April 2011 Blog Posts (30)

Progress report

CH-701 C-GBQX became an airplane on November 1st, 2010.  I now have about 36 hours on it.  Phase one ended at 25hrs and I have been enjoying giving ride to my friends. 

 

I'm building streamlined strut covers.  With my 80 hp Rotax the plane cruises about 78-80mph at 5200 rpm when solo.  I'd like to get just a bit more performance out of it.  That and maybe a bit better climb on hot days (if they ever get here).  I'm hoping to fly it to Oshkosh this year so I need to get these…

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Added by Doug MacDonald on April 30, 2011 at 9:56pm — No Comments

ch 750 forced landing ntsb report

 
NTSB Identification: WPR11LA199

14 CFR Part 91: General Aviation

Accident occurred Thursday, April 14, 2011 in Winchester, CA

Aircraft: ZENITH CH-750, registration: N632DR

Injuries: 1 Minor.

 

This is preliminary information, subject to change, and may contain errors. Any errors in this report will be corrected when the final…
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Added by Jesse Hartman on April 30, 2011 at 9:06am — 3 Comments

CH701 crash landed in Wisconsin

I just seen this picture of the plane, I talked to the owner last year at the airport, he had a Rotax 912 100 hp, this was the first flight in the plane. According to the news, which had two different stories, he lost power seven seconds after takeoff. They didn't give the pilots name yet, but I know who the owner is. He was air lifted to Green Bay in critical condition. … Continue

Added by Kevin Bowman on April 29, 2011 at 4:58pm — 12 Comments

Right Airframe, Right Engine...

As part of our approvals process in Ghana we are required to undertake regular training and to keep our 'engineering certificates' up to date. consequently, Patricia and I, went to Europe for training. Since the training was the week after AERO Friedrickshafen (Europe's Oshkosh), we went a few days early, and met with other engineers and homebuilders from around the globe at this event.



Doing what we do, it is important to remain abreast of the latest developments and to assess if we… Continue

Added by Jonathan Porter on April 29, 2011 at 1:42am — No Comments

"Building On A Budget" and Choosing the Right Engine for Your Plane

The April 2011 issue of Kitplanes magazine has an excellent article on "budget building."  Written by the former editor of EAA Sport Aviation magazine Scott Spangler and featuring Wayne Clagg and his now famous Zenith STOL CH 701 airplane, which was…

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Added by Sebastien Heintz on April 28, 2011 at 8:00pm — 3 Comments

Funny how life works

Well, as I was cleaning up my basement all winter, trying to make room for my workbench, I found a bunch of severe, floor-to-ceiling cracks in my old sandstone foundation. Unfortunately, addressing the structural issues has taken front seat to getting started on my plane. However, looks like I'll be finally starting nicely on the tail surfaces within a few weeks...

Added by Greg Harris on April 25, 2011 at 8:02pm — 3 Comments

Flying at Lake Tahoe

Last month, Roger, my brother Mat and I visited Buzzy Devoll of Buzzair Flight Academy located Carson City, Navada.  Buzzy and his wife, Aumie, operate the full-service flight school with a nice new Zodiac CH 601 XL-B S-LSA trainer which is available for flight training, check-rides, and aircraft rental for flying in the scenic area around Lake Tahoe.…

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Added by Sebastien Heintz on April 25, 2011 at 5:30pm — 3 Comments

Bleeding the coolant system...

I changed out some hoses on the ship (912 UL) and now I've got it back together... but I can't find any secrets to bleeding the coolant system other than just running it hard, then cooling it for it to suck up the  recovery tank and then do it all over again...

 

any secrets to bleeding the coolant on a 912 UL??

Added by Gary Buster on April 23, 2011 at 9:36pm — 4 Comments

Dual throttle control for Rotax engines

I was just perusing the Aircraft Spruce website and came across this throttle control that I had not seen before. Forgive the post if all you Rotax guys allready know about it but here it is just in case.

 

Phill Barnes

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Added by Phill Barnes on April 23, 2011 at 6:45am — 6 Comments

701 Crash and 5 Bladed Props

While discussing aviation accidents with some co-workers I went to the NTSB website and was surprised (and saddened) to see that a 701 got damaged two weeks ago out where I live: accident report

 

But I was also excited because I thought that would mean there was a Zenith builder around but from the registration details it looks like the owner is a snowbird from Oregon,…

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Added by Paul Sanders on April 22, 2011 at 3:05pm — 5 Comments

CH701 slat jig and Homebuilt Help DVDs

I will be at the Zenith Fly-In to Spring event on June 25.  If anyone is interested in my 701 slat jig, I ask for the cost of the wood.  My Homebuilt Help videos have been sold.

Blue Skies

Don Herbel

Added by Don Herbel on April 18, 2011 at 9:30am — 1 Comment

Builders Log

Link to my builder's log:  http://may750.blogspot.com/

Added by Aaron May on April 16, 2011 at 12:48pm — No Comments

Quality Sport Planes spring open hanger day

Time has a way of moving very fast and at QSP it is flying by, spring is here and our open hanger event is almost upon us. We are preparing for the first of our summer events on May 7th.  Lori & I would like to invite all Zenith pilots and builders and of course all potential builders to come and enjoy visiting with other builders. Zenith representatives will also be here to meet with you so come eat visit tell tall flying tales and have a great spring flying event. Of course this will… Continue

Added by Doug Dugger on April 16, 2011 at 9:55am — No Comments

Zenair Newsletter & DVD #183 (March April) now shipping!

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Added by Zenair News on April 15, 2011 at 6:30pm — No Comments

Zenair News...

The latest copy of the Zenair News just arrived. I'll have to watch the DVD, as soon as I can beat the rest of the family off the TV. Boy, that DVD is a really great idea for those of us who can't read!

Added by Jim Belcher on April 15, 2011 at 4:55pm — No Comments

Rotax 912 Honeywell Oil Pressure Sender

My CH750 is powered by the Rotax 912S engine. To date I have 90 trouble free hours on the engine with no adjustments required other than tightening a radiator hose clamp. While flying the other day the engine oil pressure started to fluctuate and go full scale both directions on the D180. This really gets your attention! I selected a field for a forced landing, but after flying the approach with Rotax humming along happily (all oil temps & cylinder temps normal) I reasoned I was risking…

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Added by Bob McDonald on April 13, 2011 at 7:43am — 12 Comments

zodiac wing upgrade

 

 

 

need zodiac wing upgrade help in tracy ca. expenses paid plus $.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ed help with the zodic wing upgrade. im in central ca. tracy airport.

Added by daniel l pinks on April 11, 2011 at 5:20pm — No Comments

New Positech oil cooler & Mew Manifold pressure guage insalled

Today we managed to finish the installation of the new Positech Oil cooler and the new manifold pressure guage as well as re fit the cowl. engine has been tested and no leaks were found. Washed down the engine and fuselage with mineral spirits to remove any residual oil from the previous leak.

During the ground run the manifold pressure guage indicated 12" @ 1000 RPMS and 15" @ 1600 RPMS it will be interesting to see what the indications are at the next takeoff. Aircraft has a fixed…

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Added by Phillip Owens on April 11, 2011 at 3:05pm — No Comments

Suggestions for New Workshops to be held?

As most of you know, American Light Sport Aircrafters have been holding a Tail Section Workshop which runs in conjunction with the Zenith Rudder Worksop each month here at our facility in Mexico, MO.

Each month I am asked if we have considered doing others so it became clear that there are literally hundreds of subjects concerning kit building that could be covered in…

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Added by Bill Carter on April 10, 2011 at 5:00pm — 2 Comments

Finally arrived in Ecuador

 

it finally arrived in ecuador(actually been stuck in customs for a month!!!)

 

few details but its there  , what a differance in climate  from when it left  Wisconsin  !!!

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Added by Tracy Buttles on April 8, 2011 at 3:39pm — 5 Comments

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