Zenair CH650 - introducing homebuilt airplane Zenair

ZODIAC CH650EThe new ZODIAC CH 650 design offers superior performance and capabilities, comfortable side-by-side seating, affordable costs, and best of all, the ZODIAC is available as a durable all-metal kit that you can quickly build yourself - with just basic skills and tools.

Zenair has developed the Zodiac CH 650 E version specifically for the European market, where light aircraft rules restrict the gross weight to 450 kg. (992 lbs.). The lightened European Zodiac XL is the result of continuing development, and is now available as a all-new "100% Finished Airframe" Quick-Build Aircraft Kit.

The standard ZODIAC XL ULM kits, manufactured by Zenith Aircraft in the United States, are being distributed across Europe from Zenair Europe (Belgium/France) and established Zenair dealers.

Lighter materials are used in the European version of the XL. This includes an all-new lightweight composite landing gear main spring, lighter European-made wheels and brakes, and some lightened airframe items.

The ZODIAC CH 650 is a second generation light sport aircraft, developed specifically for Sport Pilots. It is the latest model in the Zodiac line of aircraft from aeronautical engineer Chris Heintz, first introduced in 1984. This newest model offers new and updated features including modern new styling with a larger cabin area. Some of the Zodiac's new features include: