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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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Ken Ryan posted a discussion

Renowned Physicist Built Zenith at Age 12

Here's an interesting article. Zenith says the airplane was a Zenith 601.…See More
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Chris Hukill posted a blog post

UL Power 350iS for sale

New in sealed crate. All accessories needed for installation. $39,000. call 702 591-7551See More
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Zenith Aircraft: Local TV news reporter goes flying for her first flight in the Zenith CH 750 Cruzer

Zenith Aircraft's Roger Dubbert takes Laney Toliver, a news reporter at KOMU 8 TV News in Columbia and University of Missouri journalism school senior, flyin...
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Zenith Aircraft "Fly In to Summer" Open House 2026 at Zenith Aircraft factory

June 20, 2026 from 8am to 1pm
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Ronald Kline posted a discussion
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Alexander Samoylovich posted a blog post

Zenith 750 Cruzer, Riveted top winodow ribs

January 3, 2026Removed the wings.Riveted the top window ribs.Reinstalled the instrument panel.…See More
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Time to spare, go by air! 1,000 Mile Cross-Country Flying Adventure in the Zenith STOL aircraft

Flying "Low and Slow" 1,000 miles cross country: Florida to Missouri in the Zenith STOL backcountry airplaneZenith Aircraft's Sebastien Heintz and Roger Dubb...
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Zenith Aircraft "Fly In to Summer" Open House 2026 at Zenith Aircraft factory

June 20, 2026 from 8am to 1pm
Apr 23
Charlie Dudley posted a discussion

HOW TO MAKE THOSE DARN FLANGING DIES?

Anyone help me out and give me some pointers on how to make the three FLANGING DIES for scratch…See More
Apr 21
Robert Unternaehrer posted a discussion

builder assist programs

any builder assist programs in ArizonaSee More
Apr 19
Alexander Samoylovich posted a blog post

Zenith 750 Cruzer, Adjusting flapperons range

December 25, 2025Installed the header tank post.Fixed the flapperon offset.Checked the flapperon…See More
Apr 19
Zenith Aero posted a video

There's Another 601 on the ramp

I finally get to go for a fly with Peter Kirby in his new to him 601UL, the same model as mine but lighter and with a different engine.
Apr 19
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Keith Olivier posted a discussion

Scammer "Douglas" operating on this forum because he thinks that we "collectively" have money...

User "Douglas" posted on my wall last night to initiate contact and today followed up with an email…See More
Apr 15
Ken H Sowers posted a discussion

MGL Stratomaster UltraX

Looking for a stratomaster ultrax that someone has pulled out for an EFIS upgrade. My current…See More
Apr 15
Alexander Samoylovich posted a blog post

Zenith 750 Cruzer, Elevator safety wires

December 10, 2025Installed the elevator piano hinges safety wires.Measured and drilled the header…See More
Apr 14
Joe Stephens posted a discussion
Apr 14
Alexander Samoylovich posted a blog post

Zenith 750 Cruzer, Rigging flapperons

December 18, 2025Started adjusting the flapperons position and range.All control rods have too long…See More
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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:
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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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