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December 2022

Wing strut fairings I am experimenting with fairings for my wing strut attach points. My method is to design the fairing in solidworks, and then print male and female mold with a small offset. The offset is designed to… Discussion Wing strut fairings 4 Likes

March 2022

801 Alaska Bush Wheels I’ve been doing a little work on my 801, and I figured it was time to write up what I have done. As some of you know, I put my 801 on 2500A amphibs last year, and have been having a fun time fly… Discussion 801 Alaska Bush Wheels 5 Likes

October 2021

Fall colors are here...

photo Fall colors are here... 14 Likes

July 2021

First Friday Lunch at Zenith Aircraft

video First Friday Lunch at Zenith Aircraft 4 Likes

May 2021

N801PZ - on Amphibs

photo N801PZ - on Amphibs 11 Likes

December 2020

20180828_164204

photo 20180828_164204 2 Likes Zenith 801 makes 50 I just finished a trip up to Maine from SC in my 801 (RollerSkate). It was very memorable for several reasons. 1- when I landed and departed Laconia NH that made a straight 50 for me - a take of and… Blog Zenith 801 makes 50 7 Likes

November 2020

Oil Cooler Plenum I made this plenum for my firewall mounted oil cooler. Measures angles and offset, then mocked up in solid works followed by 3d printing. Then sprayed with gel coat, and laid up glass after mold… Discussion Oil Cooler Plenum 1 Like

June 2020

Make your own Zenith rivet heads. here is a quick video on creating your own rivet heads. <a href="https://youtu.be/SJCCrsFQRxQ">https://youtu.be/SJCCrsFQRxQ</a> Discussion Make your own Zenith rivet heads. 5 Likes Flying the Zenith STOL to Mt. Eagles Escape

video Flying the Zenith STOL to Mt. Eagles Escape 5 Likes

May 2020

N733YD CH801 Shakedown Cruise

I just got back from about 25 hours of flight in 2 1/2 weeks. Did some local ADS-B and avionics check flights and rigging checks after the dual stick conversion. Then a long trip.

I…

Blog N733YD CH801 Shakedown Cruise 5 Likes Grass strip visit..

video Grass strip visit.. 7 Likes

April 2020

WP_20171105_001

photo WP_20171105_001 3 Likes

February 2020

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

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