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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STOL CH 750 SD
218 members
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CH 750 Cruzer
824 members
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Zenair Floats
222 members
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CH 640
119 members
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European Owners and Flye…
54 members
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Australian & New Zealand…
115 members
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Canadian Builders and Fl…
181 members
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STOL CH 801
477 members
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Zenith CH 601 / 650 seri…
1940 members
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STOL CH 750
1761 members
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 www.zenithair.net for the official Zenith Aircraft website.
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Want flying (750
Looking for a flying 750 not fancy,Bare bones. Bob 918-782-8271 See More
Gen 3 Jabiru 3300 w/FWF 750
Hello. I have my Gen 3 Jabiru 3300 with FWF kit avail. Includes Whirlwind GA prop hub and spinner 13k 37 hours since new.
Forming ribs - avoiding the banana seat?
Started building my wing ribs, have a question.My ribs want to come out with a little bit of a "banana seat" bend in them. I can correct this at the relief flanges, but is there a good technique to straighten the rib between?Thx.See More
Viking 130 in a 601XLB
My Jabiru 3300 destroyed itself at 773 hrs last month so I’m considering the Viking 130 as a replacement. Any advice from 601/650 owners would be greatly appreciated. I’m at I17 Piqua, Oh if anyone in the area would be willing to let me see their…See More
Lower Mainland Vancouver builders, source for 6061 aluminum sheet needed
Hello folks, Other than Metal Supermarket does anyone know of a local supplier of sheet aluminum? Just trying to see if MS has any competition.DanielSee More
thermostatic oil cooler
I'm still using the "tape over the oil cooler" method in the winter. Any recommendations for a TOCA for the 3300? Source?See More
Variable pitch prop on a ch601 hds
Has anybody put a variable pitch prop on a ch601 hds, I am thinking of a Woodcomp SR3000, but I would like to know if anybody has already done it. What improvements were there ? How did it effect the C of G, anybody in the UK done it and passed it…See More
Zenith Aircraft: Thanksgiving flight in the STOL CH 750 light sport utility kit aircraft
We have much to be thankful for this Thanksgiving! Join Zenith Aircraft's Sebastien Heintz and Roger Dubbert as they take you flying in the Zenith STOL CH 75...
Rotec ignition for Jabiru
Does anyone have any experience with the Rotec ignition? One of my Jabiru coils failed and I decided to upgrade to the Rotec rather impulsively. Looking at the installation manual, it appears I may have to change my starting switch. The manual…See More
Zenith Cruzer First Flight
First flight of a 2850cc @WW Flycorvair powered @Zenith Aircraft Company CH750 Cruzer experimental aircraft!
A-820 FRICTION LOCK CONTROL
Bought this cable to install a dual throtle control but it didn't work as expected. Installed and removed it in a couple of days. Asking $95.00 shipping included lower 48 states (ACS $129.75 + tax & shipping)See More
Zenith Aircraft Building Workshop Returns to Florida: December 2 & 3, 2022
Friday, Dec. 2nd: hands-on workshop | Saturday, Dec. 3rd:…See More
Blog Posts
Variable pitch prop on a ch601 hds
Posted by Terry Smith on November 24, 2022 at 9:17am 2 Comments 0 Likes
Stepping in
Posted by Daniel O'Hara on November 14, 2022 at 12:50am 6 Comments 2 Likes
New Builders
Posted by Jimmy & Ben Harris on October 25, 2022 at 3:17pm 1 Comment 1 Like
Zenith Aircraft Building Workshop Returns to Florida: December 2 & 3, 2022
Posted by Zenith Aero on October 10, 2022 at 4:00pm 5 Comments 1 Like
STOL CH 750 Super Duty Aircraft Review: Good Market Response and Fun to Fly, by Ed Wischmeyer
Posted by Zenith Aero on October 10, 2022 at 9:30am 0 Comments 4 Likes
Windshield Gap
Posted by Michael A Housewert on September 27, 2022 at 8:24am 12 Comments 2 Likes
Rudder complete and observations from the Zenith Homecoming
Posted by Jonathon Payne on September 23, 2022 at 3:00pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
Ron Alexander Youth Aviation Program
Posted by Zenith Aero on August 31, 2022 at 4:21pm 0 Comments 2 Likes
Notes on the instrument panel layout
Posted by Jonathon Payne on August 29, 2022 at 7:42pm 0 Comments 2 Likes
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
Forum
Lower Mainland Vancouver builders, source for 6061 aluminum sheet needed
Started by Daniel O'Hara in Open Discussion Forums (non model specific). Last reply by Daniel O'Hara 7 hours ago. 1 Reply 0 Likes
Viking 130 in a 601XLB
Started by Joe Donohue in Viking Forum. Last reply by Mike Schmidt 16 hours ago. 11 Replies 1 Like
Viking 130 Oil Consumption
Started by Orlando in Viking Forum. Last reply by charlie rosenzweig 17 hours ago. 32 Replies 0 Likes
195HP Viking engine with gearbox
Started by Michael W Mallock in Classified / For Sale Postings. Last reply by Michael W Mallock 19 hours ago. 6 Replies 1 Like
Finally flying
Started by Guy Zindel in Open Discussion Forums (non model specific). Last reply by Matt Hoecker yesterday. 1 Reply 5 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, 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:
Notes
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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