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 zenithair.net for the official Zenith Aircraft website.

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Alexander Samoylovich posted a blog post

Zenith 750 Cruzer, Drilling holes in the motor mount

April 25, 2025Drilling holes in the motor mount.…See More
19 hours ago
Zenith Aero posted a video

EXTREME STOL short takeoff and landing in Zenith STOL CH 701 light-sport utility kit airplane

Jan Stránský expertly demonstrates the Zenith STOL CH 701's outstanding short field capability and excellent slow flight handling on a blustery cold day (in ...
yesterday
Brian Mathis posted a discussion

Rotec aero Electronic Ignition

Jabiru 3300, Gen 2. Installed Rotec electronic ignition, when doing mag checks, when I turn the…See More
yesterday
Abhishek Bawiskar posted a discussion

Wing stand thoughts and questions (non-EAA)

I have a workbench that I was originally planning to disassemble and use the 2x4s to build an EAA…See More
Wednesday
A photo by Kelvin Carson was featured
Tuesday
A photo by Lane Taylor was featured

Zenith CH 650

17 hrs into engine break-in and continued overall familiarization
Tuesday
A photo by Dave Gardea was featured
Tuesday
John Nealon posted discussions
Monday
Barrett Green posted a discussion

In Search of a Sport Pilot DPE

Hi All,I purchased a built CH750 STOL last fall and have been receiving instruction since then.…See More
Monday
John Montgomery posted a discussion

wanted: 601xl/650 front gear leg

My nose gear strut is damaged (fork and wheel are fine). Need a new one.Before I look into getting…See More
Monday
Harley Myler posted a discussion

Holes on factory bracket don't align on NG puck upgrade.

Hello all,Slowly getting the 'puck' NG installed on my 650B (sort of). Anyway, I got to the put it…See More
Saturday
Darrin Scott Mitchell posted a discussion

cowling for CH750/ 3300 Jabiru

I have a cowling set for a CH 750 STOL for a Jabiru 3300. they have been modified with a few extra…See More
Saturday
Alexander Samoylovich posted a blog post

Zenith 750 Cruzer, Transported the wings to the airport

December 23, 2025Transported the wings and the empenage to the airport.…See More
May 9
Lane Taylor posted photos
May 9
Mark A Phillips posted a discussion

Elixir Available

It's been a wonder flight, but it's time to land.  I am re-directing my efforts and would love to…See More
May 9
Alexander Samoylovich posted a blog post

Zenith 750 Cruzer, Drilled the door internal gassets

December 14, 2024Drilled the door internal gussets to the size.Unclecoed and folded the forward top…See More
May 7
Michael Collins posted a discussion

Is there a top and a bottom to the 750 Cruzer Hor Stab forward spar?

The forward spar on the 750 Cruzer looks symmetrical to me. Is there a top and a bottom or does it…See More
May 7
Kelvin Carson posted photos
May 7
Zenith Aero posted an event
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Free Lunch Friday at Zenith Aircraft / Mexico Memorial Airport at Zenith Aircraft Company

June 6, 2025 from 12pm to 1pm
Free Lunch Friday at the Zenith kit aircraft factory!…See More
May 6
A discussion started by Abhishek Bawiskar was featured

Zenith Homecoming 2025

Folks planning to attend the event in September and flying into STL - would anyone be interested in…See More
May 5
 
 
 

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


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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Created by John Austin Sep 12, 2023 at 11:09am. Last updated by Zenith Aero Sep 12, 2023.