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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.

Zenith Workshop Classes / Informal Builder Fly-In Gatherings:

Yuma, Arizona: February 28 & March 1

Boerne, Texas: March 6 & 7

 

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

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Steve Sickle posted a discussion

Window tinting

     I recently purchased a flying 701 which I'm really starting to enjoy. Anyway somebody before…See More
20 hours ago
Eric Acle posted a discussion

O-200 Resurrection

I am headed to Tucson to resurrect a Ch601 project. The engine was said to have been overhauled but…See More
21 hours ago
Alexander Samoylovich posted a blog post

Zenith 750 Cruzer, Cut the holes for instruments

November 10, 2025Cut holes for instruments using mainly jig saw and a file.…See More
23 hours ago
john Chastain posted a photo
yesterday
A photo by Don Rescigno was featured

STOL CH 701

Zenith STOL CH 701
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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
Tuesday
William Carter posted a discussion

Cut In My Tire

Assembled my wheels today.  STOL wheels for a Cruzer.  I went to air them up to leak check them and…See More
Tuesday
John Austin posted a discussion
Sunday
john Chastain posted a photo
Saturday
Matt Pope posted a discussion

Free Homebuilt Help Videos!

Homebuilt Help has decided to post all their DVDs on YouTube for free!They haven't all been…See More
Jan 30
Eric Renner posted a discussion

IO-360 Discussion

Putting an IO-360 200hp engine in my 801.  Working now on the Oil cooler mount and baffling.  I am…See More
Jan 30
Don Rescigno posted a status
"First 100 hrs complete . a true pleasure to fly"
Jan 29
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Zenith Hands-On Workshop in Texas: March 6 & 7, 2026 at Boerne Stage Airfield (5C1), north of San Antonio, Texas

March 6, 2026 at 9am to March 7, 2026 at 2pm
(Above, photo from the…See More
Jan 26
Greg Kulosa posted a discussion

Moving EGT probe, and plugging hole in exhaust

Hi there - looking for ideas.The original builder put the EGT probes for the two front cylinders…See More
Jan 26
A blog post by Zenith Aero was featured
Jan 26
Zenith Aero updated an event
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Zenith Hands-On Workshop in Texas: March 6 & 7, 2026 at Boerne Stage Airfield (5C1), north of San Antonio, Texas

March 6, 2026 at 9am to March 7, 2026 at 2pm
(Above, photo from the…See More
Jan 26
A video by Zenith Aero was featured

A riveting experience! Views for the hands-on Zenith Aircraft kit airplane building workshop class

Finished the rudder assemblies at the January 2026 Zenith workshop class, held at the Zenith Aircraft kit airplane factory in Mexico, Missouri. Builder Workshops at the factory: If you’ve always dreamed of building your own airplane but aren’t sure…
Jan 26
Steve Sickle posted a discussion

Snow flight

     Today I had my first ever flight taking off and landing in snow. Mainly because my past planes…See More
Jan 25
Matthew Bradbury posted a discussion

Fuel coming from header tank vent.

Fuel coming out of header tank vent…..I have this vent that comes out at the left wing. It is…See More
Jan 25
Charles Dudley posted a discussion

Use of Second Hand Tail Feathers From Unknown Builder

Here's a poser:  I have access to a complete set of 701 tail feathers, that look to be in great…See More
Jan 24

Forum

AN525-416R12 Screws

Started by William Carter in Open Discussion Forums (non model specific). Last reply by Tony Renshaw 41 minutes ago. 5 Replies

Window tinting

Started by Steve Sickle in Open Discussion Forums (non model specific). Last reply by John Austin 2 hours ago. 2 Replies

O-200 Resurrection

Started by Eric Acle in Continental Engines 21 hours ago. 0 Replies

Cut In My Tire

Started by William Carter in Open Discussion Forums (non model specific). Last reply by Michael radtke yesterday. 1 Reply

Five Year Rubber Service Rotax 912

Started by Jim and Amelia Isaacs in Rotax Engine Forum. Last reply by charles e rehberger yesterday. 29 Replies

 
 
 

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
:

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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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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