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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).
Events
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Zenith Banquet at EAA Oshkosh AirVenture 2018
July 26, 2018 from 7pm to 9:30pm – Oshkosh Elks Club
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Videos
Groups
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Zenith CH 601 / 650 Zodi…
1546 members
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STOL CH 750
1364 members
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STOL CH 701
1063 members
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CH 750 Cruzer
540 members
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STOL CH 801
390 members
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Zenair Floats
160 members
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Canadian Builders and Fl…
155 members
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Australian & New Zealand…
106 members
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CH 640
84 members
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European Owners and Flye…
46 members
Week's Top Photos
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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Latest Activity
Gary Nelson posted a blog postAdding legroom to the 701
Has anyone tried shifting back the cabin seats, and/or relocating the rudder pedals forward on a 701 to make a bit more legroom for the pilot and pax? Or is there another way to accomplish that I haven't considered? Besides buying a 750...GarySee More
Buzz Air Flight Academy posted a status"Buzz Air Flight Academy gave a brief presentation at the Lawrenceburg Rotary meeting today."
Michael T. posted a discussionTrying to solve a primer mystery.....
Hey everyoneDoes anyone know where I can buy the brush on water based primer Zenair/Zenith usesI called the factory and they said aircraft spruce sells it, call aircraft spruce and they dont know what I`m talking aboutthis is the link to the primer…See More
Core engine inspection
Hello All I am in the process of a 750 STOL build...I have picked up a Corvair complete motor with the correct numbers etc and tore it down....I think it took only about 3-4 sizes of wrenches/sockets... those were the good ole days!!Short of taking…See More
Zenith Aero posted eventsZenith Factory Workshop: September 19 & 20, 2018
September 19, 2018 at 9am to September 20, 2018 at 12pmZenith Factory Workshop: August 16 & 17, 2018
August 16, 2018 at 9am to August 17, 2018 at 12pmZenith Factory Workshop: July 12 & 13, 2018
July 12, 2018 at 9am to July 13, 2018 at 12pm
Zenith Aero updated an event
Buzz Air Anniversary Fly-In at Lawrenceburg, TN 2M2
August 25, 2018 all day
Good Morning! Buzz Air Flight Academy will be celebrating 10 years this August 25th! We want to invite everyone to come out and join in the festivities. Show off your planes and meet fellow pilots from all over. We are going to also have a short…See More
Larry Griffin posted a discussionJabiru 3300 Gen 4 performance
Wondering if anyone who owns a Jabiru Gen 4 would share their opinion/performance on the newest engine.ThanksLarrySee More
Patrick Hoyt posted a photo
Tufting nose wheel pant
Tuft testing the nose wheel pant. I got a lot of bugs on one side the other day, so I thought it might be mis-adjusted.The big rectangular object above the nosewheel is the backside of the radiator. Airflow in this area will be examined next.
Joe S. posted a discussionViking 90 HP as replacemt for Rotax 582 on CH701 (1987 kit)
Would the viking 90hp be suitable for an early CH701 kit, from 1987, with 960 gross?See More
Terrence "Dr. Terry" Hall posted a status"Safety wired rudder cables. Of course reinstalled rudder. Trying to get enough nerve to install second windshield. Inflated tires to 50 PSI."
Terrence "Dr. Terry" Hall posted a status"Completed supports and fuel hose to header inside fuselage. Reattached and tensioned control cables. Installed gascolator and fuel line."
Blog Posts
Adding legroom to the 701
Posted by Gary Nelson on June 22, 2018 at 3:36pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
Reversed Main Landing Gear
Posted by Dick Miles on June 12, 2018 at 11:46am 2 Comments 0 Likes
First engine run of my UL350iS installed on my CH750 STOL
Posted by James NS Dao on June 11, 2018 at 2:23am 2 Comments 2 Likes
Ch 750 wing root skin.
Posted by Anthony Morris on June 9, 2018 at 9:58am 4 Comments 0 Likes
Moving on
Posted by Jeff Ford on June 6, 2018 at 8:31pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
Facebook SUper Duty post
Posted by Jan Eggenfellner on June 6, 2018 at 8:25pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
Zenith Banquet for 2018
Posted by Joe Scheibinger on June 4, 2018 at 3:30pm 1 Comment 1 Like
My build log online
Posted by Michael Doornbos on June 4, 2018 at 7:11am 0 Comments 1 Like
Compact Drill Guide
Posted by Damon Brantley on May 28, 2018 at 11:25pm 2 Comments 1 Like
Backcountry Camping in the Rocky Mountains
Posted by Joe Harrington on May 27, 2018 at 5:00pm 12 Comments 12 Likes
Forum
Trying to solve a primer mystery
Started by Michael T. in Open Discussion Forums (non model specific). Last reply by John Austin 2 hours ago. 3 Replies 0 Likes
Core engine inspection
Started by John Mazzolini in Corvair Engine Forum. Last reply by Ramesh Nori 12 hours ago. 1 Reply 0 Likes
What tool are you using to make flutes in your rib formers?
Started by Michael T. in Open Discussion Forums (non model specific). Last reply by Michael T. 14 hours ago. 5 Replies 0 Likes
Jabiru 3300 Gen 4 performance
Started by Larry Griffin in Jabiru Engine Forum yesterday. 0 Replies 0 Likes
Instrument Panel - stock from kit or additional metal plate screwed/riveted to stock?
Started by Jim Davis in Open Discussion Forums (non model specific). Last reply by Jim Davis yesterday. 8 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.
New Custom Upholstery Kits for your Zenith Aircraft:
Zenith Vinyl Upholstery Kits
New 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.
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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