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Added by Joerg Ulrich Michalowski on March 7, 2023 at 2:07pm — 1 Comment
Although several years ago, I recollect that the wing root skins when clecoed to the uninstalled wings looked pretty smooth and unbuckled, a tough job but nicely executed.
Now as I try to install the wing root skins w the wings on the plane, trimming to clear the skylight per the plans and manual. It seems no matter which way I start clecoing them on, I cannot get away from having a stressed, buckled wrinkled mess (and thats just me). I keep coming back to: Am I sure this is…
ContinueAdded by Perry Delano on February 28, 2023 at 2:00am — 7 Comments
Congratulations to Hamish Crowe for his first place finish at the 2023 New Zealand Bush Pilot Championships in Omaka, New Zealand, on Saturday, February 4,…
ContinueAdded by Zenith Aero on February 21, 2023 at 11:00am — No 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,…
Added by Jonathon Payne on February 15, 2023 at 8:12pm — No Comments
601-XLB - 600 hrs - top rudder hinge rivets loose. Noticed a bit of play lately - barely noticeable by pushing up on the bottom of the rudder at the tip. I thought it was a bit of wear at the hinge bolt. It seemed much worse today. Just took a closer look and the rivets holding the top hinge to the rudder are loose - noticeable movement between the two. Red X - Code 3 - Grounded.
So now the rudder needs to come off - I think. Wondering if I can replace the rivets without…
ContinueAdded by Merrill Harriman on February 7, 2023 at 9:29am — 1 Comment
At the start of January, David Tillema and his Zenith CH 750 Cruzer, powered by the Viking 130 engine, took to the air with a new challenge.
To those unfamiliar, Dave completed the "48 State Challenge" last year, departing from his home in southern Texas, and landing…
Added by Jan Eggenfellner on February 2, 2023 at 10:00am — No Comments
All-electric Zenith "Sky Jeep" completes first flight, with plans to transport doctors and medical supplies in remote areas of the world
A pioneering UK aviation project aimed at bringing healthcare to some of the most remote parts of the world is a step closer to take-off after its…
ContinueAdded by Zenith Aero on January 30, 2023 at 12:30pm — 1 Comment
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.…
Added by Jonathon Payne on January 17, 2023 at 3:00pm — No Comments
Russians left over 30 bullets in my hangar, before they pulled the door with BTR. It looks like they tried to start the airplane with prop covers on. Luckily they left it alone with no damage. They took lots of tools, ATV, car, tv and pillows from our cottage. But they showed no interest in aviation souvenirs to bring back to Siberia. …
Added by Sergii Ivanchuk on December 17, 2022 at 3:39pm — 3 Comments
Added by Joel L Thompson on December 14, 2022 at 3:26pm — 1 Comment
Hello folks,
I have found a supplier in Surrey, B.C. willing to help source the aluminum. Metal Mart in Port Kells may be a key ally in the hunt for sheet goods. For contact info, feel free to email me here.
I don't know if it has already been done before but I am compiling a spreadsheet takeoff of all the aluminum (and steel) required for the construction of the 750 STOL. I can't guarantee its accuracy other than to say I will be ordering from this.
I am also using a…
ContinueAdded by Daniel O'Hara on December 10, 2022 at 11:53pm — No Comments
Added by Zenith Aero on December 8, 2022 at 2:30pm — 3 Comments
Recieved the Flight Authority from Transport Canada today, Looking forward to the Phase 1 testing.…
Added by Eric Tingey on December 5, 2022 at 12:04pm — 2 Comments
Has anybody put a variable pitch prop on a ch601 hds, I am thinking of a Woodcomp SR3000, but I would like to know if anybody has already done it. What improvements were there ? How did it effect the C of G, anybody in the UK done it and passed it with the LAA. Any help appreciated.
Added by Terry Smith on November 24, 2022 at 9:17am — 2 Comments
Hello all,
So plans should arrive this week for a STOL 750. My son and I have made a family pact to build this aircraft over the next 5 or 6 years while he goes through air cadets. The finished craft will be his reward for getting his PPL.
We are both very excited to scratch build and kit build as the finances allow. I'm a shipwright and a journeyman carpenter with a lifetime experience in fabrication in composites, metals and wood. I'm hoping that some skills will benefit an…
ContinueAdded by Daniel O'Hara on November 14, 2022 at 12:50am — 8 Comments
Just ordered a 750 SD kit. Delivery May-June 23. We have received the tail section to get started. Looking for ideas on building a shop table, size, material, leveling, etc. Any guidance you can give will be appreciated. We are a father(Jimmy)/son(Ben) team with no building experience, however, Ben is an A&P and a former IA. Looking forward to getting started.
Added by Jimmy & Ben Harris on October 25, 2022 at 3:17pm — 1 Comment
Added by Zenith Aero on October 10, 2022 at 4:00pm — 6 Comments
Added by Zenith Aero on October 10, 2022 at 9:30am — No Comments
I just purchase a Zenith CH 750 STOL and most everything the builder did was first class, except the gap at the corners of the windshield. Is there a fitted seal available for this area? See the attached photo.
Added by Michael A Housewert on September 27, 2022 at 8:24am — 12 Comments
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