Benjamin Wiford
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Temperatures Inside Cowling

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Question for the Masses,I finished install/build of the Viking 150 on my Zenith 650 back in January and am loving flying the setup. My question to fellow Viking flyers... has anyone recorded or noted…Continue

Ray Allen Trim connection for Dynon HDX Display

Started this discussion. Last reply by Benjamin Wiford Apr 8. 4 Replies

Question for the masses,I have the Ray Allen Trim Servo and Rocker Switch as supplied in the Zenith 650 kit. For Avionics, I went with the Dynon HDX, using the Advanced Flight Systems ACM. I am…Continue

Cracked Rear Canopy on 650

Started this discussion. Last reply by Orlando Oct 14, 2024. 3 Replies

Question for the Masses,Is there any way or recommendation on how to repair a 2.5” crack on the canopy? I was careful on the type of drill bit I used. Took my time to avoid any issues on the fitting.…Continue

Ding/dent on skin

Started this discussion. Last reply by Pete N Jan 18, 2022. 4 Replies

While wrapping my stabilizer I dinged the leading edge of the skin. It is very small, but noticeable. My question for the group is how big of an issues is that? I understand it is minimal,…Continue

 

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Temperatures Inside Cowling

Question for the Masses,I finished install/build of the Viking 150 on my Zenith 650 back in January and am loving flying the setup. My question to fellow Viking flyers... has anyone recorded or noted temperatures under the cowling? I ask because my cowling and engine "feel" hot after a day of flying. I would like to compare the temperatures of my cowling and different areas of the engine. I have not seen any temps posted or discussed for me to compare to. Does anyone have any info? Is anyone…See More
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Benjamin Wiford posted a discussion

Ray Allen Trim connection for Dynon HDX Display

Question for the masses,I have the Ray Allen Trim Servo and Rocker Switch as supplied in the Zenith 650 kit. For Avionics, I went with the Dynon HDX, using the Advanced Flight Systems ACM. I am trying to figure out how to wire the Servo to the ACM, and then the Rocker Switch to the ACM, in order to display Trim position on the HDX. Has anyone successfully done this or something similar? I did my best trying to meld the ACM schematic with the Ray Allen schematic but the servo will not…See More
Jul 12, 2025
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Benjamin Wiford posted a discussion

Cracked Rear Canopy on 650

Question for the Masses,Is there any way or recommendation on how to repair a 2.5” crack on the canopy? I was careful on the type of drill bit I used. Took my time to avoid any issues on the fitting. Then when it came time to install, everything was going well until one of the last rivets. When I riveted, the canopy cracked. Very discouraging. Does anyone have any tips or tricks? The right answer is probably ordering a new canopy and starting over, but I’d prefer not. Attached is a picture for…See More
Oct 10, 2024
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Benjamin Wiford posted a discussion

Ding/dent on skin

While wrapping my stabilizer I dinged the leading edge of the skin. It is very small, but noticeable. My question for the group is how big of an issues is that? I understand it is minimal, aerodynamically, but how much will it show after paint? How much does painting cover up “imperfections”? Thanks all. See More
Sep 20, 2021
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Zenith CH 650
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