Introducing:
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PLANECRAFTERS
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OPENING
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AN ALL NEW BUILDER-ASSISTANCE FACILITY FOR ZENAIR KIT BUILDERS
If you've always dreamed of building your own airplane, or simply want to know more about all-metal aircraft construction, these workshop are a great opportunity to learn about assembling a kit - while actually starting to build your own airplane. Small group sizes make our workshops productive and educational; you are encouraged to bring one helper (spouse, son, daughter, parent...) to even further enhance the experience.
Come and experience first-hand how you can build your own kit airplane!
You don't need any experience, skills or tools to attend!
Next Two-day Group Workshops: Aug. 15-16; Sept. 12-13; Oct. 16-17
Next One-day Workshop date: Set your own date - Call to make arrangements!
Start your project on the right track!
These workshops are offered at the Zenair factory in Midland, Ontario, but are also available through most of the regional Build Centers that specialize in Builder-Assistance for Zenair kits. See below for details; for additional information, just call us at 705-526-2871.
These workshops are offered at the Zenair factory in Midland, Ontario, but are also available through most of the regional Build Centers that specialize in Builder-Assistance for Zenair kits. See below for details; for additional information, just call us at 705-526-2871.
NEW One-on-One Individual Programs:
One-Day Workshops during the week - Assemble your rudder on any day!
Some restrictions apply, call 705-526-2871 for more details and to make arrangements
One-Day Workshops during the week - Assemble your rudder on any day!
Some restrictions apply, call 705-526-2871 for more details and to make arrangements
We typically start these intensive educational workshops at 7:30AM and work all day, until done! We begin with a quick tour of our production facilities; you'll be surrounded by our fully-operational kit-building activities throughout the day. Bring a bag-lunch and comfortable shoes; makes sure to have read the assembly instructions once-through prior to your arrival. See below for additional information on how to best prepare!
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Rudder Workshop Costs:
Cost of Rudder Workshops for the CH 650 or CH 750: $375.00 + HST (price of the parts)
Click HERE to download a copy of the rudder workshop Registration Form
Cost of Rudder Workshops for the STOL CH 801-HD: $495.00 + HST (price of the parts)
Click HERE to download a copy of the rudder workshop Registration Form
Cost of Rudder Workshops for the CH 640: $590.00 + HST (price of the parts)
Click HERE to download a copy of the rudder workshop Registration Form
Click HERE to download a copy of the rudder workshop Registration Form
Cost of Rudder Workshops for the STOL CH 801-HD: $495.00 + HST (price of the parts)
Click HERE to download a copy of the rudder workshop Registration Form
Cost of Rudder Workshops for the CH 640: $590.00 + HST (price of the parts)
Click HERE to download a copy of the rudder workshop Registration Form
Rudder Workshops make for a great gift ~ Gift Certificates are available! Call 705-526-2871
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NEW!
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CUSTOM WING-BUILDING PROGRAM:
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This new factory program is designed for kit-builders who want to give their project a start-up boost. With this program, one wing can usually be completely assembled (making assembly of the second wing at home a breeze)! Program lasts five days (a working week) and can be scheduled anytime during regular operating hours. Participants may schedule their program to coincide with the pick-up of their airframe kit.
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Richard (right) operates a remote hunting lodge in Quebec where his closest neighbors are a 'mere' 50 miles away...
Not surprisingly, he decided to build a STOL CH 801 on floats to operate around his lodge ! Richard scheduled a wing-building program and brought his friend Curtis; together they assembled the first wing of the aircraft (including fuel system) in 4 days. The fun has started; they plan to fly next spring! |
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Both Richard and Curtis found the experience informative and rewarding: "Spending time with the shop guys gave us the opportunity to learn lots about the company as well as the aircraft," said Richard who typically spends most of his time fishing or hunting in the Canadian bush...
Click HERE to read another wing-building story at Zenair's Midland Airport facilities.
Cost of 5-day program: Participation fee of $350.00 + HST (plus price of the kit).
Next 5-day program: March 11-15, 2013. Visitors welcome; call 705-526-2871 to make arrangements.
Click HERE to read another wing-building story at Zenair's Midland Airport facilities.
Cost of 5-day program: Participation fee of $350.00 + HST (plus price of the kit).
Next 5-day program: March 11-15, 2013. Visitors welcome; call 705-526-2871 to make arrangements.
For best results at any of our workshops and building programs, come prepared:
3. Don't forget to bring a building buddy!
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For more information or to register, please call 1-705-526-2871
Where to stay in the Midland area: Click here for a list of local hotels/motels.
Where to stay in the Midland area: Click here for a list of local hotels/motels.
Use these workshops and programs to start building your own Zenair kit aircraft. You'll learn about:
- Reading and understanding blue-prints (plans & manuals)
- Principles of sheet-metal construction
- The advantages of working with sheet-metal (vs. other materials)
- Metal aircraft building and assembly techniques and tips
- Measuring, drilling and riveting (assembling the kit)
- Tools, workshop and skills required to build your all-metal aircraft
- Hints and short-cuts in assembling a kit
- Metal kit aircraft maintenance and corrosion protection
- The advantages of building, owning and flying a Zenair kit aircraft and much more...
Similar Workshops are also held at most Builder-Support Centers. Contact Centers or representatives for details.
AIRCRAFT COMPLETION PROGRAMS:
Zenair understands that some aircraft owners would rather spend their time flying than assembling and/or finishing their aircraft from a standard airframe kit. As a first step to help meet such customer's needs, Zenair has developed "advanced" kits, "custom" kits, and even "green-planes" - all manufactured in Midland, Ontario.
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Usually starting with one of these advanced kits - and as an additional step - owners can then work with qualified and experienced Builder Assistance Centers (in the US) or "Build-Centers" (in Canada), to finish the Zenair design of their choice.
Zenair works with independent contractors who provide builder-assistance and aircraft-completion services; some of these contractors can also help with float assemblies, rigging, etc. If you are looking for professional help to speed-up, simplify or even complete your Zenair design, please contact Zenair to discuss your needs.
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