Zenith Aircraft Company manufactures a full line of affordable all-metal airplane kits for sport pilots and first-time builders. 
Build It. FLY IT_
One of the big advantages of building your own aircraft is that you, the builder, get to choose how to build, configure and equip your airplane, based on your preferences and requirements.
With new choices, it's never been easier to start building your own kit aircraft:
1. Choose Your Model:
Choose the model with the performance and features that you want! Can't decide? Call us and we'll discuss with you the characteristics of each Zenith model. Better yet, visit the factory and see the airplanes up close and go up for a demo flight!
STOL CH 701
STOL CH 750


Zenith CH 750 Cruzer
2. Choose Your Kit:
Whatever your schedule or budget, Zenith Aircraft Company makes it easy for you to get started on your dream project.
Scratch-build your airplane
Component section kits
   
Cruzer Kit
Quick Build Kit
Additional professional builder assistance programs and quick build kits (QBK), including the "Two Week Wonder" program, can help you get in the air quicker than ever before, at a surprisingly affordable price. Contact us for details.
3. Choose Your Engine:
Zenith aircraft are not designed around a specific engine, giving you, the builder, the choice to install the powerplant that best suits your needs. The CH 650 and CH 750 models share the same firewall, making a wide array of engines (and corresponding firewall-forward installation packages) available. Choose the engine for the performance you want, at the price you want:
100-hp Continental O-200
Proven reliability, new or rebuilt
100-130 hp UL Power
FADEC, direct drive, air-cooled
  

100-hp Rotax 912 ULS
Lightweight and efficient
4th generation 120-hp JABIRU 3300
New 4th generation series
  

Corvair conversion
Build your own auto conversion
Viking Honda engines
Honda-based Viking auto engine
Additional engine choices are available.  Zenith Aircraft Company actively encourages new aircraft engine development but does not endorse or approve the suitability of any specific engines. Some installations may be more suitable than others. Lightweight engines, such the Rotax 912 or UL Power, are recommended for the lighter STOL CH 701.
5. Choose Your Panel:
Build your dream instrument panel with your choice of avionics for your personal aircraft: All glass or steam gauges? Tablet for navigation? Design and build your own custom panel or buy a sophisticated (yet easy to install) panel:
Custom instrument panel
Instrument panels
  

Complete panel kits
Custom panels
6. Choose your Options:
Customize your airplane specifically for your needs and requirements. Popular kit options include extended range fuel tanks, LED lighting, cabin upholstery, folding wings, floats, and many more.
Floats
7. Build It. FLY IT!
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ZENITH WORKSHOPS
Attending the hands-on workshop at the Zenith Aircraft kit manufacturing factory in Mexico, Missouri, is probably the easiest way to get started on your very own airplane! Plan now to join us at an upcoming event:
Hands on fun and education_
Zenith Aircraft Company's factory workshops have become popular with sport aviation enthusiasts, giving them the opportunity to gain valuable hands-on experience in building their own Zenith Aircraft kit plane. Participants get to actually start assembling kit parts under the direction and guidance of factory professionals, and "graduate" from the workshop upon completing construction of their own aircraft rudder tail section for one of Zenith Aircraft Company's popular kit aircraft designs, including the Zenith CH 650 cruiser or the high wing Zenith CH 750 series.
Hands on aircraft building experience_
The factory workshops make an excellent getaway for you and your spouse or a friend! Spend a couple of days at the Zenith Aircraft factory and meet with fellow aviation enthusiasts - all while gaining valuable hands-on building skills. A demo flight is part of the factory workshop experience in a Zenith factory demo airplane!
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For more information:
For more information about building and flying your own Zenith kit airplane, we've published a free and comprehensive Zenith Aircraft magazine, chock-full of information on building and flying your own Zenith.

Call us at the factory to discuss building and flying your own Zenith kit: 573-881-9000 (Monday - Friday, 8 - 5 Central time)

Zenith Aircraft magazine

This free 48-page full color magazine provides an excellent introduction to the world of recreational flying and kit aviation.  Download your free copy or contact Zenith Aircraft to have one mailed to you.