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Online community for active builders and pilots of Zenith Aircraft kits (Chris Heintz / Zenair light airplane designs).
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Kerry Mykituk posted a discussionSoft rivets Question-701
Hello there! Currently in the constructing process of my zenith-701 and I am seeking some advice to secure (pound) the soft solid rivets on the elevator trailing edge. For these small soft rivets do I require a bucking bar, hammer riveter and air…See More
John Austin posted a discussionTie-Down Ring Camera Mount
My kids gave me a GoPro Hero 5 Black for Christmas, and during an episode of "cabin fever," I decided to fabricate an external mount for my STOL 750. I had seen a similar, commercially available mount with a cam lever bolt that allowed for quick…See More
Ch 701 elevator
Hey all,Was wondering if straightening out the"duck tail" on the trailing edge has helped with speed. Cant help but notice that when trimmed for level cruise, my trim tab is just as far up as the down angle of the elevator T.E. ...hmmm... What say…See More
James Smith posted a discussionPropeller for Jabiru 3300
New Sensenich composite, nickel edges, 64". Part # 2A0J5R64ZN. Was purchased for Jabiru 3300 in 2007 but never used. Still in the original box. Matching new 9" spinner part # SPIN9H5-2. Prop $1500, Spinner $625, both for $2050. • Contact…See More
David Krakowsky posted a discussionClassifieds
how do we get into the classified section?daveSee More
Zenith Aero posted a videoTop of the world! Zenith STOL mountaintop views
SLO Down Under: Great views from a mountaintop in New Zealand (by Hamish Crowe) with the Zenith STOL "Sky Jeep" light sport utility airplane. #zenair #stolfl...
Jared G Brown posted a discussionSeat Ideas for STOL 750
We are looking for seat ideas for our 750. We have the zenith adjustable seats and back just looking at ideas for padding or covering without breaking the bank. See More
Terrence "Dr. Terry" Hall posted a status"Strenghtened the radiator box with smaller pitch and A5 rivets. Attempted closure of cowling to radiator box and it increased heating?"
Jim and Amelia Isaacs posted a discussionMechanical oil pressure gauge
My new 912 UL came with an electrical sender installed but I am planning to use the VDO direct read mechanical oil pressure gage in my 701, anyone have any experiences to share either good or bad with this setup?See More
JEFF HUDSON posted a discussionPlasma ignition from Light Speed Question
Hello everyone. I am new to this forum and hope to use an 0-200 for my 750 cruiser when I get it built. Has anyone tried the plasma electronic ignition from light speed engineering ? I was wondering how much if any weight it might save on the…See More
Lonnie Fosgate posted a discussionReplacing tire on a Matco rim
Ok, I've got the rim apart and new tire ready to go, how in blue blazes to you get that o-ring to stay when you bolt the two halves of the rim back together?? It sure doesn't seem like you can bolt the rim together and then stretch the o-ring over…See More
A video by Stephen Aupperle was featured1st Flight: Zenith CH 750
First flight of Zenith STOL CH 750 airplane with Viking 110 engine.
Bob Jones posted a discussionFloat Modifications
here are some modifications I made to the Zenair 1150 Floats…See More
Loren Warner posted a discussionTractor Configuration
Curious, any aeroMomentums flying in the tractor configuration yet? See More
David Orr posted a discussionMain Gear Rubber Spacer Slippage Cure
I have about 250 hrs on my 701 and I've had to readjust the main landing gear rubber spacers several times, especially after a hard landing. I never had the bottom rubber spacer slip, only the top one. I added a 90 mm "L" angle bracket under the…See More
David Krakowsky posted a status"January 14, 2019
Hobbs turned 700
Flew to 2IS
75 mph ground speed westbound
140 mph ground speed eastbound"
Blog Posts
First Flight - N579SA
Posted by Stephen Aupperle on January 8, 2019 at 5:02pm 3 Comments 8 Likes
The Traffic Pattern Blog
Posted by Sebastien Heintz on January 7, 2019 at 6:01pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
CH750 Matco Master Cylinders
Posted by Steven J Sergenti on December 23, 2018 at 2:20pm 2 Comments 0 Likes
Starting wing skins and a few tips
Posted by Damon Brantley on December 21, 2018 at 2:32pm 0 Comments 1 Like
My 701 status report.
Posted by Robert Sceppa on December 15, 2018 at 9:49am 0 Comments 3 Likes
Zenith at Sebring Sport Aviation Expo 2019
Posted by Zenith Aero on December 11, 2018 at 1:30pm 1 Comment 1 Like
Let us know what do you want to wear? Zenith apparel from EAA
Posted by Sebastien Heintz on December 7, 2018 at 2:30pm 40 Comments 4 Likes
Set The Wings!!!!
Posted by Mark Baenen on December 4, 2018 at 6:00pm 0 Comments 7 Likes
New style nosegear shock suspension system for Zenith CH 650 / CH 750
Posted by Zenith Aero on November 28, 2018 at 4:30pm 10 Comments 4 Likes
"First taxi testing yesterday :-) - Viking 130 - airport M71 - near St. Louis, MO
Posted by Jim Davis on November 19, 2018 at 9:25am 2 Comments 5 Likes
Forum
replacement interval of braided fuel lines
Started by brad cohen in Open Discussion Forums (non model specific). Last reply by Carl Orton 39 minutes ago. 19 Replies 0 Likes
N601LT for Sale
Started by Ron Lendon in Classified / For Sale Postings. Last reply by Ron Lendon 1 hour ago. 2 Replies 0 Likes
Soft rivets Question-701
Started by Kerry Mykituk in Open Discussion Forums (non model specific). Last reply by Jim and Amelia Isaacs 1 hour ago. 4 Replies 0 Likes
Seat Ideas for STOL 750
Started by Jared G Brown in Open Discussion Forums (non model specific). Last reply by Carl Orton 4 hours ago. 5 Replies 0 Likes
701 and 750 Sky Jeep Logos
Started by David Orr in Classified / For Sale Postings. Last reply by Lee Engel 4 hours ago. 4 Replies 2 Likes
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Classified listing for buying or selling your Zenith building or flying related stuff...
Custom Instrument Panels
for your Zenith:
Custom instrument panels are now available directly from Zenith Aircraft Company exclusively for Zenith builders and owners. Pre-cut panel, power distribution panel, Approach Fast Stack harnesses, Dynon and Garmin avionics, and more.
Custom Upholstery Kits for your Zenith Aircraft:
Zenith Vinyl Upholstery Kits
Zenith Apparel from EAA:
Flying On Your Own Wings:
A Complete Guide to Understanding Light Airplane Design, by Chris Heintz
Builder & Pilot Supplies:
How to videos from HomebuiltHELP.com
Developed specifically for Zenith builders (by a builder) these videos on DVD are a great help in building your own kit plane by providing practical hands-on construction information. Visit HomebuiltHelp.com for the latest DVD titles.
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Member Rules
Since this is an online community, there are a few rules that need to be followed. We'll try to keep the rules as simple as possible and to a bare minimum and we'll change and update them as required.
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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