few weeks. If anyone is interested please let me know. Thanks!

kevin.n4822t@gmail.com

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At 9:41am on April 16, 2019, Stephen R. Smith said…

Hello Kevin, Looks like your well on the way to adventure. Building and flying my 601 has been life changing for me. I hope it is for you too. Steve

At 2:30pm on January 25, 2019, Fred Williams said…

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