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Started this discussion. Last reply by charlie rosenzweig Nov 28, 2022. 4 Replies 1 Like
Has anyone installed the 150 HP in a Zenith yet? I am curious if you used the factory cowl, or a Viking Cowl, or ?If so, pictures would be appreciated.Thanks. Charlie Rosenzweig Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by Bob Pustell Feb 14, 2020. 36 Replies 0 Likes
There are several solutions to prevent a fuel system from sucking air from a fuel tank while in a steep turn when the fuel level is low. This has been a hot debate on other forums.I am curious to…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by charlie rosenzweig May 30, 2019. 1 Reply 0 Likes
While this is not necessarily unique to Viking engines I thought it would be as good a place as any of the forums to ask the following questions.Since most newer automotive engine systems use O2…Continue
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Started this discussion. Last reply by charlie rosenzweig Feb 8, 2019. 15 Replies 0 Likes
Jan,I often get questions about why the rubber disc is cut, and I suspect other builders do as well. Most question why anyone would cut up a disc that was not designed to be cut up. Seems like a…Continue
i will gladly share my experiences of my CH-601 with the Corvair engine and the Viking 130 engine with a Whirlwind prop
Dick Jones
rljones601@yahoo.com
About 25 hours on the Viking 130 engine at this time.
I appreciate your comment, I attempt to document this unique experience as a novice builder and I continually learn from my mistakes and from others. I have only been at it since first Zenith class in 10/16. But it truly is educational, recreational and of course humbling. My EAA tech advisor told me that at least it keeps him out of the tavern.
Terry Hall
Charlie, I accidentally clicked the ignore button on your message. I think I added you now though.
Anyways, I helped with the 750 STOL build but not the Cruzer so I dont think I can weigh in on that part! Feel free to email me at kvoltz@eaa.org
It wasn't bad, I filled out the appropriate paperwork and submitted it and it went pretty smooth from there. They look at the coordinates and verify that it wont be a navigation hazard to other airports and such. The only issue I did have was with the lady who made the initial contact via phone, she obviously didn't want to deal with it. I used the garmin in the plane for the lat long coordinates and she was pretty rude about that, wasn't acceptable to her and pretty much called me a dumbass. She changed the numbers to what she said they should be, rounded them off, and now the field shows up across the river a few hundred yards away but its no big deal. I still have the forms and paperwork so when you get ready I'll dig them out so you'll know what you need.
give me a shout if I can be of any help. Stop by and visit sometime if you're ever in the area. 12WV is the identifier at my farm fieled.
Hello Charlie; i put a deposit down last year during Sun n Fun prior to the engines being ready, since then my work has been crazy busy so i have been pushing the delivery date back. I hope to have the airframe ready for engine mount by mid summer.
as for availability, Samantha at Viking has kept me updated on the progress, i think the only thing missing is a propeller to handle the 200 hp, and Jan is testing a different brand as we speak!
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