"Landed my Zenith 701 at this lovely little strip in western Colorado today. About 1000’ useable, and about 5100’ elevation."
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
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CH 750 Cruzer
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STOL CH 801
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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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Buh bye Turtle...
...Sky Turtle's last embrace before departing with her newest owner to Connecticut. Took 4 1/2 years to build and we logged 381.5 hrs together over a nearly 5 year span with wheels, floats and skis. During that time we also enjoyed a January field…
Ride along as I practice a few landings on a beautiful summer evening.
N115CG has been flying trouble free for almost four years already! Time really does fly!! I've been doing a few night flights and decided to turn on the vi...
L750 Cricket Build: Finished the Passenger Wingtip and started Coms
Today I continued my Cruzer Build. (Full-size Experimental Aircraft Build). Looking forward to sharing the built with everyone and learning a lot.TeeSpring S...
Zenith 701 Sunrise Launch
Took my Zenith 701 out for an early morning flight.
Skytrax Gearbox Installed onto APEX Engine
Installed the Skytrax gearbox onto the Yamaha APEX. Next step is to install the oil tank and oil lines, air intake, and exhaust header. Will be making noises soon!…See More
WANTED: Jabiru 3300
I’m looking to purchase a used jabiru 3300.Please contact me if you have one to sell.See More
Drone Footage Landing 2022-08-01
Some boys at Greenbank caught my landing with their drone ... pretty cool!
Fuel System Options
1. Has anyone with a UL Power engine used any other fuel system parts other than what Wicks sells? (i.e. Fuel pumps, fuel filters, etc.)2. Regarding the parts, I know that UL does not "manufacture" these parts, but I am wondering what the source…See More
Airventure 2022 Building a Zenith Cruzer in a 1 Car Garage
Hi All,This is the link to my presentation given at Airventure 2022 "Building a Zenith Cruzer in a One Car Garage".Thanks to Sebastien and Zenith for their support and also to those who attended the presentation. I hope to do it again next year.John…See More
I am interested in your experience with the Jabiru 3300 Gen 4
Hi all,I am considering installing a new Jabiru 3300 Gen 4 in a CH650. Any experience you can share regarding the Jabiru 3300 Gen 4 is greatly appreciated. Your thoughts on this engine vs. a UL Power 350 iS is also appreciated.I guess my real…See More
Floats leaving the hangar...going South
Time for someone else to enjoy these well crafted and proofed amphib floats. I got three short seasons on them with Sky Turtle and they are going to CT to be mounted on a Legend Cub Would have kept them if they would have worked with the new project.
Rotax CHT Sensor replacement
I find that Rotax 912ULS CHT Sensors, part 965531, cost $195 each. Has anyone found a more economical replacement?See More
Airventure 2022 Building a Zenith Cruzer in a 1 Car Garage
Hi All,This is the link to my presentation given at Airventure 2022 "Building a Zenith Cruzer in a One Car Garage".Thanks to Sebastien and Zenith for their support and also to those who attended the presentation. I hope to do it again next year.John…See More
throttle arm x set idle screw
Throttle end piece hits the idle set screw before the throttle arm reaches the full throttle position.The arm extender is not an option as this is a dual-throttle configuration.
Zenith Factory Workshop: September 14 & 15 - FULL at Zenith Aircraft factory
September 14, 2022 at 9am to September 15, 2022 at 3pm
This workshop class is at FULL capacity.Zenith Aircraft Hands-On WorkshopWe invite you to join us at our September 2022 factory workshop to gain hands-on experience in building your own Zenith aircraft kit! This workshop event is held right before…See More
WANTED: Propeller
I am in the market for a prop for my O-320.O-320 Flange, 6 bolt, 3/8 Bolts.Please let me know what you have. Thank you. -JoeSee More
Blog Posts
Airventure 2022 Building a Zenith Cruzer in a 1 Car Garage
Posted by John DiMattei on August 5, 2022 at 3:02pm 0 Comments 2 Likes
EAA Oshkosh AirVenture 2022 Preview
Posted by Zenith Aero on June 30, 2022 at 1:56pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
eaa airventure zenith kit construction
Posted by Michael radtke on June 24, 2022 at 1:55pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
FAA medical
Posted by Van Cole on June 9, 2022 at 10:27am 5 Comments 0 Likes
WITHOUT COMPROMISE: THE AFFORDABILITY AND ACCESSIBILITY OF JON HAKALA’S ZENITH 701
Posted by Zenith Aero on June 6, 2022 at 9:37am 0 Comments 1 Like
Installing Fairings
Posted by Jonathan Fay on June 1, 2022 at 8:10am 0 Comments 0 Likes
Leading Edge Skin for Left Wing Drilled
Posted by Damon Brantley on May 25, 2022 at 11:20pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
Bob Is Back Flying
Posted by Bob McDonald on May 24, 2022 at 7:17am 9 Comments 6 Likes
Its Alive!!!!
Posted by Nathan Gamble on May 7, 2022 at 2:13pm 2 Comments 2 Likes
Bungee "Installation Tool"
Posted by Bob McDonald on May 3, 2022 at 9:23am 2 Comments 0 Likes
Forum
WANTED: Jabiru 3300
Started by Randy Ferri in Classified / For Sale Postings. Last reply by Randy Ferri 16 hours ago. 6 Replies 0 Likes
STOL 750 Parts For Sale
Started by Martin Bornheimer in Classified / For Sale Postings. Last reply by LARRY TRAMEL on Sunday. 7 Replies 0 Likes
Dual Controls Zenith 750 stol
Started by LARRY TRAMEL in Classified / For Sale Postings. Last reply by LARRY TRAMEL on Sunday. 4 Replies 0 Likes
CH 650B for sale
Started by Richard Benson in Classified / For Sale Postings. Last reply by Richard Benson on Saturday. 5 Replies 0 Likes
2010 CH750/Jabiru 3300
Started by Stephen M. Swartz in Classified / For Sale Postings. Last reply by Stephen M. Swartz on Saturday. 12 Replies 2 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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