reboot #4
By my count, this is now the fourth major overhaul to my website. Maybe this one will last longer.
My apologies for all the broken links.
personal website — updated sporadically
By my count, this is now the fourth major overhaul to my website. Maybe this one will last longer.
My apologies for all the broken links.
Today, I reserved an N-Number with the FAA. Nadir will be registered as N82SK.
Work entries: E41, E44-E57
I finally started work. Today I cut the angles on the rudder spar doublers and drilled half the holes between the rudder spar and doublers.
I am curious to see how accurate the ZAC pieces are compared to the drawings. I would not immediately conclude that any difference was an error on the part of ZAC. There may be good reasons for …
I started the rudder tonight. I have yet to look over all the parts included in the complete airframe kit, but already I found surprises.
First, an observation: Zenith Aircraft did not choose low-residue easy-peel stickers when la …
It’s here! After three long days of travel, I have my ZODIAC CH 650 kit from Zenith Aircraft.
The plan was to travel to the Zenith Aircraft facility in Mexico, MO where I would pick up the kit and drive it home …
I decided to travel to the Zenith Aircraft facility in Mexico, MO in order to pick up the kit. My plan is to rent a 12 foot Penske moving van in Columbia, MO. While at the factory, I hope to get a …
One of the first suggestions one receives when choosing a design is to define and prioritize the missions for the aircraft. My two missions in order are:
Articles with the Nadir Work Log tag will focus on documenting the fabrication and assembly tasks for compliance with Title 14 CFR § 21.191(g):
Operating an aircraft the major portion of which …
I received the drawings yesterday after four days in transit via UPS Ground. The shipment included the drawings and a CD-ROM con …
After a lifetime of dreaming and months of research and consideration, I ordered a ZODIAC CH 650 B kit from Zenith Aircraft on October 12, 2020. I have about three months to continue planning the …