Zenith Aircraft Updates: Zenith Introduces Matched-Hole Zenith CH 650 Kit for Simplified Assembly

[@n206ja]

Having joined the Zenith family with my 750 STOL build over 12 years ago, this video certainly confirms I made the right choice! Your support has always been there for me and with Zenith being tops in kit sales and your recent expansion, I'm certain you''ll be there for new builders for years to come! Congrats on all the recent awards, Sebastien and Roger!

[@CooterScooters]

Awesome work boys! I need to get back out there for a visit soon.

[@MRJSWORKSHOP]

Awesome update congratulations

[@evanreisman]

Awesome to hear about the final matched hole update for the 650! I’m a 601xlb owner.

[@mhilderbrand7693]

You guys are both icons in the industry, congratulations!

[@wayneschenk5512]

What a great way to get people involved.

[@brent1041]

Looks great. I’m super happy with my 601xlb. And patiently waiting for the updated ch640 kits.

[@doncatchpole]

Congrats. Great looking shop.

[@thefreshies]

New pilot from Springfield MO here. Ive been eyeing your planes for a while. Need to come and check them out.

[@zenithairco]

Plan to join us at an upcoming monthly workshop class to learn about building the kit (and go up for a demo flight and tour the factory)

[@raydreamer7566]

Love your planes. I miss soo much talking with your father ( Cris Hinze ) He could always give so much information in an entertaining way. When he told his story about getting different parts of his aircraft approval for different categories I believe it was for the FAA I think it took all of his patience plus some to deal with the bureaucracies ahead of him. Keep up the good work AND maybe you could consider designing a tractor gyro plane on floats for us older want to be pilot in the W.I G. category . It is wide open for you to do in Kit form.....

[@ozarklanding]

Need a spot for Roger’s 701 in the showroom.

[@zenithairco]

We do have space for it :)

[@lac1260]

I too vote for an 801 or “850” if you will back in America with the improvements you’ve made to the 600/700 line. I have a growing family of 4 already and could easily see us getting an 801 in the future

[@shelliecurry6052]

Great video guys! Love those planes! Question; With the shortage of hangers at epic proportions across the country, and real estate prices through the roof, are you considering a folding wing option? Kitfox is 18 months out on deliveries of their kits. I wonder if it has anything to do with the folding wings?

[@stevew8614]

So the CH801 is really just a Canadian division product now or is it fully discontinued? There's definitely room for an affordable, easy to build, 4 place airplane, especially in the STOL category.

[@steve2736]

Do you offer a factory builder's assist from start to finish? Where you could charge extra for program, but the builder would have the peace of mind and gain the confidence for that first build. Workshops are nice but only offer a slice of the pie with respect to the total build committment.

[@cpg727]

140 MPH in a 118HP UL Power Cruzer??? Would LOVE to see a video of the Dynon showing that!

[@zenithairco]

Probably not quite that fast with the high wing CH 750 Cruzer model...

[@cpg727]

You seem to be implying that the match hole CNC parts make deburring a thing of the past?

[@sebastienheintz]

Burrs still need to be removed, if they exist. The high speed CNC routers really minimize burrs

[@yurimig253]

How about creating a more aerodynamic 9-in curve for all mating surface of 45 to 90 degrees. pattern and sheeting?... would definitely improve performance in flight envelopes... Perhaps change the exterior. Look to be a little more streamline because of the sport kit edition.. come on guys, let's do it...