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Chris Heintz, 1938 - 2021

Remembering Chris Heintz

Read the homage to a man and his dream, and illustrated biography of designer Chris Heintz's professional life.

 

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Welcome to the Zenith and Zenair builders and flyers online community. Zenith.Aero is for and about Zenith aircraft builders and flyers. We invite you to explore and to share your own information... See zenithair.net for the official Zenith Aircraft website.

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William Carter posted a discussion

STOL Nose Gear Question

I ordered the STOL gear for my Cruzer but didn't receive any plans for the STOL setup.  It came…See More
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Alexander Samoylovich posted a blog post

Zenith 750 Cruzer, Working on the rudder cable

September 27, 2025Added the stoppers for the rudder. Should to adjust the travelling angle…See More
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Just recently received my Special Certificate of Airworthiness. First flight and testing next.…
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John Austin posted a discussion

Oil Cooler Airflow Shutter/Flap?

My STOL 750 has a Jabiru Gen 4 with a 7-row Aero Classic oil cooler.  The Jab 3300 Gen 4 was…See More
Friday
Danie Taljaard@ Renier Nieuwoudt posted a photo

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Zenith Stol 750
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Danie Taljaard@ Renier Nieuwoudt posted photos
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Danie Taljaard@ Renier Nieuwoudt posted a status
"We have completed Zenith Stol serial number 8522. It flies well with 95 hours on the clock."
Thursday
A video by Zenith Aero was featured

Zenith Aircraft: Happy Thanksgiving

Join Zenith Aircraft's Sebastien Heintz and Roger Dubbert as they go flying "low and slow" and share their annual Thanksgiving message as well as news and updates from Zenith Aircraft Company, all while enjoying the fantastic views from above! A big…
Wednesday
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Zenith Aircraft BLACK FRIDAY DEALS

Zenith eNewsletter with details about the available Black Friday Deals: https://conta.cc/48gGUxJJoin Zenith Aircraft's Sebastien Heintz and Roger Dubbert as ...
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Alexander Samoylovich posted a blog post

Zenith 750 Cruzer, Set the bottom elevator pulley

September 24, 2025Added one more supporting L angle to the upper pulley.Installed the bottom pulley…See More
Wednesday
Alexander Samoylovich posted a blog post

Zenith 750 Cruzer, Set the top elevator pulley

September 22, 2025Set the top elevator pulley.…See More
Nov 22
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Nov 22
Giovanni Chiappa posted a status
"Happy birthday Chris, wherever you are..."
Nov 21
Mel Asberry posted a discussion

Custom 650B Taildragger

Due to health issues, I need to sell my Zenith CH650B Taildragger (modified) Aircraft modified with…See More
Nov 19
Chris Sinfield posted a discussion

Mag / Alt wiring

Hi allwhat wire and wire size are you all using on the mags and Alt?The Jab 3300 wiring diagram has…See More
Nov 19
MATTHEW BLAKE posted a discussion

750 CFI preferably Northern California

I am a Private Pilot with ~300 hours planning to buy a used 750 Cruzer, my insurance wants me to…See More
Nov 18
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RULE#1:  You'll need to use your real name, and be an actual builder, owner or flyer of a Zenith aircraft.  This site is an online…
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