AIRCRAFT DESIGN &
CONSTRUCTION COLLEGE
Presented by Zenith Aircraft Company

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• LIGHT AIRCRAFT DESIGN by Chris Heintz
  Aeronautical engineer Chris Heintz, the designer of Zenith Aircraft Company's line of kit aircraft, is one of the most qualified and knowledgeable light aircraft designers today. Heintz has the unique ability of being able to simplify design concepts and to clearly explain and illustrate light aircraft design and construction.

"I teach aerodynamics at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. The information on your web site is outstanding, and I request permission to use it in my lectures..."  - R. Sam Baty, PhD

• AIRCRAFT CONSTRUCTION by Ron Alexander
  We're very pleased to present this series of articles on aircraft construction by Ron Alexander of Alexander Aeroplane Company fame and EAA/SportAir workshops. These articles provide excellent "how-to" knowledge on building your own aircraft, and provide comprehensive information on FAA rules and regulations.

• AutoCAD Drawings
  Sample blueprints of the ZODIAC CH 601 HD and STOL CH 701 kit aircraft designs - view these detailed AutoCAD drawings online.

• Building An Aircraft As A School Or Group Project  Details on building a kit as a school / group project, including many aviation educational links.

• Aviation Education Links
  Many aviation educational links.

• Recommended Reading List

• Getting Started on your Zenith Aircraft kit project:
  • Useful Information Before You Begin
  • Required Tools & Workshop
  • Using Your Tools Effectively
  • Aircraft Sheet-Metal Drilling
  • All-Metal Construction Made Easy
  • Rudder Assembly Manual (ZODIAC CH 601)

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Keep checking here as we add articles and additional resources.  The articles presented in the Aircraft Design and Construction College series represents the viewpoints of the author, and not necessarily those of Zenith Aircraft Company.

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