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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

AeroMomentum AM15 / Zenith CH750 - Engine Mount Installation

Started Feb 6, 2019 0 Replies

I made a video, discussing how we installed the AeroMomentum AM15 engine mount on our Zenith CH750 CruZer: https://youtu.be/CAjQkHcQrT0Continue

Tags: mount, engine, am15, aeromomentum

 

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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
5 Comments
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
Building Experience
Have worked on airplanes before
Flying Experience
Private Pilot
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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