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At 6:32pm on April 11, 2011, Richard Hummel said…
Thanks Bill. I've been to Zenith last summer to fly the 750 with Roger. Now I have to decide to build from plans or a kit. Decisions, decisions...
At 7:10am on March 31, 2011, David Peterson said…
Thanks Bill, if I make it Mexico MO I'll be sure to pop by!
At 11:20pm on March 21, 2011, Jackson Ordean said…
Thanks!
At 12:36am on March 17, 2011, Bryan Hodkins said…

Thanks Bill for the warm welcome and I definitely will stop by your neck of the woods the next time I am in Mexico.  Have a good one!

 

Bryan

At 11:27pm on March 7, 2011, Bill Carter said…

Hi Jack,

We would love to have you visit. Just let me know in advance because I travel quite a bit and would like to be there to meet you in person.

Mid April is good but we will be closed the last week of April and out of town on business.

Good luck with your project,

Bill

At 4:25pm on March 7, 2011, Jack W. Coleman said…

Thanks Bill Carter for the invite. I will be in your area to visit the plant in mid April.

I will come by.

Regards,

Jack

At 9:07pm on February 23, 2011, robert t moore said…
Bill,
 
Thank you for taking the time to address my questions.....
 
I will complete the rudder, then go from there.  I know the rudder is not so much match drilled, but I am used to that.  I think the match drill on most of the remainder of the kit would speed it up a lot.
 
You are a long ways away, and that makes it difficult for other than a full-blown build assist.  I will keep it in mind.
Thanks again......Bob and Linda Moore
 
At 10:31am on February 23, 2011, robert t moore said…

Bill,

 

I know the ch 750 kit qualifies for 51% EAB, does the quickbuild (think it's about $30K)?

 

Do you take the standard kit and turn it into the quickbuild?

 

Is there a place to park a 5th wheel near your shop?

 

With the nosewheel off the ground (takeoff attitude) therefore the tail lowered, can the CH750 be moved/hangered in a conventional enclosed double axle trailer, say 8 ft by 24 ft by 7 ft high?

 

How much match drilling is there in the kit? skins and ribs both drilled? fuse skins and stiffeners both drilled? etc.

How much, if any, of the kit can be directly drilled to 1/8 in and riveted, rather than up drilled thru 3/32, - then updrilled to 1/8?

 

Are the kit holes ready for 3/32 clecos (see last question above)?

 

I have a Jab3300, does someone have the baffling, oil cooler, etc for the CH750?

 

Appreciate the benefit of your expertise......

 

Bob and Linda Moore, in Eastern Washington State

At 7:31pm on February 22, 2011, Mike Ice said…

Bill,

I saw that you said you might know of a 750 kit that might be for sale. Is that true.

 

How much has been completed? What cost?

 

Mike Ice

At 4:29pm on February 17, 2011, Mike Ice said…

Bill,

Thanks for the reply.

Yeah, a month would just make it too darned expensive, what with time off work and all, cant do that.

I have built an RV9 so I think I have the skills to build the Zenith. There are a couple of Zeniths in the area so I can get the feel of the aircraft from here so I don't think I need to visit the factory.

The engine and prop are always a big consideration that is for sure. I stayed with a certified Lycoming and prop for the RV and have never been sorry. What engine/prop combinations are the most common for the Zenith 750?

Thank you,

Mike

At 1:00pm on February 17, 2011, Mike Ice said…

Bill,

 

Thanks for the prompt reply.

I doubt I will ever be able to attend your workshop because of the expense of traveling that far and then the additional food and lodging but, hey who knows.

 

If I was to buy a kit from Zenith and have it delivered to your shop what is the minimum amount of time before I could fly away?

 

 I suppose I would still have to fly off the 25 to 40 hours, so darn it amore complications.

 

If I get those videos I will be sure to mention your name.

 

Thank you,

Mike Ice

At 10:42am on February 17, 2011, Mike Ice said…

Hi. Bill,

 

Thank you for the invitation. I always ask folks from the lower 48 that are headed to Alaska to let me know, there are a bunch of us aviators up here that love to show off our playground.

 

I have a question. Is a builder assist facility only for folks that can attend in person? Can I call you if I have a question? Do you have videos?

 

Mike

At 8:30pm on February 15, 2011, david junkins said…

Hi Bill :

   Thanks for the invitation to come visit.  I will be there for the rudder build on March 17 & 18.  I will see if I can come by on the 18th.  Got an address and phone number?  Dave

At 10:44pm on February 3, 2011, Kevin Bowman said…
Thanks Bill, I hope it's as much fun as my last build, this will be my first all metal.  I only received the plans and manual so far, hopefully I will be getting the kit in the next couple weeks. Kevin
At 10:19pm on January 27, 2011, Mats Roden said…

Hello there Bill,

Thank's for the welcome and i'm sorry for my late reply. You know my job, all this bikinis. How do i ever gonna finish my plane.

I have actually up to today finished my rudder, horizon stab, elevator, slats and flaperons. Started with the right wing this evening.

Was at the Sport aviation Expo in Sebring , Florida last week. There i put my hands on the new Viking motor. Waiting to see the outcome of that. Sounds very promising.

A

By the way. I have a great picture of the Swedish bikini team when they visited LA. If you give me an e-mail address where i can send it and you could forward it to your son.

 

BR

Mats

At 12:11am on January 25, 2011, Mark Gardner said…

Bill, thanks for the warm welcome!  I will be picking my kit up from an owner that was looking to sell it.  I wont be in the area but I hope to see you at an open house some day!  Thanks again!

Mark

At 6:08pm on January 15, 2011, keith bennett said…

Hi Bill,

Thanks for the kind welcome..

That's not my panel, I uploaded the wrong photo.....

I'm only at the very beginning of the adventure..I am about to start scratch building a 650..

I've purchased the info pack, and now in the process of ordering the plans....

And can't wait to start building..

I'm 42 years old just got my license for LSA class (Yesterday) have 25 hours flight time...

Unfortunately  don't have to spare cash to buy a complete kit...But building from scratch will be even more satisfying.

 

Kind regards

Keith

 

 

 

 

At 10:49am on January 13, 2011, martin acton said…
Thank you Bill for the encouragement, I look forward to the build.
At 5:59pm on January 12, 2011, Timothy S. Drumm said…

Thanks Bill. I'm sure I will be there sometime in the near future.

At 5:52am on January 10, 2011, Greg Harris said…
Thanks, Bill. I am planning to visit the factory to pick up a few of the larger structures at some point. I'll definitely stop in and say hello!

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