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Flaperons ailerons

I am having trouble getting the flaperons and ailerons set correctly.  Is there easy to follow instructions or videos out there? Thanks, 

Mitch.  750 99.9% done.

Added by Mitchell Hargin on March 22, 2018 at 8:03am — No Comments

One month in, 160 hrs

so, it's been a month since I picked up the kit. About 160 hrs in.

  The rear fuse is in deburring stage.

the wings are mocked up with tanks in, but still working on the nose skin,root ends, tips, etc..

   the horizon stab, elevator and rudder are done...but need to redo elevator as previous builder had mocked it up badly and so is not perfect.

  Landing gear is assembled and holding air.

  The firewall is at deburring stage.

    It's going well, it…

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Added by Joshua smith on March 16, 2018 at 9:11am — No Comments

The Zodiac 601XL-B battery removale and replacemenmt

I am buying this aircraft from an estate.

The two ways I see to change out the battery is remove the horizontal stabilizer or get a very very small person to climb into the tailcone.

Is this correct?

Added by Dick Miles on March 15, 2018 at 4:37pm — 9 Comments

Gap in Knowledge & Disconcerting Gap on CruZer Vertical Stabilizer Spar

Hey Cruzer Builders,

I Found a 'Gap' while fitting the Vertical Stabilizer (VS) to trim it (many times) for the elevator deflection... I am not sure i have it built correctly.  If it is correct, then i'll need a 'FIX' to continue.

The piece cleco's in well, but there is a sizable Gap where the side skin has to be pulled away to extend over the VS Spar; thereafter not allowing the skin to stay 'nested' in the recesses of the longerons.

My Kit was…

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Added by geo. keyes, jr. on March 10, 2018 at 11:48am — 2 Comments

Builder Insurance: Kit Builder’s Protection Plan

Gregg Ellsworth from Aircraft Insurance Resources (AIR) asked us to share this brochure with Zenith kit builders, about an insurance policy designed specifically for builders to protect their kit project during the building stage.…

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Added by Zenith Aero on March 5, 2018 at 11:53am — No Comments

Wing assembly My CH 750

Hi all,any newer pics on rib assemble to main spar required,mine show old 750,just a bit misleading or do I just battle on and do it the way it shows,allso spar is slightly different in areas,ok thanks Tony

Added by Anthony Morris on February 24, 2018 at 2:49pm — 1 Comment

2018 West Coast Gathering?

I am considering putting together another gathering during the Arlington Fly In.

Would anyone be interested?

This would be at KAWO (Arlington, WA) during July 6, 7, and 8.

Activities could include a Zenith Fly Out. We will also have access to a runway for flight activities during the fly in.

Added by John Marzulli on February 16, 2018 at 12:46pm — 5 Comments

601 wanted

Looking for ready to go 601, not thrilled about car engines,{ had 3 engine failures in my life,not sure i have another left in me] also have nice PA 28 180, trade would be nice but not necessary. would like someone within reasonable distance of south west Va. to give me a ride. fill free to call 276 266 4526, thanks

Added by Howard Barrett on February 6, 2018 at 11:31am — No Comments

Zenith STOL Champion!

Congratulations to Deane Philip for taking first place in his Zenith STOL aircraft at the New Zealand Bush Pilot Championships in Omaka, New Zealand, on Saturday, February 3,…

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Added by Zenith Aero on February 5, 2018 at 2:30pm — 8 Comments

Sebring 2018 - Flying and Building Faster!

Here's my follow-up photo report of the 2018 Sebring U.S. Sport Aviation Expo, and of our flight to and from Sebring, Florida.

We took two Zenith airplanes on the trip to Florida: I flew the Zenith CH 750 Cruzer with my daughter (below) while Roger flew the new…

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Added by Sebastien Heintz on February 1, 2018 at 1:00pm — 4 Comments

First rivets...

First pull was exciting.  and the next.  and the next...

Added by Erturk Kocalar on January 27, 2018 at 5:32pm — No Comments

Another One Going Out the Door

Here is a beautiful kit we just finished up for a customer in the USA.

Main Color Medium Gray Ultra-Leather

King Blue Micro Fiber Accent and Matching King Blue Pipping.

Custom Matching Embroidery done in house..

Kit is 3 layer laminated memory / temper foam. Extremely comfortable. My wife sat in them for about an hour when we were in our shop discussing our work. …

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Added by Robert Lemke on January 24, 2018 at 7:31am — 3 Comments

Rivets around the bubble doors

the plans don't really say which rivets to use on the bubble doors to the frame?  Is it the 30 aluminum or the 20 aluminum rivets.  It says to drill 30 holes but the 30 rivers in the finishing kit say for rear windows only.

Added by Mitchell Hargin on January 20, 2018 at 6:37pm — 2 Comments

Cross-Country Flight

Successfully completed a 2000 nm cross-Canada flight!
See Part 1: Preparation
And Part 2: The Flight

Keep on building, people! An adventure such as this makes it all worthwhile!

Added by J. Davis on January 19, 2018 at 7:35am — No Comments

Building an Airplane as a School Project: Tehachapi Pilots with Oak Valley Charter Schools

The Tehachapi Society of Pilots of California has partnered with Oak Valley Charter Schools to build an airplane with high school students (providing successful students with scholastic credit).

The…

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Added by Zenith Aero on January 11, 2018 at 2:00pm — No Comments

Super Duty 174 Engine Progress

Added by Jan Eggenfellner on January 11, 2018 at 9:38am — No Comments

Super Duty Engine Progress

We are thrilled to announce that we will be flying the Super Duty 174 HP Engine to Sun-N-Fun in Lakeland this year and wanted to share some of the progress pictures. If you want more information head on over to our Forum off of our website: Vikingaircraftengines.com…

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Added by Jan Eggenfellner on January 11, 2018 at 9:30am — No Comments

An Inexpensive Cell Phone Trigger For Your Preheater.... That Gives You Piece Of Mind

I wanted to finally reveal an electronics project that some of you may want to build.

It is cold outside, the engines need to be warmed for long periods of time, and no one wants to go to the hangar and wait for hours while the engine slowly soaks in heat.

This solution is called the “Hangar Buddy”, and it is based on an incredible project by Maria DeGrazia. You may have seen it in the EAA Experimenter under the name “piWarmer”. This is my version that has been…

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Added by John Marzulli on December 30, 2017 at 1:58pm — 1 Comment

NavWorx ADS600-EXP Global AMOC (Alternative Means of Compliance) Disable UAT

Today, I received a letter from the FAA approving my application for an AMOC (alternative means of compliance) for the AD affecting the NavWorx ADS600-EXP:

A little background:  The ADS600-EXP is subject to an AD that…

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Added by John Austin on December 26, 2017 at 3:00pm — No Comments

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