Zenith Aircraft Builders and Flyers
Online Community of Zenith Builders and Flyers
Online community for active builders and pilots of Zenith Aircraft kits (Chris Heintz / Zenair light airplane designs).
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Zenith CH 601 / 650 Zodi…
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STOL CH 750
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STOL CH 701
1101 members
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CH 750 Cruzer
585 members
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STOL CH 801
404 members
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Zenair Floats
168 members
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Canadian Builders and Fl…
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111 members
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CH 640
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Robert Shoukry posted a discussionFOR SALE ASSEMBLED LATEST EDITION 750 STOL TAIL ASSEMBLY
Available for sale an assembled tail kit including Rudder, Horizontal Stabilizer, Elevator & Elevator Trim, and wired Elevetor Servo. All 3 items competitively priced at $2300 including crating. Will have to price the freight additional. Ready…See More
Carlos Sa posted a discussionchoke assembly
The Jabiru FWF kit includes a choke kit.I am trying to understand the function of the part marked in the attached photo...Comments, anyone?See More
Frederick Schutt posted a discussionFor Sale - 601 with Corvair engine
Age and health have caught with me.engine has new billet crank and generation two 5th bearing assembled by flywithspa, short block is 2700cc with all gold parts assembled by Flycorvair.All parts to complete except exhaust, carb, and alternator601…See More
David Banahan posted a discussionEngine Serial # location?
Please save me a trip to the airport (17℉) way to chilly for me. Where on the 1966 Corvair engine is the serial number located?ThanksSee More
A video by Zenith Aero was featuredTop of the world! Zenith STOL mountaintop views
SLO Down Under: Great views from a mountaintop in New Zealand (by Hamish Crowe) with the Zenith STOL CH 701
Jim and Amelia Isaacs posted a discussionRotax oil pressure gauge
All,i don’t have any responses in he Rotax engine forum yet so I thought I’d post it up here as well. Looking for feedback from anyone that has flown the VDO mechanical oil pressure gauge in the 912, my main concern is reliability vs. a hot oil…See More
Ken Ryan posted a discussionMark Discusses Advantages/Disadvantages of Different Engine Technologies
I visited the aeromomentum.com website and found an interesting write-up by Mark, the owner of Aeromomentum. In it he discusses the engineering choices that led him to choose the line of Suzuki engines that he uses for aircraft conversion. Here's a…See More
Jason R posted a status"If I said I was cutting 0.025 strips 36mm by 4 foot wide, would you know what I'm talking about? ;)"
Kerry Mykituk posted a discussionSoft rivets Question-701
Hello there! Currently in the constructing process of my zenith-701 and I am seeking some advice to secure (pound) the soft solid rivets on the elevator trailing edge. For these small soft rivets do I require a bucking bar, hammer riveter and air…See More
John Austin posted a discussionTie-Down Ring Camera Mount
My kids gave me a GoPro Hero 5 Black for Christmas, and during an episode of "cabin fever," I decided to fabricate an external mount for my STOL 750. I had seen a similar, commercially available mount with a cam lever bolt that allowed for quick…See More
Ch 701 elevator
Hey all,Was wondering if straightening out the"duck tail" on the trailing edge has helped with speed. Cant help but notice that when trimmed for level cruise, my trim tab is just as far up as the down angle of the elevator T.E. ...hmmm... What say…See More
James Smith posted a discussionPropeller for Jabiru 3300
New Sensenich composite, nickel edges, 64". Part # 2A0J5R64ZN. Was purchased for Jabiru 3300 in 2007 but never used. Still in the original box. Matching new 9" spinner part # SPIN9H5-2. Prop $1500, Spinner $625, both for $2050. • Contact…See More
David Krakowsky posted a discussionClassifieds
how do we get into the classified section?daveSee More
Zenith Aero posted a videoTop of the world! Zenith STOL mountaintop views
SLO Down Under: Great views from a mountaintop in New Zealand (by Hamish Crowe) with the Zenith STOL "Sky Jeep" light sport utility airplane. #zenair #stolfl...
Blog Posts
First Flight - N579SA
Posted by Stephen Aupperle on January 8, 2019 at 5:02pm 3 Comments 8 Likes
The Traffic Pattern Blog
Posted by Sebastien Heintz on January 7, 2019 at 6:01pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
CH750 Matco Master Cylinders
Posted by Steven J Sergenti on December 23, 2018 at 2:20pm 2 Comments 0 Likes
Starting wing skins and a few tips
Posted by Damon Brantley on December 21, 2018 at 2:32pm 0 Comments 1 Like
My 701 status report.
Posted by Robert Sceppa on December 15, 2018 at 9:49am 0 Comments 3 Likes
Zenith at Sebring Sport Aviation Expo 2019
Posted by Zenith Aero on December 11, 2018 at 1:30pm 1 Comment 1 Like
Let us know what do you want to wear? Zenith apparel from EAA
Posted by Sebastien Heintz on December 7, 2018 at 2:30pm 40 Comments 4 Likes
Set The Wings!!!!
Posted by Mark Baenen on December 4, 2018 at 6:00pm 0 Comments 7 Likes
New style nosegear shock suspension system for Zenith CH 650 / CH 750
Posted by Zenith Aero on November 28, 2018 at 4:30pm 10 Comments 4 Likes
"First taxi testing yesterday :-) - Viking 130 - airport M71 - near St. Louis, MO
Posted by Jim Davis on November 19, 2018 at 9:25am 2 Comments 5 Likes
Forum
Many new engine parts, lycoming and prop
Started by Jared G Brown in Classified / For Sale Postings. Last reply by Jared G Brown 4 hours ago. 2 Replies 0 Likes
FOR SALE ASSEMBLED LATEST EDITION 750 STOL TAIL ASSEMBLY
Started by Robert Shoukry in Classified / For Sale Postings 10 hours ago. 0 Replies 0 Likes
Replacing tire on a Matco rim
Started by Lonnie Fosgate in Open Discussion Forums (non model specific). Last reply by Don Morrisey 18 hours ago. 10 Replies 0 Likes
701 and 750 Sky Jeep Logos
Started by David Orr in Classified / For Sale Postings. Last reply by David Orr yesterday. 5 Replies 2 Likes
choke assembly
Started by Carlos Sa in Jabiru Engine Forum. Last reply by Carlos Sa yesterday. 4 Replies 0 Likes
New from Zenith:
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, 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:
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.
Zenith transition and Sport Pilot training:
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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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