Thomas Norris
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  • Seattle, WA
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Smooth Airflow to Bing Car

Started this discussion. Last reply by John Austin Mar 4, 2020. 2 Replies

I have a Zenith 750 Cruzer with a 4th Gen Jabiru 3300 with a Bing carb.  Yesterday I discovered significant "kinks" in the scat tubing I used to connect the carb air horn to the filter/carb heat box.…Continue

Landing Taxi Light Wiring Diagram

Started this discussion. Last reply by David Gallagher Sep 18, 2016. 3 Replies

I am installing landing taxi lights in the wing of my 750 Cruzer kit.  The lights come with an installation diagram, but no wiring diagram or suggestions for routing the wires.  Can any of you offer…Continue

 

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Thomas Norris posted a status
"In late July 2020, I did an owner assisted annual inspection with Aircore Aviation in Arlington, WA. N870TS now has 75 hours on it and ever"
Oct 26, 2020
Thomas Norris posted a status
"Yesterday I finished phase 1 testing--Hooray! Looking forward to widening my flight area and bringing another person along."
Mar 19, 2020
Thomas Norris posted a discussion

Smooth Airflow to Bing Car

I have a Zenith 750 Cruzer with a 4th Gen Jabiru 3300 with a Bing carb.  Yesterday I discovered significant "kinks" in the scat tubing I used to connect the carb air horn to the filter/carb heat box.  I understand that it is important to have smooth non-turbulent airflow through this tube, preferably with a 5-6" straight run before the carb. That's hard to achieve with the proximity of the nose gear strut.  Has anyone found a better way to do this than with scat tubing?See More
Mar 1, 2020
Michael Leamy left a comment for Thomas Norris
"I saw the pics of your completed Cruzer, and I REALLY like the paint scheme. It looks clean and elegant without being overdone. I also like that it appears to be fairly simple in nature - - - - this assumes that the white was painted and the colors…"
Sep 25, 2019
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Zenith 750 Cruzer N870TS

Zenith 750 Cruzer N870TS
Sep 23, 2019
Donald Lynam left a comment for Thomas Norris
"Hey Tom - Congratulations on getting your bird in the air! Sent you an email yesterday hoping to pick your brain a bit on my Cruzer project. Enjoy your phase 1 journey! Don"
Aug 14, 2019
Thomas Norris posted a status
"Finished the 750 Cruzer in early July and passed the FAA DAR inspection on July 18. Have now done 5 test flights as part of phase 1."
Aug 12, 2019

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Aircraft Model
CH 750 Cruzer
Project Status
Flying
Building From
Kit
Engine installed (or plan to install)
Jabiru
Building Experience
Have worked on airplanes before
Flying Experience
Private Pilot
Building and Flying Info / Your Profession / Other Background Info
Retired physician. Private pilot with instruments. Single engine land and sea. about 1400 hours. Great support from EAA chapter.
Home Airport (ie. KMYJ)
Anacortes Airport K74S

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At 8:56am on November 29, 2020, Jonathan Fay said…

Congratulations and good to meet you in person yesterday!

At 8:29am on September 25, 2019, Michael Leamy said…

I saw the pics of your completed Cruzer, and I REALLY like the paint scheme. It looks clean and elegant without being overdone.

I also like that it appears to be fairly simple in nature - - - - this assumes that the white was painted and the colors were vinyl graphics.

They say that imitation is the best form of flattery.....and if you wouldn't object I may do something very similar with the 750 STOL I am finishing up.

Would prob make minor changes as to the specific colors (the blue), but would be quite similar in nature.

If you don't mind me asking, how did you come up with the sizing and the creation of the stripes (template, pre-made, etc)? Who did the vinyl cutting (assuming it is vinyl)?

Was it difficult to apply (any tips/tricks)?

Again, yours looks awesome - and I thank you in advance for any info you could offer so that I can achieve similar great results with mine.

Regards,

Michael Leamy

Elizabethtown, KY

mjldly@gmail.com

At 5:05pm on August 14, 2019, Donald Lynam said…

Hey Tom - Congratulations on getting your bird in the air! Sent you an email yesterday hoping to pick your brain a bit on my Cruzer project. Enjoy your phase 1 journey!

Don

At 7:25pm on February 14, 2017, Rick D Spurling said…

HeyThomas

Give me a call be glad to chat with you.

Thanks Rick     502-715-2430 or e-mail just don't get to it as quick. 

At 5:55pm on October 23, 2016, James Nichols said…

Tom,  Kit arrives in the next few days!!!  Here all week, lmk if you need a hand.  s/f jdn

 
 
 

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