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Started this discussion. Last reply by Alexander Samoylovich Nov 25, 2023. 8 Replies 0 Likes
Hello.How to apply Cortec correctly?I read the Forum and the Cortec user's manual. I dilute Cortec with distilled water 4:1. I clean the surface with acetone, rough a bit with scotchbrite and clean…Continue
Posted on May 25, 2026 at 4:37pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
January 13, 2026
Finished the avionics tray. Actually, I discarded it later and built another one.
Trimmed the Front Top Skin on the back corners to be aligned with the cabin frame.
Drilled holes for pitot and electric.
More trimming on the windshield.
The root pin overlaps the side window. Asking Zenith what should I cut - the pin or the window. If the pin should I use stronger rivets?
Zenith answer - do not cut anything. They will…
Posted on May 24, 2026 at 2:00pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
January 11, 2026
Trimmed windshield to match the cabin frame.
Started building an avionics tray.
The windshield goes right over the rivets in the front skin. I will ask Zenith if it is ok.
My kit has a wide instrument panel, and it does not match the drawings I have. Because of this, it is not clear how the C75N1-5 Windshield Side Trim Support should be installed.
It cannot go under the C75F16-2 Forward Top Skin, because it would interfere with the…
Posted on May 5, 2026 at 4:37pm 0 Comments 1 Like
January 8, 2026
Drilled pin holes in the seats. Assembled the seats.
Drilled holes for the fuel lines in the fuselage.
Cleaned the banana slots for the flapperons.
Enlarged holes around drain and ventilation in the left wing.
Started trimming the windshield. I am using Dremel.…
Posted on April 26, 2026 at 1:04pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
January 3, 2026
Removed the wings.
Riveted the top window ribs.
Reinstalled the instrument panel. Preparing for the windshield installation.…
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