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May 2012

Zodiak 601 Low profile windshield (Speedster) conversion

Hello Zenairers,

I have an older Zodiak and want to install a low profile windshield on it. They call it the Speedster.

I would love to convers with someone who has flowen the…

Blog Zodiak 601 Low profile windshield (Speedster) conversion 1 Like Zenair at Aero-Friedrichshafen in Germany

The show last month was a great success as we celebrated a new beginning for Zenair in Europe. On display was the first new and much-anticipated factory-assembled and Italian-built light-weight CH…

Blog Zenair at Aero-Friedrichshafen in Germany 6 Likes Tail Kit

photo Tail Kit 2 Likes GPS

photo GPS 3 Likes STOL

photo STOL 1 Like Sky Jeep and Land Cruiser

photo Sky Jeep and Land Cruiser 3 Likes Ready for flight

photo Ready for flight 3 Likes African STOL: Airborne again

photo African STOL: Airborne again 3 Likes At home in Alaska

I drove for 7 days straight to get home to North Pole Alaska. There were many bumps and potholes on the way so I was very eager to unpack the trailer to check for damage. Doug did his usual…

Blog At home in Alaska 4 Likes engine installed

photo engine installed 1 Like final stages

photo final stages 3 Likes First Engine run 2

photo First Engine run 2 3 Likes Seat back cushion installed

photo Seat back cushion installed 1 Like 1st major set back, 750 elevator After building the elevator skeleton and adding the rear skins. I checked that all appeared straight and square. I added the nose skins, checked their position and taped them in place. Starting in th… Discussion 1st major set back, 750 elevator 1 Like Fuel flow on CH701 Good morning all. 30 hours on my 701 and loving it. Only concern is uneven fuel flow between tanks. Right tank ( passenger side ) seems to empty much faster than left. I do as many left turns as righ… Discussion Fuel flow on CH701 2 Likes Convert into taildragger version Hi! I have bought a CH601UL in kit (49%). I have choosed for the tricycle version 2 years ago but now I'd like to convert to taildragger version. I have just asked to Zenair and I'm waiting the answ… Discussion Convert into taildragger version 1 Like

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