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Temporarily loosing power on climb out after taxiing on a warm day - vapor lock?

Started this discussion. Last reply by Ken Ryan Mar 31. 8 Replies

Hi everybody,I now had two issues with our Rotax 912 ULS powered CH 750 CruZer.In both cased I taxied for quite a while, the ambient temperature was around 25 degC / 77degF.The engine initially made…Continue

Tosten grips for y-stick?

Started this discussion. Last reply by Matt Pope Nov 5, 2023. 5 Replies

Hello everybody,I am looking for grips for our CH-750 CruZer but believe that this applies to all models.I would prefer the smooth surface of the Tosten grips over the Ray Allan foam grips but am…Continue

Tags: tosten, grip, Y-stick

[SOLD] AeroMomentum AM15 + Zenith CH 650 / 750 FWF Components FOR SALE

Started this discussion. Last reply by Oliver Reik Feb 27, 2021. 3 Replies

AeroMomentum AM15 + Zenith CH 650 / 750 FWF Components FOR SALE$10,500We mounted the engine on our Zenith CH750 but never started it.It comes with all the firewall components provided by…Continue

Any news on the Zenith Gemini CH620 Twin?

Started this discussion. Last reply by Oliver Reik Apr 11, 2019. 7 Replies

I am asking purely out of curiosity:  What ever happened to the Gemini CH620 Twin?http://www.zenithair.com/gemini/Does somebody know if Zenith is still…Continue

Tags: twin, 620, ch620, gemini

 

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Temporarily loosing power on climb out after taxiing on a warm day - vapor lock?

Hi everybody,I now had two issues with our Rotax 912 ULS powered CH 750 CruZer.In both cased I taxied for quite a while, the ambient temperature was around 25 degC / 77degF.The engine initially made full power but when I was about 100 - 200 ft AGL it shook violently and almost died. Each time I pulled back on power, shortly after it ran smooth again.We are currently in Phase 1 testing with just over 6 hours on the aircraft and engine.Since we are in Phase 1, I did numerous full powers climbs…See More
Feb 8
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Oliver Reik posted a discussion

Tosten grips for y-stick?

Hello everybody,I am looking for grips for our CH-750 CruZer but believe that this applies to all models.I would prefer the smooth surface of the Tosten grips over the Ray Allan foam grips but am wondering whether they would even fit due the their wide ‘ring’ at the bottom?My concern is that if I use the same grips for the pilot as well as the passenger, the ‘rings’ could collide.I was therefore wondering if anybody already successfully used these grips? They seem to be very popular in the RV…See More
Oct 29, 2023
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Van Lovett left a comment for Oliver Reik
"Hate to see you selling the engine, but I do get it - there is still a long way to go for this to be considered a FWF kit ..."
Feb 25, 2021
Carl Orton left a comment for Oliver Reik
"I haven't gotten that far along yet, so I don't know the official answer. Back when Buzzy was still around with Buzz Air, I know they only had the STOL and that was allegedly accepted by insurance companies."
Aug 17, 2020

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CH 750 Cruzer
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Engine installed (or plan to install)
UL Power
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Have worked on airplanes before
Flying Experience
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Home Airport (ie. KMYJ)
1D2

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At 7:22pm on February 25, 2021, Van Lovett said…

Hate to see you selling the engine, but I do get it - there is still a long way to go for this to be considered a FWF kit ...

At 8:32pm on August 17, 2020, Carl Orton said…

I haven't gotten that far along yet, so I don't know the official answer. Back when Buzzy was still around with Buzz Air, I know they only had the STOL and that was allegedly accepted by insurance companies.

At 12:15pm on March 21, 2018, John Frank Guinn said…

Have you gotten the engine installed yet? How do you like it? I to am looking at aeromomentum the AM13 for a 701.

At 6:40pm on June 16, 2017, Brad Rawls said…

Oliver -

I have no problem answering any questions you have about my plane and engine. My cell is 714-606-0653. If it don't answer, leave a message and I'll call back.

 
 
 

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