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 www.zenithair.net for the official Zenith Aircraft website.

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Tony Renshaw posted a discussion

Autopilot Servo pushrod building advice

I’ve just divorced my controls and have a new elevator bellcrank I wish to predrill for the…See More
14 hours ago
Dale Walters posted a discussion

For sale - 601XLB main gear and grove wheels/brakes

Main gear in good condition; tires and brakes in fair condition$1500See More
yesterday
William Carter posted a discussion

Cruzer vs STOL Gear Springs

Are the Gear Springs for the Cruzer (P/N: C75L2-1 Main Gear Spring) and the STOL (P/N: 75L2-1…See More
yesterday
Matt Hoecker posted a discussion
Friday
Fred Wellman posted a discussion

Rigging flaperons

HelloI am building a 750 Cruzer, and I am trying to rig my flaperons.  I can get them to the proper…See More
Thursday
Zenith Aero posted a video

Flying the low-wing Zenith CH 650 light sport aircraft

Flying the Zenith CH 650: Zenith Aircraft's Roger Dubbert took Bernard flying in the company's demonstrator low-wing CH 650 (powered by the 118-hp UL350i eng...
Wednesday
A photo by P. Richards was featured

Timber Lake

Beautiful morning flight in to Timber Lake NS.
Tuesday
Bruce Atherton posted a discussion

Magnetometer calibration and solar farms

I attempted to calibrate my MGL SP-6 the other day and couldn't get it done. I have it installed in…See More
Monday
Clint L Gosch posted a status
"Took a short flight to Decorah IA with fellow Zenith builder Kevin Powell. Great flight!"
Aug 31
Clint L Gosch posted a photo
Aug 31
Jerry MacDonald posted a status
"I am looking for a blank W&B report form for a 650. Preferably in pounds and inches. Thanks"
Aug 31
P. Richards posted a discussion

Looking for Dynon SV GPS 250

I think my Dynon GPS 250 receiver module finally packed it in.It has been doing funny things for a…See More
Aug 31
Ralph Powell posted a discussion

1000 Hrs on the Hobbs!

Just broke the 1000 hour mark on my 350i engine! Yes, it still runs, no it is not time for…See More
Aug 31
Tony Renshaw posted a discussion

wheel skates for easy lateral moving of aircraft in tight spaces

My building space is at a premium and I need to move my aircraft laterally every day to clear a…See More
Aug 30
Zenith Aero posted a video

Zenith STOL CH 750 SkyJeep light sport utility kit airplane

Flying the Zenith STOL CH 750 #SkyJeep light sport utility kit plane in Alaska, taking off and landing on a gravel bar, enjoying the fantastic visibility and...
Aug 30
Nick posted a discussion

What's your o200 performance like?

So I should start off by saying I've got about 10 hours in a Cherokee about 12 years ago and have…See More
Aug 29
Ron Crook posted a discussion

wanted set of strut fuel tanks

Anyone in southern Ontario have a set of football strut tanks for saleSee More
Aug 29
Steve McIntosh posted a discussion

Oil Canning Sound 601XLB HELP

Hi Everyone, I have been chasing down an oil canning sound in my 601. I have stiffened the bottom…See More
Aug 29
John Austin posted a discussion

Unique Mount for Fire Extinguisher

I have always carried a 1.4 lb Halotron (inert gas, no chemical residue) fire extinguisher in my…See More
Aug 28
Mike Chapman posted a discussion

DYNON-based Unpanel

Wiring will be a bit of a challenge, but I think I'm going to like this:…See More
Aug 27
 
 
 

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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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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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