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Every aircraft has a story. These begin with an idea, a workshop, and the determination to bring something extraordinary to life.
Meet two Chapter 723 builders and explore the craftsmanship behind their aircraft. Browse selected project photographs, read build highlights, and visit their EAA Builders Logs for more.
Zenair CH 750 Cruzer
Built by Paul Van Zuyle
Paul’s project documents the detailed work of bringing a CH 750 Cruzer together—from the fuselage and tail surfaces to the wings, fuel system, wiring, and engine installation. His entries also describe help from Aviation Explorers, sharing the building experience with the next generation.
- Logged build hours
- 944.5
- Entries listed in log
- 174
- Project start listed
- Nov. 10, 2025
- Featured update
- Sept. 14, 2026
Figures and featured updates reflect the builder’s log captured September 15, 2026.
From Paul’s Build Log
September 14, 2026 Left wing structure and wingtip fitting
Paul recorded work on the landing-light lens, left wingtip fit, and navigation/strobe mounting holes. With Mason’s help, he finished riveting the trailing edge; lighting work remained on the list.
September 13, 2026 Right wing lighting and completion
The log records wiring the right light, mounting it, and riveting the wingtip into place before moving the wing aside for storage.
September 12, 2026 Riveting the right wing
Paul and Mason worked on the top skin, fuel-tank cover, and trailing edge. The entry also describes fitting the wingtip fairing and completing additional riveting underneath.
September 8, 2026 Right wing fuel tank installation
Work included the fuel-tank sender, protective cork padding, vent and fuel-line routing, and wiring. Paul also checked the cowling fit as the project progressed.
May 16, 2026 Stabilizer work with Aviation Explorers
Paul’s entry credits Aviation Explorers, including Mason, with helping finish riveting the stabilizer and adding its tips.
Sopwith Camel
Built by Jim Peters
Listed under Airdrome in the chapter directory, Jim’s builder log identifies his project as a Sopwith Camel. His updates follow the distinctive details of the aircraft, including wing and tail assembly, cockpit fittings, flight controls, and engine runs.
- Logged build hours
- 1,254
- Engine
- Rotec 2800
- Propeller
- Culver Props
- Avionics
- Trig Avionics
Project details reflect Jim’s supplied builder log. Latest included entry: November 2, 2024.
From Jim’s Build Log
November 2, 2024 Fabricating the spreader fairing
Jim chose aluminum for a fairing around the landing-gear spreaders, adapting the original aircraft’s wooden-fairing concept to fit his project.
April 13, 2024 Cockpit access and interior details
Jim added a shelf and handhold to help with getting into and out of the cockpit. His notes also describe mahogany plywood cockpit edging with padded, faux-leather trim.
April 13, 2024 Engine runs and landing-gear work
With the aircraft on its wheels, Jim began engine runs and recorded resolving a fuel-pump plumbing issue. Other entries cover fuel-system checks and mounting a disc-brake rotor.
March 18, 2024 Controls, seating, and instrument panel
Updates describe elevator-control work, fitting a wicker seat and Crow harness, and completing the instrument panel with a compass installation.
January 7, 2024 Installing the wings
Jim recorded fitting the lower wings and installing the upper wings with help from two other people.
December 22, 2023 Final tail assembly
The log records completed fabric and paint on the tail, followed by initial flight-control rigging.
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