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May 2020

Success

photo Success 7 Likes Bold Airstrip

photo Bold Airstrip 3 Likes Suggested Modification for Viking 130 Fuel S… At Viking's recommendation, we installed the restrictor orifice between our header tank and the outlet side of the low pressure fuel pumps. Background. This orifice is to prevent over pressure of… Discussion Suggested Modification for Viking 130 Fuel S… 3 Likes

April 2020

Zodiac CH650 with Viking130

video Zodiac CH650 with Viking130 3 Likes

March 2020

Zenith 701 country. Lesser airplanes need no…

photo Zenith 701 country. Lesser airplanes need no… 11 Likes

February 2020

Artex ELT 345 Software Bug I recently had my Cruzer parked at a quiet airstrip and noticed a VERY low volume continuous tone in the plane which I traced to the buzzer of my Artex ELT 345. The self-test was good and the beacon… Discussion Artex ELT 345 Software Bug 2 Likes

December 2019

Airworthiness done!

photo Airworthiness done! 10 Likes McFarlane "Vernier Assist" Throttle Control I now have several hours on my McFarlane "Vernier Assist" throttle control. I designed and fabricated a reversing bell crank which was necessary since I use a Sonex/AeroConversion "AeroInjector" thr… Discussion McFarlane "Vernier Assist" Throttle Control 3 Likes

November 2019

Instrument panel design

photo Instrument panel design 3 Likes Viking 130 Cowl Modifications We experimented with our cowl last summer to get better cooling during extended climbs. As many know, the summer days in south central and interior Alaska does get hot from time to time. The engine… Discussion Viking 130 Cowl Modifications 5 Likes

October 2019

100 Hours!

This last weekend I flew to Dayton, OH (from southern Wisconsin) with my Dad to visit my brother - 258 NM. On the way back the Hobbs meter went over 100 hrs. Whoo Hoo!

Blog 100 Hours! 4 Likes Completed SD750 Rudder Assembly

photo Completed SD750 Rudder Assembly 9 Likes Making of a dual purpose Cruzer. STOL and Sp… While I built a Cruzer for speed, if Fast was all I was looking for a Sling TSI would have made a better build. I also wanted a part-time bush plane for the times I want to explore the Northwest off… Discussion Making of a dual purpose Cruzer. STOL and Sp… 7 Likes Stol Nose Gear Fork for 21" tire I added the nose fork from Zenith for the 21 inch tire. I used a 700X600 tire. The 21 inch will rub, lack of clearance. Overall, I'm pleased, gained 2" prop clearance! Discussion Stol Nose Gear Fork for 21" tire 2 Likes

September 2019

Rudder Trim

I have spent a little time experimenting with rudder trim, and I think it would be worthwhile to share my experiences with the group. I know that most of you are probably saying "Why?" to the…

Blog Rudder Trim 6 Likes Great to meet everyone at the Zenith Homecom… Although 1,000 miles of bad weather prevented me from bringing my Cruzer this year I was really happy that I got a last minute deal on orbits and was able get to the Homecoming an meet many more of y… Discussion Great to meet everyone at the Zenith Homecom… 4 Likes Viking Going to Zenith Homecoming Be sure to ask for your free engine shipment today as the last day Discussion Viking Going to Zenith Homecoming 4 Likes

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