May 2016 Blog Posts (11)

Sharin part of my taxi test

So, I just want to share the excitement in my voice for the taxi test.

If your stuck and need motivation, maybe this will help!

Ill get to fly soon!

Still have items to do but My plane has arrived!!

https://youtu.be/qMsLOxdy7KU

Added by Richard Simmons on May 31, 2016 at 6:22am — 2 Comments

CH-701 Cabin Frame Jigging

Re: Jigging 701 Cabin Frame

Following the procedures in the plans and manual for levelling fuselage, Hz tubes on cabin frame and engine mount, I jigged drilled and cleco'd the cabin frame to the AC. I supported the assembly at the

bottom of the firewall to get everything level (Fwd fuse is rivetted to rear fuse). When all was done I pulled the support from under the firewall, and of course everything sagged a bit leaving

the side tubes with a slight decline angle from level…

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Added by Perry Delano on May 29, 2016 at 1:00pm — 1 Comment

Fly In To Summer Builder Fly-In Gathering: Saturday, June 18, 2016

You're invited to join us for our "Fly In To Summer" Builder Fly-In Gathering at the Zenith Aircraft Factory.

This will be our ninth annual "Fly in to…

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Added by Zenith.Aero on May 26, 2016 at 3:00pm — No Comments

BUILD SPACE !!!!!

Found a boat storage facility that will allow me to store/work on the 701 project  (folding-wing option).  Hangars & build-space non-existent in North Dallas area.  New generator arrives today; likely spend the next few days electrifying the shop.  Finished plumbing & wiring the Viking 110 yesterday, Hope to get the project moved soon.

Added by Kurt Satter on May 24, 2016 at 1:58pm — 3 Comments

Let the dream begin!

Just received my 701 plans and manual.
Due to funds, and the fact that my wife's horses eat most of them, my plan is to scratch build as much as possible.
So, if anyone has any leftovers like rivets, clecos or anything for a 701 that they can sell please let me know. I'll either be in the shop looking at plans and scratching my head, or, in the barn shoveling horse byproducts.
Bob in Frazeysburg Oh
Iflyexp@gmail.com

Added by Robert Boyd on May 22, 2016 at 6:34am — 1 Comment

DID A WEIGHT & BLANCE LAST WEEK CAME OUT JUST RIGHT WITH OUT MOVEING A THING.  Next   FAA .  Its only taken me 15 long years to get to this point

DID A WEIGHT & BLANCE LAST WEEK CAME OUT JUST RIGHT WITH OUT MOVEING A THING.  Next   FAA .  Its only taken me 15 long years to get to this point

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Added by Roger wilson on May 17, 2016 at 6:09pm — 2 Comments

CC #38

One week back from CC #38 and Zenith fly-in and I am still stoked. An amazing amount of experience in attendance and camaraderie throughout the weekend. Nothing but good things to say...came away feeling rejuvenated on the plane build as well as excited about the engine start. Thanks to Doug for hosting and WW for coming out west. Already looking forward to another college.

Added by Daryl Habit on May 15, 2016 at 10:07pm — No Comments

Nosebar for brake

After a couple of weekends of work I have finished making a 1/4" radius nosebar for my brake. Since there are very few pieces that need a 1/4" radius bend I originally tried to make a nose bar out of plywood to use on my 4 foot brake. However it was just not up to the task of bending the .063 pieces of aluminum needed for the firewall.

I fabricated a similar 1/8" radius nosebar four or five years ago. This is not the first time I have made a nosebar. The stands I made, mentioned in…

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Added by Damon Brantley on May 15, 2016 at 8:50pm — No Comments

Acme thread material stand

While ordering 4130 tubing for making various steel parts of my project I noticed that the 1-1/8" with .058 inch wall tubing has an inner diameter of just over an inch. I happen to have some 1" acme rod and nuts that would fit quite nicely  inside that tube. After scavenging pieces from a few other stands I was able to put together the following

Instead of…

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Added by Damon Brantley on May 6, 2016 at 10:37pm — No Comments

First Rivet

We all have to start somewhere.  Here is my first rivet. Only a Bazillion to go.

Added by Gary Reed on May 5, 2016 at 7:55pm — 7 Comments

What's The Difference Between Zenith's Builder Resources Link and the Zenith.aero Online Community of Zenith Builders and Flyers?

(Zenith is Smiling with Lynn Beckhorn in Washington)

We have noticed when talking with our Zenith Aircraft potential builders and existing builders and flyers that there…

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Added by Rebecca Riley on May 5, 2016 at 3:30pm — 4 Comments

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