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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.

ZENITH HOMECOMING: September 19th and 20th

Open Hangar Days & Fly-In Gathering - Mexico, Missouri
Purchase Dinner Tickets online

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2025 Zenith Aircraft HOMECOMING Open Hangar Days and Fly-In at Zenith Aircraft factory

September 19, 2025 to September 20, 2025
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Anderson posted a discussion

F/S Sensenich Ground-Adjustable Prop

Sensenich GA Prop for sale. Lightweight . Easy pitch adjustment. Excellent condition. Perfect for a…See More
2 hours ago
John Guscott posted photos
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National Aviation Day: Let's go flying!

Zenith Aircraft's Sebastien Heintz goes flying in the Zenith CH 750 Cruzer to celebrate National Aviation Day.National Aviation Day, observed annually on Aug...
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Alexander Samoylovich posted a blog post

Zenith 750 Cruzer, Fit the instrument panel

June 30, 2025Fabricated the aluminum strips to hold the fine fuel filter.Fit the instrument panel…See More
Monday
Lane Taylor posted a status
"thirty hrs on major overhaul; replaced cracked exhaust, replaced faulty fuel pressure gauge/sender"
Monday
Michael Collins posted a discussion

Six inch wheels on 750 Cruzer

Is it possible (easy) to put the six inch wheels for from the 750 STOL on the Cruzer? What…See More
Sunday
Zenith Aero posted a video

Let's go flying: Zenith CH 650 light sport aircraft

Zenith Aircraft's Roger Dubbert took Anna Raines flying in the low-wing Zenith CH 650 to discuss aeronautical engineering, learning to fly, and more, all whi...
Aug 14
Alexander Samoylovich posted a blog post

Zenith 750 Cruzer, Air outlet in the air ram box

June 28, 2025Finished cutting the air ram box.Drilled a 1 in hole and riveted an air outlet.…See More
Aug 13
john Chastain posted a photo

Zenith Zodiac CH601XL-B

Zenith Zodiac CH601XL-B
Aug 13
Ed Hensel posted a discussion

Cruzer POH with Aeromomentum engine?

I am looking for a draft POH for my CH750 Cruzer with an Aeromomentum engine.  Does anyone have one…See More
Aug 13
Jacky Winters posted a discussion

compression level of puck system on CH-601 w/ Continental O-235

How far should the rudder pedal attachment bar rise up off of the lower bearing block when the…See More
Aug 11
Alexander Samoylovich posted a blog post

Zenith 750 Cruzer, Cutting the air ram box

June 12, 2025Cutting the air ram box.The box is built from a think aluminum. Tried shears, an angle…See More
Aug 11
Thomas carlin posted a discussion

Proposed battery change

  Hi,      I was thinking recently of replacing the lead/acid battery with a LIFePO battery as a…See More
Aug 10
Darrell Doerhoff posted a discussion

KTZV Fly-in/watermelon drop

Fly-in, watermelon drop contests, BBQ, Homemade ice cream@ Tompkinsville-Monroe County Airport…See More
Aug 10
Massimo Piva posted photos
Aug 10
David Krakowsky posted a discussion

Anti collision lights dead!

Hi everyone, just finishing up my annual on my ELSA AMD built 601XLBwhen I tested my lights I found…See More
Aug 9
Alexander Samoylovich posted a blog post

Zenith 750 Cruzer, Built the fuel pump assembly

June 17, 2025Built the fuel pump assembly.Had to file the mounting plate to make the room for the…See More
Aug 6
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Free Lunch Friday at Zenith Aircraft / Mexico Memorial Airport at Zenith Aircraft Company

August 22, 2025 from 11:45am to 1pm
Free Lunch Friday at the Zenith kit aircraft factory!…See More
Aug 6
Jimmy Young posted a discussion

Question on Oil leak at case drain line

We’ve got a 912 ULS In our 701, 198 total hours since Nov ‘21. An oil leak has developed at the…See More
Aug 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
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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:

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K&S Aviation Services

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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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