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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Videos
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A Moment In Time
Added by Mark Moore 2 Comments 5 Likes
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Zenair 601 Adventures
Added by Karl Kiltz 4 Comments 4 Likes
Groups
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Zenith CH 601 / 650 seri…
1807 members
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STOL CH 750
1643 members
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STOL CH 701
1254 members
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CH 750 Cruzer
737 members
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STOL CH 801
452 members
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Zenair Floats
210 members
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Canadian Builders and Fl…
175 members
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STOL CH 750 SD
146 members
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Australian & New Zealand…
115 members
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CH 640
111 members
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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.
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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Latest Activity
Garmin 327 and Tail beacon
I have a great condition Garmin 327 and ADS-B Uavonics tail beacon that is currently installed and working great in my 750. 1950.00 package for both.
Two intake valve rocker arms
Hello,I just want to share a recent experience with my 2007 O-200 A82 engine. While flying in the pattern at my home airport (KMCC) it started running rough with somewhat reduced power. We immediately landed and taxied back to the hangar. We…See More
Looking for Propeller for Jabiru 3300
I am looking to replace my propeller for my 601 XLB and wondering if anyone has a propeller available for sale.Please let me knowSee More
Zenith XL/650 parts for sale
If you're going to build a 650 or XL, here's the chance to save some time and money. These parts are from an XL, and are offered as a lot. Buy these, which are at half the price I paid for them, and save time in building them.Pair of ailerons,…See More
AWC Inspection - Success
My wife and I received our Air Worthiness Certificate today, 4/18/21, at Hemet/Ryan airport in California from Matt Hlavac, DAR (left). Its been a long road but finally got-her-done!…See More
"Just posted a video of how my instrument panel has changed over the past 11 years. Avionics have made huge improvements over 11 years"
Instrument Panel Evolution
This video documents how the instrument panel on my homebuilt Zenith CH601HDS has changed over the past 11 years.If you are building an airplane in your gara...
601 Adding leg room hack?
I'm 6' and would like 1 more inch of leg room. Any hacks/ideas? ThanksEd EatonSee More
Brake fluid
All,Any source for Texaco 15 hydraulic fluid or equivalent?Thanks!JimSee More
Float rudder assembly 1900
I am looking for a float rudder assembly for my 1900 Zenair floats…See More
601XLB airframe
Just putting this out there to see if there is any interest.a buddy of mine has a flying, painted, kit built 601XLB, I’m interested inpurchasing it for the Continental 0-200. He’s too old to keep flying, he built it.Anyone out there interested in…See More
"All permits have eventually arrived. Test pilot booked for 18th April 2021 UK Cruzer is actually going to fly."
O235 Cowling
Anyone tried to fit a Zenith Lyc cowl. It is not even close to fitting. Share your experience with this pls if you have any on this. TksSee More
Solid rivets
A question about solid rivets.The Cruzer wings call out AN-470-AD-5-6, -5-7, -5-9, and -5-11 solid rivets for the wing structure.In looking at Aircraft Spruce, they have -5-10's and '5-12's, but no -5-11's. Wicks also skips this size.Can anyone…See More
Twiddling my thumbs
Ordered the finishing kit for my 701. They said it won't ship until late September. Building an airplane requires a lot of inspiration and motivation maintenance as it is. We've all heard of the high percentage of projects that take more than a…See More
Blog Posts
601 Adding leg room hack?
Posted by ED EATON on April 18, 2021 at 12:41pm 2 Comments 0 Likes
Twiddling my thumbs
Posted by James H Skaggs on April 13, 2021 at 10:28pm 1 Comment 2 Likes
Poor performance at higher Altitudes
Posted by Bob Hartunian on April 12, 2021 at 9:52am 10 Comments 0 Likes
Landing/Taxi Light Kit Install - Help
Posted by Marc Weniger on April 5, 2021 at 8:12pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
Horizontal stabilizer Nearly Complete
Posted by Todd Osborne on March 21, 2021 at 3:29pm 2 Comments 0 Likes
She Flew Out Of My Life - The Zen
Posted by Bob McDonald on March 21, 2021 at 5:57am 6 Comments 2 Likes
"Minor" Delay
Posted by Bill Bear on March 19, 2021 at 4:01pm 5 Comments 0 Likes
Rudder is complete and working on horizontal stabilizer
Posted by Todd Osborne on March 16, 2021 at 10:00am 0 Comments 2 Likes
CH 750 STOL Kit
Posted by Thomas Godbout on March 14, 2021 at 11:04am 0 Comments 5 Likes
Youtube Channel with CH601HD & CH701 + others "Grass Roots" flying.
Posted by Bob McDonald on March 13, 2021 at 6:30am 3 Comments 1 Like
Forum
Looking for Propeller for Jabiru 3300
Started by Rick Gutierrez in Classified / For Sale Postings. Last reply by Mike Brenner 3 hours ago. 3 Replies 0 Likes
Two intake valve rocker arms
Started by Dale K Doty in Continental Engines. Last reply by Larry Zepp 4 hours ago. 2 Replies 0 Likes
Gearbox oil
Started by Matt Bunton in Viking Forum. Last reply by Jan Eggenfellner 9 hours ago. 4 Replies 0 Likes
Garmin 327 and Tail beacon
Started by Jason Spears in Classified / For Sale Postings. Last reply by Bob Simmons 17 hours ago. 1 Reply 0 Likes
The Viking 150 Release
Started by Jan Eggenfellner in Viking Forum. Last reply by Bob Simmons 17 hours ago. 19 Replies 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, 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:
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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