October 2014 Blog Posts (12)

Cruzer Kit

My fuselage kit arrived today so let the snow fly. I'll stay warm and busy this winter.

Added by Tom Sullivan on October 30, 2014 at 10:36pm — No Comments

I Got the Big Box with a Zenith 750 CurZer in it

I got a very big Wooden Box with a 750 CurZer in it last week. Got it unpacked and got the parts all over my storage shed and my small shop. I'm ready to start and now I can't remember where I put all the various parts. Time to start construction, but first I have to find parts. The fun begins Jim Peale

Added by James Edward Peale on October 29, 2014 at 9:53pm — 1 Comment

Spar Drilling

Yesterday, I finished drilling the remaining spar pilot holes and then followed up by drilling out to #21. I will put an angle on the Spar Web Doubler when I go to our chapter meeting next Saturday (my bending brake cannot handle .063" metal). Will pre-mount it later in the day.

Added by David A. Judkins on October 27, 2014 at 7:08pm — 1 Comment

Time to dig into spars

It's been a busy summer with kids sports, boating and working.  The boats are put away and the time has come to start drilling some holes.  I'm getting ready to start my spars and I have to admit that I'm not looking forward to these, don't know why, just dreading them.  My building buddy Timothy has his done already, so I will be leaning on him for much needed motivation.  Some times,...... ok most of the time I wish I had a pile of money to buy a kit but that's not going to happen. Well,…

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Added by Jesse Hartman on October 20, 2014 at 5:54pm — 2 Comments

More Spar Work

This afternoon, I re-cut the spar web doublers for both wing spars and then drilled pilot holes along one side of one spar. Time and light did not permit me to finish the other side. I still need to mark rivet points for the ribs, L-angles, and the spar web doublers.

Added by David A. Judkins on October 19, 2014 at 9:38pm — No Comments

Installing the Top Cabin Window on CH750

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I have just finished the installation of my windshield and top window on my CH750 project.   The version of canopy frame that I have - has a diagonal tube across the top of the frame, running from the front left to the rear right position.   Per the drawings and picture guides, I added the two channels to the diagonal to make a slight upwards bulge, ie to make…

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Added by Tony Oliver on October 15, 2014 at 12:53am — 2 Comments

Final Push to Finish

I am in the final push to finishing.  I've procrastinated way too long through the hot summer.  The only airframe parts left to fabricate are the main wing root covers that will be done once the plane is reassembled at the airport.  I am looking forward to an engine start here at home, testing the radios and getting past the trailer trip to the airport.  Paint will have to wait until post Phase I and will probably be done by another owner.  I don't fly anymore since a 5-way bypass.  An…

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Added by Cliff Stripling on October 14, 2014 at 9:56am — No Comments

Rudder CH 750

Well it took a few weeks to get the garage (shop) ready. But I was finally able to complete my Zenith CH750 rudder.

Added by Steve Swab on October 14, 2014 at 8:00am — No Comments

A Little More Rudder Work

Managed a few hours this weekend to work on the rudder. Completed the skeleton and started fitting the leading and trailing edge skins. Yeah, I know I went overboard with the Cleco's, but nothing moved!

Added by Todd Osborne on October 13, 2014 at 3:31pm — 1 Comment

dual sticks

Iam  going to do dual sticks on my 650 would anyone have a copy of the plans to build the sticks you can share thanks  Lance

Added by Lance Gobeil on October 9, 2014 at 10:39am — 2 Comments

Spar Caps - Initial

Trying to get more building time under my belt now that the weather has turned cooler. Today, I marked the drill points on the first wing spar and temporarily attached the spar caps. Great feeling! This week, I'll order a bunch of AN-470 rivets. Next weekend....lots of drilling and and some riveting.

Added by David A. Judkins on October 5, 2014 at 10:41pm — No Comments

Steel Bungee

This is the "Steel Bungee" prototype.

It was installed like this:

The prototype has since evolved and machined parts, rather than a weldment is used.

The Viking Steel Bungee was developed from customer…

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Added by Jan Eggenfellner on October 3, 2014 at 2:00pm — 3 Comments

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