Zenith CH750 Super Duty KIT has ARRIVED! (Ep1)

[@can5projects563]

let's go and start the build my popcorn is ready

[@marchallairsoft]

Wauw nice to see greets front Holland

[@rocroc]

Mark, as a retired senior, I am not likely to built a kit plane at this point in my life. However, I will watch this build every step of the way at least once and probably several times. I am just one of thousands who will do the same thing. I watch because I love to build things and I watch you because you do it the way I would do it. Although I quit private flying in 1974, it is still a passion and so I enjoy the end result as well. I suspect a large part of your audience is a lot like me. Maybe a little younger. Keep us in your minds eye as well :-)

[@robertglab8886]

Excited to go along for the ride!!

[@Jeffrey-Flys]

5:55... LOL. Good to see friends having fun and keeping a sense of humor

[@Reuben-ny3]

I swear, I never get tired of kit airplane/car/boat unboxing video's. Unbox a camera, or computer, yawn! Unbox a full scale kit anything? What'd'a mean I only can give one thumbs up!

[@KitplaneEnthusiast]

HAHA I agree!

[@challenger2ultralightadventure]

On my build, one thing I did at the start was to section off and number all the shelving. Then mark on the inventory sheet the shelf number where I placed the parts. It saved me a whole bunch of time later to find the parts, as you can imagine. Cheers from Winnipeg.

[@imtimrich]

Like the counter balance

[@giff983]

Im disappointed that no one has commented about how your friend secured his tie-down on the truck! Haha Glad it's there and you're starting already!

[@marcjoseph8300]

Frigging guys they'll do anyting to make you laugh.

[@sactu1]

Didn't see anything wrong! Yeah, that'll work! :)

[@paulbrunner1818]

And, a guest appearance from Brian, the Glassair guy. 👍

[@glasairguy4910]

Who, fortunately, showed up with his tractor; otherwise Mark would still be unloading the contents of the crate off the truck piece by piece! 🤣

[@littlewingpsc27]

Happy to see the kit arrive. I would love to build a CH801 SD one day. I'm looking forward to seeing the entire build series.

[@kenhurley4441]

I'm here at the Midwest LSA Expo in Mt. Vernon, IL. Zenith is here. Nice airplane!

[@danielbasovitch5087]

Very nice Video and so nice to still have your Dad. He sees your dreams and then can enjoy them with you. Waiting for next video for the start of your build.

[@johngood3163]

I thought sure that crate was going tip that tractor. Glad it didn't. I'm watching these in prep for a possible Cruzer build, figuring I could learn some cumulative lessons learned from your latest build

[@TigerMarine62]

I was waiting for it to launch the two on the back through the ceiling.

[@sugershakify]

You needed Benny Hill music with that crate unload. lol

[@davidturner6509]

You could assign your shelves and other storage areas location codes and then put the location code on the inventory sheets as you store the parts. Then when you're looking for that part a year later you should be able to find it. Store everything like a parts warehouse.

[@gregpardee5595]

Yes! Let the build begin! I loved the strap placement on the truck! Lol. Congrats Mark!

[@davidsmeaton3082]

Yeh!! I've started my build .... OK, you've started my vicarious build. This is going to be fun.

[@KitplaneEnthusiast]

Let's get started!

[@davidsmeaton3082]

Pop the kettle on Mark, I’ll be there in about ...... 6 to 9 months, depending on lockdown!😂😂

[@mikey0862]

Hey! Glad you’re doing this now. You’re about 2 years ahead of me on a 750 SD. Looking forward to seeing how you install the instruments and route/connect hoses and wires. Icing on the cake is if you’re getting a Viking engine but if not, still good to watch it all get put together piece by piece. Good luck!

[@wofwof46]

congradulations

[@pedrom5919]

Have fun

[@homertalk]

Good ole Dad, better let him fly the plane!

[@KitplaneEnthusiast]

Oh I can't wait to load the SD up with camping gear and go camping with my dad!

[@greggd3351]

Great flashback to A Christmas Story... Fra-GEE-lay. "It's a major award!"

[@lancewilder6037]

You prolly dont give a shit but if you're stoned like me during the covid times you can stream pretty much all the new movies and series on InstaFlixxer. I've been streaming with my brother recently :)

[@sinceregerald4003]

@Lance Wilder definitely, been watching on InstaFlixxer for years myself =)

[@sebastienheintz]

Great to see that the crate arrived in good shape. The (next) adventure begins!!

[@thomashall41]

The ratchet strap on the truck tire made my morning lol. Looking forward to this build!

[@TigerMarine62]

As he started rolling his passenger yelled , "The strap is loose. No, it's tight, it's loose again, tight, loose, tight."

[@DrT_MD]

Can’t wait until next week! I’ll be at the rudder workshop and sticking around for at least on day of the homecoming. 😎 See you there!

[@MichaelDoornbos]

When my Cruzer kit crate arrived a few years ago the guy driving the truck couldn’t have been 120 pounds. Believe it or not we got it onto the lift gate and slid it down with two hand trucks and a strap. He only fell down the hill head over heels next to my driveway the one time. True story,

[@1225drob]

A 750 SD is a very real option for me in a couple years. Looking forward to this build!

[@KitplaneEnthusiast]

That's great! We need to start a Super Duty club!

[@richardlloyd2873]

Awesome! Great vid - loved the humour. 😄😄😄

[@danielbasovitch5087]

Nice to have good friends like this, especially when they are Funny !

[@Ampallee01]

What a Great Day. Very exciting , can't wait to follow you on your journey. One day this could be me & for sure, your video episodes will be played over & over.

[@KitplaneEnthusiast]

What airplane would you build?

[@Ampallee01]

@@KitplaneEnthusiast I had build a Moni Motor Glider many years ago when family commitments clashed. For me I like an all metal because like you it's much easier to work with. My hobby is opal mining in outback Australia and with some interesting place to go. The STOL feature of the Super Duty does apperal to me mainly because of the places I want go too. After watching many bush plane youtube video's the Super Duty looks like the one I would enjoy building. The fact that you are now building your second Zenith Aircraft speaks highly for your appreciation of this homebuilt kit. I will be watching you with the same interest in your build for the next 12 months. I good question that many of your followers might want to ask is why did you not build a super duty for your first one and why are you doing this for the second time. I think I know your answer and only hope that Zenith are looking after you. Love your perfectionism but must drive you a little crazy but I would not have any hesitation in buying any one of your homebuilt aircrafts. Keep safe and keep going. Cheers from Oz.

[@righthandy6526]

well i'm ready--lets get started

[@n206ja]

I used the same technique with my front-end loader to get my STOL 750's crate out of the trailer. I also used the loader with some nylon straps to hang the engine!

[@day180205]

I see it came from Fragilly France.....interesting. Lampshade?

[@brandtmeyer]

Looks good Mark. Christmas in September!!! Waaahoo

[@darrenweston6056]

Good luck Mark, Wing’s going on my Cruzer this weekend and then into paint on Monday

[@KitplaneEnthusiast]

Awesome-can't wait to see it!

[@billmunstedt1331]

I will be waiting for the whole series. Looks Awesome!!!!

[@michaelk1266]

I’m onboard for the build, Mark! Watching all the way from Melbourne Australia.

[@tompinnef6331]

Now the fun has started - glad i showed up and everything was there. Looking forward to following the build. Take care - be safe 'Spin'

[@aviationled_mmix]

Excellent planning and organization as usual 😎 ... Really enjoy watching your videos 👍

[@robertlafnear4865]

GREAT... lets get going !...I'm sure excited about this too

[@angeloserpe5381]

Congratulations, Looking forward to the build!! Very excited my friend.

[@pepelepew4117]

Alright! Now get to work!

[@KGFlyer55]

wow, exciting day no doubt

[@c4psswe950]

Congratulations to the new kit 👍🏻 thank god that manual is not made by an Ikea engineer 😂

[@3dfoamies]

Woohoo! Congrats!

[@Project2Aero]

It’s an exciting day to unpack a project like that! I enjoy watching your projects sir. I’ve just finished my rudder for a Rans S21 so I’ll be building right along with you👍

[@KitplaneEnthusiast]

S-21 is a great airplane. Maybe someday we will be flying the backcountry together!

[@BiscuitsStuckToTheWall]

Looking forward to the build. Thanks.

[@davidrobins4025]

I’m excited for you with this new build. I hope you have the most fun with this build. Know you will have lots of people watching - I will be and I’m hoping I will learn lots from your experience with this one.

[@KitplaneEnthusiast]

I've been working on it all day and it's all fun so far!

[@HangarGarage]

Darish just standing around! lol that seems about right :)

[@KitplaneEnthusiast]

LOL did he ever take his hands out of his pockets??

[@horseman62]

You make it look fun!

[@rocroc]

11.8k Subscribers - I wonder where that number will end up? Good information from the first tic of the clock.

[@KitplaneEnthusiast]

Good question-I'd love to inspire and motivate as many people as possible to enter into this hobby. We need more airplane builders out there!

[@timrobinson6404]

So building and airplanes kind of like eating an elephant ? One bite at a time !

[@arteson6093]

What kind of engines are you considering?

[@gregosborn8284]

Congrats on the new kit arriving.Looking forward to your great work and detail . And of course the great vids. Thanks for taking the time and effort to share with us. Will you please consider installing a smoke system on this plane? This isn't a Mooney brother. Thanks and have fun.

[@KitplaneEnthusiast]

No smoke system on this airplane. For one, it's not an aerobatic airplane so I won't be doing any loops and rolls, and two, I'm building it as a back-country bush plane and adding the weight of a smoke tank and it's systems is counter-productive for STOL.

[@bliefnick]

Congrats!!!

[@jeffcrabtree1636]

Whaaat?? Dave in a ninja outfit? #daveissobad

[@DreadnautVS]

Do you have any specific mods in mind prior to building? Things like extra access panels or things that don't come with the kit that you've already decided you want to add? I want to build the exact same kit, and leaning towards the Yamaha Apex that Steve Henry has in his Highlander for the engine choice. Maybe if UL comes out with their direct drive 260hp, I may entertain that as well. Thanks for the videos, I love the content!!

[@KitplaneEnthusiast]

I'm not sure yet. I won't know until I take a good look at the fuselage and see where the pulleys are located and if any additional access doors are needed.

[@markperkins5664]

The time has arrived. I’m excited for you. Can’t wait to see you turn it into a masterpiece. 👍

[@OneKoolDude]

I saw a pre build fuselage piece, did you order that part prebuilt or is that how the kit comes ?

[@KitplaneEnthusiast]

I was surprised to see that much prebuilt. I called and asked Zenith about it and learned that the SD fuselages are made by Zenair in Canada. They were building this part of the fuselage on kits both as a test of their manufacturing process and as sort of a promotion thing. I guess only a certain number of kits will ship like this and then they will start arriving un-built.

[@BayAreaCowboy]

Hey Mark may I ask what engine your going to use in this plane? Have you decided yet? I am excited to see you built this plane as I plan on building the same exact plane in the next few years.

[@KitplaneEnthusiast]

Order your kit and let's build them together! I will be installing either a Lycoming IO-360 200 hp, or the Titan IO-370 205 hp.

[@BayAreaCowboy]

@@KitplaneEnthusiast I would like to try the Aero Momentum AM20T engine. Light weight and much lower cost. I also like the 5 bladed carbon prop by DUC that Yuan used on his build at Viking engines. Video kzbin.info/www/bejne/f5_JmqqOe6mIotE Website aeromomentum.com/am20t.html Video kzbin.info/www/bejne/eWecpHeHltiCb6M

[@BayAreaCowboy]

@@KitplaneEnthusiast i would love your opinion on the Aero Momentum AM20T and DUC 5 blade prop. You know you can turn the hp up or down as needed on that engine with a boost controller. Question? Do you know if the upconing seminars your going to give at the Zenith factory event will be video taped? Im so sorry I cant make that event. I would have loved to meet you along with Roger and Sebastian. I hope they film your seminar and put it up on youtube along with others.

[@recklessjunkie]

Not all trucks have a lift gate did you just pray all night it had one ?

[@KitplaneEnthusiast]

I actually don’t remember. I may have spoken with the shipping company to find out if the truck had a lift gate. That seems like 20 years ago!

[@kdestep]

Can i ask, how much is a complete kit?

[@KitplaneEnthusiast]

Visit the Zenith Aircraft website at: www.zenithair.net

[@charlesplewes48]

What is the width of the tables you built? Looks like 36 inches or so.

[@KitplaneEnthusiast]

Yes they are 36”

[@marshall701]

Heard you say that your workbench was 14 feet. Can the superduty be built on a 12 foot workbench?

[@KitplaneEnthusiast]

My workbench is 14 feet because I already had a 6 foot bench, and since I had to make it longer, I just built it 8" since I could get a 4 x 8 sheet of wood for the top. I'm sure 12 feet would work just fine.

[@danielbasovitch5087]

How Much difference is there between the Super Cruzer and The Super Duty, as far as weight Power and Speeds? Is it worth building a second Zenith for the Differences they have? Does it all come down to what you want to do with the plane?

[@KitplaneEnthusiast]

The Cruzer actually makes a good bush plane if you add the bush tires. But it doesn't have quite the STOL capability or the payload of the Super Duty. I do think the SD will be a better plane for the type of STOL flying I want to do.

[@ahmedfaraz7261]

How long does it take to build this kit?

[@KitplaneEnthusiast]

Only you can answer that. Let's say it takes 2,000 hours to build. Divide it up into how many hours per day you can work on it and that will give you an idea.

[@hongshi8251]

Did you install an autopilot? Comment, the beard is interesting. The only con about your build that stuck with me was that the throttle was kind of weak and bends in the panel. Did you correct this? Looking forward to seeing you practicing your STOL skills. A nice comfortable grass field with good approaches, I bet you could match a regular 750 STOL or very very close.

[@KitplaneEnthusiast]

That's true about the throttle-I don't like that either. If I were to do it over, I would rivet a stiffener in the panel behind the throttle so that it feels more solid. I will definitely be doing this on the Super Duty.

[@rileysmith8980]

Will you have to de-bur each hole?

[@KitplaneEnthusiast]

I'm surprised to find that a lot of the holes do not need deburred. Some do, so check each hole.

[@MannyCamRS]

Did your kit come complete or are you building in sections. Does it come with fuselage, wings, stabilizer, elevators (main parts)? I didn't see the finishing kit. I know that comes much later.

[@KitplaneEnthusiast]

I bought the complete kit, and also the finishing kit. The finishing kit has the parts like wheels and brakes, windshield, landing gear, and some other parts. It was all packed in the same crate.

[@MannyCamRS]

@@KitplaneEnthusiast Thats awesome. I have been a long time sub'er and really enjoy your work. I hope we can enjoy some detailed work in this coming series. I know filming and editing takes a lot of work but I am looking forward to this build, specially if it includes sectional builds with details. Continued success. Can't wait.

[@1shARyn3]

Bigger organization problem is for the designer who has to break down the design into individual parts and then figure out the instructions to assemble it. (but, that's why they pay them the Big Bucks, Right?)

[@KitplaneEnthusiast]

I just get the fun of building it!

[@charlescashell5645]

What happened to the kitfox you had?

[@KitplaneEnthusiast]

sold

[@MrChevyman962000]

It's like eating an elephant. Take one bite at a time...

[@joseruiz-Joecool]

How do you eat an elephant? One small bite at a time. Eventually, you will run out of parts to install and you go fly!

[@DigitalAlligator]

where is the engine？

[@KitplaneEnthusiast]

I'm still waiting for you to buy it for me!

[@glasairguy4910]

Careful bossman, or you're gonna end up gaining 200 pounds by the time we finish building your airplane.

[@KitplaneEnthusiast]

ya-enough of the donuts and pizza!

[@novicereloader]

I've got to stop watching this channel. Few things make me this jealous.

[@robertparadis6840]

LOL !