Michael W Mallock's Likes

October 2019

Making of a dual purpose Cruzer. STOL and Sp… 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… Discussion Making of a dual purpose Cruzer. STOL and Sp… 6 Likes My Cruzer panel

photo My Cruzer panel 6 Likes Stol Nose Gear Fork for 21" tire I added the nose fork from Zenith for the 21 inch tire. I used a 700X600 tire. The 21 inch will rub, lack of clearance. Overall, I'm pleased, gained 2" prop clearance! Discussion Stol Nose Gear Fork for 21" tire 2 Likes

September 2019

Rudder Trim

I have spent a little time experimenting with rudder trim, and I think it would be worthwhile to share my experiences with the group. I know that most of you are probably saying "Why?" to the…

Blog Rudder Trim 5 Likes Great to meet everyone at the Zenith Homecom… 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 y… Discussion Great to meet everyone at the Zenith Homecom… 4 Likes Viking Going to Zenith Homecoming Be sure to ask for your free engine shipment today as the last day Discussion Viking Going to Zenith Homecoming 4 Likes Viking Talks Part 2 - FAQ - You Asked, We An… As we continue on with this series please continue to ask questions or let us know content you may want to see moving forward. -Alissa Discussion Viking Talks Part 2 - FAQ - You Asked, We An… 4 Likes

August 2019

Those Darned Daubers! Recently on a preflight of my 750, I found a mud dauber nest on my elevator cable. I tried to pull it off the cable and retrieve it, but all I succeeded in doing was breaking it off the cable to fall… Discussion Those Darned Daubers! 3 Likes On the water_side view

photo On the water_side view 2 Likes Remote beach in Maine

photo Remote beach in Maine 5 Likes Viking 180hp Cowling Nose Cone I am putting together a Zenith 801 with the Viking 180hp turbo engine. I have built a custom nose cone for my engine and could make more of them if people are interested. Originally I was going to in… Discussion Viking 180hp Cowling Nose Cone 2 Likes 2012 Zenith 701

photo 2012 Zenith 701 3 Likes Oshkosh 2019 - Part One

I was starting to write my Oshkosh 2019 follow-up report, but the…

Blog Oshkosh 2019 - Part One 24 Likes Summer in Maine

photo Summer in Maine 4 Likes Flying with Friends

photo Flying with Friends 6 Likes

July 2019

New Zenith nosegear shock absorber system fo… I recently purchased the new Zenith rubber donut system and wanted to share a couple of observations. 1. For those on the fence about the upgrade there are a couple of considerations. If you haven… Discussion New Zenith nosegear shock absorber system fo… 3 Likes 801 loaded for Oshkosh

photo 801 loaded for Oshkosh 5 Likes

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