Quality Sport Planes, LLC
Representing Zenith Aircraft kits on the West Coast
Sport-Pilot-Ready Kits by Zenith Aircraft Co.
from Quality Sport Planes, LLC
Call Quality Sport Planes at 707-894-4084 for more details on Builder Assistance;
Call Dragonfly Aviation at 707-575-8750 for flight training info (ask for Bob).
BUILDER ASSISTANCE
We offer two options for those interested in Builder Assistance for their Zodiac XL airframe. Our first is an intensive ten-day program designed for individuals willing to work hard to get very fast results; our second is a more leisurely paced program that allows for some breaks between major airframe components. In both cases, the standard airframe should be on its gear with tail surfaces and wings installed by the end: ready for engine, instruments and other finishing touches.
We can coordinate an intense three-day program for your engine of choice to be installed and ready for fuel connections, electrics and instruments. This includes mounting engine to mount, mount to firewall, muffler, oil cooler, cowling, prop and spinner. Currently only available for complete FWF packages: Jabiru 3300 from Jabiru Pacific or Rotax 912S from Zenith Aircraft. Additional engine work can be arranged at the regular rates.
Pre-order your personalized instrument panel, then simply install and make the connections. Call for details.
Have your choice of radios, navigational equipment, intercom, etc. professionally installed on location. Call for details.
Yes! Both are now available using the Zodiac XL. Call Dragonfly Aviation at (707) 575-8750.
Assembling your Zenith Kit with professional help:
THE PROGRAMS:
Airframe by Components:
The Fast Airframe:
Two weeks, Monday through Friday, 8:00 to 5:00. You will be working with two others most of the time for the fastest results. Come ready to work!
The purpose of a Builder Assistance program is to get your Zodiac XL
or STOL CH 701 airframe assembled quickly and cost-effectively.
Different levels of builder support are offered, from hands-off
mentoring to full-on assistance by one, two, or even three highly
skilled and experienced assistants. In all cases, Builder Support
or Builder Assistance is provided by independant contractors and
can easily be customized to meet your needs. Most programs begin
with an advanced Quick-Build Kit (QBK) or "Jump-Start" Kit.
Quality Sport Planes makes its facilities available for kit customers who wish to contract for block-time programs (i.e. two weeks at a time) or for hourly Builder Assistance by the day. We have had numerous builders contract for assistance with just their wings or fuselage (to give a long-standing project a boost). Our daily shop fee is $50.00 plus a modest $5.00 tool useage surcharge. These fees apply whenever a kit project is in our shop and being worked on. There is a $8.00/day storage fee for a kit stored in our facility when it is not being worked on.
The Airframe:
Overview:
Builder Assitance programs are educational by nature and are designed to help individuals with the assembly of their personal kit aircraft. Our goal at QSP is to offer a supportive environment where assembling your Zenith kit can be accomplished quickly and to a very high standard with qualified help; direct involvement by the owner/builder in the construction process is a basic requirement. Unless the finished aircraft will be exported and registered outside the US, we expects builders to be present and personally involved in all phases of assembly while their project is at our facilities.
Takle your project one short week at a time, with breaks in between. Can be scheduled over a few months if needed.
Firewall Forward Installation:
Instrument Panel:
Avionics:
Be advised that with all programs, the overall responsibility for construction, assembly, inspections, registration & operation of the aircraft will at all times remain with the builder/owner.
Transitional Flight Training:
Note that the programs and fees quoted here are for illustration purposes only - individual programs will vary.
