Zenair Ltd. took off in Nobleton

Did you know?
A pioneer in aeronautical engineering Chris Heintz built the Zenair, a small all-metal aircraft in Nobleton, Ontario.

Zeniths were of simple designs; built for economical flight, and also constructed in such a way as to endure long outdoor exposure.

As reported on the Canadian Air & Space Museum Web site, Heintz started an aircraft company in 1974, calling it Zenair Ltd. He began to build these aircraft kits from his two-car garage.

He then relocated to Midland, Ontario, where some Zenair airplanes are still in operation to this day.

In 1992 as reported, Heintz licensed the kit manufacturing and marketing rights to Zenair Aircraft Company for the STOL CH 701 and the ZODIAC CH 601 designs, and developed new models for Zenair Aircraft Company. From this he obtained a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) type certification for the ZENITH CH 2000 in 1996. This model is a two-seat, low-wing aircraft based on his kit aircraft designs.

Sadly, though, in 2007 the STOL CH 701 and ZODIAC CH 601 ceased production and were sold by Czech Aircraft Works.

But there are still some being made throughout Europe, through kits from Zenith Aircraft Company in Missouri, U.S.A.

Celebrates 100 years
of flight in Canada -
1909-2009

The museum is a fantastic
outing for both kids and adults. Not too expensive, free parking,
hands on activities.

On display the Avro Arrow replica and a Lancaster is undergoing
a rebuild/restoration.

Birthday party bookings are welcome. The volunteers give a most
thorough and interesting tour.Check it out!

Parc Downsview Park,
65 Car l Hall Road, Toronto On.
(Downsview Air Park)
416-638-6078