Bob Simmons's Posts - Zenith Aircraft Builders and Flyers2024-03-29T05:48:40ZBob Simmonshttps://zenith.aero/profile/BobSimmonshttps://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/8512756291?profile=RESIZE_48X48&width=48&height=48&crop=1%3A1https://zenith.aero/profiles/blog/feed?user=16r2gz3ukv20o&xn_auth=noFAA Releases MOSAIC NPRMtag:zenith.aero,2023-07-27:2606393:BlogPost:9097482023-07-27T16:56:06.000ZBob Simmonshttps://zenith.aero/profile/BobSimmons
<p>The FAA has released the Modernization of Special Airworthiness Certification (MOSAIC) Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) for LSA aircraft. Among other things, an aircraft’s weight limit would be based on stall speed. This could allow aircraft weighing as much as 3,000 pounds to be classified as LSA. The proposal would also expand the types and usage of LSA aircraft, allowing some aerial work. Sport pilots could operate up to four seat aircraft, but would still only be allowed one…</p>
<p>The FAA has released the Modernization of Special Airworthiness Certification (MOSAIC) Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) for LSA aircraft. Among other things, an aircraft’s weight limit would be based on stall speed. This could allow aircraft weighing as much as 3,000 pounds to be classified as LSA. The proposal would also expand the types and usage of LSA aircraft, allowing some aerial work. Sport pilots could operate up to four seat aircraft, but would still only be allowed one passenger.</p>
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<p>You can view the NPRM at <a href="http://www.federalregister.gov/d/2023-14425">www.federalregister.gov/d/2023-14425</a>.</p>Years in the makingtag:zenith.aero,2020-12-15:2606393:BlogPost:7919552020-12-15T20:14:52.000ZBob Simmonshttps://zenith.aero/profile/BobSimmons
<p>Bought my kit in 2008 or 2009, but never built it. 11 years later, two moves, a broken back, a broken rib, four surgeries and another soon to come, we now live in an airpark and my hangar is finally going up. Of course, if I had a trophy case, it would be full of gold medals for procrastination, but we can overlook that for now. Should be building fairly soon if my medical status allows. My wife says after all we've gone through to get here, she'll kill me if I don't build this plane. So…</p>
<p>Bought my kit in 2008 or 2009, but never built it. 11 years later, two moves, a broken back, a broken rib, four surgeries and another soon to come, we now live in an airpark and my hangar is finally going up. Of course, if I had a trophy case, it would be full of gold medals for procrastination, but we can overlook that for now. Should be building fairly soon if my medical status allows. My wife says after all we've gone through to get here, she'll kill me if I don't build this plane. So there's some motivation for ya. God, I love her.<a href="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/8291525653?profile=original" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img src="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/8291525653?profile=RESIZE_710x" class="align-full"/></a></p>Change my model numbertag:zenith.aero,2020-04-11:2606393:BlogPost:7164652020-04-11T02:56:06.000ZBob Simmonshttps://zenith.aero/profile/BobSimmons
<p>I wish Zenith allowed you to create your own model number on this site instead of using a drop down list. I got my 750 STOL kit before they introduced the Cruzer, which kind of met my needs and desires better than the STOL. Unfortunately there's no way to convert one to another, and I can't afford to buy another kit. I am making changes to 'Cruzer-ize' my plane, mainly not installing the leading edge slats. I may consider other things like wheel pants as well, but I haven't really decided…</p>
<p>I wish Zenith allowed you to create your own model number on this site instead of using a drop down list. I got my 750 STOL kit before they introduced the Cruzer, which kind of met my needs and desires better than the STOL. Unfortunately there's no way to convert one to another, and I can't afford to buy another kit. I am making changes to 'Cruzer-ize' my plane, mainly not installing the leading edge slats. I may consider other things like wheel pants as well, but I haven't really decided any of that yet. But I think maybe a model name change is in order. I wonder if the FAA allows me to edit the model number on my registration. I'm thinking of "CHruzer", or maybe "STOLzer", but I can't decide on that yet either. It's really tough the decisions you have to make when building an airplane. ;-)</p>Hi-Res CH 750 Picturestag:zenith.aero,2009-02-06:2606393:BlogPost:82652009-02-06T21:07:01.000ZBob Simmonshttps://zenith.aero/profile/BobSimmons
For those who may not be aware of it yet, Zenith has posted a link on their web site to many hi-res pictures of the CH 750. These look to be the pictures from the KITPLANES magazine photo shoot. At least the pictures in the magazine article come from here. The link is below, and it's also on the CH 750 photo page on Zenith's web site.<br />
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<a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/zenithair/STOLCH750PhotosByKevinWingPhotogra#">CH 750 Pics</a><br />
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There are some really great pictures in there, many large…
For those who may not be aware of it yet, Zenith has posted a link on their web site to many hi-res pictures of the CH 750. These look to be the pictures from the KITPLANES magazine photo shoot. At least the pictures in the magazine article come from here. The link is below, and it's also on the CH 750 photo page on Zenith's web site.<br />
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<a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/zenithair/STOLCH750PhotosByKevinWingPhotogra#">CH 750 Pics</a><br />
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There are some really great pictures in there, many large enough to become your computer wallpaper. You even get to see Sebastian and Roger posing with the aircraft like those bikini clad models on hot rods. Don't worry. They aren't actually wearing bikinis. Yech!<br />
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(Pssst, the hot rod models are much prettier!)<br />
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