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Rotex 100hp engine wanted

Hi all, does anyone know of a used Rotex 100hp engine for sale ???

I am keen to buy one. Contact me on shafid@khan.co.nz.

Added by Shafid Khan on July 16, 2014 at 11:01pm — 1 Comment

Monday evening July 7 a air burst or Line Squall flipped my 701 over,it was tied down

The line squall hit about 9:30pm  last Monday evening. It ripped the struts from the wings along with the brackets

riveted to the wings. the  plane landed on the cabin are breaking the windshield and bent the frame. The fusalage buckeled where it is attatched the cabin frame.The rudder is crushed and the brackets holding horz stab are bent..Funny thing the tailropes held withe eyebolt i replaced the 90'' alluminum..  The wings are crushed on the pass side and part of the skin on the…

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Added by Ron Cola on July 15, 2014 at 1:30pm — 12 Comments

Bob McDonald Is Alive & Well :>)

Thank you for your concern... I am alive and still kicking :>)
I kind of stepped away from all my normal activities (except work) last October when my father "Robert Bruce McDonald" was diagnosed with ALS (Lou Gerhig's) disease.
At 85 yrs. the progression of this disease was very rapid. He was unable to walk after Jan.2014, and almost totally paralyzed and unable to speak by May 2014. He passed away June 07, 2014 aged 86 yrs.
His only request was to stay…
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Added by Bob McDonald on July 14, 2014 at 3:29pm — 16 Comments

GRT Fuel settings

Help needed!

I’m having trouble getting the my fuel to gages to read correctly.

My plane is a 601-B equipped with the 15 gallon tanks It has Grand Rapids Technologies EIS with the EFIS GRT Sport SX

I have entered my calculation for the settings several times, I have added and subtracted fuel from the tank and just can’t get correct information.

I’m looking for someone to share their settings IE offset numbers and etcetera.

Tom Rogan…

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Added by Thomas R. Rogan on July 8, 2014 at 1:51pm — No Comments

From Ghana to Oshkosh 2014

It's confirmed! Oshkosh 2014 here we come! 

Patricia and I will be there! We will be spending our time at the One Week Wonder Event - and hope to see our fellow Zenith builders too!  We will be more than happy to answer face-to-face all those questions about building and flying in West Africa and how light aircraft really do change lives. WE…

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Added by Jonathan Porter on July 8, 2014 at 9:30am — 2 Comments

Engine

HI everyone , has anyone got any info on an alternate engine for the 701, the engine is a Suzuki 1ltr , 3 cylinder, turbo charge 90hp, fuel injected, I am looking to put my 701 on floats and was wondering if this engine would do the job  THANKS 

Added by derek power on July 6, 2014 at 7:29am — 4 Comments

On to the next step.

I finished my flaperons tonight.  I was not looking forward to these, but found them very easy to scratch build.  First one took the longest and it got faster after that.  I logged 6.5 hours from cutting the skin out to having the part finished.

Now its on to the spars...... hoping I only have to build 2.

Added by Jesse Hartman on June 28, 2014 at 10:14pm — 2 Comments

Fire Proof Steering Rod Boots

I posted some photos of my rubber steering rod boots a day or two ago, and it has drawn criticism for not being fire proof.. Good point.. I am trying to retain the rubber boots since they seem to seal well against carbon monoxide entry into the cabin, but I will have to see if I can come up with a way of keeping heat from a fire from getting to them. Or at least, retard the heat long enough to get the aircraft on the ground. I am going to start my further development by testing some scrap…

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Added by Robert N. Eli on June 27, 2014 at 6:23am — 11 Comments

2014 "Fly In to Summer" Open Hangar Day and Builder Fly-In Gathering

We had a great time at our 7th annual "Fly In to Summer" Open House and Zenith Builder Fly-In Gathering at the factory in Mexico, Missouri.  Following are photos of the day's events. 

Below, the Zenith CH 750 Cruzer, with a couple CH 601 XL arrivals in the background:…

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Added by Zenith.Aero on June 21, 2014 at 8:00pm — 1 Comment

FIRST YOUTUBE VIDEO

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6G06RH3OXKM

TOUCH AND GO AT BRIAN RANCH AIRPORT IN MOJAVE DESERT.  I HAVE 5 HOURS NOW FLIGHT TESTING. ALL SEEMS GOOD. WOT GOES 100 MPH AT 7000 DENSITY ALTITUDE.  DEAD STICK LANDINGS WITH FLAPS AND NO FLAPS PRETTY MUCH LIKE CESSNA 150 AT 60 OR 54 MPH.  BOUNCES AROUND IN THERMALS A LITTLE.  THE RUDDER I'M STILL GETTING USED TO.  MIGHT TAKE THE NOSE GEAR V-BLOCK AND GET RID OF THE CENTERING…

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Added by Christopher Jon Brown on June 21, 2014 at 4:03pm — 2 Comments

Changing tube on 601XL-B

I am having difficulty getting my new tube settled into the 2 Grove Rims. Does anyone have advice or better yet pics on proper methods to change the tube on my main tire?  My valve stem sticks out too far, and rubs on the wheel skirt brace. I wish there was a builders video or You Tube shot on doing…

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Added by Don Forwood on June 18, 2014 at 5:44pm — 19 Comments

Zenith Banquet at Oshkosh 2014

Hi Everyone!

 

Here is an update on the festivities for the “Zeniths to Oshkosh” builders banquet and aircraft parking for the 2014 Oshkosh EAA Convention.

 

The Banquet

 

The banquet will once again be held at the Elks Lodge in Oshkosh. This beautiful facility served us well last year and is expandable for our growing Zenith family. We have very comfortable seating for over 250 people, our own private bar, and award winning food. The banquet…

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Added by Joe Scheibinger on June 18, 2014 at 5:00pm — 3 Comments

Zodiac 601 XL

An evening flight over the Brecon Beacons National Parkin Wales, UK.

http://youtu.be/qAHKYVgpn_Q

Added by Huw Carey on June 14, 2014 at 6:05pm — No Comments

701 cabin heat install

I need help on how to make the mixer lever move smooth. I made several triangle horns to make it work. the whole thing gets stuck open or closed at times

I have spent too many hours on this task which I thought would be easy. HELP

Pictures would be nice.

Added by Jerry Griego on June 12, 2014 at 11:35pm — 3 Comments

Help with Final installation of Horizontal Stabilizer and Elevator, CH701?

The photo assembly guide shows quite a bit of detail on installation of the rudder, but no information on installing the stabilizer. I also have John Croke's dvd's...but no info there either.. Does anyone know of a source of information on this subject? 

Added by Robert N. Eli on June 12, 2014 at 7:36am — 1 Comment

Still working

Still working on the tail end. I should be riveting the stab closed soon. I will also be working on the fiberglass tail tip. Per instructions I will not be riveting those on until it is time to attach the stab to the fuselage.

Added by Curtis Moyer on June 7, 2014 at 2:40pm — No Comments

STOL camping at the Lake of the Ozarks

Following are photos and four videos of our camping trip this past weekend to Mt. Eagle Escape.

Friday afternoon (after work), loading up for a two night camping trip. Lots of space!…

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Added by Roger Dubbert on June 4, 2014 at 3:00pm — 13 Comments

Lift hooks

I wanted everyone to see the lift hooks I installed on a 750

Not made from any plans ,and I didn't do any engineering on the material thickness , I just knew I wanted I thinker than the material in the upper spar carry though . I figure if it was thicker than that I would be more than enough

You wouldn't need then that often , but they would be handy



I just bent up some 1/8 4130 around the with of the front spar attachment point on the fuse and bought a forged eyelet from a… Continue

Added by Tracy Buttles on May 29, 2014 at 8:00pm — 1 Comment

Let's all take a moment to remember. Happy Memorial Day!

Have an enjoyable Memorial Day Weekend!

To each of our customers that we are currently working with, or that are scheduled to work on Zenith projects, Ron, David, James, Dan, Bill, and to all of our past and future customers, we hope you will have a safe and enjoyable time. Let's all take a moment this weekend to remember those who have, or are now serving this country so that we may have the opportunity to be at home with our families working on our projects in peace. Bill, Diane,…

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Added by Bill Carter on May 25, 2014 at 12:29pm — 1 Comment

Made it home

 I finally finished up my flight training in 100 mile house got my permit and flew my plane home. A bit of a tailwind and a little turbulence in the mountains but the 6.5 hour flight was fun and I make it home safely! this is a picture of me doing a barrel roll........thats why I am upside down LOL…

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Added by Frank Schlichting on May 22, 2014 at 1:00pm — 1 Comment

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