Zenith Aircraft Factory Tour: 701 750 STOL, Cruzer, Super Duty, Oh My!

I was coming back through central Missouri after my LSRM class anyway, why not stop in Mexico to visit the Zenith Aircraft factory?
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Many thanks to Zenith and Roger Dubbert for giving the tour and allowing me to film!
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[@foesfly3047]

I have huge respect for the men who developed and run our small EAB aircraft kit companies. It’s a giant financial risk and definitely motivated by passion for our activity and by personal drive, not easily understood by non-engineering or non-aviation people.

[@LeftSeatAdventures]

Absolutely agree! 👍👍👍

[@flyod26]

I'm an A&P and I LOVE experimental aircraft!

[@LeftSeatAdventures]

Awesome, we need more like you! 👍👍👍 I have ~29 months to go in my A&P journey so that'll be one more. 😂

[@wallymurray620]

Looks like you had a nice tour of their facilities. Seen Roger in quite a few other videos and he really represents the company well. Thanks for the video Matt.

[@LeftSeatAdventures]

Yes he does, honestly thought he was a Heintz from everything he's in. 😆 My understanding is that he built the 701 that is there on the ramp as well. I'm glad he was able to take the time as they were getting ready for their big fly in.

[@jeremylauer5234]

Thank for the info and it looks like you found your next project. I was trying to decide whether to build the Waiex, RV-12, or the 750 Cruzer and after meeting David Tillema during his lower 48 state challenge...i'm building the 750 Cruzer. Looking at ordering middle of next year to start in 2024.

[@LeftSeatAdventures]

Well, I am always keeping an eye on Barnstormers... 😉 A 750 is definitely more comfortable for a guy my size than a legacy Sonex or 701, have yet to sit in an RV-12 or a B model Sonex. Figures and dimensions posted on a website are no replacement for actually seeing and touching the real thing. Congrats on picking the Cruzer and starting your build journey! 👍👍👍

[@Redbird85C]

Great tour with Roger. Camera upgrade would be good! Had to rest my eyes😅😅

[@LeftSeatAdventures]

Hahaha, it's true. This was my first attempt at filming a tour, definitely learned a lot. Bryan at EAC makes it look easy!

[@Redbird85C]

But the inspiration resulted in me finally ordering my Cruzer!

[@LeftSeatAdventures]

Awesome, congrats! 👍

[@chrisbowpiloto]

Check your email please 😉

[@LeftSeatAdventures]

Oops, sorry Chris! That's while I was in MO yet, pretty much hit the ground running after I got back. I'll get back to ya soon!