Heater Fan Idea
My cabin heat is fed outside air through a NACA duct on the side of the cowl (Jabiru 3300). NACA ducts are great to smoothly and passively flow air, but since it's not an air scoop, the flow is rather anemic! I recently…See More
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AN7 bolt length for O-235 Engine Mount to Engine
Anyone know the AN7 bolt length for a O-235 Dynafocal Engine Mount to Engine ? Looking for the Dash number? I will be using the Aircraft Spruce MFR Model# 50402-5 ASSY set mounts. Thanks for HelpJim MaluginSee More
Zenith Hands-On Workshop in Texas: February 11 & 12, 2022 at Boerne Stage Airfield (5C1), north of San Antonio, Texas
February 11, 2022 at 9am to February 12, 2022 at 3pm
(Above, photo from the 2021 Texas event. View video)FULL WORKSHOPThis workshop class has reached…See More
701 bubble doors for sale
When I bought my used 701 it came with bubble doors. The builder didn't like the way the originals fit, so he bought another pair. He installed the left door and realized that didn't fit any better than the first one. Zenith doors are known to not…See More
Fuel lines - rubber, Teflon, or aluminum?
It's time to replace my old rubber fuel lines and I'm considering switching to aluminum or braided steel/Teflon so I don't have to do this again in five years. Has anyone studied the merits of each hose type? Intuitively, the braided steel with…See More
Looking for any info on a Lycoming YO-233 engine
I found a Lycoming YO-233 engine for sale, does anyone have any information on this engine going into a Zenith 650B. Is the engine mounts the same as the 235 ?Would a 235 cowing work ?Thanks for any helpJim See More
Experimental aircraft business practices (a rant)
I'm new to experimental aviation, so I'm not sure if what I'm about to describe is considered acceptable in this industry, but I've been buying some things to upgrade my new-to-me CH-701 and so far I'm baffled by the business practices I'm…See More
Zenith Update (January 2022): Let's Go Flying!
Zenith Aircraft's Sebastien Heintz and Roger Dubbert go flying over fresh snow in central Missouri in the STOL CH 750 Super Duty, while discussing upcoming e...
Throttle linkage for 601/Jabiru
I've put a Lycoming on my 601 and converted to a single cable throttle system. I'm selling the Jabiru’s two cockpit cables, the connecting bar, and the cable connecting the bar to the carb. $100. Text me at 903-423-0054. KevinSee More
EAA Webinar: Zenith Aircraft Kits & Plans (as part of EAA Homebuilders Week) at Online
January 26, 2022 from 2:30pm to 3:45pm
Join EAA on January 24-28, 2022, during the second-annual EAA Homebuilders Week online event. Experts from the homebuilt aircraft community will…See More
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2021: The Year of the STOL CH 701
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Left Wing - Drilling Most Holes to Final Size
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Free Labor!
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A completed and flying airplane.
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Bob's Cherokee 1972 PA28-140
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Questions about STOL 701's
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Zodiac training
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Zenith Workshop Returns to SW Texas in February 2022
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Zenith Aircraft Building Workshop Returns to Florida in December for the Sun ‘n Fun Holiday Fly-In Festival
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26 Airstreak 2.0 On a Zenith 701
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Heater Fan Idea
Started by John Austin in Open Discussion Forums (non model specific). Last reply by Bob Simmons 2 hours ago. 4 Replies 1 Like
Rotax 912ULS with 912UL crank and crankcase
Started by Keith Ashcraft in Rotax Engine Forum. Last reply by David 4 hours ago. 5 Replies 0 Likes
Rotax gearbox newbie
Started by Michael T. in Rotax Engine Forum. Last reply by David 4 hours ago. 1 Reply 0 Likes
No oil pressure, how long before the crunching sound?
Started by Paul Sanders in Rotax Engine Forum. Last reply by David 4 hours ago. 6 Replies 1 Like
For sale: Corvair Engine
Started by Jon Kruger in Classified / For Sale Postings. Last reply by LARRY TRAMEL 5 hours ago. 16 Replies 1 Like
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