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Zenith 750 Cruzer, signed the contract

July 27 2022.

Purchased the Zenith 750 Cruzer kit on Oshkosh. Signed a check for 50%.…

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Added by Alexander Samoylovich on June 19, 2023 at 6:48pm — No Comments

Contacting Admin registering to a Forum, and Profile Editting

Hi, I’m keen to know how to join the Cruzer Forum, it states when I am signed in that I need to be a member of this group to view and participate……not sure how I got here really. Thanks in anticipation.

Added by Tony Renshaw on June 8, 2023 at 11:13pm — 2 Comments

Who had the cessna style rudder pedals

Someone had installed cessna style pedals in his ch750 I have lost the link. 

Added by Mike Terry on June 5, 2023 at 3:10pm — No Comments

750 STOL MUD FLAP

Took John Austin's mud flap idea and put it on my 750STOL. I have a Viking 130 engine which has the belly radiator which was collecting a bunch of mud during the fall. I cannot attest to the mud prevention as of yet, but so far all flight testing looks solid.…

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Added by Jacob Bragg on May 30, 2023 at 5:16am — 4 Comments

Do I need washers when using Self Locking Nylon Nuts?

Hi I am building my 650B and about to bolt in the Aileron Balance Bars the drawing 6W-12 lists 3 Bolts (an3-11A ) and 3 Nylon Self Locking Nuts (an365-1032) there is no mention of any washers. Are they needed - or not?

Added by Ken Hernfield on May 24, 2023 at 5:28am — 1 Comment

AWC certificate issued

Added by John "Allen" Walker on May 18, 2023 at 10:38am — 1 Comment

2" Square Tube

I see people using 2" square tube in support of building these planes. How many pieces and how long should I buy to construct a 650? Hopefully my kit will arrive within a month. Thanks.

Added by Alan Lutz on May 17, 2023 at 8:12pm — 2 Comments

Alaska Bush Wheels V 2.0

Big tires are fun.  You can go almost as many places as float flying.  Flashback to my original post about going from floats to Alaska Bush Wheels (…

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Added by Daniel Niendorff on May 7, 2023 at 8:30am — 2 Comments

need a experienced pilot of a CH-701

need a pilot to deliver a CH-701 from Sullivan Airport (KUUV) to Phillips Field Airport (MO23) near California, MO

Added by Richard Jones on May 2, 2023 at 6:25pm — 1 Comment

Timone 1

Added by Joerg Ulrich Michalowski on March 8, 2023 at 12:26am — No Comments

Reinstalling the Wing Root Skins on a 701

Although several years ago, I recollect that the wing root skins when clecoed to the uninstalled wings looked pretty smooth and unbuckled,  a tough job but nicely executed.

Now as I try to install the wing root skins w the wings on the plane,  trimming to clear the skylight per the plans and manual. It seems no matter which way I start clecoing them on, I cannot get away from having a stressed, buckled wrinkled mess (and thats just me). I keep coming back to: Am I sure this is…

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Added by Perry Delano on February 28, 2023 at 2:00am — 7 Comments

Zenith STOL Champion at 2023 New Zealand Bush Pilot Championships

Congratulations to Hamish Crowe for his first place finish at the 2023 New Zealand Bush Pilot Championships in Omaka, New Zealand, on Saturday, February 4,…

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Added by Zenith Aero on February 21, 2023 at 11:00am — No Comments

Tail kit received

The tail kit minus the rudder arrived today.  No forklift blade shaped holes or obvious signs of it being drop kicked all the way from Mexico,…

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Added by Jonathon Payne on February 15, 2023 at 8:12pm — No Comments

601 XLB - top rudder hinge rivets loose.

601-XLB - 600 hrs - top rudder hinge rivets loose. Noticed a bit of play lately - barely noticeable by pushing up on the bottom of the rudder at the tip. I thought it was a bit of wear at the hinge bolt. It seemed much worse today. Just took a closer look and the rivets holding the top hinge to the rudder are loose - noticeable movement between the two.  Red X - Code 3 - Grounded.

So now the rudder needs to come off - I think.  Wondering if I can replace the rivets without…

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Added by Merrill Harriman on February 7, 2023 at 9:29am — 2 Comments

January 2023 - 50 Hour Challenge

At the start of January, David Tillema and his Zenith CH 750 Cruzer, powered by the Viking 130 engine, took to the air with a new challenge.

To those unfamiliar, Dave completed the "48 State Challenge" last year, departing from his home in southern Texas, and landing…

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Added by Jan Eggenfellner on February 2, 2023 at 10:00am — No Comments

Electric Zenith Flies! First flight of the all-electric Zenith CH 750 Cruzer

All-electric Zenith "Sky Jeep" completes first flight, with plans to transport doctors and medical supplies in remote areas of the world

A pioneering UK aviation project aimed at bringing healthcare to some of the most remote parts of the world is a step closer to take-off after its…

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Added by Zenith Aero on January 30, 2023 at 12:30pm — 1 Comment

Vertical fin complete

I suppose I should start posting some updates on my blog.

Last November I ordered the vertical fin.  I've been saving up for the tail kit, but I got a little impatient and wanted to practice my skills from the rudder workshop in September.  The fin is normally part of the fuselage kit, but there is no reason it can't be ordered and assembled after the rudder.…

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Added by Jonathon Payne on January 17, 2023 at 3:00pm — No Comments

Putin's pigs left

Russians left over 30 bullets in my hangar, before they pulled the door with BTR. It looks like they tried to start the airplane with prop covers on. Luckily they left it alone with no damage. They took lots of tools, ATV, car, tv and pillows from our cottage. But they showed no interest in aviation souvenirs to bring back to Siberia.      …

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Added by Sergii Ivanchuk on December 17, 2022 at 3:39pm — 3 Comments

First F-14 Flight - - - -

This is very funny.  Y'all need to be sitting down.  

ON A WING AND A PRAYER…

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Added by Joel L Thompson on December 14, 2022 at 3:26pm — 1 Comment

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