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April 2019

Another failed nose-gear bungee on my 701

Funny thing – the original bungee on my 701 lasted for years. But with about 5 years and 200 hours on the aircraft, I was persuaded to replace it. So, I ordered one from Zenith, also the bungee…

Blog Another failed nose-gear bungee on my 701 5 Likes Announcement: New Aviation Marketplace Hi All! Last year I finished my STOL 750 and put down the riveter. Immediately itching for a new aviation-related project for the rainy days, I started work on an aviation classifieds website. It'… Discussion Announcement: New Aviation Marketplace 4 Likes Zenith Dinner/gathering in Anchorage on 4 Ma… For those of you planning to attend the Great Alaska Aviation Gathering, at Rogers request, I have reserved space for a Zenith dinner/gathering at the Flying Machine Restaurant for 6 pm on Saturday (… Discussion Zenith Dinner/gathering in Anchorage on 4 Ma… 2 Likes FIRST FLIGHT BY JOHN HEATHER Discussion FIRST FLIGHT BY JOHN HEATHER 3 Likes LZ_Compact_Riveter

photo LZ_Compact_Riveter 5 Likes Super Duty flew to Sun N Fun sporting a bran… Nick Heintz posing with Alissa in front of the CH-750SD. Viking has the option of a brand new Honda Accord engine or slightly used for those wanting the best value. New or used, all engines are… Discussion Super Duty flew to Sun N Fun sporting a bran… 2 Likes FOUND - Engine and mount - CH601 HD My son who is 16 is working on a CH601 HD which is now on a stage where FWF is required. We are looking for anything available in market preferably as a package. Has to be an aircraft engine like con… Discussion FOUND - Engine and mount - CH601 HD 1 Like Oil Analysis of Viking engine by Blackstone Discussion Oil Analysis of Viking engine by Blackstone 4 Likes

March 2019

Zenith CH 750 Cruzer: Pilot side view

photo Zenith CH 750 Cruzer: Pilot side view 5 Likes So much more than what meets the eye with mo… A lot of fancy good aircraft engines for sure. What Viking brings to the table is what now is very popular in a lot of new cars. Small / light / direct injected / turbocharged / all liquid cooled / n… Discussion So much more than what meets the eye with mo… 3 Likes EAA Amateur Built Certification Kit

For anyone just starting out or almost finished, I HIGHLY RECOMMEND the EAA's Amateur Built Certification Kit. It has all the forms, all the steps and all the right language to make getting your…

Blog EAA Amateur Built Certification Kit 4 Likes

February 2019

STOL CH 801

photo STOL CH 801 8 Likes PATRICK HOYT - All Zenith

First and foremost, as many of you know it is…

Blog PATRICK HOYT - All Zenith 6 Likes

January 2019

Airworthiness Certificate!

photo Airworthiness Certificate! 18 Likes Viking Newsletter, Zenith First Flights and… If you haven't had the opportunity to see the recent Viking Newsletter take a look HERE and see the new recent flights and builds for some motivation. Discussion Viking Newsletter, Zenith First Flights and… 2 Likes Float Modifications, Storage Compartment here are some modifications I made to the Zenair 1150 Floats Discussion Float Modifications, Storage Compartment 2 Likes First Flight - N579SA

The weather in Michigan finally cooperated and I was able to make my first flight on 1/6/19.

Steve Aupperle…

Blog First Flight - N579SA 8 Likes Glide ratio: Zenith CH 750 Cruzer Today I was out doing my 40hr phase flying and decided to do some idle power glide tests. Zenith recommends 60kts best glide speed. I tried 50kts, 55kts, 60kts and 65kts. The best ratio was at 60kts… Discussion Glide ratio: Zenith CH 750 Cruzer 3 Likes Windy App for Weather I wanted to mention a free weather app I found, Windy. It's a phenomenal weather app IMHO that is very customizable and provides a wealth of graphical information viewed from a local airport view out… Discussion Windy App for Weather 4 Likes

December 2018

Local test flight in my CH750

video Local test flight in my CH750 9 Likes AGE old debate settled! AGE old debate settled! I have a Viking HF110 which provided me with great service in a CH601 for over 450 hours. Yesterday I sold my aircraft to a guy from Western Australia (I live on the eastern s… Discussion AGE old debate settled! 5 Likes

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