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A blog post by Sebastien Heintz was featured

Zenith Aircraft Update re Coronavirus Pandemic

Saturday, April 4, 2020 - Mexico, MissouriLike everyone else, Zenith Aircraft Company has been impacted by the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic. While the Zenith Aircraft kit factory is located in a fairly rural area and there have been no reported…See More
5 hours ago
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My rudder kit

This took me about 15 hours but turned out pretty nice, I think.
13 hours ago
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stephen hetz posted a discussion

Looking for two MGL servos

Anyone have two MGL servos with the accompanying hardware they want to sell?Email me at steveh9084@aol.com.  Thanks.Steve HetzN750HSSee More
16 hours ago
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Jason R posted a status
"Scatchbuilt 750STOL inboard flapperon skeleton and skin deburred, primed and clecoed back together for final rivetting. Only 3 more to go!"
23 hours ago
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John Sanders posted a status
"Working on a nose wheel tractor to pull the 701 into a trailer with wings folded"
yesterday
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Zenith CH 650B

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John Austin posted a status
"Flying the STOL 750 almost daily to "social distance" and get outside. Yesterday, I flew right wingman to an American Bald Eagle!"
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James K. Allen posted a status
"Disassembled cabin for deburring and Cortec application. Then I will reassemble the front fuselage."
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James K. Allen posted a status
"I finished final hole size drilling the cabin area, including installation of the adjustable seat sliders and gear weldments."
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A blog post by John Burns was featured

Airplanes first day outside

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Sun 'n Fun Fly-In 2020 at Lakeland Linder Regional Airport KLAL

May 5, 2020 to May 10, 2020
Sun'n Fun 2020 has been officially CANCELLED  due to COVID-19. Sun 'n Fun has been rescheduled to May 5 - 10, and we will be making plans accordingly.Annual Sun'n Fun fly-in…See More
Wednesday
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Mark W posted a discussion

WTB Corvair Mount for a 601/650

I am looking for a Corvair Mount to finish my CH650b. I have one on order with WW. I know he is a very busy man to the lead time might be a while. If anyone has one laying around I’d like to buy it. If there is a different place to post this I…See More
Wednesday
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Paulo Henrique Correia posted a status
"Good night Guys, thank you for including me in the group, I have a lot to learn from you, thank you very much!"
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Zenith Factory Workshop: April 23 & 24, 2020 at Zenith Aircraft factory

April 23, 2020 from 9am to 5pm
LIVE Virtual Workshop Event: April 23, 2020Special Live Virtual Workshop Event: To do our part in helping to prevent the spread of the…See More
Tuesday
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John Burns posted a discussion

Jabiru Cowl Oil Filler Door

I have a Jabiru cowl and the cowl has a depressed area for the oil filler door.  The kit includes a piece of fiberglass material, the hinge, the latch and hardware to manufacture the door.  Unfortunately there is no picture or instructions for…See More
Tuesday
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Rheal Comte posted a status
"Would anybody with CH650 and Viking 130 share W&B information. Specify your landing gear orientation, flat forward as per plan or reversed."
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Blog Posts

Zenith Aircraft Update re Coronavirus Pandemic

Posted by Sebastien Heintz on April 4, 2020 at 4:00pm 6 Comments

CH650B - W&B Datum position

Posted by Alain Dufresne on March 30, 2020 at 9:00pm 5 Comments

Airplanes first day outside

Posted by John Burns on March 30, 2020 at 7:20pm 0 Comments

Tail / Slats / Flaperons

Posted by Skip Rhudy on March 25, 2020 at 11:34pm 1 Comment

Work on it daily

Posted by John Burns on March 17, 2020 at 6:42pm 4 Comments

Flying and Inspiring the Younger Generations

Posted by Jan Eggenfellner on March 16, 2020 at 9:30am 2 Comments

Rear Fuselage and Rudder Hinges

Posted by Bradford Drown on March 13, 2020 at 7:30pm 0 Comments

WANTED: Photo of your airplane project in your garage

Posted by Sebastien Heintz on March 5, 2020 at 2:59pm 2 Comments

Posted by Kenneth Stapleton on February 18, 2020 at 9:43pm 0 Comments

Seat Panel

Posted by Bradford Drown on February 11, 2020 at 6:00pm 0 Comments

Forum

Does your plane have a fire extinguisher??

Started by Mark Pensenstadler in Open Discussion Forums (non model specific). Last reply by Frank STutzman 2 hours ago. 13 Replies

What alternator are you using?

Started by Mike Holder in Lycoming Engines. Last reply by Gary Welch 3 hours ago. 1 Reply

Looking for two MGL servos

Started by stephen hetz in Classified / For Sale Postings 16 hours ago. 0 Replies

Aeromomentum AM15, 750 Cruzer

Started by Tim Hine in AeroMomentum Engine Forum. Last reply by David Jagoe 17 hours ago. 7 Replies

Zenith Cruzer For Sale Almost Complete; Also Completely Overhauled O200 Engine

Started by Don Morrisey in Classified / For Sale Postings. Last reply by Don Morrisey yesterday. 4 Replies

 
 
 

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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, power distribution panel, Approach Fast Stack harnesses, Dynon and Garmin avionics, and more.

Custom Upholstery Kits for your Zenith Aircraft:

Zenith Vinyl Upholstery Kits

Zenith Apparel from EAA:

Zenair Floats

Flying On Your Own Wings:
 A Complete Guide to Understanding Light Airplane Design, by Chris Heintz

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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.

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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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