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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.
 

2026 Zenith Homecoming: Save the date: September 18 & 19

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Mark Strout posted a discussion

NEW PRICE: Subaru EA81 FF package for sale

After upgrading my 601 HDS to a Viking 130, it's time to part with my trusty Subaru.  Anyone…See More
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EAA Webinar: Zenith Aircraft Kits & Plans at Online

January 30, 2026 from 2:30pm to 3:45pm
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Zenith Factory Workshop: Yuma, Arizona: Feb. 28 and March 1 at Somerton Airport 54AZ

February 28, 2026 at 9am to March 1, 2026 at 2pm
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A photo by Frank Casser was featured

D-MNTH - 28 years young CH601D

On the Tarmac in EDAJ with the clouds giving me a Golden Lining. Just had the 100 hour inspection…
Wednesday
Glenn Morris posted a status
"Getting set to install the cowling. Any helpful hints?"
Wednesday
William Carter posted a discussion

AN4-6A Bolts for the Gear Strut Fitting

Working on my Cruzer's Gear Strut Fitting and went to check that the bolts and rivets all fit…See More
Wednesday
Zenith Aero posted a blog post
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Jeff Moore posted a discussion

Zenith 701 Continental Engine Mount

Zenith 701 Continental Engine Mount Juneau White - Great Condition - Located in Central…See More
Tuesday
Zenith Aero posted events
Dec 8
Alexander Samoylovich posted a blog post

Zenith 750 Cruzer, Attaching the wings

October 7, 2025Temporarily attached the wings.We did not have enough working hands. Used a hoist to…See More
Dec 7
P. Richards posted a photo

New fuel caddy

After almost 3 years of lugging fuel jugs up on to the wing, we decided to build our own little…
Dec 6
Jeffrey Stone posted a discussion

Need annual For Corvair 100 hp

I live in northern Colorado and having trouble finding mechanic to do an annual on my zodiac CH 650…See More
Dec 6
Donald R Herbel posted photos
Dec 6
William Carter posted a discussion

Super Bracket Screws

Building a 5th Gen Cruzer and it has the Front Super Bracket common to the new 750s (Cruzer, STOL,…See More
Dec 3
A photo by Danie Taljaard@ Renier Nieuwoudt was featured

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Zenith Stol 750
Dec 3
Alexander Samoylovich posted a blog post

Zenith 750 Cruzer, Drilling the bubbles

October 7, 2025Drilled the bubble doors using a step drill.…See More
Dec 3
Wendell Downs posted photos
Dec 2
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
Nov 30
Buster posted a photo
Nov 29
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
Nov 29
 
 
 

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
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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.


Zenith Homecoming Tee:


Zenair Floats


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


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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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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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