Home Authors Posts by Jon Humberd

Jon Humberd

Jon Humberd
14 POSTS 0 COMMENTS
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

1
Another customization?

Building the 750SD XTREME: Part 11

0
Sure, you can buy intercoolers off the shelf but sometimes you have to DIY it. Here’s how.

Building the 750SD XTREME: Part 10

2
Overcoming builder’s block and exhaust modifications.

Building the 750SD XTREME: Part 9

0
Change of seasons & modifications.

In Case You Missed It

Prefab Choices

0
If you're contemplating buying a used homebuilt, consider the mission, find a mentor, review the logbooks and, most importantly, take your time. By Marc Cook.

The Baby Lakes is Small-Scale Fun

0
Tiny but mighty, the Baby Lakes still impresses.

Flight Review: Falken Avionics iPad-based EFIS

4
By now, the Apple iPad has established itself as a strong utility player in many aircraft, most often running as a so-called electronic flight bag (EFB) to display moving maps, charts, weather and traffic. But Falken Avionics’ Flight View system has a different take on putting Apple’s tablet to use—as a primary instrument. 

Aero ‘lectrics

0
Make the scene at your next airshow with a homemade aircraft band antenna, state and national flags, and an aircraft data sheet that gives spectators the vital statistics on your aircraft.