February 2014 Blog Posts (12)

Right tip done

Completed the right tip.  I've decided not to install lights, as far as I know they're not required for RAAus rego and I don't plan to fly at dusk.  In any case, I can always make an access point in the tip later if required.

Really don't know why they didn't make the entire tip out of plastic, it would have been much easier to install than a separate nose tip!…

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Added by Marty de la Motte on February 28, 2014 at 12:20am — 6 Comments

Spar Web Doubler

Cut out the spar web doubler today. Used a dremel saw and smaller dremel tool to do the cuts on the .063 thickness aluminum. Went through a number of cutting wheels!! Also measured and cut out the upper and lower spar caps. Now I need to find a bending brake to take care of the 90 degree bends for the spar tips and doubler. Maybe I can build one.

Added by David A. Judkins on February 22, 2014 at 9:15pm — 3 Comments

bottle nose root ribs?

Root nose rib 75-w-4-1 drawn out does not match to root rear rib 75-w-4-2

if I where to make the nose rib x=0 and y=90 instead of 80, and do the same to the rear root rib, it would look more like the drawing of the nose and rear rib together, on pg 75-wa-1

Any suggestions…

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Added by peter vetter on February 21, 2014 at 2:40pm — 5 Comments

Wing progress

Last week I disassembled the wing, deburred everything and primed the joint surfaces. 

I decided to rivet the rear structure - rear spars to rear ribs, rear strut bracket etc - but not to rivet the ribs to the main spar at this stage, in case any shims were needed to pack out the nose ribs.

Riveted the lower trailing edges and lower rear skin to the framework, turned the wing over (carefully!) and clecoed the nose ribs back on.

This week I clecoed the nose skin…

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Added by Marty de la Motte on February 20, 2014 at 5:18am — 6 Comments

More CH750 Spar Work

Another decent weekend and I was able to get out in the garage. Got the lightning holes drilled for the spar. Also got the spar tip and the spar root doubler cut. Finally, I was able to draw the pattern for the spar web doubler. I expect I will have to machine cut it. I bought some cutting wheels for my dremel tool. Will see if I can do a rough cut with it and then file it down to specifications.

Added by David A. Judkins on February 16, 2014 at 7:30pm — No Comments

Tow truck option for CH750

Another use for your CH750

Added by Victor Menkal on February 15, 2014 at 1:35pm — No Comments

Zenith building web cam

Anybody want to see a build in progress, pictures only 

I have a web cam set up 

zenith750.markgoodacre.com

Added by Mark Goodacre on February 13, 2014 at 1:00pm — No Comments

GoPro wing mount

Has anyone attached a GoPro camera to the wing of a 601 XL? I am looking at ways of doing this - I hear the 3m adhesive mount will be strong enough but it would probably take off the paint when trying to remove it at a later date. Any advice?

Added by Huw Carey on February 12, 2014 at 11:43am — 9 Comments

Flight and transition training in a STOL CH750 S-LSA

Peak Aviation Center in Colorado Springs offers flight training in a STOL CH750 S-LSA aircraft (with aircraft rental currently at $100/hr.)

For more information…

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Added by Zenith.Aero on February 11, 2014 at 4:00pm — 2 Comments

Short Take-Off and Landing in the Pacific aboard the USS Carl Vinson

Last week I had the the privilege of visiting a working U.S. Navy carrier out at sea as part of an EAA group. Fifteen of us were given a first-hand look at life aboard an aircraft carrier and Navy life at sea.  This was truly a unique and unforgettable experience.

We started the trip with a night at the historic…

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Added by Sebastien Heintz on February 8, 2014 at 1:00pm — 23 Comments

STOL Competition Winners!

2015 Update

Congratulations to Chris AndersonJock Struthers, and to Deane Philip for taking first, second and third place in the third annual "…

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Added by Sebastien Heintz on February 3, 2014 at 12:30pm — 6 Comments

Wing Spar Work Continues - CH 750

After realizing that I cut the original wing spar form from the wrong thickness metal, I was able to take advantage of a warm Saturday to cut a new form with the correct stock. I was able to use the original stock as a guide as I cut the form with an Olfa knife. It wasn't easy but I got a straight and clean cut. The form in the photos look ragged but I left the protective coating on.

Added by David A. Judkins on February 2, 2014 at 3:31pm — 5 Comments

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