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GEZUB Articles Page

The following pages contain articles written by members of the Group of European Zenair Users and Builders. Most are copied from Zodiac/GEZUB News (the group's quarterly newsletter), and hopefully they will be of interest to all.
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Trailer Issues - by Bob Stephens (Zodiac News Edition 3, Apr 96) Article discussing the ins and outs of choosing a trailer configuration for transporting homebuilt aircraft
The best engine for the job? - by Bob Stephens (Zodiac News Edition 3, Apr 96) Article discussing the perceived advantages & disadvantages of certain homebuilt aircraft engines such as the Rotax 912, Mid West Rotary and Subaru
A follow up to The best engine for the job? - by Alec Bender (Zodiac News Edition 4, Jul 96) Article in response to Bob Stephens' article in Zodiac News Edition 3, Apr 96
My Zodiac 601HD as a touring aircraft - By Alan Cozens (Zodiac News Edition 6, Jan 97) Article by Alan Cozens describing the Zodiac 601HD's characteristics as a touring aircraft based upon 200+ hours flight time in G-BVAC
Weight Where? (The Fuel Versus Baggage Dilemma) - By Bob Stephens (Zodiac News Edition 6, Jan 97) Article looking at different options for locating fuel and baggage in light of modifications for a leading edge fuel tank
Leading Edge Fuel Tanks - by Bob Stephens (Zodiac News Edition 8, Jul 97) Article describing the development of a modification for installing removable leading edge fuel tanks in a Zodiac 601HD
The use of engineering plastics in the Zodiac 601 HD - by Alan Cozens (Zodiac News Edition 9, Oct 97) An interesting article describing the different qualities of 'plastic' when used in homebuilt aircraft. Required reading for anyone thinking of adding nylon bearings etc to their aircraft
Victor Mike gets a new exhaust (Eventually) - by Jim Small (Zodiac News Edition 11, Apr 98) Light hearted article describing the process of making a new exhaust system
Zodiac 601 HD - The 250 Hour Report on G-BVAC - by Alan Cozens (Zodiac News Edition 11, Apr 98) A follow on article about the qualities of the Zodaic 601HD following 250 hours flying
The Trials and Tribulations of Building From Scratch - by Bob Stephens (Zodiac News Edition 11, Apr 98) An article that hopefully shows that you can build an aircraft in a standard size garage and even when moving house every two years!