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July 2021

FAA: Experimental Aircraft cannot be used fo… This affects every experimental aircraft owner. It can also be very onerous for CFI's who are currently instructing in experimental aircraft. You cannot receive add-on flight training (Flight review… Discussion FAA: Experimental Aircraft cannot be used fo… 2 Likes

June 2021

His first ever flight.....priceless!!!!

video His first ever flight.....priceless!!!! 11 Likes SocialFlight Live! - Sebastien Heintz of Zen…

video SocialFlight Live! - Sebastien Heintz of Zen… 3 Likes Flaparon adjustments I am flying off the phase one test period for a friend that has a medical issue. On the first flight it was apparent that the right wings flys "heavy". On examination I discovered the right flaparo… Discussion Flaparon adjustments 1 Like

May 2021

Zenith 801 with Zenair 2500 amphib floats Ha…

video Zenith 801 with Zenair 2500 amphib floats Ha… 5 Likes N801PZ - on Amphibs

photo N801PZ - on Amphibs 11 Likes Don’t Get Discouraged

Fred Westbrook, of Owego, New York, sent us this inspiring story of his build experience that we share below.…

Blog Don’t Get Discouraged 15 Likes

April 2021

Smoke leak test for zenith 2500A amphib floa…

video Smoke leak test for zenith 2500A amphib floa… 3 Likes

March 2021

Some Reflections On Building An Airplane..... This post is intended for potential new aircraft builders who maybe have yet to purchase a kit or are awaiting delivery. I apologise in advance if what I have to say is old news. It is however a lat… Discussion Some Reflections On Building An Airplane..... 16 Likes Trip to Texas for a Maiden Flight Just a fun video recapping the trip to Texas we took. Multiple Zeniths, a wonderful community and the journey to a first flight! Discussion Trip to Texas for a Maiden Flight 6 Likes

February 2021

701SPX Airworthiness Certification

photo 701SPX Airworthiness Certification 17 Likes Winter flight in the STOL CH 750 Super Duty

video Winter flight in the STOL CH 750 Super Duty 3 Likes Super Duty Landing Light Install

I ordered the landing light kit for the 750 and started looking for instructions on how to install it. I found a few examples of what the final product looked like but nothing like what I needed…

Blog Super Duty Landing Light Install 1 Like Zenith CH701 grass strip landing

video Zenith CH701 grass strip landing 10 Likes Aeromomentum AM15 exhaust

photo Aeromomentum AM15 exhaust 1 Like

January 2021

Yamaha Apex Meets Zenith 750 STOL

photo Yamaha Apex Meets Zenith 750 STOL 8 Likes Fuel/baggage stickers Got these from Mark at Aircraftstickers.com. Discussion Fuel/baggage stickers 8 Likes

December 2020

Finally getting back to work

Last year I graduated college, and moved to Oregon to start my aerospace engineering career (as an avionics engineer). Been instructing a lot, especially after finishing my CFI-I. BUT I finally…

Blog Finally getting back to work 1 Like

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