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December 2019

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 Viking Talks Part 2 - FAQ - You Asked, We An… As we continue on with this series please continue to ask questions or let us know content you may want to see moving forward. -Alissa Discussion Viking Talks Part 2 - FAQ - You Asked, We An… 4 Likes

August 2019

Those Darned Daubers! Recently on a preflight of my 750, I found a mud dauber nest on my elevator cable. I tried to pull it off the cable and retrieve it, but all I succeeded in doing was breaking it off the cable to fall… Discussion Those Darned Daubers! 3 Likes On the water_side view

photo On the water_side view 2 Likes Remote beach in Maine

photo Remote beach in Maine 5 Likes Viking 180hp Cowling Nose Cone I am putting together a Zenith 801 with the Viking 180hp turbo engine. I have built a custom nose cone for my engine and could make more of them if people are interested. Originally I was going to in… Discussion Viking 180hp Cowling Nose Cone 2 Likes 2012 Zenith 701

photo 2012 Zenith 701 4 Likes Oshkosh 2019 - Part One

I was starting to write my Oshkosh 2019 follow-up report, but the…

Blog Oshkosh 2019 - Part One 24 Likes

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