The latest NEWS on Zenair in action in Europe:
NEW Factory-assembled Ready-to-fly Zenair ULM!
Eddy Razzano and Chris Heintz
Zenair Europe is very pleased to announce that the latest version of the Zodiac CH 650E will be unveiled at Aero-Friedrichshafen this April. The Italian-built aircraft will be manufactured as the CH 650Ei by ICP and sold by regional Zenair distributors throughout Europe as a ready-to-fly ULM (MTOM 450 kg + 5%) .
ICP was a Zenair dealer in Italy in the early 1990s before it began manufacturing its own high-wing aircraft; the two companies are now collaborating again to bring a top-quality, high-performance all-metal low-wing design to market.
Click here for more information and a joint statement by Eddy Razzano and Chris Heintz
ICP was a Zenair dealer in Italy in the early 1990s before it began manufacturing its own high-wing aircraft; the two companies are now collaborating again to bring a top-quality, high-performance all-metal low-wing design to market.
Click here for more information and a joint statement by Eddy Razzano and Chris Heintz
New X-Plane Flight Simulator for STOL CH 750!
Unveiled at Aero Friedrichshafen 2011
A free download (created by hydroz.net) can now be used to virtually fly the STOL CH 750 using the X-Plane software. X-Plane is the leader in flight simulation software, using "virtual wind
tunnel physics" to realistically simulate the real thing. Sure to become a favorite among armchair STOL pilots!
- To purchase the X-Plane software, click HERE;
- Click Here for the FREE STOL CH 750 program.
- ENJOY!
Zenair Enthusiasts to Honor Chris Heintz at AirVenture
Christ Heintz designs
gather at Oshkosh 2011.
Likely the largest gathering of Zenair aircraft owners and builders
ever assembled will convene on Oshkosh at AirVenture 2011 to celebrate
company's various models of airplanes and the man who created them. Over
the years, Chris Heintz
has introduced more than a dozen successful kit aircraft designs,
including the STOL CH 701, Zodiac CH 601, CH 650 LS and LSi, STOL CH
801, Zodiac XL, STOL CH 750 light-sport utility kit airplane, and CH
2000.
"Zeniths to Oshkosh" is a grassroots effort created through various Internet groups involving owners and enthusiasts from around the world. Zeniths to Oshkosh organizers have reserved an entire floor of dorm rooms at UW-Oshkosh's Gruenhagen Conference Center - there's already a waiting list established for those - and they're also arranging private housing for other participants. Attendees are coming from as far away as Australia and New Zealand, said Joe Scheibinger, 601 builder/owner from Oshkosh.
Fifty aircraft parking spaces have been reserved in the Homebuilts area, and they're expected to be filled, with about 25 owners already reserving a spot. "It looks like getting 50 Zeniths to Oshkosh will be a lot easier than I thought," Scheibinger said, adding that Zenith owners who bring their airplanes to Oshkosh will receive a commemorative presentation plaque.
Monday will be designated Chris Heintz Day and will include a special recognition event on the West Ramp with examples of Heintz-designed aircraft followed by showcase flights. Other events during the week will include forum presentations on the various Zenith models, an address by Chris Heintz at the Homebuilders Hangar, and a banquet. Planning for these events is ongoing and will be announced when finalized.
For more information, e-mail Scheibinger or call 001-920-237-1450.
"Zeniths to Oshkosh" is a grassroots effort created through various Internet groups involving owners and enthusiasts from around the world. Zeniths to Oshkosh organizers have reserved an entire floor of dorm rooms at UW-Oshkosh's Gruenhagen Conference Center - there's already a waiting list established for those - and they're also arranging private housing for other participants. Attendees are coming from as far away as Australia and New Zealand, said Joe Scheibinger, 601 builder/owner from Oshkosh.
Fifty aircraft parking spaces have been reserved in the Homebuilts area, and they're expected to be filled, with about 25 owners already reserving a spot. "It looks like getting 50 Zeniths to Oshkosh will be a lot easier than I thought," Scheibinger said, adding that Zenith owners who bring their airplanes to Oshkosh will receive a commemorative presentation plaque.
Monday will be designated Chris Heintz Day and will include a special recognition event on the West Ramp with examples of Heintz-designed aircraft followed by showcase flights. Other events during the week will include forum presentations on the various Zenith models, an address by Chris Heintz at the Homebuilders Hangar, and a banquet. Planning for these events is ongoing and will be announced when finalized.
For more information, e-mail Scheibinger or call 001-920-237-1450.
STOL CH 750 Flies in Italy
Not only is Italy the first country in Europe to have flying STOL CH 750 (two of them!), it is also first in the world to have one of these aircraft flying on amphibious floats!
You can follow the exploits of Guiseppe Lomonaco, builder and pilot of the first float-equipped STOL CH 750 on his personal blog where he posts comments, pictures and even videos.
For more information on the STOL CH 750 in Italy, please contact one of the two official Zenair Represetatives there.
You can follow the exploits of Guiseppe Lomonaco, builder and pilot of the first float-equipped STOL CH 750 on his personal blog where he posts comments, pictures and even videos.
For more information on the STOL CH 750 in Italy, please contact one of the two official Zenair Represetatives there.
The STOL CH 750 Arrives in France
The STOL CH 750 is Zenair's newest aircraft design in the LSA category. It is currently Zenair's best seller in the US and Canada. Rugged, roomy, and extremely STOL!
The STOL CH 750 in now officially recognized in France as a CNSK; This means the aircraft can be assembled from advanced kits; with professional assistance, and can also be used for limited commercial applications such as flight training and towing. The CH 750 is also available in other European countries under various regulations. It is currently pending approval in the UK by the LAA.
For the full story on the STOL CH 750 and its new CNSK status, the current issue of the French RSA magazine (issue No 270) has a front cover feature including 8 pages of pictures and text...
Click here for the full article... (in French)
The STOL CH 750 in now officially recognized in France as a CNSK; This means the aircraft can be assembled from advanced kits; with professional assistance, and can also be used for limited commercial applications such as flight training and towing. The CH 750 is also available in other European countries under various regulations. It is currently pending approval in the UK by the LAA.
For the full story on the STOL CH 750 and its new CNSK status, the current issue of the French RSA magazine (issue No 270) has a front cover feature including 8 pages of pictures and text...
Click here for the full article... (in French)
New ZENAIR PARTS catalogs
These new online parts catalogs makes it easy to identify all the parts an owner/operator might need; makes it easy to order new or replacement parts for the various Zenair aircraft models.
These catalogs will be especially appreciated by owners who purchased a ready-to-fly Zenair (and who therefore might not have received the full assembly drawings - always used to identify individual parts in the past).
To view these catalogs, go to: www.zenairparts.com
These catalogs will be especially appreciated by owners who purchased a ready-to-fly Zenair (and who therefore might not have received the full assembly drawings - always used to identify individual parts in the past).
To view these catalogs, go to: www.zenairparts.com
More than 40 Zenairs fly in to BLOIS 2010...
This event is the largest annual ultralight gathering of the year in France. With well over 100 exhibitors and close to one thousand ultralights in attendance, it is one of Europe's finest. Great weather helped make this year's show another great success; Zenairs were flown in from as far away as the UK, Austria and Italy.
Read the rest and see pictures HERE.
Read the rest and see pictures HERE.
Euro Fly-in: A big success for Zenair!
Zenair was out in full force and well represented at this first edition of Euro Fly-in! Regional representative Barge Aviation had four aircraft on display in the largest exhibit area of the show, including two CH 640 models. Chris Heintz was on hand to meet builders/owners and to offer Forums on his designs; numerous Zenair owners flew in with their aircraft from various countries...
Click here for more details!
Click here for more details!
Zenair Owners come together in France for Father's Day
After a very wet spring, Zenair owners came together from three countries to spent the longest day of the year together in Epernay, France. For pictures and more details, you can read all about it on the Zenair Newsletter website here.
We all look forward to better weather for the summer's upcoming fly-ins. Zenair encourages all aircraft owners to attend these events (see calendar) and to share their experiences with others afterward.
We all look forward to better weather for the summer's upcoming fly-ins. Zenair encourages all aircraft owners to attend these events (see calendar) and to share their experiences with others afterward.
