I am thinking of opening a builder assist facility in Louisville KY. I have a chance to rent a huge hanger that also has an apartment attached for builders to stay that are not close enough to travel back and forth. I just don't know if there is enough builder to sustain a long term business in this area.Any feedback would be greatly appreciated.See More

Zodiac CH 601 XL B

Zenith aero won't let you upload but 4 photos a day and I upload 20 or more a day so I use Facebook if anyone would like to see tons of photo's of some major 601 repairs here is the link.http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=38313&id=100000256688371&l=27fbb4798cSee More

I have now almost completed 8 upgrades and have 2 more coming that will finish up this years upgrades. I will be taking next years orders now so if you have been waiting now is a good time to get penciled in. The cost of the upgrade has gone up some but at $3,500.00 it is still a great deal. We have a pilot that can come get your aircraft and return it to you if you like. We can also upgrade the AMD built SLSA's for the same price. Call me if interested 502-644-8123 Jeff Garrett

I have a 601xl kit for sale that is 90% complete and is ready to put on the mains. The wings and tail are finished but haven't been upgraded yet but I have the kit. I can do the upgrade for the buyer. I have built 3 601's and have upgraded 6 so far this year with 4 more to go.I am asking $11,000 usd for the kit upgraded and $9,500 as is without the upgrade. If you are interested contact me either here or via cell phone @ 502-644-8123JeffSee More

I have been busy in Waddy Ky doing upgrades and the three 601's are finished and took their first flights. NEXTJeffSee More

I have just finished installing the counter balance upgrade and the LAA measurements will not work as printed. If you lay out the new ribs to the 327.3 the counter balance weights will not clear the lower wingtip and will hang out of the wingtip if you install the weights on the outboard side of the square tube.The plans don't show this but the fix is either move the ribs 200 mm inboard or making the ribs 90 degrees of the hinge line.for those of you that have already rivited them as to the…See More