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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.

Zenith Homecoming Open Hangar Days & Fly-In: September 20 & 21

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James H Skaggs posted a status
"Found a hangar. Got wings on. Working on struts. Actually prepping for inspection and will be looking for D.A.R. hopefully by year's end."
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P. Richards posted videos
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Sebastien Heintz posted a photo

"Fly me to the moon"

Gorgeous photo by Edwin Harvey, "flying a Zenith STOL CH 701 to the moon."
13 hours ago
Alexander Samoylovich posted blog posts
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Michael S Haas posted a status
"Rolled her out of the hanger for a few pictures. Still plenty of work to do, but there is no question she's a Zenith 801!"
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2024 Zenith Aircraft HOMECOMING Open Hangar Days and Fly-In at Zenith Aircraft factory

September 20, 2024 to September 21, 2024
PLAN…See More
Sunday
A video by Sebastien Heintz was featured

STOL Wars 2024

STOL CH 701 and STOL CH 801 at EAA Chapter 292 "Wings Over Willamette" Fly-in and STOL Wars August 24-25, 2024. Independence, OREGON
Friday
Terry D Hobert posted a photo

Finished My 701

I have finished my 701, engine broke in with one hour run time. Changed oil, checked compressions…
Friday
John Austin posted a discussion

DEL Fitting Seals

My 750 STOL/3300 Jabiru's AN-8 oil cooler lines have stainless steel female fittings and my oil…See More
Friday
Alexander Samoylovich posted a blog post

Zenith 750 Cruzer, Clecoed the top skins.

September 26 2023.Clecoed the top and the front skins of the right wing. Used ratcheted straps as…See More
Friday
A video by Zenith Aero was featured

Precision flight record: STOL CH 701

"Last weekend, on September 7 and 8, the national meeting of light sport aircraft 2024 took place at the Łomża Jeziorko landing site in Poland. After the conference, in the afternoon, it was time for practical flying activities. A gate was prepared…
Thursday
Curt P. Beeman posted photos
Thursday
Curt P. Beeman posted a blog post

Workbenches Completed

I finished building the workbenches for my CH750 Cruzer project. I built two of them – 8’ L x 4’ W…See More
Thursday
A discussion started by zbyszek Kedziora was featured
Thursday
Jeff Sherwood posted a photo

Zenith STOL CH 750

Zenith STOL CH 750
Sep 10
John Austin posted a discussion

Banana Slot Covers Revisited ... and a Confession!

Plagued by dirt dauber wasps in my hangar, years ago I made …See More
Sep 10
zbyszek Kedziora posted a blog post

Precision flight record: STOL CH 701

Last weekend, on September 7 and 8, the nationwide meeting of UL 2024 pilots took place at the…See More
Sep 10
 
 
 

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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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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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