Basic In-Flight Operations of a Viking Engine in the Zenith SD

We will be doing more detailed explanations of engine operations soon. This was flying relatively local. The Zenith 750 SD Powered by the Viking 180 (turbocharged)

[@poppetrurazvan3900]

Some thermorezistant rubber at the sharpy edges. The whole plane is very thoughtfull hand crafted. A real masterpiece.

[@williamfahey4092]

I had the pleasure of seeing one of your 130s start and run last weekend. Incredibly quiet and super smooth. In fact, I ordered a 750 Cruzer today and will have you come back to Texas for another install in the future.

[@eggenfellner]

That is exciting, I'm glad you did! So amazing you were able to visit. Crazy how close you are.

[@AeroworksProductions]

Great flight Jan, thanks for sharing.

[@georgewalker6883]

Thanks for sharing Jan, love these videos. thanks

[@eggenfellner]

We enjoy making them :)

[@twistedhippie7608]

Saw Viking at the Zenith 2020 Homecoming. Great Demonstration! You will have my business on your prop controller!

[@eggenfellner]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@michaeldavidheit]

Love this video ... and I'd love to have that bird up here in Alaska ..... thank you for sharing.

[@zenithac]

Thanks for sharing. Good info

[@RussellTelker]

I"m really eyeballing the 195hp version for my Bearhawk Patrol build... think it would be about ideal for the platform. I'm still a couple years out from needing it, so no hurry, but I'm researching early. Keep posting, I'll keep watching!

[@gtgodbear6320]

He should do a Honda K20c option. 300hp forged internals stock turbo crate engine. That's what I really want to see.

[@ukpylot]

I love the mod to the stick, wish you had posted it before I built my STOL :) I'm jealous of your views

[@eggenfellner]

We can mod it for you if you like :)

[@TheAlphamale13]

Ah I was just at Merritt a few weeks ago. Didn’t know you were so close. Would have liked to see the setup.

[@pietervisser7683]

Viking 195hp. Guess slightly more turbo boost then? I'm building a Whisper X350 (like RV7, but composite) and have been giving a lot of thought to what Viking should go in there :) Super excited! Love seeing videos on the 180hp, as that is my interest and there are just too few...

[@karenrichardson3432]

I live in California now but I hail for New Smyrna Beach and fly here in a LSA, The Sting having a great time in that sweet plane. This one looks great too. Is John Massey still around or his brother Dale?

[@Mike-01234]

I like that setup if I build a zenith going to build it like that only need a iPad few instrument's.

[@derektaylor1111]

In one of your videos several years ago, you hinted that you were going to put a Viking turbo into a Sling 4/TSI. Any chance we will see a project like that in the future?

[@eggenfellner]

As soon as a builder decides to we will, a 130 with variable pitch prop is probably more ideal. We personally won’t purchase one so just have to wait until someone wants too.

[@Marriage1stGod]

@@eggenfellnerIndeed😂

[@JonathanNichollsjono]

I would like to see one of your engines perform in a BushCat

[@eggenfellner]

We keep getting a lot of interest in doing so, as soon as someone wants to it will be done :)

[@davehallier8584]

Curious, as I am located in West Coast, Canada.... how much typically for this engine and five blade configuration???

[@eggenfellner]

Hey Dave this can vary, if you would like a formal quote/estimate please feel free to email us any time. A lot of our pricing is also listed on our store.

[@hanifgul5664]

How long the runway is??

[@justinparker7795]

what do you mean by Bar?

[@gtgodbear6320]

Can you fly across the country with one of your Honda Engines? Like regular trips between Ohio and Florida.

[@eggenfellner]

We and customers do this constantly - for the past 13 years.

[@richardpierce7994]

But wait, there is no shelf above the switches! :)

[@eggenfellner]

No, we barely have switches. 🤪 however, you have a great panel setup and ideally those guards are great to have - especially if you have passengers or aren’t hyper vigilant that could “accidentally” bop it down.

[@kylejohnson8807]

Should you really be flying and holding your phone in your hand at the same time?

[@eggenfellner]

If you can't multitask, you really shouldn't be a pilot :) Your attention must be diverted frequently between monitoring, navigation, heck even eating or drinking.

[@Marriage1stGod]

Better to be holding a phone than a highball, don’t ya think?