Airworthiness Inspection -COMPLETE!
Had Todd Davis from the Milwaukee FSDO come to do my airworthiness inspection this AM. Super nice and super helpful!Thank you both FAA and EAA for the great documentation and support. WOW! See More
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James K. Allen posted a status"Testing left fuel tank. Cortec added to left wing top skins and skeleton."
Sebastien Heintz updated an event
Sun'n Fun Fly-In 2019 at Lakeland Linder Regional Airport KLAL
April 2, 2019 to April 7, 2019
Annual Sun'n Fun fly-in convention in Lakeland, Florida. Visit Zenith Aircraft Company in the main aircraft outdoor display area MD-026B (same location as past years)…See More
Steven Mogg posted a discussionZenair Service Aircraft Bulletins
Hi,Since the Zenair web site has been updated I can't find the list of service bulletins. Does anybody know the link to the current list of service bulletins and ADs for Zenith Aircraft?Just want to check and see if anything new has popped upStevenSee More
David Farlow posted a photoControl Cables routed for rudder, elevator and aileron control
All cables routed for rudder, elevator and aileron control.
Carl Orton posted a discussionStyle Question on fuselage mate: No wrong answer
Hi, All;This is on a Cruzer, but is the same for STOL, so I'm on the open forum.OK; I've completed all of the initial fit / disassemble / reassemble / rivet / re-mate steps and am ready to final-rivet the fore and aft fuselage 1/2s.Jon Croke on HbH…See More
Jason R posted a status"Got the work table cleaned up in prep to start the horizontal tail components.... can't wait to get moving again."
Roger Pearce posted a discussionA65 exhaust flange
Two of my exhaust flanges are too pitted and warped to be repaired, and after pricing stubs on ACS ($89.75 ) and also bare flanges ($13.50) I started looking around to see what I could use. Being a former air cooled VW/ Porsche mechanic I have lots…See More
Wing strut to landing gear .
The bolt that connects the wing strut to the landing gear weldment, seems like it will hit the landing gear when it flexes. Am I wrong ?See More
Steven Ward posted a discussionFlap switch???
I am installing my flap switch in my Stol CH-750 with dual sticks and a center mounted throttle and I am trying to decide what type of flap switch to install and I am looking at two different paths. -The first way is to use a switch that is OFF in…See More
David Banahan posted a discussionFuel filters
In the Corvair world what have others used for fuel filters? I'm approaching inspection and first flight and plan to use a Summit Racing 40 micron in-line filter. How will this affect fuel flow. I'm building a Cruzer gravity fed system. Your…See More
Robert Schneck posted a discussionSpeed Mods for a Zodiac 601xl
I would like to get somee more cruise speed. Has anyone with a Zodiac 601xl or 650, made or purchased any mods to clean up the airplane and get a few extra knots? (like 10 knots) Thanks Bob
Todd Scruton posted a discussionZenith pitot probe
Hey all,I’ve got another item to sell. It’s your 2009 vintage standard issue Zenith pitot probe, installed once and never flown. Removed for upgrade. $20 plus shipping. The sweet fabrication table is not included.…See More
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Airworthiness Inspection -COMPLETE!
Posted by Mark Baenen on March 19, 2019 at 8:31pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
Flying with hand controls this summer
Posted by Jan Eggenfellner on March 8, 2019 at 9:00pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
EAA Amateur Built Certification Kit
Posted by Mark Baenen on March 6, 2019 at 2:47pm 0 Comments 3 Likes
rubber seal for front of canopy
Posted by Alan Lansing on March 5, 2019 at 10:57am 20 Comments 0 Likes
Cowling done and inspection date set!
Posted by Mark Baenen on March 4, 2019 at 2:33pm 2 Comments 2 Likes
Zenith SD cowling completed
Posted by Jan Eggenfellner on March 3, 2019 at 8:01pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
Paint
Posted by jeff will on February 24, 2019 at 10:17am 0 Comments 0 Likes
Vacuum Lifting Frame for Wing Skin
Posted by Damon Brantley on February 24, 2019 at 9:05am 2 Comments 0 Likes
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Flap switch???
Started by Steven Ward in Open Discussion Forums (non model specific). Last reply by jeff herman 1 hour ago. 15 Replies 0 Likes
Corvair engine, Motor mount, and accessories for a CH 701.
Started by Jeffrey L. Doig in Classified / For Sale Postings. Last reply by Fernando Egas 5 hours ago. 4 Replies 0 Likes
Speed Mods for a Zodiac 601xl
Started by Robert Schneck in Open Discussion Forums (non model specific). Last reply by AGSiler 6 hours ago. 4 Replies 0 Likes
Blew an oil cooler today!!
Started by David J. Beaulieu in UL Power Forum. Last reply by Ron Simonsen 22 hours ago. 25 Replies 0 Likes
Fuel filters
Started by David Banahan in Corvair Engine Forum. Last reply by Bob Pustell yesterday. 3 Replies 0 Likes
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RULE#1: You'll need to use your real name, and be an actual builder, owner or flyer of a Zenith aircraft. This site is an online…
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