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 seri…
1724 members
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STOL CH 750
1556 members
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STOL CH 701
1201 members
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CH 750 Cruzer
669 members
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STOL CH 801
436 members
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Zenair Floats
202 members
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Canadian Builders and Fl…
167 members
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Australian & New Zealand…
115 members
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CH 640
104 members
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STOL CH 750 SD
56 members
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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.com for the official Zenith Aircraft website.
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Igntion switch - help
I have the ULPower 350iS I have the ACS 510 ignition switch however it is for magneto'd engine. Does anyone make an Off, Lt, Rt, Run, Start ignition switch for a coil?See More
750 Super Duty wing depth
Hi Everyone.If anyone is building a SD at the moment and has a measuring tape handy, can you please tell me the depth of the wing at it's widest point. I can find the length and width on the spec sheet, but not the depth.Many thanksNoelSee More
Riveting Discussion!!
Zenith Builders -As a newbie to building, a question for you all - I am finding the odd pilot hole too close to an edge - when I do this I have been putting in an additional rivet (according to Zenith recommendations), but do I put a rivet in the…See More
Zenith Aircraft "Fly In to Summer" Open House: June 20
You're invited to join us for our informal "Fly In to Summer" Open House and Fly-In at the Zenith Aircraft Factory on Saturday, June 20, 2020, as we welcome in summer 2020! This is a very informal grass-roots fly-in and builder gathering held at the…
Zenith Aircraft "Fly In to Summer" Open House 2020 at Zenith Aircraft factory in Mexico, Missouri
June 20, 2020 from 8am to 1pm
Join us for our informal "Fly In to Summer" Open House and Fly-In at the Zenith Aircraft Factory on Saturday, June 20, 2020, as we welcome in summer 2020! This is a very informal grass-roots fly-in and builder gathering held at the…See More
"Got the first flight in with the overhauled engine. Logged about 40 minutes, no issues inflight or postflght inspetion. Yay!"
"Received my EAA flight test manual. This phase 1 testing looks awfully involved but necessary."
Trim for level flight
After I trim my 650 for level flight and engage the Dynon autopilot I have to trim up further to satisfy the Dynon out-of-trim indicator (yellow up arrow). I just posed this question to Dynon but wondered if there was any similar Zodiac experience…See More
Etch prime prior to assembly
Hi All I have just started my 650B project and I live on the coast,should I etch prime all parts prior to assembly?Im a little concerned about how much weight it would add?Any advice will be much appreciatedCheersSee More
Take me flying!
Evrything checked out and ready to flight test tomorrow with a good weather forecast. Looking forward to getting "Sky Turtle" back in the sky!
Zenith’s Website
Does anyone know when the new website and online store will be done? I have been wanting to order some pieces and parts for sometime. I know I could make a list and call it in but that’s not the point. I want to be able to just jump online open the…See More
Looking for a 750 on wheels or amphibs
Looking for a 750, preferably on amphibs but ok on wheels if the right plane.See More
Blog Posts
Rudder Skeleton
Posted by Keith Thomas on May 5, 2020 at 12:21pm 1 Comment 0 Likes
1000 hours on my 2007 601-B
Posted by Mark Ertz on May 3, 2020 at 10:00pm 1 Comment 0 Likes
Angle of incidents?
Posted by Mark Ertz on May 3, 2020 at 10:00pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
Rudder Parts
Posted by Keith Thomas on April 30, 2020 at 2:03pm 1 Comment 0 Likes
100 hours
Posted by Mitchell Hargin on April 16, 2020 at 5:27pm 0 Comments 2 Likes
Online Resources for New Builders
Posted by Zenith Aero on April 16, 2020 at 11:47am 1 Comment 1 Like
Change my model number
Posted by Bob Simmons on April 10, 2020 at 9:56pm 3 Comments 0 Likes
0200A - Carburetor fuel pressure
Posted by Alain Dufresne on April 6, 2020 at 1:23pm 7 Comments 0 Likes
Zenith Aircraft Update re Coronavirus Pandemic
Posted by Sebastien Heintz on April 4, 2020 at 4:00pm 6 Comments 6 Likes
CH650B - W&B Datum position
Posted by Alain Dufresne on March 30, 2020 at 9:00pm 5 Comments 0 Likes
Forum
Igntion switch - help
Started by Greg Booker in UL Power Forum. Last reply by David J. Beaulieu 2 hours ago. 1 Reply 0 Likes
Throttle issues....bing carb
Started by George Snedeker in Jabiru Engine Forum. Last reply by Darrell Doerhoff 5 hours ago. 23 Replies 0 Likes
Looking for 801 or 750
Started by Luke Strandlund in Classified / For Sale Postings. Last reply by Nelson Orta 7 hours ago. 13 Replies 0 Likes
Riveting Discussion!!
Started by Dan Broom in Open Discussion Forums (non model specific). Last reply by Dan Broom yesterday. 4 Replies 0 Likes
750 Super Duty wing depth
Started by Noel O'Gorman in Open Discussion Forums (non model specific) yesterday. 0 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.
Pro Builder Assistance:
Transition training:
Aircraft Spruce & Specialty for all your building and pilot supplies!
For Sale
Classified listing for buying or selling your Zenith building or flying related stuff...
Follow Up Report:
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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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