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…
1584 members
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STOL CH 750
1409 members
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STOL CH 701
1094 members
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CH 750 Cruzer
577 members
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STOL CH 801
401 members
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Zenair Floats
168 members
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Canadian Builders and Fl…
157 members
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Australian & New Zealand…
111 members
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CH 640
87 members
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European Owners and Flye…
46 members
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EAA Zenith Build Project
Flying Adventures!
Super-bright LED lights for your Zenith:
These Zenair-branded 3-way wingtip-mounted LED lights from AeroLED are the brightest and highest quality LED lights available on the market today. Available at a great price exclusively for Zenith builders and owners.
25th Anniversary: 1992 - 2017
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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Andrew posted a discussionDoes amyone still fly 601 hd??
Seems like the company had dumped us older flyers as we try to upgrade.Ive been trying for months to write emails to zenith about upgrading 601hd main gear to the newer leaf spring.I get no responce. Nothing.See More
Jon Humberd posted a discussionProp pitch setting sweet spot?
I have a 3-blade whirlwind ground adjustable prop on my ULPower 350iS/701 Sky Jeep.I started with a fairly steep prop pitch and have been gradually backing it off with less pitch. It “feels right” at this prop pitch setting and will climbout pretty…See More
Jonathan Fay posted a discussionProp clearance for 750 Cuzer w/ viking 130
I plan to fly from paved runways with stock wheels and wheel pants (fairings). i have a viking steel bungee.How much clearance should I have between the prop and concrete on the ramp?JonathanSee More
Sebastien Heintz posted a blog postLet us know what do you want to wear? Zenith apparel from EAA
For the past several years we've had EAA (the Experimental Aircraft Association) supply Zenith Aircraft branded shirts, hats, and other accessories through their retail outlets at…See More
Buzz Air Flight Academy posted a status"we have a packed day here at buzzair, but the rain is currently holding us up."
Don Morrisey posted a discussionSlick Magneto Service Bulletin SB1-15A
Looks like the distributor gear on many Slick Magnetos needs to be replaced. This affects mine...check your serial numbers...…See More
Jim and Amelia Isaacs posted a status"Working firewall, avionics, and electrical layout and install. I feel like it’s best to tackle all three simultaneously"
Zenith Aero posted a photo
Gary Welch's Zenith CH 601 XLB in Sport Aviation magazine (December 2018)
Five years ago, my wife, Linda, and I were happily members of a flying club that had a Cessna Cardinal. Then one day I went to the doctor andwas diagnosed with stage 4 lymphoma. We sold our share in the Cardinal, and I went down that terrifying path…
A blog post by Mark Baenen was featuredSet The Wings!!!!
Thank you to the Kratochwill boys! Tom and Tyler from Merrimac came down this last weekend and helped me set my wings. Great…See More
Clint L Gosch posted a photo
"Had a break in the weather last week, went flying again! 3 hours on the hobbs."
"Had a break in the weather last week, went flying again! 3 hours on the hobbs."
Terrence "Dr. Terry" Hall posted a status"Rewiring of Trig 96 radio with shielded cable. Pennywise and dollar foolish,
Clearly this is an educational experience while waiting weather"
Sebastien Heintz posted a videoCross-country flight to Jefferson City
Justin Falls flies his STOL CH 750 "Sky Jeep" light sport utility aircraft cross-country for the first time, with his wheelchair in the rear baggage area, to...
David Banahan posted a discussionFlaparon counter weights
Has anyone weighed their counterweignts after balancing? It would seem that this should be a known weight that would not vary builder to builder if the flaparon was built per plan. There may be a difference on the inboard and outboard flaparons.…See More
Blog Posts
Let us know what do you want to wear? Zenith apparel from EAA
Posted by Sebastien Heintz on December 7, 2018 at 2:30pm 29 Comments 2 Likes
Set The Wings!!!!
Posted by Mark Baenen on December 4, 2018 at 6:00pm 0 Comments 4 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 4 Likes
Finally starting the panel for real!
Posted by Jonathan Fay on October 20, 2018 at 10:30pm 2 Comments 1 Like
STOL CH 801 to the rescue: Sam McNair flies supplies to people affected by Hurricane Florence
Posted by Sebastien Heintz on October 17, 2018 at 4:30pm 2 Comments 14 Likes
Changes
Posted by Pedro Luengo Nieto on October 17, 2018 at 6:38am 0 Comments 1 Like
Visit to the Zenith Open Hangar Days
Posted by Jonathan Fay on September 28, 2018 at 11:50am 0 Comments 4 Likes
Mark Phillips' custom STOL CH 701 in EAA Sport Aviation (10/18)
Posted by Zenith Aero on September 27, 2018 at 1:00pm 1 Comment 2 Likes
582 engine mount.
Posted by Joshua smith on September 23, 2018 at 2:27pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
Forum
CH750 cabin frame and front windshield for free
Started by Ghazan Haider in Classified / For Sale Postings. Last reply by Jason R 15 minutes ago. 8 Replies 0 Likes
Zenith 750 Scrap
Started by Steve Kemnitzer in Classified / For Sale Postings. Last reply by David J. Beaulieu 4 hours ago. 4 Replies 0 Likes
Cruzer almost complete, for sale.
Started by Jerry Bryan in Classified / For Sale Postings. Last reply by Dean Smith 5 hours ago. 4 Replies 1 Like
Flaparon counter weights
Started by David Banahan in Open Discussion Forums (non model specific). Last reply by Ralph Powell 5 hours ago. 8 Replies 0 Likes
Lightspeed Headsets ANR Zulu
Started by Steve Kemnitzer in Classified / For Sale Postings. Last reply by Joe Hopwood 7 hours ago. 3 Replies 0 Likes
New from Zenith:
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
Classified listing for buying or selling your Zenith building or flying related stuff...
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:
Quality Sport Planes
Cloverdale, California:
Pro Builder Assistance
For Sale
Classified listing for buying or selling your Zenith building or flying related stuff...
Building and Pilot Supplies
Aircraft Spruce & Specialty for all your building and pilot supplies!
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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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