The world’s greatest aviation celebration starts next week!
EAA Oshkosh AirVenture is the place for all things aviation for seven days starting on Monday! Whether you're a current builder or owner, or just looking at starting on your own project, there is always something for
Zenith Aircraft builders at Oshkosh! As usual, we have many activities during the week.
Watch the Oshkosh 2019 preview video from Zenith Aircraft's Sebastien Heintz and Roger Dubbert as they go flying to discuss the upcoming airshow.
|
|
Visit the Zenith booth (#610 & 611) in the all-new Homebuilt / North Aircraft Display area to see the
Zenith planes and meet the staff. Our traditional exhibit location has moved a little to the south on the other side of the Aeroplane Hangar where we will once again host
daily hands-on demonstrations.
|
|
Start building your own aircraft at Oshkosh? There are daily Zenith kit assembly demonstrations in the workshop at the EAA AeroPlane Workshop hangar (right next to the Zenith display) and you can even start to build your own Zenith rudder there during the AirVenture week. Availability is very limited
but call us if interested.
|
|
If you're already a Zenith builder come by and volunteer some time during the week demonstrating basic kit assembly and sharing your experiences with potential new builders!
|
|
You won't want to miss the
Zenith banquet at Oshkosh for and about Zenith builders, owners and enthusiasts! The annual banquet will once again be held at the Elks Lodge in Oshkosh on
Thursday, July 25th. The bar will open at 5:30 and dinner starts at 7:00 pm. Tickets are available for $20 per person at the door. Lots of door prizes!
|
|
Zenith president
Sebastien Heintz has the following educational forums scheduled. Plan to attend to learn more about building and flying your own Zenith aircraft:
|
|
ZenithAir Camper project
In response to popular demand we're returning to Oshkosh with the
ZenithAir camper
prototype! This is an easy-to-build DIY compact camper, made with CNC cut and match drilled aluminum parts.
|
|
|
|
|
Zenith Apparel
Check out the new
Zenith t-shirts and hats from EAA
. Buy them from Zenith Aircraft, pick them at the EAA Wearhouse at AirVenture, or order online from the
EAA store
: Members receive a discount and all proceeds support EAA's educational programs!
|
|
|
|
Zenith Aircraft Number One!
|
|
In case you missed it, earlier this year it was reported that
Zenith Aircraft is the number one light sport aircraft brand
*, with hundreds, even thousands, of Zenith kit airplane projects being completed in basements and garages by do-it-yourself (DIY) builders across the country.
|
|
*
Based on U.S. registrations, compiled from
FAA data over numerous years
, as tabulated by Dan Johnson of
ByDanJohnson.com
:
"Looking at cumulative registrations, Zenith/Zenair clearly holds the top spot among Sport Pilot kit aircraft sellers."
|
|
Zenith Aircraft
all-metal light aircraft designs are available in
complete
kit form, including Quick Build Kits, that are easy and fast to build, even for first time builders, requiring just simple skills and tools. Builders can also choose to "scratch-build" their own aircraft from blueprints (drawings), or from component "buy-as-you-build" component kits. A wide variety of engines can be installed, from Continental and Lycoming to Rotax, Jabiru and UL Power. Popular alternative engines include automotive conversions such as Corvair and Honda (Viking) conversions. Full custom avionics panels include the UnPanel display, as well as Garmin and Dynon glass panel displays, or just a basic instrument panel with simple steam gauges.
|
|
While we continue to keep our prices as affordable as possible, we continue to invest in 3D solid model design and production technology with the use of CNC equipment in kit production. This has allowed for more advanced (and easier to build) kits, improved delivery schedules, and has allowed us to keep all production of the kits in North America.
All Zenith Aircraft builders and pilots also have full access to lifetime technical support directly from the factory, from the same people who design and build the kits!
|
|
Compare the value and quality
of Zenith Aircraft kits to the competition for completeness, pre-manufactured parts and components, standard equipment, low build time, simplicity of construction and required skills and tools, as well as price!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(Right before the Zenith Open Hangar Days)
|
|
Zenith Aircraft Company's factory workshops are 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 high-wing
Zenith CH 750
series or the sleek low-wing
Zenith CH 650 cruiser
.
The factory workshop 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.
|
|
Plan now to join us for the
Zenith Homecoming at the kit aircraft factory in Mexico, Missouri. The 28th annual event is a fun and informal gathering of Zenith builders, owners, flyers and enthusiasts, with educational sessions of interest to all. Starting on Friday we'll host seminars and workshops, with the Zenith banquet dinner on Friday evening. Saturday activities include a "Zenith Aircraft Show" and BBQ!
|
|
Note that the
Zenith Aircraft factory
in Mexico, Missouri, will remain open next week during EAA Oshkosh AirVenture (with limited technical support available).
Zenair Ltd
. (in Midland, Ontario) will be closed from Saturday, July 20 to August 6 for its annual factory shut-down, and will re-open Tuesday, August 6 .
|
|
|
|
Above: Joyce, Patty, Roger and Kayla model some of the new Zenith Aircraft shirts from EAA
|
|
|
|
|
|
|