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September 2017

Airworthy

photo Airworthy 16 Likes

June 2017

Zenith STOL: steep approach

video Zenith STOL: steep approach 7 Likes

May 2017

private pilot exam So I have been asked, in a round about way to share this. It is long, so I will take no offense if you do not read all of it. DANGER!!! WARNING!!! CAUTION!!! The story you are about to read i… Discussion private pilot exam 18 Likes Retractable Slats? I have made it a point to examine just about every model of GA aircraft with slats on them, and read up as much as I can digest on the design and placement of slats. Conclusion for the CH 801: Unless… Discussion Retractable Slats? 6 Likes

March 2017

February 2017

January 2017

Cowl Attachment I have seen several discussions and more than a few 801 cowls that had issues with cracking at the fasteners. I will share a solution that has worked well on 2 801s that is rugged, simple and cheap.… Discussion Cowl Attachment 5 Likes Low Flour

video Low Flour 2 Likes

December 2016

First Panel Switch On

photo First Panel Switch On 5 Likes

October 2016

Rivet in Tight Spot

photo Rivet in Tight Spot 3 Likes

September 2016

Streamline Wing Struts for the STOL CH 701

We're pleased to introduce all-new extruded aluminum streamline struts…

Blog Streamline Wing Struts for the STOL CH 701 11 Likes My trip to the Oakland FSDO for the Repairme… I went to the Oakland FSDO today to get the repairmen's certificate which allows you to do your own annuals. The examiner had told me only to bring my build log and government ID. Being a worrier I… Discussion My trip to the Oakland FSDO for the Repairme… 5 Likes Howard Strut Fairings Yesterday, I flew the 750 up to KCSV for their annual Open House and someone had a beautiful Howard airplane on display. (I don't know the model but I understand Howard was a manufacturer in the '30… Discussion Howard Strut Fairings 3 Likes New prop for my 701

I've been flying for several years now with a 72" Warp Drive. As my good friend Felipe points out - heavy but reliable. However, no leading edge protection meant that over the years of landing in…

Blog New prop for my 701 9 Likes

August 2016

Dual Bungee Nose Gear Suspension A popular, recurrent topic in the Forums centers around the Zenith nose gear bungee suspension design. As I always say, Chris Heintz is the master of simplicity and lightness and you can't get much… Discussion Dual Bungee Nose Gear Suspension 7 Likes

June 2016

Cape Town !! (South Africa)

photo Cape Town !! (South Africa) 3 Likes Neat tip for matching GA prop pitch! As posted elsewhere, I recently attended the Jabiru Engine Course at Jabiru USA in Shelbyville, TN. Pete Krotje gave a neat tip for more-precisely matching the pitch between blades on a ground adjus… Discussion Neat tip for matching GA prop pitch! 1 Like ViVidia VA-400 Borescope Thought I'd pass along my informal review of a truly useful tool! A recent issue of Kitplanes magazine reviewed the "ViVidia VA-400 Borescope" from Oasis Scientific. I saw another positive recommenda… Discussion ViVidia VA-400 Borescope 4 Likes Four-Position Flaperon Control Lever for the STOL CH 701

NEW Four-Position Flaperon Control Lever for the STOL CH 701

Video: Zenith Aircraft's Roger Dubbert takes his Zenith…

Blog Four-Position Flaperon Control Lever for the STOL CH 701 7 Likes

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