ZENAIR AIRCRAFT: Variety and Choices!
Zenair is not a one-aircraft-model company. Over the years, we have offered drawings and manufactured kits for single-seat aircraft, two, three and four-seat aircraft, low-wing and high-wing designs, ultralights, and most recently, certified VLA and LSA aircraft. Zenair also offers a full line of straight and amphibious all-metal floats (seven different sizes!) for light aircraft of all kinds. Below is a quick summary of Zenair's various kit aircraft designs, with links to additional information on each...
Zenair is not a one-aircraft-model company. Over the years, we have offered drawings and manufactured kits for single-seat aircraft, two, three and four-seat aircraft, low-wing and high-wing designs, ultralights, and most recently, certified VLA and LSA aircraft. Zenair also offers a full line of straight and amphibious all-metal floats (seven different sizes!) for light aircraft of all kinds. Below is a quick summary of Zenair's various kit aircraft designs, with links to additional information on each...
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CH 750 CRUZER
Kits for the new CH 750 CRUZER are manufactured at both Zenair Ltd. and at Zenith Aircraft Co. - Both companies stock all the kit parts.
In Canada, the Cruzer may be registered as an Amateur-built aircraft. With certain restrictions, it will also qualify as an Advanced Ultralight (AULA). If not registered or flown as an AULA or LSA, the standard CRUZER CH 750 can be operated to a Maximum Take-Off Mass (MTOM) of 1,440 lbs!
For prices and more information, see HERE. Pick-up your kit at one of the two factories and save on crating and shipping costs.
In Canada, the Cruzer may be registered as an Amateur-built aircraft. With certain restrictions, it will also qualify as an Advanced Ultralight (AULA). If not registered or flown as an AULA or LSA, the standard CRUZER CH 750 can be operated to a Maximum Take-Off Mass (MTOM) of 1,440 lbs!
- Competitive cruise speed,
- Huge cabin, side-by-side seating, easy access,
- Spectacular "wrap-around" visibility,
- Many engine choices: Continental, Jabiru, Rotax, Corvair, and more...
- Outstanding controls: full length flaperons and all-flying rudder,
- Simplicity and effectiveness of a tricycle gear,
- Great bushplane capabilities...
For prices and more information, see HERE. Pick-up your kit at one of the two factories and save on crating and shipping costs.
STOL CH 750
Kits for the STOL CH 750 are manufactured at both Zenair Ltd. and at Zenith Aircraft Co. Both companies stock all the kit parts.
In Canada, the CH 750 can be registered as an Experimental Amateur Homebuilt or as an Advanced Ultralight (AULA). If not registered or flown as an LSA or AULA, the standard STOL CH 750 can be operated to a maximum Take-off Mass (MTOM) of 1,440 lbs!
For prices and more information, see HERE. Pick-up your kit at one of the two factories and save on crating and shipping costs.
In Canada, the CH 750 can be registered as an Experimental Amateur Homebuilt or as an Advanced Ultralight (AULA). If not registered or flown as an LSA or AULA, the standard STOL CH 750 can be operated to a maximum Take-off Mass (MTOM) of 1,440 lbs!
- Amazing short take-off and landing (STOL performance)
- Surprisingly competitive cruise speed
- Huge cabin, side-by-side seating, easy access
- Spectacular "wrap-around" visibility
- Many engine choices: Continental, Jabiru, Rotax, Corvair, and more...
- Outstanding controls: full length flaperons and all-flying rudder
- Great bushplane capabilities, simplicity of a tricycle gear.
For prices and more information, see HERE. Pick-up your kit at one of the two factories and save on crating and shipping costs.
SUPER-DUTY STOL CH 750
Kits for the new SUPER-DUTY STOL CH 750-SD are manufactured at both Zenair Ltd. and at Zenith Aircraft Co. - Both companies stock the kit parts.
In most countries, the CH 750-SD (Super Duty) must be registered as an Amateur-built (or Experimental) kit aircraft.
Featrues of the Super-Duty STOL CH 750-SD include:
- Huge cabin with Three seats: side-by-side front seats with a rear seat for up to 200 lbs!
- Easy cabin access with spectacular "wrap-around" visibility,
- Many engine choices: Lycoming, Titan, Continental and more (up to 240 HP)...
- Extended wings with full length flaperons and all-flying rudder: Outstanding controls.
- Simplicity and effectiveness of a tricycle gear,
- Great bushplane capabilities on straight or amphibious floats...
For prices and more information, see HERE.
Pick-up your kit at one of the two factories and save on crating and shipping costs.
Zodiac CH 650B
Zodiac CH 650B kits are manufactured at Zenair Ltd. and at Zenith Aircraft Co. Both companies stock all the kit parts.
In Canada, the CH 650B can be registered as an Experimental Amateur Homebuilt or as an Advanced Ultralight (AULA) with a reduced MTOM.
Based on the Zodiac CH 601 XL model introduced in 2001, the new ZODIAC CH 650B has been developed specifically to meet the FAA's Sport Pilot / Light-Sport Aircraft category, and offers the maximum performance and capability possible under the new FAA category. With new and updated features and modern styling, the Zodiac CH 650B replaces the Zodiac XL model. Perfect for cross-country flying!
For prices and more information, visit the Zenithair.com web site. Pick-up your kit at the factories in Missouri or Ontario and save on crating and shipping.
In Canada, the CH 650B can be registered as an Experimental Amateur Homebuilt or as an Advanced Ultralight (AULA) with a reduced MTOM.
Based on the Zodiac CH 601 XL model introduced in 2001, the new ZODIAC CH 650B has been developed specifically to meet the FAA's Sport Pilot / Light-Sport Aircraft category, and offers the maximum performance and capability possible under the new FAA category. With new and updated features and modern styling, the Zodiac CH 650B replaces the Zodiac XL model. Perfect for cross-country flying!
For prices and more information, visit the Zenithair.com web site. Pick-up your kit at the factories in Missouri or Ontario and save on crating and shipping.
STOL CH 701
The basic STOL CH 701 kits are manufactured at Zenith Aircraft Co.
While the basic design has remained the same since 1986, many significant improvements have been introduced over the years, including a higher useful load, easier and quicker build kits, and more detailed drawings and step-by-step assembly instructions.
In Canada, the CH 701 can be registered as an Experimental Amateur Homebuilt, or as an Advanced Ultralight. Advanced kits are assembled by Build-Centers and are available to builders who plan to register the aircraft in a category that allows more advanced (>51%) kits (i.e. AULA in Canada).
For prices and more information, see the Zenithair.com web site.
STOL CH 801-SD
See here for the latest information on availability of STOL CH 801-SD airframe Kits.
In Canada, all models of the CH 801 series can be registered as Experimental Amateur Homebuilt. The aircraft cannot be registered as an Advanced Ultralight or LSA as the aircraft gross weight exceeds the max. gross weight for these categories. Gross weight of the 801-SD is 2,700 lbs.
- Amazing short take-off and landing (STOL performance)
- Huge cabin, side-by-side seating, easy access
- Spectacular "wrap-around" visibility
- Many engine choices: Lycoming 0-360, Aero Sport Power IO-375, etc.
- Outstanding controls: full length flaperons and all-flying rudder
- Great bushplane capabilities, simplicity of a tricycle gear.
For CH 801 builders and owners, Zenair continues to offer parts and kits.
Kit prices and more information are available at THIS LINK.
Special-Purpose (modified) Zenair designs:
Over the years, a number Zenair designs have been customized and enhanced to perform specialized missions in varied environments: humanitarian to agricultural tasks; flight training to law-enforcement; even military work. Some of these aircraft are still offered today, others are not; in almost all cases, customization was completed by the builders/users, not by Zenair.
For more details on these Special-Purpose aircraft, see here:
For more details on these Special-Purpose aircraft, see here:
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ZENAIR FLOATS: Visit www.zenairfloats.com for details...
*A note about "Experimental" Aircraft
Amateur-Built aircraft (also known as "Experimental") are not type-certificated in most countries and must be built, registered and operated according to specific rules and regulations. The performances and specifications provided by Zenair for its various kitplane models assumes registration and operation in this ("Experimental") category. See here for more about Canada's "Amateur-built" requirements. Contact your local CAA for rules in other countries.
Amateur-Built aircraft (also known as "Experimental") are not type-certificated in most countries and must be built, registered and operated according to specific rules and regulations. The performances and specifications provided by Zenair for its various kitplane models assumes registration and operation in this ("Experimental") category. See here for more about Canada's "Amateur-built" requirements. Contact your local CAA for rules in other countries.
A note about LSA Aircraft
In the past, the Zenair CH 650 and the STOL CH 750 designs were both certified, manufactured and sold as ready-to-fly, factory-built S-LSA in the USA. Production ceased due to market conditions and new S-LSA versions of these aircraft are no longer available at this time (2015). Note: Any aircraft that meets the design standards and performance limits of a Light Sport Aircraft as defined by ASTM standards for LSA may be flown by a Light Sport pilot where allowed by the regulations. This applies to the CH 650 and to the CH 750 and is valid in the USA, but not in Canada (where the LSA rules are not recognized and therefore don't apply).
In the past, the Zenair CH 650 and the STOL CH 750 designs were both certified, manufactured and sold as ready-to-fly, factory-built S-LSA in the USA. Production ceased due to market conditions and new S-LSA versions of these aircraft are no longer available at this time (2015). Note: Any aircraft that meets the design standards and performance limits of a Light Sport Aircraft as defined by ASTM standards for LSA may be flown by a Light Sport pilot where allowed by the regulations. This applies to the CH 650 and to the CH 750 and is valid in the USA, but not in Canada (where the LSA rules are not recognized and therefore don't apply).
**A note about AULA Aircraft
Advanced Ultralight Aircraft (AULA) are a special category of ultralight aircraft in Canada. Aircraft registered and maintained as AULA may be purchased "ready-to-fly" and may be operated as two-seaters and in flying schools. Note: Regardless of the engineered Gross Weight for a specific aircraft model (i.e. 1,320 lbs for the CH 650), all aircraft registered as 2-seat AULA are limited to a Gross Weight of 1,232 lbs. In addition, special assembly requirements apply to AULA. Please read this page carefully for details.
Advanced Ultralight Aircraft (AULA) are a special category of ultralight aircraft in Canada. Aircraft registered and maintained as AULA may be purchased "ready-to-fly" and may be operated as two-seaters and in flying schools. Note: Regardless of the engineered Gross Weight for a specific aircraft model (i.e. 1,320 lbs for the CH 650), all aircraft registered as 2-seat AULA are limited to a Gross Weight of 1,232 lbs. In addition, special assembly requirements apply to AULA. Please read this page carefully for details.
***A note about ULM Aircraft
Zenair aircraft models designated as "ULM" (European Ultralights) meet stringent LTF-UL German certification standards. The reference aircraft for these type-certificated models are defined in the appropriate German data sheets (Kennblatt); ULM aircraft may not be modified and must be maintained and operated as per regulations.
Zenair currently has three type-certificated models of LTF-UL-compliant ULM: the CH 601, CH 650E/Ei and CH 701. These light-weight ULM Models are not available for registration in North America.
For more information, visit www.zenairulm.com or a European-based Zenair representative.
Zenair currently has three type-certificated models of LTF-UL-compliant ULM: the CH 601, CH 650E/Ei and CH 701. These light-weight ULM Models are not available for registration in North America.
For more information, visit www.zenairulm.com or a European-based Zenair representative.
