Horizontal Stabilizer Done (For Now)
Prepped and painted the black trim. Time to start the elevator.See More
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Todd Osborne
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Looking for Cruzer Wing or Fuselage Kit
Started Mar 22 0 Replies 0 Likes
Hoping to find one, or both, unassembled. Zenith is really backlogged, and I don't want to wait until September to continue my build. I already own the tail and flaperons, but am open to purchase any…Continue
SOLD! CH650 Kit for Sale / Trade
Started this discussion. Last reply by Todd Osborne Dec 1, 2020. 6 Replies 1 Like
I have a CH650 kit that I am considering selling because my new airplane buddy would like to go in half on a 750 Cruzer kit. I am also having some knee problems and worry I won't be able to get in…Continue
Installing nutplates
Started this discussion. Last reply by Jan Eggenfellner Jan 17, 2019. 6 Replies 0 Likes
I am getting ready to install the nutplates (MS21075L3) on my lower fuselage to secure the access panel. The screws are AN525-10R7 and they start to thread easily, but them stop. It takes…Continue
Looking for a Corvair engine core
Started this discussion. Last reply by Robert Sceppa Dec 11, 2018. 20 Replies 0 Likes
I am having a hard time locating a good Corvair engine core to convert for my CH650 project. I would appreciate any leads anyone has on finding one. Thanks.Continue
Todd Osborne's Page
Latest Activity
Looking for Cruzer Wing or Fuselage Kit
Hoping to find one, or both, unassembled. Zenith is really backlogged, and I don't want to wait until September to continue my build. I already own the tail and flaperons, but am open to purchase any other sub kits you may know of. Thanks. See More
Horizontal stabilizer Nearly Complete
Horizontal stabilizer is nearly complete. Just need to complete skinning and install hinge.See More
Rudder is complete and working on horizontal stabilizer
Just wanted to post an update. The tail and flaperons kit arrived last month and I have completed the rudder and am currently working on the horizontal stabilizer.See More
My CH750 Cruzer Build will be Live Streamed
I would not call this video exciting, but I'm starting a new YouTube series to document the building of my Zenith CH750 Cruzer. This Introduction shows the new format, which uses 3 cameras to film the construction and shows off the workshop. Once construction starts, in a few weeks, the work will be live streamed. Each day of work will then be compressed into time lapse at 60 times normal speed. I am not trying to become YouTube famous, just document the entire process of building a kitplane.…See More
Profile Information
- Aircraft Model
- CH 750 Cruzer
- Project Status
- Just started
- Building From
- Kit
- Engine installed (or plan to install)
- Corvair
- Your website (about your aircraft...)
- http://eaabuilderslog.org/?blproject&proj=7j7819TlG
- Building Experience
- Have worked on airplanes before
- Flying Experience
- Private Pilot
- Building and Flying Info / Your Profession / Other Background Info
- I have built 3 Zodiacs in the past to different stages of completion, but had to sell them. I am now working on the CH750 Cruzer kit and live stream and record time-lapse videos of the work on my YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/user/toddmosborne or my personal web site at http://toddosborne.net
I earned my private license in 1989 and my instrument rating in 2006. I am a software engineer for Quest Software, have 3 adult daughters, a wife, and live in Oak Island, NC. I would very much like to meet other builders in the area.
- Home Airport (ie. KMYJ)
- KSUT
Todd Osborne's Blog
Horizontal Stabilizer Done (For Now)
Posted on May 2, 2021 at 12:20pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
Prepped and painted the black trim. Time to start the elevator.
Horizontal stabilizer Nearly Complete
Posted on March 21, 2021 at 3:29pm 2 Comments 1 Like
Horizontal stabilizer is nearly complete. Just need to complete skinning and install hinge.
Rudder is complete and working on horizontal stabilizer
Posted on March 16, 2021 at 10:00am 0 Comments 2 Likes
Just wanted to post an update. The tail and flaperons kit arrived last month and I have completed the rudder and am currently working on the horizontal stabilizer.…
My CH750 Cruzer Build will be Live Streamed
Posted on January 17, 2021 at 4:00pm 2 Comments 3 Likes
I would not call this video exciting, but I'm starting a new YouTube series to document the building of my Zenith CH750 Cruzer. This Introduction shows the new format, which uses 3 cameras to film the construction and shows off the workshop. Once construction starts, in a few weeks, the work will be live streamed. Each day of work will then be compressed into time lapse at 60 times normal speed. I am not trying to become YouTube famous, just document the entire process of building a…
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Welcome, The Ch750 the Ch601 and the 701 are in TN @2M2
Likewise, Todd, I enjoyed meeting you and Delaney and appreciate your hospitality! Hope you will be an active participant on the forums! Let me know if I can ever be of assistance. Regards, John
Hi Todd, Welcome! I am still active on my kit. Been going slow lately but expect to finish 2nd wing soon and move on to fuselage construction.