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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 zenithair.net for the official Zenith Aircraft website.

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This Is Illegal Everywhere Else...

Jon Hakala goes flying with Trent Palmer in his "Big Tuna" Zenith STOL CH 701 #SkyJeep
1 hour ago
Kevin King posted a discussion

Dent Removal advice

I think when I fit the skin onto the elevator, it might not have settled correctly. Any chance I…See More
11 hours ago
Jaime Rabins posted a discussion

Viking 140T Belt Tensioner Removal Upgrade

I recently removed the belt tensioner as recommended by Viking. I used belt 6PK1045 from Mocha Auto…See More
20 hours ago
Bob Connors posted a discussion

No Electrical System

Hello All,Anybody flying this way with their Zenith or know of others doing so. I am looking for…See More
Saturday
Oliver Claus posted a blog post
Friday
steve larson replied to Dennis Mitchell's discussion 'Selling Rotax UL'
"I am also interested. Can you send info to steven5697@att.net? I am in Reno-"
Friday
John Tatro replied to Ed stepec's discussion '750 Cruzer with O200'
"I'm not familiar with that issue."
Thursday
Isaac W posted a photo
Thursday
Ramon Rife replied to Andrew Smith's discussion 'CH-801 For Sale'
"Hey Andrew, hope you are well. Were you able to sell this?"
Thursday
Ed stepec posted discussions
Wednesday
Mel Asberry replied to Allen Buckley's discussion 'Flaps on a 601-HDS (tapered Wing)'
"The HDS stall speed is so low you really don't need flaps.  I fly out of a 1500'…"
Wednesday
shaun wheeler posted a discussion

Hardware stack using ACV-J01-10 Sonex

So I got the mount from Arion and its off to the powder coat place. The Sonex ACV-J01-10 look like…See More
Nov 3
A video by Zenith Aero was featured

Zenith STOL - short landing demonstration

Zenith STOL - short landing demonstration. STOL CH 701 with 80-hp Rotax 912 engine
Nov 2
Michael Thomas posted blog posts
Nov 1
Gene Kujawa posted a discussion

CORVAIR Engine Parts

These are spares obtained  for my Conversion which was Sold.  The parts are “as is” removed from an…See More
Nov 1
Gene Kujawa posted a discussion

Corvair Engine Conversion, 120 HP

Built per Wm. Wynne’s Corvair Manual, all new parts excerpt, case, crank and rods which were…See More
Oct 31
Ed stepec posted a discussion

Prop for an O200

Looking for a propeller for my CH750 with O200. What do you have and want to sell? See More
Oct 30
Jonathan Kreilich posted a discussion

Propeller for a Jabiru 3300

I just recently purchased a Jabiru 3300 that I am putting on my 750 and am looking for a…See More
Oct 30
Steve Sims posted photos
Oct 29
Steve Sims posted a status
"It’s officially the end of an era. Hurricane Isaias hit 2R4 where my 601HDS is hangared, heavily damaging it…total loss! Wonderful bird!"
Oct 29

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No Electrical System

Started by Bob Connors in Open Discussion Forums (non model specific). Last reply by James H Skaggs 3 hours ago. 4 Replies

Dent Removal advice

Started by Kevin King in Open Discussion Forums (non model specific). Last reply by Arnie Minear 6 hours ago. 1 Reply

**SOLD** Rotax UL

Started by Dennis Mitchell in Classified / For Sale Postings. Last reply by Efe Elci on Saturday. 4 Replies

CH 750 Cruzer Project for Sale

Started by Brandon Belvin in Classified / For Sale Postings. Last reply by Brandon Belvin on Friday. 2 Replies

 
 
 

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Classified listings for buying or selling Zenith builds and parts...


Custom Instrument Panels
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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.


Zenith Homecoming Tee:


Zenair Floats


Flying On Your Own Wings:
A Complete Guide to Understanding Light Airplane Design, by Chris Heintz


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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.

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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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