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February 2020

So what does an O200 cost? I had my engine built by a local A&P. He had many of the parts and gave me a laundry list of what else was needed. My goal was to achieve what Continental would call a "zero time". So all the… Discussion So what does an O200 cost? 6 Likes Front view exposed

photo Front view exposed 2 Likes Jabiru Gen4 and Arion Aircraft FFW kit

I just received my generation 4 engine today. I also received the firewall forward kit provided by Arion aircraft the US Jabiru dealer. Everything looks great and it seems to be a very complete…

Blog Jabiru Gen4 and Arion Aircraft FFW kit 4 Likes Oil filter backed off!!

photo Oil filter backed off!! 1 Like Engine off side view

photo Engine off side view 1 Like Engine off

photo Engine off 1 Like

January 2020

Art Work: Sky Turtle

photo Art Work: Sky Turtle 19 Likes

December 2019

Zenith Cruzer / Viking 130 Checklists (my pr… Hi All, I'm at 76 flight hours now in my project, as picture here - all good, in fact great! Here are my checklists based on my panel layout, the way I have my plane configured and my habits. Posted… Discussion Zenith Cruzer / Viking 130 Checklists (my pr… 4 Likes 3D printed wing strut fairings

photo 3D printed wing strut fairings 4 Likes

November 2019

Matco wheels and brakes 6 x 6.00 single puck Title says most of the info. Used in good shape, with bearings and axles that you may find useful. These are not the Zenith style axles but could be reworked for it. I’ve taken the wheels apart and r… Discussion Matco wheels and brakes 6 x 6.00 single puck 1 Like

October 2019

Flying my 601XLB

This is Tangier Island we flew to in August. It's a quaint…

Blog Flying my 601XLB 3 Likes Sun'n Fun's ACE Zenith CH 750 Cruzer

photo Sun'n Fun's ACE Zenith CH 750 Cruzer 3 Likes O-200 Exhaust

photo O-200 Exhaust 4 Likes

August 2019

STOL CH 750

photo STOL CH 750 2 Likes Daddy's helper

photo Daddy's helper 6 Likes Oshkosh 2019 Follow-Up Report (Part Two)

Zenith Aircraft Company had another great year at EAA Oshkosh AirVenture 2019.

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Blog Oshkosh 2019 Follow-Up Report (Part Two) 15 Likes The Cruzers first passenger

photo The Cruzers first passenger 4 Likes Grandson Van just pulled his first rivet...n…

photo Grandson Van just pulled his first rivet...n… 1 Like

July 2019

Hangar cleanout - Most items gone. Thanks fo… It has been more than 3 years since I lost my beloved 601XLB in a crash. I have realized that I won't be building an experimental again. I need to bite the bullet and clean out the hangar and shop. H… Discussion Hangar cleanout - Most items gone. Thanks fo… 2 Likes We are Registered!

We’re down to installing the ELT and weighing, then it’s time…

Blog We are Registered! 4 Likes Air Inlet bolt

photo Air Inlet bolt 1 Like

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