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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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Demo flight: Zenith STOL CH 701 "Sky Jeep" light sport utility kit airplane

John, from Maryland, goes flying with Roger in the STOL CH 701 "SkyJeep" light sport utility kit airplane, as part of the Zenith workshop experience.The demo...
4 hours ago
John Przestrzelski posted a discussion

Transition training

Anyone giving transition training in a Cruzer?See More
Wednesday
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Build It. Fly It!

EAA Chapter 40, on the outskirts of Los Angeles, is attracting and keeping youth engaged in…
Tuesday
Steven Nelson posted a discussion

Viking 110 Cylinder Pressure

Could anyone using a Viking 110 engine, tell me approximately what the pressure reading should be.…See More
Tuesday
A photo by Greg Paulic was featured
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Tulip Festival

Skagit Valley
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David Krakowsky posted a discussion

How many hours?

I’ve owned my AMD built 601XLB for 10 years and I’m coming up on 1,000 hours Hobbs. Just curious…See More
Sunday
Greg Paulic posted photos
Apr 19
Stephen M. Eastham posted a discussion

Side covers 6C3-6/1

Does anyone know how to properly bend and fit the side cover? I purchased these 650 covers to…See More
Apr 19
Harley Myler posted a discussion

Hoisting via hub shaft (Jabiru 3300 G2) ZCH650B

I have looked at the issue (hoisting the mounted Jabiru 3300 G2 on my Zenith CH650B from every…See More
Apr 17
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Zenith STOL outtakes from SwampSTOL 2025 practice runs: short takeoffs and landings

From last weekend's SwampSTOL competition in Louisiana, here are some outtakes of Sheldon Heatherington's practice runs in his Redbird STOL #SkyJeep. While m...
Apr 16
Sam Napolitano posted a status
"Update. I have finished slats and flaperons. So wings next. I plan on fuselage next. My biggest challenge is storage on completed parts."
Apr 15
Jim McGauhey posted photos
Apr 14
Carl Orton posted a discussion

Anyone using the Wheel Fairings?

Hi, All;I purchased the Zenith, optional, wheel fairings for my Cruzer. I'm finally getting around…See More
Apr 14
Zenith Aero posted a video

Checking Snow and the AOA

This is my first Flying Video of 2025, and I feel very fortunate to be back in North Central Washington, flying OneBravoZulu again. When we had the plane in ...
Apr 13
Lane Taylor posted photos
Apr 13
Lane Taylor posted a status
"Pleased with nose gear puck system; easy and smooth steering and good suspension on landing."
Apr 13
Aleksandr posted photos
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Glen Bradley posted photos
Apr 12
Alexander Samoylovich posted a blog post

Zenith 750 Cruzer, Installed the front L angles

December 10, 2024Installed the front L angles.…See More
Apr 12
 
 
 

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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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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.

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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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