Online community for active builders and pilots of Zenith Aircraft kits (Chris Heintz / Zenair light airplane designs).

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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.

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Lane Taylor posted a status
"Remote mounting of OP sensor appears to resolve vibration damage; only two hrs of flight time, however!"
Monday
Jacky Ray Hunt posted a discussion

Viking Turbo 195 or Viking 175 for my 750 super duty and why?

Getting my ducks in a row for my build. I know it'll be a little while till I mount an engine. I…See More
Sunday
A photo by Giovanni Chiappa was featured

STOL CH 701

CH-701 - Built from scratche from a nice home builder.I am based to Massarosa Delta Condor Air…
Saturday
Zenith Aero posted a video

Preview: Zenith Homecoming: September 19 & 20, 2025

Zenith Aircraft's Sebastien Heintz and Roger Dubbert discuss the upcoming Zenith Aircraft Homecoming Open Hangar Days and Fly-In, while taking you flying in ...
Friday
Alexander Samoylovich posted blog posts
Friday
Joseph Simpson posted a discussion

Zenith 701 For Sale $42,500

N701TN first certified July 2012. Rotax 912ULS 310 hours TT airframe and engine. No damage history.…See More
Sep 4
Alexander Samoylovich posted a blog post

Zenith 750 Cruzer, Preparing to lift the front wheel

July 7, 2025Attached the oil breather.Preparing to lift the front wheel to regrease the rubber…See More
Sep 3
Zenith Aero posted a photo

Rainbow Cruzer

Roger captured this stunning photo in front of the factory just before 7 am this morning.
Sep 2
A photo by Giovanni Chiappa was featured

STOL CH 701

STOL CH 701
Sep 2
Lane Taylor posted a status
"direct mount OP sensor being damaged by eng vibration; changing to remote mount with hose connection."
Sep 2
Thomas Heiting posted a discussion

701 pilot's side bubble door

Developed a crack in my door and found out the replacement cost from Z  would be astronomical…See More
Sep 1
Perry Delano posted a discussion

installing a Ray Allen Electric Trim w 24 gauge wire

Hi,I am installing a Ray Allen Trim Servo c/w switch and indicator. The unit comes with 24 gauge…See More
Sep 1
Giovanni Chiappa posted photos
Sep 1
Alexander Samoylovich posted a blog post

Zenith 750 Cruzer, Attaching small parts to the engine

July 5, 2025Temporarily attached ignition coils and the rectifier. Used Adel clamp pliers. It is a…See More
Aug 30
Q-640 posted a discussion

CH-640 info.

I'm looking for the drawings for the aft baggage compartment for the CH-640. My plans set seems to…See More
Aug 29
Zenith Aero posted a video

Zenith Homecoming preview: Educational seminars and workshops

More info and details about the Zenith Homecoming: https://conta.cc/47UN8EOThe upcoming Zenith Homecoming (on September 19th and 20th in Mexico, Missouri) pr...
Aug 29
P. Richards posted a photo

Resting at the dock after an evening flight.

When the days are getting a little bit shorter, you know fall is not that far off.
Aug 28
Jamie posted a photo

HDS

CH601 HDS
Aug 28
David Boeshaar posted a discussion

Need an ELT

Greetings!I'm building a Cruzer 750 and it looks like I'm going to need an emergency locator…See More
Aug 27
Joe Hopwood posted a discussion

601/650 Gen 1 Jabiru Firewall-Forward Removal & Sale Notice

Next week, I’ll be removing my complete Gen 1 Jabiru firewall-forward package. The engine has 300…See More
Aug 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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Member Rules

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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