Sebastien Heintz's Videos (Zenith Aircraft Builders and Flyers) - Zenith Aircraft Builders and Flyers

Flying the Zenith CH 650

2022-03-15T19:39:11.041Z

I took the opportunity to jump in the Zenith CH 650 for a quick flight around the patch: What a wonderful aircraft to fly! The factory demonstrator CH 650 is powered by a 130-hp UL350iS engine, with dual Dynon SkyView HDS glass panel displays.

Zenith Workshop, Texas-style, 2022

2022-02-17T14:45:07.388Z

Here's a quick snapshot (in high-speed time-lapse) of the day's activities on Friday, February 11, 2022, at Boerne Stage Airfield, where a dozen Zenith aircraft kit rudders were assembled, introducing first-time builders to the tools and skills needed to build their own Zenith kit. What a great group of participants! We had a good drive in the Zenith cargo van to Southwest Texas (delivering kits along the way) to hold the workshop class in Bill Fahey's hangar at Boerne Stage Airfield (north of San Antonio).
We wholeheartedly thank Bill Fahey for organizing and hosting this event, whose relentless support of sport aviation goes beyond all expectations! Thanks also to local Zenith builder Jaime Pujol for his help in setting up the workshop and for providing the great plaques, pens and wallets presented to all the workshop participants! We're also very grateful to Dr. Mark Ogden for his help setting up and for graciously providing the delicious Rudy's BBQ lunch on Friday in his hangar (where he's building a CH 701). Bill's beautiful wife and super-hostess Johni Badder-Fahey kept everyone warm with coffee and provided her great AirBNB house to the Zenith crew! We're also thankful to Dave Tillema who flew in with his CH 750 Cruzer (from Houston) and offered demo flights. We're grateful to Chip King, local Designated Airworthiness Representative (FAA DAR) and fan of the Zenith aircraft, who stopped by to answer questions, and thankful to Jan and Alissa Eggenfellner of Viking Aircraft Engines who made the trip from Florida to meet with Texas builders and flyers. Thanks as well to local CH750 Cruzer owners Allan and Kathy Gratia for feeding us donuts, and thanks to area builders and owners who came by to visit: Darrin and Lois Towers (STOL CH 750), Jimmy Young (STOL CH 750), Duane Hillis (CH 750 Cruzer) and Jimmy Smith (STOL CH 701). What a great group of Texas builders and flyers! We're already looking forward to returning in 2023!

Florida Trip: Zenith Workshop, STOL Competition, and more!

2022-01-29T02:42:38.227Z

Here's Part Two of our Road Trip, driving the Zenith cargo van to Florida from the Zenith Aircraft kit factory in Mexico, Missouri, to deliver kits, visit with Wheels & Wings in Lake City (Florida), deliver our last kit, host a hands-on Zenith workshop at Sun 'n Fun in Lakeland, attend the "public debut" of the Spirit of Lakeland aircraft and take in the Central Florida Classic National STOL competition where two Zeniths competed!
Whew! Busy and productive yet fun trip!

Check out Part One: "Road Trip, Zenith-style: Aircraft kit deliveries" for the first half of the trip to Florida: https://youtu.be/_l_rfj1FmBE

Flying the Zenith CH 750 Cruzer: Fall colors

2021-11-09T19:56:56.077Z

Flying over and around Mexico (Missouri) to catch a glimpse of the fall colors on this beautiful autumn day (while experimenting with GoPro camera angles).
Zenith CH 750 Cruzer, powered by the UL350i (118-hp) engine with a Sensenich prop.

Let's go flying! Zenith CH 650

2021-06-28T16:11:43.433Z

Short flight in the Zenith CH 650, powered by a 130-hp UL Power engine, to enjoy the amazing view! Love this airplane!!