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August 2020

Never flown 2015 Zodiac 601 XL B in need of… The Zodiac is amateur- built from a factory kit by my late husband. After making the "B upgrades", it received a FAA Airworthiness Certificate in 2015. Unfortunately, due to declining health, he… Discussion Never flown 2015 Zodiac 601 XL B in need of… 1 Like

July 2020

3d Magic

I think it is worthwhile to share some of my experiences here on the forum about a recent project that I did. So here goes....

The idea for this project began several years ago.…

Blog 3d Magic 5 Likes

June 2020

Praetor helmet update I've had a few flights now while wearing the helmet and I have to say that wearing the helmet in the airplane is a non-event. Putting it on and off has already become second nature and there are no… Discussion Praetor helmet update 4 Likes New CH-801-SD Project Greetings to all here at Zenith.aero! My name is Douglas Suhr and I hail from northwestern Pennsylvania, USA. I've been stalking the 801 as my first airplane build for about a dozen years now and i… Discussion New CH-801-SD Project 3 Likes

May 2020

Elixir at OSH 2018

photo Elixir at OSH 2018 7 Likes OSH2018 (24)

photo OSH2018 (24) 1 Like STOL CH 701

photo STOL CH 701 5 Likes Elixir STOL CH 701 Slits

photo Elixir STOL CH 701 Slits 3 Likes Success

photo Success 7 Likes Bold Airstrip

photo Bold Airstrip 3 Likes Suggested Modification for Viking 130 Fuel S… At Viking's recommendation, we installed the restrictor orifice between our header tank and the outlet side of the low pressure fuel pumps. Background. This orifice is to prevent over pressure of… Discussion Suggested Modification for Viking 130 Fuel S… 3 Likes

April 2020

Zodiac CH650 with Viking130

video Zodiac CH650 with Viking130 3 Likes

March 2020

Zenith 701 country. Lesser airplanes need no…

photo Zenith 701 country. Lesser airplanes need no… 11 Likes

February 2020

Artex ELT 345 Software Bug I recently had my Cruzer parked at a quiet airstrip and noticed a VERY low volume continuous tone in the plane which I traced to the buzzer of my Artex ELT 345. The self-test was good and the beacon… Discussion Artex ELT 345 Software Bug 2 Likes

December 2019

Airworthiness done!

photo Airworthiness done! 10 Likes McFarlane "Vernier Assist" Throttle Control I now have several hours on my McFarlane "Vernier Assist" throttle control. I designed and fabricated a reversing bell crank which was necessary since I use a Sonex/AeroConversion "AeroInjector" thr… Discussion McFarlane "Vernier Assist" Throttle Control 3 Likes

November 2019

Instrument panel design

photo Instrument panel design 3 Likes Viking 130 Cowl Modifications We experimented with our cowl last summer to get better cooling during extended climbs. As many know, the summer days in south central and interior Alaska does get hot from time to time. The engine… Discussion Viking 130 Cowl Modifications 4 Likes

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