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Zenith Aircraft Company’s
OPEN HANGAR DAY and Fly-In Gathering
Saturday, September 29, 2007
Mexico Memorial Airport, Mexico, Missouri
Updated Schedule:
http://www.zenithair.com/news/oh2007.html
Zenith Aircraft Company’s 16th annual OPEN HANGAR DAY and Fly-In Gathering is scheduled for Saturday, September 29, 2007, at the factory located at Mexico Memorial Airport in Mexico, Missouri. Aviation enthusiasts, especially builders and owners of Zenith Aircraft kit planes, are invited to drive or fly-in for the day.
The Zenith Aircraft kit production facilities will be open for factory tours and Zenith's factory-demonstrator kit aircraft will be on display. Company staff will demonstrate kit production and fabrication techniques used in producing the all-metal kit aircraft parts made at the Zenith Aircraft factory.
With our new fall Open Hangar / Fly-In Gathering schedule, we have planned a series of hands-on informational workshops for existing owners and builders, as well as new and potential builders. Starting on Friday afternoon, some of our scheduled activities include:
Jabiru engine workshop, presented by Jabiru USA
1:00 - 4:00 pm., Friday, September 28
Hosted by Pete Krotje, owner and director of Jabiru USA, this informative workshop will cover everything you've always wanted to know about operating and maintaining the popular Jabiru 3300 engine. Pete will also explain the engine installation using Jabiru USA's complete firewall-forward accessories package, including engine mount and engine positioning, fuel and oil lines (plumbing), filters and pumps, throttle, carb heat, and mixture controls, baffles, air hoses and boxes, mufflers and exhaust systems, electrical wiring, cowlings, propeller, etc. Pete will also discuss maintenance and operation issues specific to the Jabiru engine.
Group size is limited - prior registration is required.
Scratch-building basics for Zenith Aircraft designs, by Mark Townsend
1:00 - 4:00 pm., Friday, September 28
If you've always been intrigued about building your own aircraft from just a set of blueprints and forming all the parts yourself, this hands-on workshop is for you! Hosted by Mark Townsend of Can-Zac Aviation (Zenith Aircraft's Canadian representative), this workshop covers the skills, materials, tools and commitment that is required to accomplish the feat of plans-building your own aircraft, whether the STOL CH 701 or Zodiac XL, for less than $10,000 (not counting the engine). Topics include: Reading and understanding the drawings and manuals, making rib form blocks, cutting the sheet metal rib blanks, deburring and polishing techniques, rib forming, tips, tricks and techniques, and more. Even if you never plan to scratch build your own airplane, this workshop will provide you with a wealth of useful hands-on information. Since the workshop is held at the Zenith Aircraft factory, participants will also be able to compare scratch-building to kit building an aircraft.
Group size is limited - prior registration is required.
Dinner:
Historical Society Fish & Chicken Fry
4:00 - 8:00 pm, Friday, September 28, $8.00 a plate
Kettle fried catfish fillets, chicken strips, homemade potato chips, cole slaw, tea and lemonade on the beautiful courtyard of the Audrain County Historical Society Museum Complex. No prior registration required.
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Saturday, September 29, Events and Activities:
The Zenith Aircraft factory will be open from 8:00 am - 3:00 pm for self-guided factory tours, demonstrations, and more, throughout the day.
9:00 am & 2:00 pm - S.T.O.L. Flying, presented by Christopher Desmond & Michael Heintz
At the morning session, Christopher will lead an informational 'how-to' flying seminar for builders and pilots, and will share how he safely maximizes the performance and utility of his Zenith STOL kitplane. The morning session will be followed at 2:00 pm with a narrated flight demonstration by Michael Heintz in the factory-demonstrator STOL CH 701.
Christopher Desmond has logged over 500 hours of flying time in his personal STOL CH 701 over the last two years. Michael Heintz, eldest son of designer Chris Heintz and owner of Quality Sport Planes of northern California, has been flying the STOL CH 701 since the prototype first flew in 1986. Both have been working on producing DVDs featuring the STOL CH 701 in back-country applications. In recent years, they have demonstrated the exceptional short take-off and landing capabilities of the STOL at the Oshkosh, Sun'n Fun, Arlington and Copperstate fly-ins.
10:00 am - Group Photo.
Group Photo in front of the Zenith Aircraft factory, including a line-up of all Zenith aircraft flown in for the fly-in gathering as well as the participants of the Open Hangar day. If you plan on flying in your Zenith, don't miss the Group Photo at 10:00 am!
11:00 am - Sport Pilot / Light Sport Aircraft, presented by Earl Downs.
Zodiac builder and aviation writer Earl Downs will informally present "everything you've always wanted to know about the FAA's new Sport Pilot certificate." Earl Downs is a well-known aviation writer and publisher, and is one of the best resources available for Sport Pilot. Earl started flying more that 50 years ago and progressed to become an airline transport-rated pilot and served with the training department of a major airline for 23 years. He has logged thousands of hours flying and instructing in light airplanes and is a recognized aviation writer with EAA Sport Pilot and AOPA Flight Training magazines. In 2004 he co-wrote the popular book titled "The Complete Idiot's Guide to Sport Flying" and is the current publisher and owner of The Oklahoma Aviator.
1:00 pm - Registering your Homebuilt Aircraft, presented by Jon Croke.
If you've viewed a how-to DVD from HomebuiltHelp.com, you're already familiar with Jon Croke, the producer of the popular series of instructional material on building your own Zenith airplane. Jon is a skilled presenter, and will walk you through each step required to successfully license your experimental amateur homebuilt aircraft with the FAA. This presentation promises to be both informative and entertaining.
2:00 pm - S.T.O.L. Flying, presented by Michael Heintz & Christopher Desmond
The afternoon "S.T.O.L. Flying" session will include a narrated flight demonstration of the factory demonstrator STOL CH 701 with the new Rotax 912S engine installation. Come and see Michael demonstrate the aircraft's extreme short take-off and landing capabilities as well as examples of CH 701 slow flight and maneuverability.
Activities and displays throughout the day:
• Builder Assistance Centers / Quick-Build Kit Distributors: Flight Crafters / Zenith Distributing (Zephyrhills, Florida), Quality Sport Planes (northern California), Silver Sky Aviation (Chandler, Arizona) and now Jerrich Aircraft Company (Dallas, Texas) offer professional builder assistance facilities, as well as Quick Build Kits for both the Zodiac XL and the STOL CH 701. Whether you're a builder who needs the workshop space and/or expertise to help finish an existing kit project, or whether you want to complete your project in just a few months, representatives will be on hand to discuss their services.
• Jabiru engines: Pete Krotje / Jabiru USA will be on hand to show you why the Jabiru 3300 engine is the powerplant of choice for most Zodiac XL builders, and he will be available to answer your engine installation, operation, and maintenance questions.
• HomebuiltHelp.com offers a complete line of "how-to" videos available on DVD, and will have the DVDs available for preview and purchase. Some of the popular titles include: Metalworking101 with Rudder Workshop, Rotax 912 Installation Tips & Techniques, Weight & Balance101 for Homebuilts, Electrical Wiring101 for your Homebuilt Aircraft, How to License your Homebuilt Aircraft, Scratch Building Basics for Metal Aircraft, and more. HomebuiltHelp.com also offers a full series of DVDs on building the STOL CH 701 kit aircraft, and the all-new Zodiac XL Quick-build Tips & Techniques DVD.
• Can-Zac Aviation of Ontario, Canada, manufactures the full line of Zenair floats designed by Chris Heintz. Can-Zac Aviation is also the Canadian distributor for Zenith Aircraft kits and Quick-Build Kits.
• Customer Projects: Existing Zenith Aircraft builders and owners enjoy sharing information and details about building and flying their aircraft, and will be available to discuss construction, finishing (paint, upholstery, avionics, alternative engines, etc.) and flying their aircraft creations. Builders and pilots: Bring your photos to share with fellow builders, and let us know if you would like some indoor space for a display or presentation.
Kit aircraft fabrication demonstrations:
• Cutting and pre-drilling kit parts on the CNC router:
• Forming and hand finishing wing ribs and other kit parts
• Aircraft aluminum welding demonstrations
• We'll also have complete aircraft kits, parts, and Quick-Build Kits on hand to view.
Food and refreshments: Local EAA chapter 1225 will provide a complimentary hot lunch at noon on Saturday, September 29, sponsored by Zenith Aircraft Company.
Zenith will also have complimentary coffee and donuts available in the morning.
Note to builders: Builders can arrange to pick-up parts at the Open Hangar Day if the parts have been ordered, paid for and confirmed prior to the Open Hangar Day.
Owners of completed Zenith Aircraft are encouraged to fly-in for the activities and to show off their completed project to fellow builders (we will provide tie-down space and help facilitate ground transportation if possible). Let us know of any special needs or requirements.
Builders and Pilots:
Please pre-register for the Open Hangar Day and Fly-In Gathering.
http://www.zenithair.com/news/oh2007-register.html
There is no charge to attend the Open Hangar Day or related events. Please note that all events are subject to change or cancellation. Please contact us if you have ideas, requests or capabilities to make the fall 2007 Open Hangar and Fly-In Gathering both a fun and educational event.
Accommodations: Due to the large number of visitors to Mexico on September 29, local hotels have already filled up quickly. However, there are more hotels in the general area, as well as camping sites. Check the Zenith website for additional information on accommodations.
The Audrain County Historical Society is hosting "Walk Back in Time" on September 28 through September 30, 2007, at the historical society's complex in Mexico, Missouri, with seven themed historical camps in a unique reverse timeline.
For more information on attending the Open Hangar Day, please call Zenith Aircraft at (573) 581-9000 or the Mexico Airport at (573) 581-0162.
Links:
Online Open Hangar Day Information: http://www.zenithair.com/news/oh2007.html
Online Registration Form: http://www.zenithair.com/news/oh2007-register.html
Print:
2007 OPEN HANGAR DAY and Fly-In Gathering Schedule of Events:
http://www.zenithair.com/pdf-doc/oh2007-text.pdf
Zenith Aircraft Company
Mexico Memorial Airport, 5710 E. Liberty
Mexico, Missouri 65265
Tel. 573-581-9000 (Mon. – Fri.)
e-mail: info(at)zenithair.com (info(at)zenithair.com)
http://www.zenithair.com
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