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Jon Humberd

Jon Humberd
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Jon is a Tennessee farmer who enjoys airplanes. His notable achievement is building/flying the popular Super701 from a 300-foot farm strip. He loves demonstrating the plane’s capabilities, including competing in events like the National STOL Series, with the best overall score at Sun ’n Fun ’21. Jon also helps other Zenith builders through consulting.

Building the 750SD XTREME: Part 12

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Another customization?

Building the 750SD XTREME: Part 11

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Sure, you can buy intercoolers off the shelf but sometimes you have to DIY it. Here’s how.

Building the 750SD XTREME: Part 10

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Overcoming builder’s block and exhaust modifications.

Building the 750SD XTREME: Part 9

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Change of seasons & modifications.

In Case You Missed It

Kit Stuff

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Drawing on experience; by cartoonist Robrucha.

Fixed-pitch Props

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A major advantage of a fixed-pitch prop is that it is lighter, simpler and cheaper than one with variable pitch.

Fuelventure 400

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Last years Copperstate Fly-In was the occasion for a race where speed was only one of the factors in winning. By Patrick Panzera.

What You Don’t Need to Know Can Hurt You

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Building an airplane should be mostly fun, sometimes challenging, and infinitely rewarding, but confidence...