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backstagelive(at)gmail.co
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Posted: Wed Aug 11, 2010 9:52 pm Post subject: 2011 the year of the Zenith

Friends and fellow builders,



I started this discussion on the Zenith Aircraft builders and flyers blog. 

Below is a copy of the post. I would appreciate it if I could get some input 

from everyone on this subject. I would love to see the 2011 EAA Convention 

in Oshkosh become the year of the Zenith!



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Hope you all came home safely from Oshkosh! Another great year and once 

again, there are no other kits on the field I would rather build than a 

Zenith! Once again, by looking at the grass around the Zenith site in 

Oshkosh, the grass won't be growing there for a while!



The Zenith tent had what I feel was an incredible turnout of walking traffic 

all week!



With that said, I'm wondering where all the Zenith airplanes are during 

Oshkosh? I have an idea I would like to share with the group and please take 

the time to write a comment to this discussion so I can get an idea where I 

should go from here.



I'm lucky enough to say I live just a few blocks from the Oshkosh airfield! 

I plan to have my 601 XL on the field next year, and I have an idea that I 

passed on to Sebastian - and he gave me his blessing.



I'm looking to see if there is enough interest among the builders to make 

Oshkosh 2011 the year of the Zenith! Seeing that I live in Oshkosh, I know 

almost everyone in management at the EAA, I work with the Oshkosh media, I 

know where all the great eating and catering places are in Oshkosh, I would 

like to volunteer to put a program together to make 2011 our year at EAA.



I can imagine many things, but I would like to get a discussion going to see 

what you would like to see Zenith do in Oshkosh. It's easy to get a plot of 

parking spaces similar to the RV parking near the homebuilt kit display. Is 

there 25 or more aircraft we could count on to come to Oshkosh? If the 

answer is yes, we can all park together on the field. I can set up group 

accommodations at the university, or group camping on the field, or group 

camping where we park the planes. Let's get Chris to Oshkosh and honor him 

with the recognition he deserves. Would you like to build a kit on the 

field? Group cookouts? Maybe a larger place to meet for dinner just for 

2011? Any or all of the above things would be covered with major press 

releases.



Not only would we all have a blast, but it would solidify the Zenith brand 

and make the company stronger in the eyes of EAA members and the press.



So I guess to start the discussion, do you think we could get a minimum of 

25 Zenith aircraft to attend Oshkosh 2011? We have 3 here already. Then 

after the initial commitment, we can work on housing, etc.



So what do you think? Please give me your opinion.



Joe in Oshkosh

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Tim Juhl

Joined: 21 Mar 2006
Posts: 488
Location: "Thumb" of Michigan

Posted: Thu Aug 12, 2010 7:33 am Post subject: Re: 2011 the year of the Zenith

Sounds like a fun idea.  If you have the pull then you might want to consider implementing  all your ideas,  namely joint aircraft parking, a joint camping area and a block of rooms at the college for those who prefer not to camp.



You would have to ask for commitments in advance but that shouldn't be too much of a hardship.  This year's campfire was a fun event and having us camped in close proximity would allow for nightly informal gatherings rather than require a lot of advance planning.



You'll be taking quite a bit upon yourself but the results would certainly be worthwhile.  Count me in!



Tim Juhl

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careywf(at)sbcglobal.net
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Posted: Thu Aug 12, 2010 8:24 am Post subject: 2011 the year of the Zenith

Hi Joe,



  I'm a 601XL builder from Dayton, OH. My 601XL won't be a B model by the 2011 

Oshkosh, but I have been going to Oshkosh for over 20 years and would be more 

than happy to volunteer my time making the Zenith brand, especially the 601XLB, 

a highly visible aircraft at Oshkosh. As you get closer to what you think will 

work for Zenith at Oshkosh, let me know ways I might be able to help out. Walt 

Carey in Dayton, OH. 





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aprazer

Joined: 24 Nov 2006
Posts: 93
Location: Boise, Idaho

Posted: Thu Aug 12, 2010 9:48 am Post subject: 2011 the year of the Zenith

Joe,  

I think that this is a wonderful idea! Please count me as one of the 25 with high hopes that we can entice  

more than 25 aircraft & their owners.   

I like the idea of inviting Chris and honoring him for all that he has done.  

I’d vote in favor to construct a 650 during the convention.  

Please reserve me a room (at) the U.  

I’ll throw my hat in the ring as a gopher for the additional help that you’ll need.  

Mack  

601XL being upgraded  

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jlatimer1(at)cox.net
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Posted: Thu Aug 12, 2010 5:14 pm Post subject: 2011 the year of the Zenith

Joe,



I'm in the middle of phase I flight testing on my HDS finally.  My 16 year old grandson is pressuring me to fly him into Oshkosh next year.  I would love to be one of the 25 planes.  Hopefully my wife will give me a week long pass.



Jerry

N316JL 12 hours of testing done/28 more to go

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