July 2015 Blog Posts (9)

Removing the wings?

I can't keep the CH 750 Cruizer at an airport so anyone have experience with removing and re-attaching the wings for trailer transport?

Added by Karl Fischer on July 28, 2015 at 8:45am — 2 Comments

EAA calls on members to redouble efforts to reform aeromedical certification

[The following is reprinted from the EAA website]…

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Added by Sebastien Heintz on July 27, 2015 at 3:30pm — 3 Comments

Avionics Panel

I have began installation of the Advanced Flight Systems Inc. avionics panel in my 601XLB.  It contains mostly Dynon equipment.  I would surely appreciate any and all input on successful placement of the remote boxes that attach.  E.g., ADAHRS, ELT, remote magnetic compass, etc.…

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Added by Joe Hopwood on July 23, 2015 at 11:16am — 4 Comments

Viking mods to the Zenith CruZer going to Air Venture

Com see the Viking "Super CruZer"   (Modified Zenith Kit registered at the FAA as the "Super CruZer" ) next to the Zenith display on Monday at Air Venture (Oshkosh).  The aircraft has a lowered tail, straight through wing mod,  lifted roof,  direct reading fuel gauges, "Cab Forward" windshield design,  Viking 2015 - "115 Dual"  aircraft engine,  2 different door designs, wing trailing ailerons and more.  This has been a fun project.…

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Added by Jan Eggenfellner on July 17, 2015 at 6:40pm — No Comments

Builders Banquet Big Surprise!

So now it's time to announce the big surprise for the Zenith Builders Banquet for 2015.

 

Fellow builder Walt Snyder has announced that he will be giving away the major door prize this year.

 

Walt says "Dutch Cycles would like to express their appreciation to Zenith Aircraft and their recognition and inclusion of women in aviation by offering a chance to win a Dutch Cycle Ladies Vintage bicycle.

A chance to win your choice of Vintage Ladies Bicycle is made…

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Added by Joe Scheibinger on July 17, 2015 at 2:56pm — No Comments

My fuselage finally came, so I could get back to work.

This is also my first post here.  I have finished my empennage and started on the fuselage today. I drilled all the stiffeners and longerons on the bottom skin. 

Added by Joe Pringle on July 11, 2015 at 8:09pm — 1 Comment

My first post!

Today I drilled the longerons for the left aft side fuselage skin.  Also cut the lateral stiffeners.  This is my first post to the group.  I started the project at a Zenith workshop on 5/21/15.  I have completed the rudder, horizontal stabilizer, elevator and trim tab, bottom aft fuselage skin and right aft fuselage skin.  I have had to be out of town for about half of the time since I started the project.  Won't have to travel as much in the future and plan to spend more time on the plane. …

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Added by Charlie Menger on July 11, 2015 at 8:01pm — 2 Comments

EAA 'Give Flight' Wing Project at EAA Oshkosh AirVenture 2015

At EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2014, more than 2,500 volunteers helped build the One Week Wonder Zenith CH 750 Cruzer airplane in just seven days, shining a bright spotlight squarely on homebuilding at show center. This summer at EAA AirVenture…

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Added by Zenith.Aero on July 1, 2015 at 4:00pm — 4 Comments

kit delivery

My 750 stol kit is arriving monday .I am pretty excited about it. I am very impressed with the quality of the parts and the support I have received from zenith. I am hoping to have my strip done this fall but am not sure how wide to make it.I am thinking about 90 feet. Any suggestions?

Added by David Keith Minnich on July 1, 2015 at 3:27pm — 4 Comments

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