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Re: Conrads CH 750 Project

Postby Duck Rogers » Wed Mar 23, 2011 7:17 pm

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...... :roll: :roll:
Oh, and try scratchbuilding. You'll soon stop complaining about 8 brackets that have to be made :twisted: :twisted: ..........and I'm only PART scratchbuilding because I bought an incomplete project vhpy

By the way.....your stuff's looking nice. Good job!
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Re: Conrads CH 750 Project

Postby Aerosan » Wed Mar 23, 2011 8:10 pm

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...... :roll: :roll:
Oh, and try scratchbuilding. You'll soon stop complaining about 8 brackets that have to be made :twisted: :twisted: ..........and I'm only PART scratchbuilding because I bought an incomplete project vhpy

By the way.....your stuff's looking nice. Good job!
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Re: Conrads CH 750 Project

Postby cross_wind » Thu Mar 24, 2011 12:01 pm

Big Mac wrote:Hi Conrad
Your build looks good vhpy Are you going to Bundu Aviation (Phillip) on Saterday
If so I will see you there
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Hey Big Mac,

Do you have the other 750 kit imported in Jan? If so, you need to go onto Zeniths Website and download the updated manuals. Both our kits have the 700 kg upgrade which required additional parts to be installed that are not shown on the assembly manual supplied with the kit. I ran into trouble last night when I thought I was finished with the wing skeleton only to discover more parts lying in the corner of my garage. I spoke to Phil, downloaded the new manual and had to remove some rivets to install the spar doubler. Not complaining however - a $ 1800 upgrade for free is awesome. vhpy vhpy vhpy

Now I wonder if hanging a O320 on the front is a good idea?
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Re: Conrads CH 750 Project

Postby Big Mac » Thu Mar 24, 2011 6:21 pm

Hi Conrad
Yes I have the other kit.Thanks for the info as I will be commencing my build in April
See you Saterday at Bundu aviation get together
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Re: Conrads CH 750 Project

Postby cross_wind » Thu Mar 31, 2011 7:48 am

Update - finished both wing skeletons and started installing the skins. puff
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Re: Conrads CH 750 Project

Postby cross_wind » Thu Mar 31, 2011 7:51 am

Bottom Skin. I now need to drill to final size, debur, prime and rivet.
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Re: Conrads CH 750 Project

Postby cross_wind » Thu Mar 31, 2011 8:11 am

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...... :roll: :roll:
Oh, and try scratchbuilding. You'll soon stop complaining about 8 brackets that have to be made :twisted: :twisted: ..........and I'm only PART scratchbuilding because I bought an incomplete project vhpy

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!

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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.
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Re: Conrads CH 750 Project

Postby cross_wind » Mon Apr 04, 2011 8:32 am

Copilot wing skin finished and will be sprayed (primer) tonight. I rekon I am 15.5% complete.
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Re: Conrads CH 750 Project

Postby Duck Rogers » Tue Apr 05, 2011 7:11 pm

cross_wind wrote:On another note, I would LOVE to attend EAA Oshkosh this year - just imagine all those Zeniths!
Hee Hee, there won't be any at Oshkosh...........they all got blown away at the Sun 'n Fun storm...,....... :twisted: :twisted: :twisted:
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Re: Conrads CH 750 Project

Postby cross_wind » Tue Apr 05, 2011 8:34 pm

Pretty tragic if you ask me. Glad no-one was hurt. Zenith is a well established company that will back on its feet in no time.
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Re: Conrads CH 750 Project

Postby Air Hog » Sun Apr 17, 2011 10:50 am

Hi Conrad
Have you stopped building or stopped posting news?
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Re: Conrads CH 750 Project

Postby Jean Crous » Sun Apr 17, 2011 6:26 pm

Air Hog wrote:Hi Conrad
Have you stopped building or stopped posting news?
:lol: :lol: Nah , i think he is too busy building, as the saying goes" no news is good news"
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Re: Conrads CH 750 Project

Postby Air Hog » Sun Apr 17, 2011 7:11 pm

Yes, but we want to see whats happening!!
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Re: Conrads CH 750 Project

Postby Scotsman » Sun May 08, 2011 6:18 am

And now Conrad? Give us an update, is she flying?
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Re: Conrads CH 750 Project

Postby Jean Crous » Sun May 08, 2011 7:03 pm

vhpy Yes come now Conrad :lol: you cant " con" us out of this one........Photies puhleeze vhpy
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