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I'm not ready to give up flying.... and I found an aircraft abandoned 16+ years in a hangar. In February with the snow waist deep the new owners of the hangar were considering calling the salvage yard to dispose of "The Cherokee". The new owners of the hangar had a Aeronca Chief and Luscombe and no need of the Cherokee. I agreed to buy the Cherokee and hire the AME Chief owner to completely go through the aircraft and recertify it. A new zero time engine and prop after all the spar…
ContinueAdded by Bob McDonald on October 24, 2021 at 6:08pm — 3 Comments
TWO questions:
1. If I build a 701 with the folding wing option, is there any builder option that I should / must fore go ? Like wing gas tanks? Any advice about the folding wing option ? Thumbs up or thumbs down ?
2. Most photos I have seen of STOL 701's show standard two blade props. Anybody have any experience with a three blade props?
Added by Robin Michael Dawe on October 20, 2021 at 8:45pm — 5 Comments
Any CFI who can train me on a Zodiac 601 anywhere in the country? Please call or text 913 481 5741. Thanks.
Added by rajan kaleekal on October 10, 2021 at 1:16pm — 1 Comment
Added by Zenith Aero on October 6, 2021 at 2:00pm — 3 Comments
Zenith Aircraft Building Workshop Returns to Florida in December for the Sun 'n Fun Holiday Fly-In Festival + STOL Competition!
Lakeland, Florida:
Zenith Aircraft Company is coming back to Florida for Sun…
ContinueAdded by Zenith Aero on October 5, 2021 at 4:00pm — 4 Comments
Added by Andrew Rauert on September 29, 2021 at 2:49pm — 1 Comment
Got my fuel flow/air pocket problems resolved, got a replacement major overhauled O200A to replace the C90, finally got oil pressure on the O200A, and ready for the first start attempt. Yesterday I had my fingers crossed as I tied down and chocked N345CC for its first start attempt. I made a final check of all that spaghetti of wiring from the back of the instrument panel to and through all the necessary appliances that should make the prop turn and engine start. All the "electrons" had…
ContinueAdded by Bill Bear on September 24, 2021 at 1:12am — 4 Comments
Spent an evening scuffing, priming, pinning up and final riveting. After this, the skin goes on, then I can get started on the elevator. …
Added by Austin Loveless on September 19, 2021 at 9:41am — No Comments
The latest episode in our Super Duty build series and another milestone in the project. The installation of our Viking Aircraft Engines 195 Turbo Honda based engine. Complete build series HERE
Added by Adam Andrews on September 8, 2021 at 9:39am — No Comments
Added by Bradford Drown on September 7, 2021 at 6:58pm — 1 Comment
Added by Robert Schneck on August 23, 2021 at 4:32am — 1 Comment
Completed Jan, 1997. ROTAX 912UL 80 HP, GCS Prop, 797 Hrs A & E. A&P built and maintained. Always hangared. 7 inside, 9 outside. Basic panel. No ABSD. Sold as is, with fresh Annual Cond. Insp at time of sale. $17,900. Please TEXT "Plane" and your phone number to 678-634-4618, I'll call you with details.
Added by Jim Hoak on August 22, 2021 at 10:33am — No Comments
Thank you to all who participated and visited for the 2021 Zenith Aircraft Homecoming and Fly-In!
What a fantastic event!! Check out the photos.
Save the date for the 2022 Homecoming event: September 16 & 17, 2022…
ContinueAdded by Zenith Aero on August 18, 2021 at 11:00am — 2 Comments
Added by Kelvin Carson on August 16, 2021 at 7:16am — 2 Comments
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Fellow Builders,
The Zenith Builders Banquet will be held on Thursday, July 29, at the Elks Lodge in Oshkosh. This year's banquet will include a very special tribute and toast to Chris Heintz by Sebastien Heintz and his family.
Cocktails begin at 5:30 PM with dinner at 7:00 PM and a presentation to follow. Because this year's event will be catered by the famous Roxy in Oshkosh we need to estimate how many are coming to the event. Sebastien has set up an RSVP link you can use to…
ContinueAdded by Joe Scheibinger on July 9, 2021 at 9:29am — No Comments
Has anyone out there successfully navigated the Letter Of Deviation Authority (LODA) process and would they be willing to share?
gregorymillerashland@yahoo.com
If you are willing to send me your approved documents from the FAA, it would be much appreciated.
Thanks in advance,
Greg
Added by Gregory L Miller on July 6, 2021 at 12:02pm — 2 Comments
What are some good books/resources that discuss the finer points of flying the Zenith 750? I am an instructor and I see a need for good instructors in this community. Instructors that can teach well the differences inherent is this type of low inertia/ high drag machine. I have yet to experiment much with power off approaches and have interest in sage advice in this area.
Added by Gregory L Miller on July 6, 2021 at 10:29am — 3 Comments
the wing skins have predrilled holes on the leading edge, but the nose skin is supposed to overlap, but it has no holes in it. Any ideas how to match drill the leading edge skin?
Added by Dean D Soccol on July 3, 2021 at 6:22am — 1 Comment
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