Online community for active builders and pilots of Zenith Aircraft kits (Chris Heintz / Zenair light airplane designs).

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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.

Thanks to everyone who visited and participated at the 2025 Homecoming event!
Photos of the event | Aerial views video

Save the date for 2026: September 18 & 19

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Van Cole posted a discussion

FOR SALE 750 STOL 2018 KIT

FOR SALE Zenith 750 STOL 2018 KIT Kit purchased in 2018” About half complete. UL 350 Is, 130 HP…See More
yesterday
Alexander Samoylovich posted a blog post

Zenith 750 Cruzer, Attached the stabilizer

August 30, 2025Attached the stabilizer.Rechecked the trim tab range.…See More
yesterday
Jay M. Johnson posted a discussion

Radio Panel Noise

My CH-750 Cruzer is five years old and 450+ hours.Starting about a year ago, when I turn on the…See More
Tuesday
Zenith Aero posted a video

Matt Crosby and his Zenith STOL CH 750 at the Zenith Homecoming 2025

Matt Crosby (from Colorado) discusses his Viking-powered Zenith STOL CH 750 #SkyJeep light sport utility kit airplane that he built himself and enjoys flying...
Monday
Alexander Samoylovich posted a blog post

Zenith 750 Cruzer, Drilled the horizontal stabilizer brackets uo to the size

August 23, 2025Drilled the horizontal stabilizer brackets uo to the size. The bracket had pilot…See More
Sunday
Tony Renshaw posted a discussion

Rotax 914 Ignition and Starting Circuit Switch Query

I have the conventional keyed ignition switch but wish to be able to spin the engine on the…See More
Saturday
John Montgomery posted a discussion

opinions on aeroconversions aeroinjector

I'm building a corvair conversion for my 601XL build. A friend of mine offered me a aeroconversions…See More
Oct 31
Jay M. Johnson posted a discussion

More Charging Issues

I have 912ULS on a Zenith Cruzer that is 5 years old and 450+ Hrs.  EarthX ETV680C battery. Charles…See More
Oct 30
Louie Lacy posted a discussion

windshield

what type of adhesive is used for the rubber strap around the bottom of the windsheildSee More
Oct 30
John Austin posted a discussion

Thankful!

On another thread (that I did not want to creep!) Gary mentioned what great support he had gotten…See More
Oct 30
Michael Starnes posted photos
Oct 29
Greg Newsome posted a blog post

Two steps back - Accidental Cleco Damage

A cleco on the bottom of my wing got caught by one of the square tubes underneath while…See More
Oct 29
A photo by Robert Shoukry was featured

STOL CH 750

We wrapped the plane with high quality wrap and added accents and scenery
Oct 29
A photo by Jeffrey Stone was featured
Oct 29
Thomas Faitz posted a status
"Who / where is a source for header tanks. Limited space in a 701, looking for something around 3 gallon. Fuel injected engine."
Oct 29
Jeffrey Stone posted a status
"My Aircraft has the Corvair 100 hp in it and I’m looking for a mechanic to help me with annuals and such in Colorado Ft Collins / Loveland"
Oct 27
Jeffrey Stone posted photos
Oct 27
Zenith Aero posted an event
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Zenith Factory Workshop: December 11 & 12 at Zenith Aircraft Company

December 11, 2025 at 9am to December 12, 2025 at 12pm
Zenith Aircraft Hands-On Workshop We invite you to join us at our December 2025 factory workshop…See More
Oct 27
Steffen Glatz posted a discussion

Jabiru 3300 starter problem ?!

HiHo,A new problem occurred these days. The starter motor turns freely (powerfully), but the gear…See More
Oct 26
A photo by Jaime Pujol was featured

Switch Panel 3d Print

Custom 3-D print switch Panel
Oct 24
 
 
 

New from Zenith:

Zenith Planes For Sale 
 

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


Custom Instrument Panels
for your Zenith
:

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.


Zenith Homecoming Tee:


Zenair Floats


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


Builder & Pilot Supplies:

Aircraft Insurance:

 
 

Transition training:

Lavion Aero

K&S Aviation Services

Aircraft Spruce & Specialty for all your building and pilot supplies!

How to videos from HomebuiltHELP.com

Developed specifically for Zenith builders (by a builder) these videos on DVD are a great help in building your own kit plane by providing practical hands-on construction information. Visit HomebuiltHelp.com for the latest DVD titles.

For Sale

Zenith Aircraft For Sale 

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

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Member Rules

Since this is an online community, there are a few rules that need to be followed.  We'll try to keep the rules as simple as possible and to a bare minimum and we'll change and update them as required.

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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