Zenith CH750 STOL (P.E.)

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Zenith CH750 STOL (P.E.)

Postby NUff_Said » Wed Aug 12, 2009 6:09 pm

Hi All..
Starting a new project in Port Elizabeth..
After long consideration, two of us, Kallie Venter and I (Jacques van Wyk), decided to test our friendship, marriages, patience etc.. and take the plunge..
Tail kit and plans on order from Bundu Avaition...
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Re: Zenith CH750 STOL (P.E.)

Postby Scotsman » Thu Aug 13, 2009 1:16 pm

Good luck guys....I also bought my kit through Bundu and thus removed all the importation nonsense that would have resulted otherwise. Now the wait for the kit will probably kill you!
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Re: Zenith CH750 STOL (P.E.)

Postby mikeinPE » Thu Aug 13, 2009 8:15 pm

Great to hear you guys have taken the plunge. I'm busy scratchbuilding a 650 (very slowly). Currently I spend quite a bit of time away from PE. Mike Hubsch in PE is busy with a 801. Should make contact with him 083 six one one six zero 44. You went the wise route working through Bundu. You will get all the suppurt plus from Philip.
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Re: Zenith CH750 STOL (P.E.)

Postby NUff_Said » Fri Aug 14, 2009 5:38 pm

Thanks for the good wishes guys.. We (PE guys) should get together sometime and share ides and experiences.. Apparently there's anothe 801 builder in Sedgefield...
Well keep you posted...
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Re: Zenith CH750 STOL (P.E.)

Postby crashtestdummy » Thu Apr 22, 2010 9:09 am

Waiting for tailsection so started scratchbuilding slots and Flaperons had lots of fun
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Re: Zenith CH750 STOL (P.E.)

Postby mikeinPE » Thu Apr 22, 2010 2:56 pm

Looking good guys!!! When can I pop around and introduce myself & see what you are up to?
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Re: Zenith CH750 STOL (P.E.)

Postby Scotsman » Thu Apr 22, 2010 8:01 pm

Good choice of aircraft crashtest! Are participating in the seven day build with Philip in late May early June?
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Re: Zenith CH750 STOL (P.E.)

Postby crashtestdummy » Sun Apr 25, 2010 4:14 pm

Will be there cant wait to see how the pros do it and to steal with the eyes

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Re: Zenith CH750 STOL (P.E.)

Postby Scotsman » Mon Apr 26, 2010 3:13 pm

Look forward to meeting you there!
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Re: Zenith CH750 STOL (P.E.)

Postby cross_wind » Mon Feb 21, 2011 9:54 am

Any more updates? Just wondering to the status of the 750's out there. I think Andrew Conroy's (built by Phil @ Bundu) will be the first one flying. The race is on!! (^^)
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Re: Zenith CH750 STOL (P.E.)

Postby Scotsman » Fri Feb 25, 2011 7:12 pm

Not if you keep going at the rate you currently are...my bets are on you as Philip's workshop is busy busy!
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Re: Zenith CH750 STOL (P.E.)

Postby cross_wind » Fri Mar 04, 2011 12:55 pm

Hah! I may get divorced if I don't slow down. I have posted some updates on my thread..
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