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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.

 

Welcome Zenith Aircraft Builders and Flyers

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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Jerry Ebke and his Zenith CH 650

Feature story about Jerry Ebke's Zenith CH 650 in the July 2025 issue of EAA Sport Aviation…
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William Oliver posted a discussion

Voltage Regulator Mounting

So I am to the point of mounting the voltage Regulator on the STOL 750 I started in 23 . The Zenith…See More
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Bob Hartunian posted a discussion

Need Altimeter

I had a minor hands issue with my altimeter and in making fixes, the altimeter expired.I need a 3…See More
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William Oliver posted a discussion

Position of the voltage regulator

So I am to the point of mounting the voltage Regulator on the STOL 750 I started in 23 . The Zenith…See More
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zenith cruzer landing gear strut attachment

 I am installing the main landing gear brackets and the plans call for 5 A5 rivets at the top of…See More
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Kim Dunford posted photos
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Josh Creel posted a status
"Scheduled to pick up our kit September 20 at Mexico, MO. Can't Wait, we are very excited to get started!"
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Zenith CH 650 Demo Flight on a Windy Day!

Stephanie and her husband Dennis (from Texas) are serial kit aircraft builders who participated at the most recent Zenith hands-on kit airplane building work...
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Cody Furlow posted a discussion

89 Octane pure gas vs 91 with Ethanol

I was going to see if anyone has run 89 octane pure gas in a UL 350 IS instead of 91 octane with…See More
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James R. Gould posted a discussion

CH750SD spar drilling

HelloI bought someone's CH750SD project. The left wing was partially built with bottom skin riveted…See More
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P. Richards posted a video
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Shawn Magin posted a photo
Jun 17
A photo by P. Richards was featured

Zenith STOL C-GGKZ back at the lake

Back on the lake safe and sound.It is just like riding a bike.You never really forget how to do it,…
Jun 14
David Fryday posted a video
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David Fryday posted a photo
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Custom Instrument Panels
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Custom instrument panels are now available directly from Zenith Aircraft Company exclusively for Zenith builders and owners. Pre-cut panel, Dynon and Garmin avionics, and more.


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Flying On Your Own Wings:
A Complete Guide to Understanding Light Airplane Design, by Chris Heintz


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Classified listing for buying or selling your Zenith building or flying related stuff...

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Homecoming '23 Saturday Night Bonfire and Ice Trough

In their Homecoming preview video, Sebastien and Roger mentioned having an ice trough of microbrews from around the country along with the bonfire on Saturday night!  Got a 6 pack of "Lost Years" from Yazoo Brewery in collaboration with Calfkiller Brewery.  Roger said he would willingly take any extra home afterwards, but I think that's just wishful thinking! LOL!

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