"Finished the ties downs I created for the baggage compartment. The advantage of building your own plane, you can add your own details."
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Had to take time out to organize some hardware. It was taking too much time to find the right bag.
Carpet Patterns
Took a few minutes to trace some of the baggage compartment pieces onto some Zenith cardboard. This way I will have some patterns for carpet later on.
90% done, 90% to go
Looking at the completed box makes gives you a sense of progress. Then I looked at the Home Built help videos and realized I was only working on disc 1 of 4 for the fuselage. It always feels like you are almost there and you have just begun at the same time. As they say 90% done and 90% to go.See More
"Built the firewall before any more fuselage work. I realized the Fuselage would take up all of the bench before long."
EAA Oshkosh AirVenture at EAA Oshkosh
July 25, 2016 to July 31, 2016
Whether you're a current builder or owner, or just looking at starting on your own project, there's always something for Zenith builders at Oshkosh! Lots of activities during the week! Visit the Zenith booth in the North Aircraft Display Area #641 (same as previous years), and see the Zenith STOL CH 750 in the ultralight (light sport) area Zenith Banquet: Thursday, July 28, 7 pm at…See More
"Now I can store the wing without the pitot tube and it will be easy to use another brand pitot tube if needed for my future avionics choice"
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- Continental O-200
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- Currently flying a Cessna 172E with the Connersville Flying Club and building an airplane with my daughter.
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90% done, 90% to go
Posted on April 13, 2017 at 6:51am 6 Comments 0 Likes
Looking at the completed box makes gives you a sense of progress. Then I looked at the Home Built help videos and realized I was only working on disc 1 of 4 for the fuselage. It always feels like you are almost there and you have just begun at the same time. As they say 90% done and 90% to go.
Filler Neck Trim Ring
Posted on November 4, 2015 at 5:17am 4 Comments 1 Like
Used a simple plumbing gasket for a trim ring on the filler neck. Almost embarrassing to have something look this good for $2.00
Extra Materials
Posted on October 29, 2015 at 4:34am 0 Comments 1 Like
Some extra products you may need for the build are available in the US from McMaster Carr. The Loctite 567 thread sealant that is used in the Home Built help videos is available from McMaster Carr http://www.mcmaster.com/#45855k27/=zkpe8n ; part number 45855K27 and has worked well on my fuel tanks and fuel sender screws. The cork for the fuel tanks is also available from McMaster…
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Thanks, John.
I have the Aeroelectric CD. I can see the requirements, but would feel more comfortable if someone with more knowledge than I have gives exact details.
John:
I noticed your comment on John Austin's flap actuator switch.
I don't know whether you are knowledgeable enough about a problem I have, but here goes:
I am installing Ray Allen 301 sticks on my Cruzer. There are two issues: the use of two sticks to control a relay, AND in my instance, wanting to use the stick as the switch for the flaps. I can use the relays that come with the sticks for the trim motor as it is of low amperage and grounds through the relay. But, I cannot figure out how to have the stick relay trigger a relay to operate the flaps.
Is this within your knowledge base?