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Roger and I were in Tulsa earlier this week to show our planes at EAA Chapter 10's monthly meeting. We flew both the Zenith CH 650 and the STOL…
ContinueAdded by Sebastien Heintz on May 24, 2012 at 9:30am — 3 Comments
Hello all.
In 1997 when I first began building my CH601 HDS tail wheel airplane the hot engine to use was the EA-81 Subaru. So I obtained one of these engines. I was also told by many that an Lycoming 0235 would be way too heavy. So installed the Subie. Engine has ran well for over 7 years but has had problems with keeping rings in it. Keep loosing compression, replaced rings 2 twice after the intical rebuild. Also had heads rebuilt by Ram. Engine also ran hot in the 220 range. I…
ContinueAdded by David New on May 23, 2012 at 2:00pm — 5 Comments
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The added roof space on the new CH 750 at SNF 2012 attracted great attention.
What about CH 701 community?
There are at least two members of this group that have built/modified their CH 701 with added head room, as well as a smoother air flow over…
ContinueAdded by Chumphol Sirinavin on May 20, 2012 at 10:34am — 24 Comments
Well after replacing the nose strut and getting the engine checked over, I have changed the entire wireing system over to the Viking wire moduel. Engine now starts much better than before. I can't figure out just why the ECU didn't like the system that I started out with. At this point, I don't care why, just that it works now! And it does.
I would like to thank Jan, Casey, Kira and the rest for all the work they did on my engine after the prop strike. One tough…
ContinueAdded by Dan Stanton on May 20, 2012 at 7:18am — 2 Comments
This is my first attempt at making a cyclonic breather. Made from a 5/16 metal fuel filter. Removed the filter.
Whacked a ball brng…
ContinueAdded by Steven Winn on May 17, 2012 at 9:00pm — 3 Comments
Getting ready for summer (and the hot muggy weather that we've come to expect in central Missouri), we decided to remove the doors of our STOL CH 750 once again.
We decided to add air deflectors along the front of the cabin / door frame to maximize comfort with the doors off. Air (or wind) deflectors are common on European cars - where many folks drive around with their windows open (many cars there are not equipped…
ContinueAdded by Sebastien Heintz on May 16, 2012 at 10:30am — 5 Comments
Received reduction gbox, oil cooler hoses, and radiator hoses yesterday 5/15/12. In order to install radiator, had to remove a section of…
ContinueAdded by Steven Winn on May 16, 2012 at 8:28am — No Comments
Thanks to my screwing up bad enough that I had to remake one wing spar and the center spar, and with life in general getting in the way of my working on my plane, I am now back to where I was the end of January. I just completed making the new spars (match drilled and reamed to 1/4" only until spars are riveted together). I did not re-use any pieces of the original spars because everything was drilled to final size when I screwed up and I did not want to chance trying to match drill some…
ContinueAdded by Tim Smart on May 15, 2012 at 1:37pm — No Comments
After drilling the horizontal stabilizer to A4 size, I disassembled to begin deburring and corrosion control. When I removed the skins and starting breaking down the skeleton, I saw where I had damaged 3 of the 4 rear ribs during the drilling. I don't think these ribs would pass inspection (certainly not mine!) and I'm ordering replacement ribs this week before proceeding on this assembly. Wondering if anyone else has had this issue?
Added by David A. Judkins on May 13, 2012 at 2:47pm — 6 Comments
I paid in full back in July 2011 for a viking engine FWF for CH701.
I was promised delivery in Oct 2011.
Oct 2011 came and went. Communications with Viking promised Dec 2011 delivery.
Dec 2011 came and went. More communications with Viking.Finally received engine in Feb 2012. Engine was incomplete. Missing items include: ECU computer, reduction gbox, oil…
ContinueAdded by Steven Winn on May 10, 2012 at 6:36pm — 9 Comments
the control mixer bearing comes pre drilled and the attachment holes are offset from the Mixer tube hole. One set of holes is far enough away from the tab on the control mixer that the tab will not "stop" on the bolt heads. Installed on the other side of the fuselage the bolt heads will stop or limit the control mixer travel. The updated photo assembly guide clearly shows the tab between stops. The plans show the tab not between the bolts that would limit travel. Anyone asked the factory…
ContinueAdded by Allen Lynn Wagers on May 9, 2012 at 3:53pm — 2 Comments
NAFCO no longer underwrites loans for Zodiacs. They will not underwrite a loan to refinance an existing loan they previously underwrote if the a/c is a Zodiac. They call this a policy change.
Added by charles hughes on May 9, 2012 at 3:30pm — No Comments
Hello Zenairers,
I have an older Zodiak and want to install a low profile windshield on it. They call it the Speedster.
I would love to convers with someone who has flowen the speedster and find out about it's pro's and con's.
I was thinking that i would profere a lower profile than the ones that you see in the pictures on the internet. I understand the cubby hole in the back has to be covered.
I was wondering about the drag and wind noise and the aircraft…
ContinueAdded by Tim Thompson on May 6, 2012 at 5:46pm — 1 Comment
The show last month was a great success as we celebrated a new beginning for Zenair in Europe. On display was the first new and much-anticipated factory-assembled and Italian-built light-weight CH 650Ei (European ultralight category)!
Designer Chris Heintz was present as well as production personnel from ICP - and regional distributors from nine different European countries!…
ContinueAdded by Michael Heintz on May 6, 2012 at 11:30am — No Comments
Not much accomplished this weekend other than drilling and mounting the center hinge bracket on the horizontal stabilizer. Drilled out most of the stabilizer to A4 but am short on clecos and reluctant to complete drilling until I receive the clecos I ordered earlier in the week. Should be able to finish drilling next weekend. Will then disassemble, debur and prime for final assembly and riveting.
Added by David A. Judkins on May 6, 2012 at 11:16am — No Comments
Hey gang,
Today the wings were bolted (3 bolts and 2 pins) for the first time. And I took it on its first official airport taxi. No rudder, ailerons, flaps, but the stabilizer and elevator were there just not controllable.
Burned the brakes in and had a very enjoyable time. The temps were all good. I really like the way this Corvair sounds and pulls.
The warp drive prop is in the works and should be here shortly.
Meanwhile, I will keep…
Added by Ron Lendon on May 5, 2012 at 9:51pm — 2 Comments
Incredible as it may sound, that is the fact of today.
At the request of a teacher in a rural African community we were asked to extend our drop run to fly around a remote school so that the teachers could tell the girls 'that is a plane built by Ghanaian girls and flown by them' - and then to use that towards an 'anti-teen-pregnancy' talk.…
ContinueAdded by Jonathan Porter on May 2, 2012 at 12:30pm — No Comments
I drove for 7 days straight to get home to North Pole Alaska. There were many bumps and potholes on the way so I was very eager to unpack the trailer to check for damage. Doug did his usual wonderful job and the load that he masterminded for the 3,100 mile trip back home arrived without any damage. His abilities are fantastic, thank you Doug for all that you did for me with the project. I cleaned up the engine mount and primed and painted it today and will start putting it on the plane…
ContinueAdded by Jack Schnurr on May 1, 2012 at 7:54pm — 2 Comments
Little time to work this weekend but was able to drill out stabilizer to size A4 and cleco. Had to get additional ratchet straps to cinch the skin to the skeleton properly. Instructions say 4 straps minimum... word to the wise; I would up that to 6. It really makes a difference. Try not to cover any rib holes in the process. I still have a little more drilling to do, but need to order more clecos, so I will do that this week. Having a blast!
Added by David A. Judkins on April 29, 2012 at 5:12pm — No Comments
One week to go for the west coast open hanger day at Quality Sport Planes in Cloverdale CA (O60) we have had good responce so should be a good day. Weather looks great so come join us at QSP as usuall there will be a bbq by the Lions Club plenty of Zenith planes and pilots along with Sebastien & Roger. Fly in or drive in either way we would like to see all of you Zenith builders and fllyers here.…
ContinueAdded by Doug Dugger on April 29, 2012 at 10:23am — 1 Comment
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