Jonathon Payne
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  • Wilmington, NC
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Opinions on the Zenith tool kit

Started this discussion. Last reply by Scott Geddes Jul 5, 2022. 3 Replies

Are the tool kits in the Zenith store worth buying?  If not, what would you recommend?  If so, is the air drill worth the extra expense?Continue

 

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Tail kit received

The tail kit minus the rudder arrived today.  No forklift blade shaped holes or obvious signs of it being drop kicked all the way from Mexico, Missouri were…See More
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Zenith workshop class

Getting started with all of the basic parts laid out on the table, instruction manual at the ready.
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Aircraft Model
CH 750 Cruzer
Project Status
Less than half
Building From
Kit
Engine installed (or plan to install)
Corvair
Your website (about your aircraft...)
http://eaabuilderslog.org/?s=jpayne
Building Experience
Have worked on airplanes before
Flying Experience
Private Pilot
Home Airport (ie. KMYJ)
KILM

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Tail kit received

Posted on February 15, 2023 at 8:12pm 0 Comments

The tail kit minus the rudder arrived today.  No forklift blade shaped holes or obvious signs of it being drop kicked all the way from Mexico,…

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Vertical fin complete

Posted on January 17, 2023 at 3:00pm 0 Comments

I suppose I should start posting some updates on my blog.

Last November I ordered the vertical fin.  I've been saving up for the tail kit, but I got a little impatient and wanted to practice my skills from the rudder workshop in September.  The fin is normally part of the fuselage kit, but there is no reason it can't be ordered and assembled after the rudder.…

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Rudder complete and observations from the Zenith Homecoming

Posted on September 23, 2022 at 3:00pm 0 Comments

Part 1 of my Cruzer is complete:

Rudder Workshop

The kit and the instructions were straightforward.  However, there are two things to note if you are looking to build one of these.  If you live on the coast like me and want to use the Cortec corrosion inhibitor, it…

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Notes on the instrument panel layout

Posted on August 29, 2022 at 7:42pm 0 Comments

I decided to create a mockup of the instrument panel.  I ended up needing to order the optional drawings to fabricate the center console mockup.  I would recommend getting these when you order the base plans as there are a few things in the optional plans that aren't quite so optional.

I set up the mockup with a center-mounted tiller control…

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