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Zenith Aircraft News and Updates

Following another successful EAA AirVenture Oshkosh event (where Zenith introduced the new CH 750 Super Cruzer), the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) made the announcement that the One Week Wonder project is returning to Oshkosh 2027. Here's the full text of the EAA announcement:

The popular One Week Wonder aircraft building project that creates a finished airplane in seven days is returning to EAA AirVenture Oshkosh in 2027, as attendees are invited to help construct a Zenith CH 750 Super Cruzer, a design unveiled at EAA AirVenture 2026.

The airplane is being built by and on behalf of the Aspiring Aviators Aero Club of Winter Haven, Florida, which will fly the completed aircraft following the build. The project will begin on Monday, July 26 – the opening day of EAA AirVenture 2027 – with a completion goal of Sunday, August 1. It marks the fourth One Week Wonder project at AirVenture in the past 15 years, joining aircraft built in 2014, 2018, and 2022. The first project (in 2014) was the Zenith CH 750 Cruzer build. Watch a short time-lapse video of the seven days.

The completed (and painted) One Week Wonder from 2014, a Zenith CH 750 Cruzer.

“The One Week Wonder’s goal is to showcase the relative ease of building a kit aircraft – seeing is believing,” said Charlie Becker, EAA’s director of chapters and communities & homebuilt community manager. “AirVenture attendees can participate in the activity and discover more about such concepts as weight and balance, propeller installation, and fuel flow tests. It also highlights EAA’s popular programs and support for aircraft builders.”

The project will start on July 26 just as a typical kit arrives from Zenith. Those attending AirVenture can participate by assisting with airframe riveting and becoming a permanent part of the builders’ log. In addition, all are invited to help select the paint scheme for the finished aircraft, which will be inspected and ground run during AirVenture. The finished airplane will then go directly to Aspiring Aviators for use in its flying club.

“This will give students the opportunity to experience aviation in a way that very few young people have,” said Brian Hughes, president of Aspiring Aviators. “More than simply building an aircraft, this project represents the power of hands-on learning, mentorship, teamwork, and the aviation community coming together to inspire the next generation. After the build is complete, the aircraft will continue its mission as an educational tool, providing students with ongoing opportunities to learn about aircraft operations, maintenance, and flight.”

The Zenith CH 750 Super Cruzer is designed for current FAA rules, as it is bigger and faster with more capability than previous models while also being easier and faster to build. The three-place aircraft has greater cross-country capability, a 1,900-pound design gross weight, and 800-pound useful load.

“Aviation technology has changed enormously through the years, but the spirit of individual initiative has not,” said Sebastien Heintz, president of Zenith Aircraft. “It’s been said that building an airplane is worth a college degree. The young people involved with us in the project will have an amazing educational experience in the best tradition of EAA. In addition, being center stage at Oshkosh shows everyone how achievable building an airplane can be.”

We'll be sharing more details about the 2027 One Week Wonder project and how you can get involved to help build an airplane in just seven days! Check out this blog post from the original 2014 One Week Wonder project for a taste of the excitement, camaraderie, and hands-on aircraft building that made the event so historic.

We're busy planning the upcoming Zenith Homecoming - Open Hangar Days and Fly-In. Make plans now to join us for this 35th annual Zenith Homecoming at the kit aircraft factory in Mexico, Missouri, on September 18 and 19.

The Zenith Homecoming event promises to be another activity-packed gathering of Zenith builders, owners and enthusiasts, with two full days of educational and fun activities! This will be a fun and informal gathering, with educational seminars, hands-on workshops, great food and camaraderie! Starting on Friday morning (September 18th) we’ll host seminars on avionics, engine installations, aircraft building, and more, followed by the Zenith BBQ Banquet “dinner with the planes.” Saturday's activities will include a Zenith “aircraft show” with prizes, building and flying contests and demonstrations, ending on Saturday evening with a dinner at the airport and awards ceremony! Make plans now to join us! All aviation enthusiasts and pilots are welcome!

Check out some of the many photos from last year's event. We'll be sharing more event details soon. Order your Zenith Homecoming t-shirt now, to wear it to the Homecoming!

Zenith Is Returning to Michigan in October for Workshop Class and Zenith Fly-In Gathering

Zenith Aircraft Company is taking its popular hands-on workshop classes on the road again, returning to central Michigan, to the Livingston County Airport (KOZW) in Howell, about 55 miles west of Detroit. The workshop will be held October 9th and 10th, 2026. During the workshop each participant builds and assembles their own Zenith aircraft rudder tail section from a standard Zenith kit. The two-day workshop concludes once participants have successfully completed assembly of their own rudder tail section. The event is being organized by local Zenith builder / pilot Steve Aupperle, who flies a Zenith STOL CH 750 powered by a Viking (Honda) engine, and local EAA Chapter 1056. The workshop is being supported in part by Martina and Oliver Reik (Zenith CH 750 Cruzer pilots), owners of Midwest Flying Machines, a professional builder assistance center located west of Detroit. The hands-on workshop class will start on Friday morning, October 9th, at Livingston County airport and will conclude the following day. Watch a short video from the 2025 Michigan workshop.

• Register now for the workshop class (class size is limited).

Zenith will also host an informal regional fly-in gathering for Zenith aircraft owners, flyers and enthusiasts on Saturday (October 10th). “We have a great community of Zenith aircraft builders and pilots in Michigan and surrounding states,” said Sebastien Heintz, Zenith Aircraft’s president. “We look forward to meeting with them and seeing many of their flying Zenith projects.” All Zeniths are invited to fly in for the activities, and enthusiasts and current builders are invited to drive in to attend. Camper parking at the event is permissible.

Upcoming workshops at the Zenith kit aircraft factory in central Missouri:

September 16 & 17 (right before the Homecoming) | October 8 & 9, 2026

Zenith Aircraft's hands-on workshop classes give you the chance to learn the skills and tools needed to build your own airplane while constructing your very own rudder tail section for one of Zenith’s popular designs, such as the high-wing Zenith CH 750 series or the sleek low-wing Zenith CH 650 cruiser. Participating at a workshop is an excellent way to learn about building your own kit aircraft, and to learn of 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 or Super Cruzer models) 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. Prior registration is required for the rudder workshop classes and class size is limited.