So much Zenith related stuff going on in 2017 - 2

Sure is fun to fly across the country in a Viking powered aircraft with your friend

The Viking CH-701 Story
DEAN IS IN THE 701 LEAD WITH HIS MONSTER 130 INSTALL HERE

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Roger from Zenith and the Sam 

Well, great.  

All about Roger.  Roger, Roger, Roger.  Flying all these fun airplanes, all over the place.....   
NOT IN THIS NEWSLETTER

This is about Roger and Sam, but not "Sam the airplane"
This is Sam with Roger.  Sam is the builder of a Viking powered CH-750 in Anchorage Alaska.  Together with his Dad, he is constructing this great airplane.  Sam is a pilot and ground instructor, outside of building his aircraft.  
From left:  Sam's dad Loren, Vern, Jan, Sam and Roger
Sam's CH-750 with Viking 130

See all the nice Viking Engine Installation Pictures HERE

Cruzer Useful load with Viking 130?

Posted by Marc Webster on June 7, 2017 at 2:33pm

Hello All,

I have had a few flights in a rotax powered CH750 and was really impressed.  However the Cruzer is a bit more practical for my needs.  On Cruzer's with the Viking 130 engine, what sort of weights are Cruzers coming in at?  How much is left in Useful load if I register for the higher gross weight option?  With the added weight on the nose of the heavier Viking engine, are there CG issues if both pilots are heavy?  I am 230lbs and my dad is 240lbs.  Wife much lighter...:)  I do like the added speed range of the Viking,but at my likely high Gross it may not be as feasible unless its in smooth air.

Best regards,

Marc Webster

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  • Viking Aircraft Engines June 7, 2017 at 5:06pm
    Since the Rotax provide a 100 - 110 mph CruZer, it is not really a choice for this airplane.
    The Viking is not heavier than the rest of them.
     
    • Marc Webster > Viking Aircraft Engines June 7, 2017 at 6:29pm
      So is it a misconception that the Viking adds more weight on the nose than the Rotax 912? My concerns are both myself and dad are tall and heavy and that any added nose weight would put me in a nose heavy CG location as well as take away from useful load. I want to be able to carry a good amount of camping or rock climbing gear which is in itself also heavy.
      Marc
       
    • Viking Aircraft Engines > Marc Webster June 7, 2017 at 7:11pm
      No, the Rotax is the lightest engine. It is also the one lacking power for a CruZer AND the one that will get you into aft CG trouble easy. 

      You say you and your passenger are heavy. 
      Well, occupants sit AFT of CG in the CruZer. A heavier engine is good

      You say you would like to carry a lot of weight.
      Well, you will need real power to carry this weight.

      You say you would like to put in some camping gear.
      Well, this is all way aft of CG. Better have some weight up front to compensate

      You mention going places, you will need fuel. 
      Well, fuel is aft of CG. Better have something compensating for all this aft weight. 

      You need power and weight up front to do what you want to use the airplane for.


      It is nice to see you doing your homework.  In the end - There is no substitute for HP
      WEIGHT AND BALANCE FORM HERE

Flew my CH-601 aircraft equipped Viking 130 engine turning a Whirlwind 3 bladed prop from Ozark, MO to Heber Springs, AR on 6 June 2017. Flew down to play a round of golf with a couple of buddies. There are the status from the two flights.
Whirlwind prop set at 23 degrees.
Both fuel tanks full to the brim.
Baggage was my golf bag and clubs (extra balls to replace the ones that I will loose in the woods and water)
18MO to KHBZ total time 1:11 , flight time 1:02 at 5,000 rpm at cruise. Average ground speed of 128 mph.
KHBZ to 18MO total time 1:17, flight time 1:07 at 5,000 rpm at cruise. Average ground speed of 115 mph.
Refueled 7 3/4 gallons in left tank, 4 gallons in right tank. Left fuel pump produces 2 psi over the right fuel pump.
This gave a fuel burn of 91 octane (car gas) of 5.4 gallons/hour.
Note flight data was from ForeFlight program on my mini-iPad

Dick Jones
N624RJ
Sent from my iPad
Dick and Sun N Fun
Dick after Sun N Fun
More about Dick Jones and his Zenith
Dick buying new underwear flying his aircooled Zenith
Dick happy changing to liquid cooled Honda power
Dick flying north
Fun time in Florida

WHEN THRUST EQUAL WEIGHT?

HELICOPTER

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Roger replacing his Corvair with the Viking 130

Steve getting his first Viking ride

Flying Dick Jones Viking 130 CH-601XL to Zenith 2017

LATEST THRUST NUMBERS
VIKING 110  480 LB
CORVAIR 164 CID  347 LB
CONTINENTAL C-85 340 LB
CONTINENTAL O-200 335 LB
ROTAX 912 420 LB
VIKING 130
 600 LB
Viking 200 turbo-Normal 750 LB
JABIRU 2200 280 LB
O-200 (C-150) 300 LB
CESSNA (C-172) 466 LB
VIKING 215 TURBO - STOL EXTREME 850 LB
Roger planning to show his beautiful aircraft at the September Zenith fly-in

Roger's re-engined CH-750 flying perfect over MO
Sitting in Roger's new "Downtown" Springfield MO hangar.  Go visit him
Remember Deane Phillip?  The guy that changed the world with a Viking engine.  SEE HIS WORLD RECORD

How it all started HERE
Dane flying his CH-701
The beginning test flights HERE
Mason's first Viking 701 flight HERE

Flying Bobby Jackson's Viking 701 HERE
Bobby Jackson - still flying his 701 with one of the first Viking 110 engines HERE
Sreve's beautiful 701 HERE
More with Steve HERE
Steve Flying the 701 HERE
AND THE MOST WATCHED VIKING VIDEO OF ALL TIMES

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