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 seri…
1842 members
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STOL CH 750
1682 members
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STOL CH 701
1286 members
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CH 750 Cruzer
766 members
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STOL CH 801
463 members
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Zenair Floats
215 members
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Canadian Builders and Fl…
177 members
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STOL CH 750 SD
171 members
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Australian & New Zealand…
115 members
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CH 640
114 members
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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.com for the official Zenith Aircraft website.
Thank you to all who participated and visited for the 2021 Zenith Aircraft Homecoming and Fly-In! What a fantastic event!! Check out the photos.
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Latest Activity
Cortec on firewall?
Does anybody know if Cortec would be okay to use on the front side of the firewall, between mating surfaces, or would it be to hot for Cortec to Handle?
For Sale: Zenith 750 Cruzer
Nearly complete project. A big advantage to this project is the buyer can obtain a Repairman's Certificate and be able to perform your own maintenance and annual inspection. Used Lycoming O320 150 HP, nose gear puck system, electric trim and flaps,…See More
O-360 users forward or bottom intake
For those O-360 lycoming users do you have a forward facing induction or bottom induction on your oil pan. Wondering if I will have enough room in the cowling since ours is a bottom facing induction. We will be using just a throttle body for our…See More
"Lost three weeks because of destroyed and leaking VW fuel fill senders. Don’t make my mistake in building. Buy a better sender."
"Finally reinstalled both wing tanks and riveted the wing skins. The sound of pulled rivets into main strut is pleasurable. Ready for flight."
air bubble under gel coat
This spot cracked open while I was working on other areas of the bottom cowl (left).I repaired it with a mix of resin and filler (right).Thankfully it happened before any finishing work. The obvious question left unanswered (for now, at least) is:…
Making Progress
Got my fuel flow/air pocket problems resolved, got a replacement major overhauled O200A to replace the C90, finally got oil pressure on the O200A, and ready for the first start attempt. Yesterday I had my fingers crossed as I tied down and chocked…See More
"Inspection completed today. It is in the eyes of the FAA officially an airplane. Now to find some quiet weather for that first flight."
Fuel Flow Transducers
Being from Canada I must have a Pre Cover inspection completed on my 750SD by the MD-RA and hope to have that completed within a week or so. I will then install the fuel tanks and consider installing the fuel senders as provided by Zenith - which…See More
Brake Pedals With Brake Cylinders and plumbing
Detail of brake cylinders on brake pedals showing lengthened clevises for two of the brake cylinders and interconnecting brake lines from Master Cylinders to secondary cylinders.
Electronic ignition and fuel injection
Has anyone experience with the FlyEFII system. We are giving serious consideration to using it for our Lycoming engine. It could be used on other engines also. Would really like to hear of any experience with it. Good or Bad.ThanksArnieSee More
Zenith "Sky Jeep" back-country landing and short takeoff at Mt. Eagle Escape at Lake of the Ozarks
Jon Humberd and his Super 701 stopped in at Mt. Eagle Escape at the Lake of the Ozarks on his way to Arkansas following the Zenith Aircraft Homecoming Fly-In...
CH640 plans wanted
I am looking for a set of plans for a CH640. Hoping that someone has a set they are not going to build from or knows someone who does. Any leads would be greatly appreciated. See More
Zenith Homecoming: Thank You!
We wholeheartedly thank all who participated at the 2021 Zenith Homecoming and Fly-In! What a great time! Check out the photos (with more to come): https://bit.ly/photos-2021-Zenith-fly-in
Blog Posts
Making Progress
Posted by Bill Bear on September 24, 2021 at 1:12am 4 Comments 0 Likes
Stabilizer Skeleton Work
Posted by Austin Loveless on September 19, 2021 at 9:41am 0 Comments 0 Likes
Super Duty Viking Engine Install
Posted by Adam Andrews on September 8, 2021 at 9:39am 0 Comments 1 Like
Canopy Installed: 90/90 point reached
Posted by Bradford Drown on September 7, 2021 at 6:58pm 1 Comment 0 Likes
Under Carriage fairings
Posted by Robert Schneck on August 23, 2021 at 4:32am 1 Comment 0 Likes
For Sale -CH 601HD, S/N 6-3248, N738J
Posted by Jim Hoak on August 22, 2021 at 10:33am 0 Comments 0 Likes
2021 Zenith Homecoming Open Hangar Days and Fly-In: September 17 & 18
Posted by Zenith Aero on August 18, 2021 at 11:00am 2 Comments 2 Likes
Zodiac training
Posted by rajan kaleekal on August 16, 2021 at 6:15pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
Oil cooler vent
Posted by Kelvin Carson on August 16, 2021 at 7:16am 2 Comments 0 Likes
DUC 5 Bladed Propeller Super Duty Build
Posted by Adam Andrews on July 18, 2021 at 7:51pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
Forum
VDO Fuel Senders Woes!
Started by John Austin in Open Discussion Forums (non model specific). Last reply by John Austin 5 hours ago. 37 Replies 2 Likes
Cortec on firewall?
Started by Jeff Bingham in Open Discussion Forums (non model specific) 16 hours ago. 0 Replies 0 Likes
Zero Oil Pressure on Newly Overhauled 0200A
Started by Bill Bear in Continental Engines. Last reply by Bill Bear 18 hours ago. 11 Replies 0 Likes
For Sale: Zenith 750 Cruzer
Started by Ben Knox in Classified / For Sale Postings 19 hours ago. 0 Replies 0 Likes
Jabiru 3300 EGT readings extreme fluctuation
Started by Joe Donohue in Jabiru Engine Forum. Last reply by Joe Donohue 23 hours ago. 3 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, 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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