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Years in the making

Bought my kit in 2008 or 2009, but never built it. 11 years later, two moves, a broken back, a broken rib, four surgeries and another soon to come, we now live in an airpark and my hangar is finally going up. Of course, if I had a trophy case, it would be full of gold medals for procrastination, but we can overlook that for now. Should be building fairly soon if my medical status allows. My wife says after all we've gone through to get here, she'll kill me if I don't build this plane. So…

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Added by Bob Simmons on December 15, 2020 at 2:14pm — 6 Comments

Matco Split Wheel Assembly with Aero Classic 27" Tundra Tires

Added by Adam Andrews on December 11, 2020 at 2:28pm — No Comments

Super Duty Build Series (Weekly Videos!)

Hi Zenith builders and enthusiast, Adam here from Aeroworks Productions.  I thought I'd post a link to a recent video of mine from my weekly Super Duty build series.  I've got a great video #18 dropping tomorrow at 7:00 CST on DIY Matco Wheels and Aero Classic Tundra tire installation and I'm wrapping up #19 as of the writing of this…

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Added by Adam Andrews on December 10, 2020 at 11:00am — No Comments

Slats, Flaperons, and Alan Shepard

Finished up the empennage and the slats and the flaperons. Was doing some research on Alan Shepard and relate some imperfections to a dispute between Alan and Werner Von Braun about whether Freedom 7 was ready to go or not.

12-05-20 Slats, Flaperons, Twists, and Alan Shepard - corvair750

Added by Skip Rhudy on December 7, 2020 at 8:34am — 2 Comments

CH 300

   Hi All,  I recently acquired a partial started CH 300 but have not been able to track down a Builders Manual.  Does anyone have a manual that I could buy or borrow.  Looking forward to your replies,  Bob

Added by Robert M Bjorn on December 4, 2020 at 12:08pm — No Comments

Zenith CH200 Serial #16

Trying to get a good drawing on AutoCAD to send to the metal shop for their CNC machine. Having a bit of difficulty reading copied plans. Are there any original CH200 plans available? When I got this plane it had been flown less than 4 hours and had a hard landing with a prop strike. The nose gear buckled the firewall. I believe the firewall bracing was built backwards. Not sure. I will have to consult an engineer for reading the hand-drawn plans.

Added by Robert Leo McLellan Jr. on November 16, 2020 at 2:39pm — 3 Comments

On Wheels

Installed the wheels at 1076 hours.

Added by Bradford Drown on November 15, 2020 at 5:16pm — 2 Comments

Still liking it

Great load hauler.

Added by Harley McCartney on November 7, 2020 at 8:14pm — No Comments

Received air worthy certificate on my 701 last Thursday!!

After working on my 701 for five years I received an air worthy certificate on my 72nd birthday! Since I am not a pilot I am looking to friends to fly off the 40 hours and then the plan is to learn to fly in the 701. Have enjoyed building the 701 and looking forward to learning to fly it. 

My 701 was built with longer wings (similar to 750), a longer horizontal and elevator, raised top window, divorced elevator control and a four position flap control. I did not install slats but plan…

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Added by James R Strong II on November 3, 2020 at 9:44pm — 5 Comments

South Australia Scenic Flying - Cruzer at 130hours

Hi from South Australia,


11 minutes, scenic flight in my Cruzer (one of the first kits), best viewed on a big screen, if you can.
Where we live is really beautiful. This video is to share the views from 1000ft.  Strictly it’s 1500ft over built-up areas but the…
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Added by John Heather on October 25, 2020 at 4:28pm — No Comments

Zenith 801 makes 50

I just finished a trip up to Maine from SC in my 801 (RollerSkate). It was very memorable for several reasons. 1- when I landed and departed Laconia NH that made a straight 50 for me - a take of and landing as PIC in all 50 states. About 40% of those states were accomplished in my 801. 2-The fall foliage up north was in prime colors, and nothing like an 801 to cruise slow and low and take in all of the beauty. 3- I got to fly up the Hudson River corridor. Circle the Statue of liberty and fly… Continue

Added by Samuel McNair on October 13, 2020 at 12:33pm — 9 Comments

Zenith Homecoming 2020

                                                                                                                                        Enjoyed my visit to Homecoming and meeting everyone.

Added by Kim R. Anderson on October 8, 2020 at 4:00pm — 1 Comment

Zenith’s 29th Annual Homecoming

If you want to get a closer look at the most popular kit-built airplanes in the world, you must attend this Homecoming Event!…

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Added by Jon Humberd on October 5, 2020 at 11:00am — 2 Comments

Zenith Aircraft Building Workshop Comes to Florida in December for the Sun ‘n Fun Holiday Flying Festival

Zenith Aircraft Building Workshop Comes to Florida in December for the Sun 'n Fun Holiday Flying Festival

Lakeland, Florida:

Zenith Aircraft Company is coming to Florida for Sun 'n Fun’s Holiday Flying Festival and…

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Added by Zenith Aero on October 1, 2020 at 3:30pm — 4 Comments

Cruzer Profile for MSF Simulstor 2020

Is anyone planning to build an airplane profile for new Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020? I would be glad to assist if someone has the expertise.

Dr. Terry Hall

Added by Terrence "Dr. Terry" Hall on September 29, 2020 at 12:35pm — 1 Comment

ArkanSTOL (how fast can you fly slow)

ArkanSTOL is a timed competition where a plane/pilot has to takeoff and land at 4 grass runways (turning around after each landing to depart in the same direction) in the backcountry terrain and obstacles of the lower Ozark mountains.…

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Added by Jon Humberd on September 29, 2020 at 12:00pm — 8 Comments

Awesome Community | NEW CH750 Super Duty Builder

Hey everyone,

My name is Adam Andrews and I'm currently sharing the build process of my CH750 Super Duty build.  I have a weekly build series and would love to have you along for the build.  Make sure to subscribe to the playlist and/or the channel to never miss an episode.  Just wrapping up Ep. 5 right now but here is a link to the playlist.  Super Duty Build…

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Added by Adam Andrews on September 12, 2020 at 5:44pm — No Comments

2020 Zenith Homecoming Open Hangar Days and Fly-In: September 18 & 19

Plan now to attend and participate at the 2021 Zenith Homecoming event on September 17 & 18, 2021 in Mexico, Missouri.

Thank you to everyone who visited and participated! We had a fantastic 29th annual event at the Zenith Aircraft…

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Added by Zenith Aero on September 11, 2020 at 11:30am — 1 Comment

Still at it.

Finished riveting rear fuselage. Working on cabin floor and sides now. Pictures coming soon.

Added by James H Skaggs on August 21, 2020 at 2:50am — 1 Comment

What's In Your Garage?

Avemco Insurance Company is running the above print ad in Kitplanes magazine, featuring builder Jono Lind working on his STOL CH 750 Super Duty in his home garage in Washington. The ad reminds builders that their homeowner's insurance may…

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Added by Zenith Aero on August 14, 2020 at 3:30pm — 3 Comments

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