Zenith Homecoming Preview

Zenith Aircraft's Sebastien Heintz and Roger Dubbert share information about the Zenith Aircraft Homecoming Open Hangar Days and Fly-In, while taking you flying in their popular STOL CH 750 Super Duty sport utility kit airplane. Watch the video as they go flying, and listen in as they discuss MOSAIC, homecoming activities, and why you don't want to miss this 34th annual event.

"Prominent kit airplane manufacturer Zenith Aircraft will be hosting its 34th annual Zenith Homecoming fly-in event at the company’s factory located at the Mexico Memorial Airport (KMYJ) in Missouri on September 19-20," reported Plane and Pilot magazine (August 27, 2025).

"The Open Hangar Days & Fly-In event gives Zenith customers the chance to fly with their completed kitbuilt planes to the factory that originally manufactured the aircraft’s parts and components and connect with like-minded homebuilders looking to further their knowledge in the kit building industry.

"The event’s first day will consist of educational seminars and workshops related to airframe, engine, and avionics preparation. ...attendees will come away with a further understanding of all the choices available to those building and finishing their own aircraft.

"While Zenith has garnered a long-standing reputation for their short take-off and landing (STOL) aircraft kits like the STOL CH 701 and STOL CH 750 models, the company has looked to foster a community of fellow builders, going as far to state, “When you buy a kit from Zenith Aircraft Company, you are not just buying a product, you are joining a family.”

In case you missed it, check out last week's Zenith e-Newsletter with details about the educational opportunities at the Zenith Homecoming.
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All aviation enthusiasts, and especially builders and owners of Zenith Aircraft kit planes, are invited to drive or fly-in for the Homecoming. Check out the photos from last year's event to see why you don't want to miss this year's Zenith Homecoming. See the Zenith event page for the latest updates and details about the event (we'll post a schedule of events there soon), and also see the Facebook event page for updates (mark yourself as interested or attending to be automatically notified of event updates).

If you're planning to attend, Click here to order your dinner tickets now, and order your commemorative T-shirt (for just $10) ahead of time (and pick it up at the Homecoming).

The Zenith Homecoming is presented by the Chris Heintz Foundation, Inc., a nonprofit organization to promote the aircraft designs of aeronautical engineer Chris Heintz (1938 - 2021) through education and support of the Zenith homebuilt aircraft community. The Zenith Homecoming is also sponsored by Aircraft Spruce & Specialty, and supported in part by many other great aviation companies dedicated to promoting homebuilt (kit) aviation.

As in past years, there is free camping at the airport (with your plane or camper), and food and refreshments are available onsite during the event.

Zenith Builders: Contact us as soon as possible if you plan to pick up parts or kits at the Homecoming event. We will try to accommodate everyone but availability is limited.

We have a hands-on kit building workshop class scheduled immediately before the Zenith Homecoming, on September 17th and 18th. Experience what it takes to build your own airplane by participating at an upcoming hands-on workshop class and learn about the skills and tools needed to build your own. The hands-on workshop experience at the Zenith factory also includes a factory tour of the newly expanded kit production facilities and a demo flight. Participants "graduate" the Zenith workshop class 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. Here are the next scheduled workshops at the Zenith kit aircraft factory in Missouri:

The Zenith 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 is a very rewarding experience, and today’s modern kits make it easier and quicker than ever to build.

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 participants (spouse or other family members) are encouraged to attend and can participate at no extra cost. Prior registration is required for the rudder workshop class and class size is limited.