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Zenith Aircraft Company to celebrate 25th Anniversary with Open Hangar Day and Fly-In. Zenith Aircraft Company to celebrate 25th Anniversary with Open Hangar Day and Fly-In Press Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE For More Information Contact: Zenith Aircraft Company Sebastien Heintz (573) 581-9000 s.heintz@zenithair.com 09-12-2017 Mexico, Missouri – Celebrating the kit aircraft manufacturer's 25th anniversary is the highlight of this year's Zenith Aircraft Open Hangar Day & Fly-In at the factory at Mexico Memorial Airport in Mexico, Missouri. This year's annual open house and fly-in promises to be the biggest yet, with factory tours, aircraft building and flying demonstrations, and activities for visitors of all ages. For a quarter of a century, Zenith Aircraft Company has been manufacturing and marketing aircraft kits for the do-it-yourself (DIY) market of recreational aircraft builders and pilots from its modern production facilities at the Mexico Memorial Airport in central Missouri. Zenith Aircraft produces kit aircraft with superb short take-off and landing (STOL) capabilities demonstrated by the STOL CH 701 and STOL CH 750 models, as well as economical two-seat cross-country cruisers. Zenith Aircraft builders typically build their own airplanes in 400-500 hours from a complete kit supplied by Zenith. The company makes extensive use of CNC design and manufacturing technology for precision production. The all-metal aircraft are produced using modern 6061-T6 aluminum alloy parts, and fastened together primarily with blind ("pop"-type) rivets, making them both quick and easy to assemble. Zenith Aircraft ships complete kits (packed in a large wood crate) to customers across the U.S. and around the world. Factory demonstrator aircraft are also housed at the Zenith factory and are available for demo flights (by appointment), and the company hosts monthly two-day "hands-on" workshops in the factory to give prospective builders the opportunity to gain building experience prior to committing to an entire kit airplane project. Earlier this year at Zenith introduced its latest design, the STOL CH 750 Super Duty, a short take-off and landing (STOL) airplane with a rear jump seat and the introduction of an all new "unpanel" repositionable glass panel display (that completely replaces the traditional instrument panel). Also in 2017, Zenith Aircraft president Sebastien Heintz was named recipient of EAA's coveted Freedom of Flight award for his contributions to aviation: “The Freedom of Flight Award is meant for an individual who has made the general aviation community better through their integrity, innovation, and high standards — and Sebastien Heintz is the embodiment of that ideal,” said Jack J. Pelton, EAA CEO and chairman of the board. Heintz is also the 2017 recipient of the Light Aircraft Manufacturers' Assoc. (LAMA) President's Award. Enthusiasts are welcome to visit the modern Zenith Aircraft kit manufacturing facilities located at Mexico Memorial Airport (located three miles east of Mexico on Hwy. 54) from 8:00 am – 4:00 pm on Saturday, September 23. There will be an official ceremony at 10:30 am to celebrate the 25th anniversary with civic leaders participating. Zenith Aircraft customers from across Missouri and surrounding states are expected to fly-in (as well as drive in) for the occasion with activities for these visitors starting on Friday, September 22. There will be flying demonstrations of Zenith Aircraft all day Saturday, as well as an “airplane show” with the many different airplanes on display. Inside the factory will be factory tours and demonstrations of aircraft parts manufacturing and assembly as well as representation by aircraft engine and avionics companies. Visit the Zenith Aircraft Company website for more information: http://www.zenithair.com/ and see the Zenith facebook page for event updates: facebook.com/zenithair/ About Missouri Association of Manufacturers (MAM) strives to instill interest and enthusiasm among elected officials and the public in general, by advocating policy that promotes regional economic growth and worldwide competitiveness. Missouri Association of Manufacturers (MAM) serves as the manufacturer's advocate in Missouri and works to educate policy makers at all levels, of the importance about issues important to manufacturers. MAM utilizes its strength in numbers to develop strategic partnerships and create exclusive benefit programs. The goal of each program is to offer lower pricing or greater advantages than members would be able to obtain on their own. MAM is focused on bringing manufacturers together to address common issues and challenges, and to learn from one another. MAM events, conferences, workshops and networking events provide a non-competitive environment for developing these beneficial relationships. For more information visit us @ www.MAMstrong.org Download Press Release
09-12-2017 Mexico, Missouri – Celebrating the kit aircraft manufacturer's 25th anniversary is the highlight of this year's Zenith Aircraft Open Hangar Day & Fly-In at the factory at Mexico Memorial Airport in Mexico, Missouri. This year's annual open house and fly-in promises to be the biggest yet, with factory tours, aircraft building and flying demonstrations, and activities for visitors of all ages. For a quarter of a century, Zenith Aircraft Company has been manufacturing and marketing aircraft kits for the do-it-yourself (DIY) market of recreational aircraft builders and pilots from its modern production facilities at the Mexico Memorial Airport in central Missouri. Zenith Aircraft produces kit aircraft with superb short take-off and landing (STOL) capabilities demonstrated by the STOL CH 701 and STOL CH 750 models, as well as economical two-seat cross-country cruisers. Zenith Aircraft builders typically build their own airplanes in 400-500 hours from a complete kit supplied by Zenith. The company makes extensive use of CNC design and manufacturing technology for precision production. The all-metal aircraft are produced using modern 6061-T6 aluminum alloy parts, and fastened together primarily with blind ("pop"-type) rivets, making them both quick and easy to assemble. Zenith Aircraft ships complete kits (packed in a large wood crate) to customers across the U.S. and around the world. Factory demonstrator aircraft are also housed at the Zenith factory and are available for demo flights (by appointment), and the company hosts monthly two-day "hands-on" workshops in the factory to give prospective builders the opportunity to gain building experience prior to committing to an entire kit airplane project. Earlier this year at Zenith introduced its latest design, the STOL CH 750 Super Duty, a short take-off and landing (STOL) airplane with a rear jump seat and the introduction of an all new "unpanel" repositionable glass panel display (that completely replaces the traditional instrument panel). Also in 2017, Zenith Aircraft president Sebastien Heintz was named recipient of EAA's coveted Freedom of Flight award for his contributions to aviation: “The Freedom of Flight Award is meant for an individual who has made the general aviation community better through their integrity, innovation, and high standards — and Sebastien Heintz is the embodiment of that ideal,” said Jack J. Pelton, EAA CEO and chairman of the board. Heintz is also the 2017 recipient of the Light Aircraft Manufacturers' Assoc. (LAMA) President's Award. Enthusiasts are welcome to visit the modern Zenith Aircraft kit manufacturing facilities located at Mexico Memorial Airport (located three miles east of Mexico on Hwy. 54) from 8:00 am – 4:00 pm on Saturday, September 23. There will be an official ceremony at 10:30 am to celebrate the 25th anniversary with civic leaders participating. Zenith Aircraft customers from across Missouri and surrounding states are expected to fly-in (as well as drive in) for the occasion with activities for these visitors starting on Friday, September 22. There will be flying demonstrations of Zenith Aircraft all day Saturday, as well as an “airplane show” with the many different airplanes on display. Inside the factory will be factory tours and demonstrations of aircraft parts manufacturing and assembly as well as representation by aircraft engine and avionics companies. Visit the Zenith Aircraft Company website for more information: http://www.zenithair.com/ and see the Zenith facebook page for event updates: facebook.com/zenithair/ About Missouri Association of Manufacturers (MAM) strives to instill interest and enthusiasm among elected officials and the public in general, by advocating policy that promotes regional economic growth and worldwide competitiveness. Missouri Association of Manufacturers (MAM) serves as the manufacturer's advocate in Missouri and works to educate policy makers at all levels, of the importance about issues important to manufacturers. MAM utilizes its strength in numbers to develop strategic partnerships and create exclusive benefit programs. The goal of each program is to offer lower pricing or greater advantages than members would be able to obtain on their own. MAM is focused on bringing manufacturers together to address common issues and challenges, and to learn from one another. MAM events, conferences, workshops and networking events provide a non-competitive environment for developing these beneficial relationships. For more information visit us @ www.MAMstrong.org