Articles by Chris Heintz
The following three articles written by Chris Heintz are recommended reading for all pilots. They are to help aircraft owners achieve the most from their Zenair design.
The first article (regarding Weight and Balance), can help better understand the W&B process, so that it can be properly completed prior to the first flight of a newly finished aircraft.
The second article (on the First Flight) should help with the maiden flight of a new aircraft.
The third (on Flight Testing) proposes a flight test program to establish flight parameters of a new design.
Other articles by the same author can be found a the CHRIS HEINTZ DESIGN COLLEGE; additional in-depth material will be found in Chris Heintz' book: Flying on Your Own Wings (see below).
The first article (regarding Weight and Balance), can help better understand the W&B process, so that it can be properly completed prior to the first flight of a newly finished aircraft.
The second article (on the First Flight) should help with the maiden flight of a new aircraft.
The third (on Flight Testing) proposes a flight test program to establish flight parameters of a new design.
Other articles by the same author can be found a the CHRIS HEINTZ DESIGN COLLEGE; additional in-depth material will be found in Chris Heintz' book: Flying on Your Own Wings (see below).
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Calculating the Weight and Balance of Your Aircraft, by Chris Heintz |
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Undertaking the First Flight of Your New Aircraft, by Chris Heintz |
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Flight Testing Your New Homebuilt Aircraft, by Chris Heintz |
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CHRIS HEINTZ Design College:
This informative series of articles addresses the design, building and operation of light aircraft, and of Zenair designs in particular. Easily accessible and written in laymen's terms, they provide an excellent foundation for anyone seeking to better understand light aircraft.
Click Here for the complete list of articles.
Click Here for the complete list of articles.
Learn more about your Zenair design:
FLYING ON YOUR OWN WINGS
To learn more about Zenair's founder and the Zenair aircraft design philosophy, this new book by Chris Heintz provides information on how to design your own light aircraft.
Click here for more details.
Zenair On-going Airworthiness Resources
The complete list of Airworthiness Directives, Service Bulletins, Service Letters, etc. pertaining to all current Zenair models.
The ZENAIR On-going Airworthiness Resources is a freely accessible (no password necessary) web page that should be consulted by all Zenair aircraft owners for official Airworthiness Directives, Service Bulletins, Service Letters, etc. pertaining to Chris Heintz aircraft designs. Click here to access the this service area.
Reminder: Owners are always responsible for making sure that the aircraft they are flying and maintaining are up-to-date and airworthy. Get the latest information here!
The complete list of Airworthiness Directives, Service Bulletins, Service Letters, etc. pertaining to all current Zenair models.
The ZENAIR On-going Airworthiness Resources is a freely accessible (no password necessary) web page that should be consulted by all Zenair aircraft owners for official Airworthiness Directives, Service Bulletins, Service Letters, etc. pertaining to Chris Heintz aircraft designs. Click here to access the this service area.
Reminder: Owners are always responsible for making sure that the aircraft they are flying and maintaining are up-to-date and airworthy. Get the latest information here!
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