March 2020 Blog Posts (7)

CH650B - W&B Datum position

CH650B W&B Question. On the W&B calc sheet, a note puts the Datum line at Station 1790 mm. along the leading edge of the wings. To my knowledge, Station line 0 should be the aircraft centre line. Or should I measure this from the side of the fuse? Ideas?

Added by Alain Dufresne on March 30, 2020 at 9:00pm — 5 Comments

Airplanes first day outside

Added by John Burns on March 30, 2020 at 7:20pm — No Comments

Tail / Slats / Flaperons

About 3 weeks ago finished the rudder. Failed to take account lead time so have been reading Sky Ranch, and did short block Corvair assembly. I'm looking for some 95 or 110 HP heads if someone has some rebuildable cores, hit me up I'll take them off your hands ; )

Rudder on parts rack…

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Added by Skip Rhudy on March 25, 2020 at 11:34pm — 3 Comments

Work on it daily

It is critical that I work on my airplane every day in order to make progress.  I find that if I have more than 24 hours between sessions it is way too hard to remember where I left the tools !  :-)

Added by John Burns on March 17, 2020 at 6:42pm — 4 Comments

Flying and Inspiring the Younger Generations

I just want to encourage those that fly not only young eagles, but any younger generations to continue to do so. I can't begin to explain the joy this kiddo had when he took his first flight in the SD this last week. Something he will remember always and I know many of you are out there sparking that same joy and wanted to say thank you. Alissa…

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Added by Jan Eggenfellner on March 16, 2020 at 9:30am — 2 Comments

Rear Fuselage and Rudder Hinges

Approaching 600 hours.  I have made substantial progress on the rear fuselage and have installed the rudder hinges with the help of  a metal rod.  

Added by Bradford Drown on March 13, 2020 at 7:30pm — No Comments

WANTED: Photo of your airplane project in your garage

A well-known national aviation insurance company is working on a print advertising campaign, and they are looking for a specific photo showing an airplane being built in a home garage. See below sample (keeping in mind this is just a sample).

Are you currently building your Zenith in your garage, and is your project at a stage where it is well recognizable as an airplane? They want to arrange a photo shoot with you (or alternatively use a suitable file photo of your project in your…

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Added by Sebastien Heintz on March 5, 2020 at 2:59pm — 2 Comments

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