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Comment by Stephen Aupperle on May 2, 2021 at 7:49am

I had the pleasure of meeting with Chris once at the Zenith facility in Canada. What a kind and gracious man he was. I am grateful to have met the man who was responsible for the great design of the 750 STOL that I built.

Comment by Jay Hunt on May 2, 2021 at 7:05am

I am so sad to hear this. Chris was a wonderful man, a brilliant aircraft designer and a good friend. He helped my realize a dream in the 1970s when he developed and helped me build the CH180 Super Acro Zenith. Many happy hours were spent with him in his Nobleton, Ontario workshop. My sincere condolences to Sebastian and his family.

Comment by Bob McDonald on May 2, 2021 at 6:59am

My condolences to your family. Celebrate a life well lived and loved.

Comment by Thomas Godbout on May 2, 2021 at 6:38am

My condolences to the entire Heintz family. The passing of Chris leaves a giant hole in the world aviation in general and the experimental home built community in particular. He will be missed.

Comment by Greg Priest on May 2, 2021 at 6:34am

The sad passing of this genius aeronautical Engineer has touched so many people around the world. Most people know Chris as the designer of the Zenith family of aircraft in the experimental aviation category.

His sons have continued his legacy and will remember him as a loving father, grand dad, and husband to his wife.

My heart goes out to his family and I thank you for the design of my Zenith Cruiser which I am currently building. 

Comment by John Austin on May 2, 2021 at 6:26am

Sympathy and prayers to the Heintz family.

Talented in so many aspects of aviation, he truly was a pioneer in spreading the popularity of experimental aviation and we all are so privileged to be the recipients of his efforts.

Thank you, Chris, blue skies forever.

John Austin

Comment by Byers Coleman on May 2, 2021 at 6:21am

• Sincere condolences to Sebastian and Mike on the passing of their father.   The aviation community owes a debt of gratitude for his contributions.

Comment by CHRISTIAN TREMBLAY on May 2, 2021 at 6:09am

My thought and prayers are with his family.

Tks M. Heintz for all great design aircraft and all dedicated work to aviation. We all benefit from your passion gived in heritage to humanity.

Christian Tremblay

From Montreal, Qc.

Comment by Chris M. Brammer, Jr. on May 2, 2021 at 5:53am

Chris Heintz was a true visionary and while his work will be carried on by his offspring, will be missed by the experimental aviation community.  My prayers go out to Annemarie and the family.

Comment by Daniel Niendorff on May 2, 2021 at 5:49am

I am tremendously saddened to hear of Chris Heintz passing. There just aren’t words to adequately express how much his life and work have impacted all of us. My thought and prayers are with his family.

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