Blog Updated: Repowering my Big Tire CruZer
I finally found an engine more powerful than my Viking 130 and made the move...What did I chose? Find out in my blog link below!https://my750cruzer.wordpress.com/See More
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Blog Updated: Repowering my Big Tire CruZer
Started this discussion. Last reply by Ian Robb Apr 8, 2021. 13 Replies 4 Likes
I finally found an engine more powerful than my Viking 130 and made the move...What did I chose? Find out in my blog link below!…Continue
[SOLD] Whirlwind 3 Blade ground adjustable Prop and Spinner - Suitable for Viking 130 and similar. $1575
Started this discussion. Last reply by Bob Simmons Feb 23, 2021. 3 Replies 0 Likes
Removed from service at 125 hours tach time when it was replaced by Viking VIP. Includes log book. Very clean always stored indoors. No damage. Carbon fiber with Nickle leading edge. New sells for…Continue
New blog post describing installing and teting STOLSpeed Vortex Generators in my Big Tire Cruzer (Fixed Link)
Started this discussion. Last reply by Oliver Reik Jun 10, 2020. 3 Replies 2 Likes
Corvair engine mount for 650 and Corvair nose bowl (Sold! thanks Mark!)
Started Apr 16, 2020 0 Replies 0 Likes
I have an Corvair Engine Mount for 601/650 I think it is 4201-A model (Retails $795 ) for $495.I also have Corvair Nose Bowl 4102, original one piece version for $400. This requires much less prep…Continue
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Whirlwind 3 Blade ground adjustable Prop and Spinner - Suitable for Viking 130 and similar. $1575
Removed from service at 125 hours tach time when it was replaced by Viking VIP. Includes log book. Very clean always stored indoors. No damage. Carbon fiber with Nickle leading edge. New sells for $1850 for prop, $495 for spinner. GA-RW3B Hub. Viking/Rotax Bolt Pattern68" model of Razor Blades.Rotates Clockwise as viewed from cockpit.text or call (425)894-7087 for more infoJonathan…See More
Tieton State Airport Hyperlapse video
Amazing flight in great weather to a back country mountain grass field. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fdRnlCjDFXUSee More
"You can email me directly at robsley@hotmail.com. I don't believe the side panels will fit a 650 but the seats will."
"I do have it, I paid Zenith $600 for it which was two seats and some fabric to make panels and cove the instrument panel. What of it do you want? I made four side panels for the 601HDS. So I have the seats and 4 side panels, that’s…"
Procedures for Viking 130 Annual inspection
Are there any checklist, videos or other instructions for doing your own annual on a Viking 130?See More
Review of the New Viking Gearbox at 15 hours
At about 45 hours I installed the upgraded gearbox in my Viking 130 powered Zenith 750 Cruzer. Jan had told me that the new gearbox would run cooler and had a new bearing to handle the turbo power levels, and since I was contemplating getting a constant speed prop, I thought the extra headroom would be worth the investment since constant speed props run higher RPMS.I have about 15 hours on the new gearbox and I have to tell you I am surprised how cool in runs, how much cleaner the new setup is…See More
Making of a dual purpose Cruzer. STOL and Speed in one aircraft (but not at the same time)
While I built a Cruzer for speed, if Fast was all I was looking for a Sling TSI would have made a better build. I also wanted a part-time bush plane for the times I want to explore the Northwest off the beaten path. I also wanted to be able to change over quickly so that when I needed to go on a long cross country the change over time could be amortized in time and fuel cost savings for the trip. I am hoping for about a one hour change over to move from one configuration to the other.So how do…See More
Great to meet everyone at the Zenith Homecoming
Although 1,000 miles of bad weather prevented me from bringing my Cruzer this year I was really happy that I got a last minute deal on orbits and was able get to the Homecoming an meet many more of you this year. I love that Zenith does this and it really is a great way to reinforce the community and connect people at a deeper level.See More
How often do you have to add oil?
As on any plane I check the oil before each flight and make sure it is in range, when it gets near the bottom end of the range add enough to bring it near the top. The question is how many hour are you expected to go between having to add a quart?In cars I often never have to between oil changes, but what do folks see in real-world use of the car engine in airplane use?I am sure how much you push it will influence it. Has anyone kept track or noticed? If I go on a long cross country, how much…See More
Ducting on my Viking 130
While I was not experiencing overheating early on in my flight testing, we got a really bad run of hot weather in Seattle, and I was getting elevated temperatures after initial takeoff and climb to pattern altitude and was pushing low 220's. Even trying slow lower power climbs it was not possible to reduce th temps to below 218, so I knew I had to deal with modifications to my cooling.I started by replacing the supplied 1/4 by 20 100mm long rods with some longer ones and opening up about 6-7…See More
First flight!
Did my first flight last night.. Not going to copy the details here, but you can see the video and blog here..https://my750cruzer.wordpress.com/2019/07/09/first-flight/See More
Got my Airworthiness Certificate!
You can see my blog post for more details, but N19JF, a Viking powered Zenith CH-750 Cruzer with about 18 months and 968 hours of my sweat, (literally) blood and tears, as well a few hundred hours from my son Halden and friends John and Diego, is now certified airworthy!Only 28 hours of that was actually in airplane construction, the other 940 hours was removing the @#^$&#$!@ part number stickers!Thanks Roger…See More
Weight and Balance for 750 Cuzer w/ Viking 130
I am getting ready for DAR and I went on the scales for the first time today. I drained the fuel in climb attitude and put it on the scales.The fuel flow test using Viking mini-header tanks was 26.5 GPH on the Pilots side, and 25.9 on the passenger side tank. Well above a safety margin over maximum takeoff flow rate.I had seen jan's post about the 750 where they replaced a IO200 with a Viking 130 with a W&B of 857. I was hoping to come in somewhere around there.Well, not so much. I have…See More
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- CH 750 Cruzer, Zenith CH 650
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- http://my750cruzer.wordpress.com/
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- Built a Ciking 130 powered CH750 Cruzer in 19 months. Working on a CH650 hopefully with Electric Powerplant
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- Paine Field (KPAE)
Jonathan Fay's Blog
Tieton State Airport Hyperlapse video
Posted on July 20, 2020 at 12:18am 2 Comments 8 Likes
Amazing flight in great weather to a back country mountain grass field.
Finally starting the panel for real!
Posted on October 20, 2018 at 10:30pm 2 Comments 1 Like
Visit to the Zenith Open Hangar Days
Posted on September 28, 2018 at 11:50am 0 Comments 4 Likes
I have a bunch of pics on my blogs from the Open Hangar days.
https://my750cruzer.wordpress.com/2018/09/28/zenith-open-hangar-and-homecoming/
Comment Wall (8 comments)
- At 8:14pm on June 14, 2020,
Robert Audsley said…
You can email me directly at robsley@hotmail.com. I don't believe the side panels will fit a 650 but the seats will.
- At 7:59pm on June 13, 2020,
I do have it, I paid Zenith $600 for it which was two seats and some fabric to make panels and cove the instrument panel. What of it do you want? I made four side panels for the 601HDS. So I have the seats and 4 side panels, that’s all I have.
Rob
- At 6:16am on April 12, 2019,
Gerry Winch said…
Jonathan the parts came, thank you.
- At 7:01pm on April 9, 2019,
Thank you
- At 6:23am on April 9, 2019,
Jonathan,
I just sent $110.00 by PayPal. My address is Gerry Winch
41 Ridgeway Drive
Shell Lake Wisconsin 54871
Thanks,
Gerry
- At 7:54pm on April 8, 2019,
Hi Jonathan,
i will take the RAC parts for $110. How do you want to proceed?
thanks
Gerry
- At 5:52pm on April 7, 2019,
Jonathan,
could you please give me the pricing for the trim accessories.
Gerry
- At 12:37am on August 7, 2018,
Darren Weston said…
Hi Jonathan thanks for the advice it give me something to think about. I hadn’t thought much about what order to build it in I was going to do for the fuselage first.
thanks
Darren
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