Viking engine - Zenith Aircraft Builders and Flyers2024-03-28T11:53:10Zhttps://zenith.aero/forum/topics/viking-engine?commentId=2606393%3AComment%3A273024&feed=yes&xn_auth=noSeems this thread has slipped…tag:zenith.aero,2014-02-19:2606393:Comment:3407852014-02-19T18:10:20.328ZJoseph Beganyhttps://zenith.aero/profile/JosephBegany
<p>Seems this thread has slipped out of view so I though I would post to it and move it back up to the top. This is by far the most complete thread for Viking Engines so I would like to see that it stays up on top and active. There should be a lot more Viking powered Zentihs flying around now so maybe we will see some new comments from our intreppid builders installing the viking. We would love to hear how your build and eventual flying experiences are going. Joe B</p>
<p>Seems this thread has slipped out of view so I though I would post to it and move it back up to the top. This is by far the most complete thread for Viking Engines so I would like to see that it stays up on top and active. There should be a lot more Viking powered Zentihs flying around now so maybe we will see some new comments from our intreppid builders installing the viking. We would love to hear how your build and eventual flying experiences are going. Joe B</p> Dont forget this is the same…tag:zenith.aero,2013-04-24:2606393:Comment:2807302013-04-24T17:31:41.313ZJohn Edwardshttps://zenith.aero/profile/JohnEdwards
<p>Dont forget this is the same owner of the previous,but now unsupported Subaru conversions.</p>
<p>That too had a lot of enthusiastic builders...</p>
<p>Dont forget this is the same owner of the previous,but now unsupported Subaru conversions.</p>
<p>That too had a lot of enthusiastic builders...</p> I got kicked out of the offic…tag:zenith.aero,2013-04-24:2606393:Comment:2805132013-04-24T16:35:31.299ZPaul Sandershttps://zenith.aero/profile/ukpylot
<p>I got kicked out of the official the same day I posted on the alternative site, so I connected the dots in similar fashion to Mark. There's a long list of other people who have suffered the same fate, the only conspiracy is on Jan's side.</p>
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<p>I'm actually really bummed because I've been telling people for two years that I'm putting a Honda engine on my plane but reading what Jan has written, and the way he has treated some of his customers, I wouldn't put one on my plane if I was…</p>
<p>I got kicked out of the official the same day I posted on the alternative site, so I connected the dots in similar fashion to Mark. There's a long list of other people who have suffered the same fate, the only conspiracy is on Jan's side.</p>
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<p>I'm actually really bummed because I've been telling people for two years that I'm putting a Honda engine on my plane but reading what Jan has written, and the way he has treated some of his customers, I wouldn't put one on my plane if I was paid to. </p>
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<p>Not to say it won't be a good buy for some people, but not for this person who wants to pay money to get a working product now, rather than be Jan's test pilot.</p> I have been on both sites sin…tag:zenith.aero,2013-04-24:2606393:Comment:2805092013-04-24T16:14:00.018ZJoseph Beganyhttps://zenith.aero/profile/JosephBegany
<p>I have been on both sites since the Viking engine came onto the market and I still go to both to check things out. Why would Jan care that you are a memeber of the Zenith web site. There are many of us that go to both. Personally, I check into a number of different web sites. Your accusation is baseless!</p>
<p>I have been on both sites since the Viking engine came onto the market and I still go to both to check things out. Why would Jan care that you are a memeber of the Zenith web site. There are many of us that go to both. Personally, I check into a number of different web sites. Your accusation is baseless!</p> Me? (hate the way this forum…tag:zenith.aero,2013-04-24:2606393:Comment:2807042013-04-24T00:10:03.424ZMark Maltaishttps://zenith.aero/profile/MarkMaltais
<p>Me? (hate the way this forum posts replies are formatted), yah I got a Lycosaur for a decent price but I was still looking at a Viking as either a replacement if (and when) my 235 kaffed or would need a rebuild, or for a second build I'm looking at starting in a year or so.</p>
<p>Me? (hate the way this forum posts replies are formatted), yah I got a Lycosaur for a decent price but I was still looking at a Viking as either a replacement if (and when) my 235 kaffed or would need a rebuild, or for a second build I'm looking at starting in a year or so.</p> I thought you found a deal on…tag:zenith.aero,2013-04-23:2606393:Comment:2805802013-04-23T23:19:03.312ZRusty Kinghttps://zenith.aero/profile/RustyKing
I thought you found a deal on another engine back in January.
I thought you found a deal on another engine back in January. I got booted from the Jan Yah…tag:zenith.aero,2013-04-23:2606393:Comment:2807022013-04-23T21:00:22.123ZMark Maltaishttps://zenith.aero/profile/MarkMaltais
<p>I got booted from the Jan Yahoo group for just joining the above forum...speaks volumes about Jan and his acceptance of criticism! I never even made a comment on it, he just saw my user name was the same as the one on his group and banned me, all for wanting all the information available on his engine!!! So beware if you want to join the group, change your user name from the one you use on Jan's site. </p>
<p>Jan's has "allegedly" even been posting as other people on the site, drumming up…</p>
<p>I got booted from the Jan Yahoo group for just joining the above forum...speaks volumes about Jan and his acceptance of criticism! I never even made a comment on it, he just saw my user name was the same as the one on his group and banned me, all for wanting all the information available on his engine!!! So beware if you want to join the group, change your user name from the one you use on Jan's site. </p>
<p>Jan's has "allegedly" even been posting as other people on the site, drumming up praise for his engine. It's actually funny to read.</p>
<p>FWIW, NO way will I EVER consider a Viking now (I WAS a very strong believer in the engine) and I strongly recommend anyone who is thinking of it to get ALL the information out there to make an educated choice.</p> That's what happened to my VW…tag:zenith.aero,2013-03-20:2606393:Comment:2742492013-03-20T20:18:29.528ZDan Stantonhttps://zenith.aero/profile/DanStanton
<p>That's what happened to my VW engine. It sits on a shelf in the hanger.</p>
<p>Experimental is just what the name implys, new untested risky and FUN.</p>
<p>Am I happy over delays in delivery, hell no. Do I expect them, hell yes.</p>
<p>As long as the estimates are kept close and not overly optimistic, I can live with it.</p>
<p>Of course, I would rather be flying instead of waiting for an upgrade, but that is out of my hands.</p>
<p>It will all work out in due time, we just need to have…</p>
<p>That's what happened to my VW engine. It sits on a shelf in the hanger.</p>
<p>Experimental is just what the name implys, new untested risky and FUN.</p>
<p>Am I happy over delays in delivery, hell no. Do I expect them, hell yes.</p>
<p>As long as the estimates are kept close and not overly optimistic, I can live with it.</p>
<p>Of course, I would rather be flying instead of waiting for an upgrade, but that is out of my hands.</p>
<p>It will all work out in due time, we just need to have some patince that I am kind of short on sometime.</p>
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<p>Dan Stanton</p>
<p>Viking 701</p>
<p>over 150 hrs. (I think)</p> I have no complaints About th…tag:zenith.aero,2013-03-20:2606393:Comment:2738262013-03-20T05:12:22.058ZBen Schaeferhttps://zenith.aero/profile/BenSchaefer
I have no complaints About the engine. Workmanship looks good, just frustrated with the poor communication from the company, lengthy delays with delivery of the ecu and sarcastic remarks from the owner.
I have no complaints About the engine. Workmanship looks good, just frustrated with the poor communication from the company, lengthy delays with delivery of the ecu and sarcastic remarks from the owner. It looks like that post was o…tag:zenith.aero,2013-03-16:2606393:Comment:2730242013-03-16T08:47:45.514ZRusty Kinghttps://zenith.aero/profile/RustyKing
It looks like that post was over a year old and has a smiley face at the end. So what, a guy comes here from another country and works his tail off to participate in what's left of the American dream and promotes himself and his product. This is experimental aviation and not certified aviation and carries inherent risks which make all of us somewhat of a test pilot whether we admit it or not. The great news is we can choose to buy another product. If I were to become unhappy with my engine I…
It looks like that post was over a year old and has a smiley face at the end. So what, a guy comes here from another country and works his tail off to participate in what's left of the American dream and promotes himself and his product. This is experimental aviation and not certified aviation and carries inherent risks which make all of us somewhat of a test pilot whether we admit it or not. The great news is we can choose to buy another product. If I were to become unhappy with my engine I would sell it... Right now, it would disappear from the classified section in a flash... Happy building...