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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.

Thanks to everyone who visited and participated at the 2025 Homecoming event!
Photos of the event | Aerial views video

Save the date for 2026: September 18 & 19

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Jared Wiesner posted a photo
13 hours ago
Zenith Aero posted a video

Phil Cook and his award-winning Zenith CH 750 Cruzer light sport kit airplane

"It's been a fantastic airplane for me, and I can't recommend it enough."Phil Cook and his award-winning Zenith CH 750 Cruzer that he built himself and flew ...
yesterday
Alexander Samoylovich posted a blog post

Zenith 750 Cruzer, Temporarily installed the fin

September 2, 2025Temporarily installed the fin.Question to Zenith: keep the long bottom parts of…See More
yesterday
Alexander Samoylovich posted a blog post

Zenith 750 Cruzer, Balancing the elevator

August 31, 2025Riveted the trim servo to the elevator.Balanced the elevator.…See More
Sunday
RIchard Shuff posted a photo
Saturday
Alexander Samoylovich posted a blog post

Zenith 750 Cruzer, Attached the stabilizer

August 30, 2025Attached the stabilizer.Rechecked the trim tab range.…See More
Nov 5
Jay M. Johnson posted a discussion

Radio Panel Noise

My CH-750 Cruzer is five years old and 450+ hours.Starting about a year ago, when I turn on the…See More
Nov 4
Zenith Aero posted a video

Matt Crosby and his Zenith STOL CH 750 at the Zenith Homecoming 2025

Matt Crosby (from Colorado) discusses his Viking-powered Zenith STOL CH 750 #SkyJeep light sport utility kit airplane that he built himself and enjoys flying...
Nov 3
Alexander Samoylovich posted a blog post

Zenith 750 Cruzer, Drilled the horizontal stabilizer brackets uo to the size

August 23, 2025Drilled the horizontal stabilizer brackets uo to the size. The bracket had pilot…See More
Nov 2
Tony Renshaw posted a discussion

Rotax 914 Ignition and Starting Circuit Switch Query

I have the conventional keyed ignition switch but wish to be able to spin the engine on the…See More
Oct 31
John Montgomery posted a discussion

opinions on aeroconversions aeroinjector

I'm building a corvair conversion for my 601XL build. A friend of mine offered me a aeroconversions…See More
Oct 31
Jay M. Johnson posted a discussion

More Charging Issues

I have 912ULS on a Zenith Cruzer that is 5 years old and 450+ Hrs.  EarthX ETV680C battery. Charles…See More
Oct 30
Louie Lacy posted a discussion

windshield

what type of adhesive is used for the rubber strap around the bottom of the windsheildSee More
Oct 30
John Austin posted a discussion

Thankful!

On another thread (that I did not want to creep!) Gary mentioned what great support he had gotten…See More
Oct 30
Michael Starnes posted photos
Oct 29
Greg Newsome posted a blog post

Two steps back - Accidental Cleco Damage

A cleco on the bottom of my wing got caught by one of the square tubes underneath while…See More
Oct 29
A photo by Robert Shoukry was featured

STOL CH 750

We wrapped the plane with high quality wrap and added accents and scenery
Oct 29
A photo by Jeffrey Stone was featured
Oct 29
Thomas Faitz posted a status
"Who / where is a source for header tanks. Limited space in a 701, looking for something around 3 gallon. Fuel injected engine."
Oct 29
Jeffrey Stone posted a status
"My Aircraft has the Corvair 100 hp in it and I’m looking for a mechanic to help me with annuals and such in Colorado Ft Collins / Loveland"
Oct 27
 
 
 

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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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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