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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Chasing my Sun Dog
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Jon's Super 701
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Groups
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Zenith CH 601 / 650 seri…
1691 members
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STOL CH 750
1496 members
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STOL CH 701
1170 members
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CH 750 Cruzer
633 members
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STOL CH 801
422 members
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Zenair Floats
191 members
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Canadian Builders and Fl…
163 members
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Australian & New Zealand…
114 members
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CH 640
102 members
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European Owners and Flye…
50 members
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Flying Adventures!
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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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DUC prop washers
I have been adjusting the pitch of my DUC prop and have noticed that the bolts are no longer holding their torque and the washers stay flat when loosened.Does anyone know where to order replacement washers and how many times you can loosen/tighten…See More
Engine Cowl for sale (NEW)
I have a brand new engine cowl made for the Jabaru engine and fits the 601 - 650- 750 aircraft. It is in immaculate condition and I will send it anywhere by truck in a crate at cost. It comes with the attachment fittings. If you don't have a Jab…See More
Last Day! Up to 50% Off at the EAA Store
Up to 50% Off selected Zenith Aircraft merchandise + FREE SHIPPING* on your purchase with code HOLIDAY2019 now through December 5th, 2019, at the EAA Store.*Free Shipping Valid on Domestic orders only. International Customers will receive a 30%…
Question regarding 701 build
So what is the reasoning behind the 2 piece longeron on the aft fuselage? All four longerons call for an overlap and splice in the center. I would think running one continuous piece would be stronger. (I am building an older 701 kit)See More
Mark Parry posted a discussionLooking for 750 STOL
Hey folks, anybody (Stateside) have a well built and flying 750STOL they are ready to sell...or have a friend that does? Thought I had one lined up for past couple months but owner ended up selling to someone local so back to drawing…See More
WTB 701 project
Hello all want to buy a CH 701 project at any stage ThanksSee More
KT76A with Dynon encoder
Almost everything you need to install a transponder. Add a UAvionix unit for 2020 compliance. Tray, harness and Dynon…See More
"Stab fences fit and drilled, trim tab slot cut - good to be back in the shop!"
Throttle Reversing Bell Crank
Some time back, I replaced the Bing carb on my STOL 750/Jabiru 3300 with a Sonex/AeroConversion "AeroInjector" throttle body carb. The AeroInjector's throttle body slide operates in reverse to most other carburetors in that the throttle cable…See More
stol 750 flaperon travel
I am setting up the controls for the flaperons. With the flaperons centered when the stick is centered and the bellcrank parallel to the mixer rod I find that when I have 13 degrees of up travel then I get 17 degrees of down travel on the opposite…See More
Damon Brantley posted a blog postPart 4 Flap Bending
In part 4 of making the flaps and ailerons, I finally bend the flap skins.Also an additional video doing a detailed measurement and plot in CAD ofa bend radius See More
Back up power circuits
Hey all.Wondering what peoplehave done with their back up circuit designs,specifically for a single battery, single alternator set up. I plan on a switched back up to the battery from the ESS bus which has my fuel pumps and ECU on it. Ideas and…See More
Zenith Factory Workshop: February 6 & 7, 2020
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Blog Posts
Throttle Reversing Bell Crank
Posted by John Austin on November 26, 2019 at 9:30pm 3 Comments 1 Like
Part 4 Flap Bending
Posted by Damon Brantley on November 25, 2019 at 11:30am 0 Comments 0 Likes
Center Wing Adventures Day 166, 391 hours
Posted by Bradford Drown on November 17, 2019 at 6:30pm 0 Comments 2 Likes
How To Lift CH601HD To Change Main Gear Bungee
Posted by Bob McDonald on November 11, 2019 at 9:34pm 1 Comment 1 Like
Short encouragement video
Posted by John Heather on November 9, 2019 at 7:51pm 1 Comment 6 Likes
Flap/Aileron Construction- Parts 2 and 3
Posted by Damon Brantley on November 9, 2019 at 2:00pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
100 Hours!
Posted by Mark Baenen on October 29, 2019 at 8:40am 2 Comments 2 Likes
Flying my 601XLB
Posted by Glenn Johnson on October 21, 2019 at 5:37pm 1 Comment 3 Likes
Zenith 750 STOL/Viking nearing completion
Posted by Jan Eggenfellner on October 18, 2019 at 10:00am 1 Comment 4 Likes
Zenith Aircraft at the 2019 DeLand Sport Aviation Showcase: Workshops, Kit Building Demonstrations, STOL Flying, and more!
Posted by Zenith Aero on October 17, 2019 at 11:30am 4 Comments 2 Likes
Forum
Engine Cowl for sale (NEW)
Started by Joe Scheibinger in Classified / For Sale Postings. Last reply by Thomas Brannan 9 minutes ago. 3 Replies 0 Likes
Question regarding 701 build
Started by Scott Smith in Open Discussion Forums (non model specific). Last reply by Brad Payne 58 minutes ago. 4 Replies 0 Likes
DUC prop washers
Started by Brad Payne in Viking Forum 13 hours ago. 0 Replies 0 Likes
KT76A with Dynon encoder. ***SOLD***
Started by Todd Scruton in Classified / For Sale Postings. Last reply by Jerry Griego 14 hours ago. 3 Replies 0 Likes
Trailing edge rivets for 701 wings
Started by Scott Smith in Open Discussion Forums (non model specific). Last reply by Perry delano 17 hours ago. 6 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
Pro Builder Assistance
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...
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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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