Duck Rogers wrote:cross_wind wrote:From discussions with other 750/701 builders, it seems the manual for the 701 is way better than the 750 manual
Yo, yo , yo! Then that 750 manual must be a nightmare because the 701 manual is just as deurmekaar. You need to be a detective to decipher the thing......
Oh, and try scratchbuilding. You'll soon stop complaining about 8 brackets that have to be made
..........and I'm only PART scratchbuilding because I bought an incomplete project
By the way.....your stuff's looking nice. Good job!
Ha! I will never understand some people’s desire to build a new aerie from plans. While I am enjoying the build, I have no desire to spend weeks manufacturing bits and bobs before starting the assembly phase. Building a new aircraft from a "standard kit" is a HUGE undertaking that shouldn't be underestimated. If you look at the stats on EAA, the amount of builders that buy a new kit and complete it isn't great. A lot of people start, stop, carry on and then sell off a partially completed project to someone else.
On another note, I would LOVE to attend EAA Oshkosh this year - just imagine all those Zeniths!
Zenith Aircraft Enthusiasts to Honor Chris Heintz at AirVenture
Zeniths to Oshkosh - Zodiac CH 650s and other Christ Heintz designs will gather at AirVenture Oshkosh 2011.
Likely the largest gathering of Zenith aircraft owners and builders ever assembled will convene on Oshkosh at AirVenture 2011 to celebrate company's various models of airplanes and the man who created them. Over the years, Chris Heintz has introduced more than a dozen successful kit aircraft designs, including the STOL CH 701, Zodiac CH 601, CH 650 LS and LSi, STOL CH 801, Zodiac XL, STOL CH 750 light-sport utility kit airplane, and CH 2000.
"Zeniths to Oshkosh" is a grassroots effort created through various Internet groups involving owners and enthusiasts from around the world. Zeniths to Oshkosh organizers have reserved an entire floor of dorm rooms at UW-Oshkosh's Gruenhagen Conference Center - there's already a waiting list established for those - and they're also arranging private housing for other participants. Attendees are coming from as far away as Australia and New Zealand, said Joe Scheibinger, 601 builder/owner from Oshkosh. "An Army Major serving his country in Afghanistan is even planning to come to Oshkosh on his leave," he said.
Fifty aircraft parking spaces have been reserved in the Homebuilts area, and they're expected to be filled, with about 25 owners already reserving a spot. "It looks like getting 50 Zeniths to Oshkosh will be a lot easier than I thought," Scheibinger said, adding that Zenith owners who bring their airplanes to Oshkosh will receive a commemorative presentation plaque.
Monday will be designated Chris Heintz Day and will include a special recognition event on the West Ramp with examples of Heintz-designed aircraft followed by showcase flights. Other events during the week will include forum presentations on the various Zenith models, an address by Chris Heintz at the Homebuilders Hangar, and a banquet. Planning for these events is ongoing and will be announced when finalized.
shame you guiys have a job on your hands 
