Landing gear symmetry
I have a Zenith CH-801 with asymmetrical landing main landing gear due to a hard landing. Have you any recommendations regarding ways to make the main gear symmetrical again? See More
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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 www.zenithair.net for the official Zenith Aircraft website.
Check out the photos from the 2022 Homecoming:
Thank you to all who participated and helped to make this such a memorable event celebrating Zenith Aircraft's 30th anniversary! Great planes, fantastic people, and good weather! What a wonderful two days at the 2022 Zenith Aircraft Homecoming / Open Hangar Days and Fly-In!
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Looking for a prop for a 701/3300 Jabiru
Anyone have a prop for a 701/3300 Jab they would be willing to sell?
Zenith Factory Workshop: October 6 & 7, 2022 at Zenith Aircraft factory
October 6, 2022 at 9am to October 7, 2022 at 3pm
Zenith Aircraft Hands-On WorkshopWe invite you to join us at our October 2022 factory workshop to gain hands-on experience in building your own Zenith aircraft kit!…See More
Rudder complete and observations from the Zenith Homecoming
Part 1 of my Cruzer is complete:Rudder WorkshopThe kit and the instructions were straightforward. However, there are two things to note if…See More
Engine stand for storage
I am getting ready update my front landing gear to the bushing system and want to remove my O-235 while I do this work. The plane is in the build stage and there is no prop, cowling or accessories to deal with. I have been researching engine stands…See More
Leg Cushion Extension Mod
Seems like over the last couple of years or so I've been starting to notice more discomfort on long cross-countries. My STOL 750's seats have always been very comfortable - they have 3 layers of soft, medium, and firm temperature-sensitive foam…See More
Replacing Jabiru 3300 engine mount grommets (spacers) on CH601XL
The rubber engine mount grommets (spacers) on my Jabiru 3300 engine are in need of replacement. Ii appears that replacing the two sets of spacers for the upper engine mount positions will be fairly easy. However, that does not appear to be true for…See More
LSA "Driver's License Medical"/Cataract Surgery?
"Someone" I know has a Zenith 750 STOL and since it is LSA qualified, flies with a "driver's license medical." He is contemplating cataract surgery involving multifocal intraocular lens implants. As "someone" understands it, the FAA says that…See More
Kangaroos and my STOL CH 701
Next to my house in Yerranderie NSW Australia.I love my kangaroos....and they love the grass on the airstrip. Usually just one buzz of the strip is enough to get them off but recently it took 3 go-arounds! They just looked up like they were thinking…
Thank You! 2022 Zenith Homecoming
Great planes and fantastic people! What a wonderful two days at the 2022 Zenith Aircraft Homecoming / Open Hangar Days and Fly-In! Thank you to all who participated and helped to make this such a memorable event, celebrating Zenith Aircraft's 30th…
Zenith Aircraft Homecoming Fly-in 2022
It's time to start planning for next years Zenith Aircraft Homecoming Fly-in. The 2022 Homecoming was the 30th annual event. There was a ramp full of aircraf...
"FUN - Flying your CH750 STOL into a towered airport and surprising the tower when you can exit on Taxiway Bravo at 750 feet."
"Returned home from another great Zenith Homecoming. Seems to get better each year! Great job Sebastian and Crew!"
Shoulder harness
Has anyone modded the 3 point seatbelt design to an over the shoulder 4 point setup? Can you post pics?See More
2022 Zenith Homecoming: First Arrival
Our first arrival for the 2022 Zenith Homecoming! Matt Crosby flew in his recently completed STOL CH 750 (powered by a Viking 130) from Denver, Colorado.More details: https://fb.me/e/3vCYgkThDEvent schedule:…
POH for Zenith 750 STOL
Hey fellow pilots. Does anyone have POH for 750 STOL and all other documents?We bought an airplane but the owner didn’t have much documentation on it.Please let me know if you have it. Thank you!See More
Blog Posts
Rudder complete and observations from the Zenith Homecoming
Posted by Jonathon Payne on September 23, 2022 at 3:07pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
Ron Alexander Youth Aviation Program
Posted by Zenith Aero on August 31, 2022 at 4:21pm 0 Comments 1 Like
Notes on the instrument panel layout
Posted by Jonathon Payne on August 29, 2022 at 7:42pm 0 Comments 1 Like
2022 Zenith Homecoming Open Hangar Days and Fly-In: September 16 & 17
Posted by Zenith Aero on August 25, 2022 at 4:30pm 2 Comments 0 Likes
Airventure 2022 Building a Zenith Cruzer in a 1 Car Garage
Posted by John DiMattei on August 5, 2022 at 3:02pm 0 Comments 2 Likes
EAA Oshkosh AirVenture 2022 Preview
Posted by Zenith Aero on June 30, 2022 at 1:56pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
eaa airventure zenith kit construction
Posted by Michael radtke on June 24, 2022 at 1:55pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
FAA medical
Posted by Van Cole on June 9, 2022 at 10:27am 5 Comments 0 Likes
WITHOUT COMPROMISE: THE AFFORDABILITY AND ACCESSIBILITY OF JON HAKALA’S ZENITH 701
Posted by Zenith Aero on June 6, 2022 at 9:37am 0 Comments 2 Likes
Installing Fairings
Posted by Jonathan Fay on June 1, 2022 at 8:10am 0 Comments 0 Likes
Forum
Landing gear symmetry
Started by Peter Aarsvold in Open Discussion Forums (non model specific) 2 hours ago. 0 Replies 0 Likes
Parting Out 601XLB
Started by Dave Joyce in Classified / For Sale Postings. Last reply by RandyC 6 hours ago. 7 Replies 0 Likes
Leg Cushion Extension Mod
Started by John Austin in Open Discussion Forums (non model specific). Last reply by John Austin 14 hours ago. 5 Replies 0 Likes
Looking for a prop for a 701/3300 Jabiru
Started by RandyC in Classified / For Sale Postings 19 hours ago. 0 Replies 0 Likes
UL Power 520T for CH750SD
Started by Thomas Elliott in Open Discussion Forums (non model specific). Last reply by John Myers 19 hours ago. 1 Reply 0 Likes
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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.
Custom Upholstery Kits for your Zenith Aircraft:
Zenith Vinyl Upholstery Kits
Zenith Apparel from EAA:
Flying On Your Own Wings:
A Complete Guide to Understanding Light Airplane Design, by Chris Heintz
Builder & 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.
Pro Builder Assistance:
Transition training:
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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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