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Zenith Aircraft Update: Build It. Fly It!

Watch the video as Zenith Aircraft's Sebastien Heintz and Roger Dubbert go flying in the popular Zenith STOL CH 750 Super Duty to discuss the latest news and updates from Zenith Aircraft, including details about their upcoming trip to Lakeland, Florida early next month for a hands-on workshop class and Zenith fly-in gatherings (more below), followed by a short discussion about last week's announcement from Van's aircraft. "We certainly hope that they have a quick recovery... with the issues that they're working through."

Zenith Aircraft Company is returning to central Florida in early December to host its popular hands-on kit aircraft building workshop class. The workshop will be held December 1 & 2, 2023, on the Sun ’n Fun Expo campus (home of the annual Sun 'n Fun Aerospace Expo each year in April). Registration for the workshop class in now open. Space is limited so register early to secure your space.

The Florida workshop class will start on Friday morning, December 1st. As reported by Kitplanes.com, "Zenith Aircraft’s hands-on workshops are primarily for first-time kit airplane builders and have become popular with sport aviation enthusiasts who are considering to build their own kit airplane and who want to learn more about the required skills, tools, workspace, and more. As part of the workshop each participant builds and assembles their own Zenith aircraft rudder tail section from a standard Zenith kit."

Holding a Zenith workshop class in December in central Florida (at the Sun 'n Fun Expo campus, located between Tampa and Orlando) is the “perfect time and place” to bring the Zenith workshops back to Florida this year, according to Sebastien Heintz, Zenith Aircraft’s president.

“The rest of the kit is constructed the same way as the rudder, using the same tools,” said Heintz. “People get far more out of the workshop than just a finished aircraft rudder: they go home with the knowledge, skills and confidence they need to build their own airplane. Most importantly, they learn that kit building is enjoyable and something that can engage the whole family. With modern technology and good instructions, aircraft construction has become much easier than most people think, and our workshop classes are good examples of this: most participants now complete the rudder kits during the first day.”

The hands-on workshop is an excellent way to learn about building your own kit aircraft and about the many advantages of owning and flying an airplane that you’ve built yourself. For many, building an aircraft (from a kit) is a very rewarding experience, and today’s modern kits make it easier and quicker to build than ever before.

Standard workshop fees are just $375.00 (or $425 for the CH 750 Super Duty model) and include the complete rudder kit for a Zenith aircraft. Additional helpers (spouse or other family members) are encouraged to attend and can participate for free. To learn more about the Florida workshop call Zenith Aircraft directly: 573-581-9000 (Mon – Fri, 8 – 5 Central). Prior registration is required for the rudder workshop class and class size is limited.

On Saturday, December 2nd, there will be an informal regional Zenith fly-in gathering on the Sun 'n Fun campus. Representatives from several engine companies are expected to participate to share information and details about engines installations in Zenith kit airplanes.

All Zeniths are invited to fly in for the day’s activities, and Zenith enthusiasts and current builders are invited to drive in or fly in to attend. We'll provide more details of the Zenith fly-in gathering as we near the event date, check the Zenith Facebook page or Zenith.aero.

Visitors will be able to view Zenith projects in various stages of completion at the Buehler hangar, as well as the completed "Spirit of Lakeland" Zenith CH 750 Cruzer aircraft, equipped with hand controls and the un-panel.

Zenith Aircraft will also host one of its regular workshop classes at the kit aircraft factory in the new year, on January 25 & 26, 2024, in Mexico, Missouri. The workshop experience at the Zenith factory also includes a factory tour and demo flight, with participants "graduating" 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.

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