The upcoming Zenith Homecoming is an excellent learning opportunity, whether you're a novice, a seasoned builder / pilot, or anywhere in between. We'll be hosting a full lineup of educational seminars and hands-on workshops designed to inform and engage aviation enthusiasts of all experience levels. This video slideshow (from past years) provides an overview of the exceptional educational opportunities available at the Zenith Aircraft Homecoming Open Hangar Days & Fly-In on September 19th & 20th. Details: https://conta.cc/47UN8EO

The upcoming Zenith Homecoming (on September 19th and 20th in Mexico, Missouri) provides an excellent learning opportunity, weather you're a novice, a seasoned builder / pilot, or anywhere in between. We'll be hosting a full lineup of educational seminars and hands-on workshops designed to inform and engage aviation enthusiasts of all experience levels. Check out the video slideshow (from past years) for a flavor of the educational opportunities at the Zenith Homecoming.
Learn all about building your own Zenith, and about the skills and tools you'll need to get started. Learn about building your own aircraft from the complete kit, or from partial or quick-build kits. How much time and money will it cost? We'll even have a seminar about scratch-building your own aircraft from plans-only, and we'll have guided tour of the kit aircraft factory and hands-on demonstrations and workshops.
Learn about choosing the best engine and propeller for your aircraft. Factory representatives from most major brands participate at the Zenith Homecoming to answer your questions and to provide you the latest updates about their products. Check out the completed planes on the flight line and discuss with their builders and pilots about their installed equipment, and learn more about cost, installation, reliability, and performance right from the source.
Learn about avionics: What equipment and features do you need and want, and learn the latest technology from the leading manufacturers. Check out the latest glass panel displays, custom "un-panel" installations and more. We'll even host a seminar on making your Zenith full IFR!
Learn about finishing the kit and truly making it your own: Learn about painting, polishing, vinyl wraps, and more... about learn adding fairings for more performance, and other hints and tips on getting the most out of your completed Zenith.
Learn about the latest rules and regulations: EAA's Charlie Becker will provide the latest updates about the FAA's MOSAIC (Modernization of Special Airworthiness Certification) rule and how this groundbreaking new FAA rule affects aircraft builders and owners, as well as pilots.
We'll also have a seminar on how to register and certify your Zenith aircraft with the FAA, presented by Paul Mather, an FAA Designated Airworthiness Representative (DAR) and experienced Zenith builder. We'll have representatives from the insurance industry as well, to share with you the types of coverage available and how to lower your insurance costs.
CFI Phil Cook (from Lavion aero) will share practical information on first flight preparedness and transition training for Zenith builders getting ready to fly their homebuilt aircraft for the first time. Meet with Zenith owners and flyers and learn from their experiences, and get tips on getting maximum performance and utility from their Zenith
Matt Heintz, from Zenair Ltd. (Canada) and the Chris Heintz Foundation, will provide practical information about ongoing airworthiness (inspections and maintenance) for completed and flying aircraft, of special interest to second (and subsequent) owners of Zenith kits and flying airplanes.