"Zenith 801 medium damage in Georgia hurricane. Looking in Georgia or Florida for help in repair. I can deliver the plane."
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Need Help With Hurricane Damage
Started Nov 12 0 Replies 0 Likes
The Zenith 801 suffered moderate damage from the hurricane in Georgia. I am looking for someone with experience with Zenith to help me get it fixed. I can transport the plane by removing the wings…Continue
Strut Modification
Started this discussion. Last reply by Michael Shutze Aug 31, 2022. 4 Replies 0 Likes
I am interested in making the struts on my 801 adjustable. Other aircraft have adjustable struts particularly Piper. Does anyone have any values on the tensile strength of the struts installed. …Continue
Window Vents 801
Started this discussion. Last reply by Bob Simmons Aug 2, 2022. 8 Replies 0 Likes
I have bubble doors and am looking to install some window vents. Has anyone put them at the bottom or top of the windshield? I would appreciate any ideas you might have on the topic. Continue
Opinions On Damage Repair
Started this discussion. Last reply by Bob Simmons Oct 18, 2021. 3 Replies 0 Likes
The trailing edge wing spare was bent about a foot from the wing root. The rest of the spare to the wing tip is not damaged. What are the thoughts on removing the damaged section and splicing in a…Continue
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Strut Modification
I am interested in making the struts on my 801 adjustable. Other aircraft have adjustable struts particularly Piper. Does anyone have any values on the tensile strength of the struts installed. Has anyone done any kind of modification to their struts? Does anyone know where there is hardware available for strut modification. Wicks and Spruce both offer some Piper parts but nothing else that I can find. Thanks See More
Window Vents 801
I have bubble doors and am looking to install some window vents. Has anyone put them at the bottom or top of the windshield? I would appreciate any ideas you might have on the topic. See More
Opinions On Damage Repair
The trailing edge wing spare was bent about a foot from the wing root. The rest of the spare to the wing tip is not damaged. What are the thoughts on removing the damaged section and splicing in a new piece. Let me know your thoughts on repair. This wing is on a CH 801. See More
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