Experimenter is a magazine created by EAA for people who build airplanes. We will report on amateur-built aircraft as well as ultralights and other light aircraft.
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F li g h t lin e Zenith Aircraft Announces Factory Workshops for October, November, December Every month, Zenith Aircraft hosts a two-day workshop for people who want to learn about the basics involved in building a metal aircraft. Naturally the focus is on Zenith aircraft models, and some people attend to build the rudder for the complete kit they are ordering. Others just want to sample the types of work involved in aircraft construction. The workshop in October is set for the 10th and 11th, and the November event will happen on the 14th and 15th; December is set for the 12th and 13th. The cost is $375 for those wishing to own the rudder they will build, and $175 for those who just want the experience of working on a rudder. All workshops occur in the Mexico, Missouri factory and include factory tours, demo flights, and meals. "People come for a wide range of reasons," said Sebastien Heintz, president of Zenith. "They all leave knowing they've learned something, accomplished something, and had fun doing it. Some of them will never build an airplane, some will build someone else's design, and many will leave a deposit behind for one of our complete kits." During the workshops, the builders are exposed to: • reading and understanding blueprints (plans and manuals) • principles of sheet-metal construction • advantages of working with sheet metal • metal aircraft building and assembly techniques and tips • measuring, drilling, and riveting (assembling the Zenair kit) • tools, workshop, and skills required to build an all-metal aircraft • hints and shortcuts in assembling a kit • metal kit aircraft maintenance and corrosion protection • advantages of building, owning, and flying a Zenair aircraft. The Zenith Workshops are open to anyone; however, space is limited and they tend to fill up quickly. For more information, visit www.ZenithAir.com. Rotax Publication Index Available Rotax has released an updated master list of available documentation for all Rotax aircraft engines, both twoand four-stroke. All owners/operators should check this updated list for any information that might affect their engines and ensure they meet compliance with any 8 Vol.2 No.10 / October 2013 requirements for continued airworthiness. Actual PDF copies of the listed material can be downloaded from the Rotax-Owner website under the "Support/Bulletins" section. Visit www.Rotax-Owner.com for a complete listing.