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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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EAA Oshkosh AirVenture 2025 at EAA Oshkosh

July 21, 2025 to July 27, 2025
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Free Lunch Friday at Zenith Aircraft / Mexico Memorial Airport at Zenith Aircraft Company

July 11, 2025 from 12pm to 1pm
Free Lunch Friday at the Zenith kit aircraft factory!…See More
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Lane Taylor posted a photo

Vetterman Exhaust

Very easy install and well fabricated system;like the weight decrease too.
11 hours ago
Lane Taylor posted a status
"Installing new Vetterman Crossover exhaust system; looks great; report on any performance changes; four lbs lighter."
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Alexander Samoylovich posted a blog post

Zenith 750 Cruzer, Cleaned motor mount before painting

April 28, 2025Cleaned motor mount before painting. Initially by a grinder, sandpaper after.…See More
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Jerry Ebke and his Zenith CH 650

Feature story about Jerry Ebke's Zenith CH 650 in the July 2025 issue of EAA Sport Aviation…
Jul 1
William Oliver posted a discussion

Voltage Regulator Mounting

So I am to the point of mounting the voltage Regulator on the STOL 750 I started in 23 . The Zenith…See More
Jun 30
Bob Hartunian posted a discussion

Need Altimeter

I had a minor hands issue with my altimeter and in making fixes, the altimeter expired.I need a 3…See More
Jun 28
William Oliver posted a discussion

Position of the voltage regulator

So I am to the point of mounting the voltage Regulator on the STOL 750 I started in 23 . The Zenith…See More
Jun 27
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Jun 27
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Mark Schiller posted a blog post

zenith cruzer landing gear strut attachment

 I am installing the main landing gear brackets and the plans call for 5 A5 rivets at the top of…See More
Jun 27
Kim Dunford posted photos
Jun 27
Josh Creel posted a status
"Scheduled to pick up our kit September 20 at Mexico, MO. Can't Wait, we are very excited to get started!"
Jun 26
Zenith Aero posted a video

Zenith CH 650 Demo Flight on a Windy Day!

Stephanie and her husband Dennis (from Texas) are serial kit aircraft builders who participated at the most recent Zenith hands-on kit airplane building work...
Jun 26
Cody Furlow posted a discussion

89 Octane pure gas vs 91 with Ethanol

I was going to see if anyone has run 89 octane pure gas in a UL 350 IS instead of 91 octane with…See More
Jun 24

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Need Altimeter

Started by Bob Hartunian in Classified / For Sale Postings. Last reply by Bob Hartunian on Saturday. 2 Replies

Voltage Regulator Mounting

Started by William Oliver in UL Power Forum. Last reply by Ralph Powell on Wednesday. 1 Reply

 
 
 

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
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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.


Zenith Homecoming Tee:


Zenair Floats


Flying On Your Own Wings:
A Complete Guide to Understanding Light Airplane Design, by Chris Heintz


Builder & Pilot Supplies:

Aircraft Insurance:

 
 

Transition training:

Lavion Aero

K&S Aviation Services

Aircraft Spruce & Specialty for all your building and pilot supplies!

How to videos from HomebuiltHELP.com

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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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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