Kitplanes for Sport Pilots: ZODIAC XL Light-Sport Kit Aircraft

Fly-In Gathering of Zodiac aircraft and pilots in northern California

Zodiac XL Aircraft for Sport Pilots: Photo Gallery #114

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Click here to view a video clip of parts manufacturing at the Zenith Aircraft Co. factory with the CNC router (3 min. / 5.75 mb).

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New Quick-Build Kit Photos

First flight video clip shows the maiden flight of this Zodiac XL.

More video clips from around the world on building and flying the Zodiac:

The new European Zodiac XL, offered by Zenair Europe, powered by the Rotax 912S.

Zodiac XL cabin: Comfortable side-by-side seating, 44-inch wide cabin

Zodiac CH 601

Zodiac CH 601 used for flight training in Thailand

Quality Sport Planes - Fall 2007 Open House

Quality Sport Planes of northern California held its Fall 2007 Open House on Saturday, October 13.

Michael Heintz of Quality Sport Planes reports that the event was a great success with an excellent turnout of both planes and people!

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Mike Canion's Lycoming-powered Zodiac XL from Pleasanton, Texas (flown in to Zenith Aircraft's 2007 Open Hangar Day).

Zenith Aircraft Company's 16th annual OPEN HANGAR DAY and Fly-In Gathering held on Saturday, September 29, 2007, was a great success with dozens of aircraft flown in and hundreds of active participants!

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Bob Watson's newly completed aircraft Zodiac XL, in South West Scotland.

"This aircraft is equipped with a Rotax 912S engine and an unusual three blade constant speed prop with reverse thrust. I operate from a 350 yard grass strip which it handles with ease. The reverse thrust has been a real nice feature when operating from this type of airstrip. It is also a novel show stopper when parking!"

On the beautiful plains of South West Scotland

Zodiac outing

Canadian Zodiac XL

Flying the Zodiac from a dirt runway

Zodiac CH 601 HDS tail dragger with custom engine cowl

Zodiac XL taildragger gear configuration

A custom engine installation in this Zodiac

Mountain flying with the Zodiac

Zodiac XL

Ready for a cross-country outing!

Simple instrument panel with Garmin moving map GPS.

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Note: Many of these images show customer-built aircraft, some of which have been modified without the designer's specific approval. Modifications will affect the specifications and performance of the aircraft.