Zenith Aircraft Builders and Flyers
Online Community of Zenith Builders and Flyers
Windshield final install.
Finally got around to finishing the windshield install. The dash cover is from the Zen upholstery kit. Painted black underneath to prevent any glare from the bare aluminum. The round flange is an outlet for a windshield defrost vent. One on each side. I had issues with the Zen screws, they kept stripping. I got some cheap, but tough, steel screws for the install. Now that the tubes are "tapped" I'll switch them out to stainless. Overall it was nerve racking, but looks great. I sure don't want to install another one though... :)
Albums: CH750 The build...
Comment
-
Comment by Shane Cunningham on June 5, 2019 at 2:42pm
-
Looks great! Where did you get that black trim around the bottom of the windshield?
-
Comment by Mark Maltais on June 22, 2015 at 3:33pm
-
Hi Jack,
You bet. It's been parked outside now for about 3 weeks and we've had some serious rain storms in that time. The water beads up behind the top window trim so doesn't come in there. The window is sealed over the cabin tubes with two layers of 1/8" butyl tape. Once the window touched this stuff, it's all over and seals about as good as it gets. I left about 1.5" of window sticking out over the edge of the tubes as well under the wing. Worked great! Not a drop of water in the plane so far. I'm sure it seals out a lot of wind noise as well.
Mark
-
Comment by Jack E Martin on June 22, 2015 at 2:18pm
-
Mark,
Were you able to get a good seal between the top window and the wing?
-
-
No problem Michael. I'd like to something similar on this site but a 3 pic max daily upload just wouldn't cut it... :(
-
Comment by Michael Chesney on February 17, 2015 at 6:31am
-
That turned out really well Mark! Thanks for detailing the process on the homebuilt builder thread!
New from Zenith:
Classified listing for buying or selling your Zenith building or flying related stuff...
Custom Instrument Panels
for your Zenith:
Custom instrument panels are now available directly from Zenith Aircraft Company exclusively for Zenith builders and owners. Pre-cut panel, Dynon and Garmin avionics, and more.
Zenith Homecoming Tee:
Flying On Your Own Wings:
A Complete Guide to Understanding Light Airplane Design, by Chris Heintz
Builder & Pilot Supplies:
Pro Builder Assistance:
Transition training:
Aircraft Spruce & Specialty for all your building and pilot supplies!
How to videos from HomebuiltHELP.com
Developed specifically for Zenith builders (by a builder) these videos on DVD are a great help in building your own kit plane by providing practical hands-on construction information. Visit HomebuiltHelp.com for the latest DVD titles.
© 2024 Created by Zenith.Aero.
Powered by
You need to be a member of Zenith Aircraft Builders and Flyers to add comments!
Join Zenith Aircraft Builders and Flyers