Zenith Cruzer Firewall and more

Zenith Cruzer Build

[@flyingkub]

Good progress, well done.

[@JoesRCCorner]

Good work. I didn't notice that the kit came with the predrilled l-angle on the firewall and I fabricated my own later to find the parts needed and then had to order more L-Angle. That was frustrating but was able to get more L-angle from Roger.

[@mhilderbrand7693]

FYI: there is a similar situation with the L-Angles for the wing tips. They are pre-made in the kit, but I didn’t realize this until I already made my own.

[@jefish]

Are the rudder/steering linkage slider closeouts shown at 9:38 now included from Zenith, or did you order them from Skytek?

[@mhilderbrand7693]

Included from Zenith.

[@jefish]

Interesting. So there's a flat sheet that slides up/down in there to keep the firewall closed up. Nice. Used to be a 3rd-party addition.

[@mhilderbrand7693]

@@jefish Yes, there is another flat sheet (that slides up and down in the cavity shown on the firewall) with a hole offset to one side for the rudder steering. I thought I remember people discussing an after-market piece for this area? What Zenith provides now looks okay to me, so I don’t plan to change it. I guess I don’t know what they used to have there? Just a slot?

[@jefish]

Was just an open slot, or maybe a pair of rubber curtains per side. The aftermarket bit came from Skytek (at least the one I know of). Nice to see Zenith just including it in the design now. Though I'm sure Skytek won't be pleased. :)