Zenith 750 "F150 Pickup" Mud Flap - Zenith Aircraft Builders and Flyers2024-03-29T01:47:35Zhttps://zenith.aero/forum/topics/zenith-750-f150-pickup-mud-flap?commentId=2606393%3AComment%3A621772&feed=yes&xn_auth=noIf you land in cow fields you…tag:zenith.aero,2020-03-24:2606393:Comment:7139462020-03-24T20:57:25.197ZJohn Austinhttps://zenith.aero/profile/JohnLAustin
<p><em>If you land in cow fields you may get more than mud.</em></p>
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<p>Been there, done that! :<(</p>
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<p>John</p>
<p><em>If you land in cow fields you may get more than mud.</em></p>
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<p>Been there, done that! :<(</p>
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<p>John</p> If you land in cow fields you…tag:zenith.aero,2020-03-24:2606393:Comment:7140912020-03-24T20:15:24.182ZKeith Thomashttps://zenith.aero/profile/KeithThomas
<p>If you land in cow fields you may get more than mud.</p>
<p>If you land in cow fields you may get more than mud.</p> Shay actually I think those m…tag:zenith.aero,2020-02-26:2606393:Comment:7109062020-02-26T00:25:12.755ZJim and Amelia Isaacshttps://zenith.aero/profile/JimIsaacs
Shay actually I think those match the personality of a 701 perfectly. I too have a lot of mud to wash off this time of year. I like your design.
Shay actually I think those match the personality of a 701 perfectly. I too have a lot of mud to wash off this time of year. I like your design. I just recently got around to…tag:zenith.aero,2020-02-23:2606393:Comment:7108182020-02-23T19:51:58.162ZShay Kinghttps://zenith.aero/profile/ShayKing
<p>I just recently got around to making some mud-flaps for my 701. They just clamp on, no holes drilled in the gear-legs or nose-wheel fork.</p>
<p>They're not elegant, but they work. </p>
<p>No more spending ages washing sheep dirt off the airplane after flying.</p>
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<p>I just recently got around to making some mud-flaps for my 701. They just clamp on, no holes drilled in the gear-legs or nose-wheel fork.</p>
<p>They're not elegant, but they work. </p>
<p>No more spending ages washing sheep dirt off the airplane after flying.</p>
<p></p> Those resemble the ones about…tag:zenith.aero,2018-04-05:2606393:Comment:6229472018-04-05T22:50:09.706ZWayne Tysonhttps://zenith.aero/profile/WayneTyson482
<p>Those resemble the ones about which I was thinking.</p>
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<p>WT</p>
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<p>Those resemble the ones about which I was thinking.</p>
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<p>WT</p>
<p></p> Hi John A - nice Porsche. I t…tag:zenith.aero,2018-04-05:2606393:Comment:6226462018-04-05T21:46:46.331ZJohn Heatherhttps://zenith.aero/profile/JohnHeather
<p>Hi John A - nice Porsche. I thought after, maybe Cruzers are the Range Rovers of the fleet and the 650's are the Porsches.</p>
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<p>Anyway, to interested parties, a mini story. I looked and didn't favor the supplied Zen spats for my mission:</p>
<p><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2171040298?profile=original" target="_self"><img class="align-full" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2171040298?profile=RESIZE_480x480" width="400"></img></a> In pre-flights, I want to see my wheels and brakes. I have an underbelly radiator I want to protect. The club Jabirus I…</p>
<p>Hi John A - nice Porsche. I thought after, maybe Cruzers are the Range Rovers of the fleet and the 650's are the Porsches.</p>
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<p>Anyway, to interested parties, a mini story. I looked and didn't favor the supplied Zen spats for my mission:</p>
<p><a target="_self" href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2171040298?profile=original"><img width="400" class="align-full" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2171040298?profile=RESIZE_480x480" width="400"/></a>In pre-flights, I want to see my wheels and brakes. I have an underbelly radiator I want to protect. The club Jabirus I fly have grimy bellies. I trawled the Interweb and came up with these 3, best of:</p>
<p><a target="_self" href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2171040641?profile=original"><img width="400" class="align-full" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2171040641?profile=RESIZE_480x480" width="400"/></a></p>
<p><a target="_self" href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2171040641?profile=original"><img width="400" class="align-full" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2171043847?profile=RESIZE_480x480" width="400"/></a><a target="_self" href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2171052585?profile=original"><img width="400" class="align-full" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2171052585?profile=RESIZE_480x480" width="400"/></a></p>
<p>And my adaptation for my Cruzer (not yet flying). I consider this guard might become a disposable/replaceable item:</p>
<p><a target="_self" href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2171052882?profile=original"><img width="400" class="align-full" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2171052882?profile=RESIZE_480x480" width="400"/></a><a target="_self" href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2171053015?profile=original"><img class="align-full" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2171053015?profile=original" width="640"/></a><a target="_self" href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2171053158?profile=original"><img class="align-full" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2171053158?profile=original" width="640"/></a><a target="_self" href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2171064190?profile=original"><img class="align-full" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2171064190?profile=original" width="640"/></a>And for my Mains, Matco sell a neat hubcap:</p>
<p><a target="_self" href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2171064860?profile=original"><img width="400" class="align-full" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2171064860?profile=RESIZE_480x480" width="400"/></a>Back to Building today - nearly there! from Downunder John H</p> I've seen a pic somewhere; I…tag:zenith.aero,2018-04-05:2606393:Comment:6228782018-04-05T17:00:14.761ZWayne Tysonhttps://zenith.aero/profile/WayneTyson482
<p>I've seen a pic somewhere; I thought it was on this forum.</p>
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<p>If I recall correctly, it was fiberglass, cantilevered around the back of the tire. Sorry I can't remember more . . .</p>
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<p>Wayne</p>
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<p>I've seen a pic somewhere; I thought it was on this forum.</p>
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<p>If I recall correctly, it was fiberglass, cantilevered around the back of the tire. Sorry I can't remember more . . .</p>
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<p>Wayne</p>
<p></p> If you are into Jeeps and For…tag:zenith.aero,2018-04-05:2606393:Comment:6227772018-04-05T14:49:06.407ZJohn Austinhttps://zenith.aero/profile/JohnLAustin
<p><em><span>If you are into Jeeps and Fords, that's OK, but us CruZers fly Range Rovers, or maybe even Porsche SUVs. John A-you need another major project! GDay from Australia, John H.</span></em></p>
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<p>John H,</p>
<p>I don't need a Range Rover ... in the States we have paved roads! Haha! ;>) Since you mentioned Porsche's, here's my last major project - Walt Snyder called it my "airport car," completed after the STOL 750:…</p>
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<p><em><span>If you are into Jeeps and Fords, that's OK, but us CruZers fly Range Rovers, or maybe even Porsche SUVs. John A-you need another major project! GDay from Australia, John H.</span></em></p>
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<p>John H,</p>
<p>I don't need a Range Rover ... in the States we have paved roads! Haha! ;>) Since you mentioned Porsche's, here's my last major project - Walt Snyder called it my "airport car," completed after the STOL 750:</p>
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<p>John A</p> Wow! You definitely could use…tag:zenith.aero,2018-04-05:2606393:Comment:6226362018-04-05T14:43:23.736ZJohn Austinhttps://zenith.aero/profile/JohnLAustin
<p>Wow! You definitely could use them on all 3 wheels! If you come up with a design for the main gear, let us know.</p>
<p>John</p>
<p>Wow! You definitely could use them on all 3 wheels! If you come up with a design for the main gear, let us know.</p>
<p>John</p> I think I'd better get starte…tag:zenith.aero,2018-04-05:2606393:Comment:6228662018-04-05T13:08:41.500ZShay Kinghttps://zenith.aero/profile/ShayKing
<p>I think I'd better get started on the mud flaps...</p>
<p>I think I'd better get started on the mud flaps...</p>