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Introductory Rudder Workshops in Canada:

If you've always dreamed of building your own airplane, or simply want to know more about all-metal aircraft construction, these workshop are a great opportunity to learn about assembling a kit - while actually starting to build your own airplane. Small group sizes make our workshops productive and educational; you are welcome to bring one helper (spouse, son, daughter, parent...) to even further enhance the experience.

Come and experience first-hand how you can build your own kit airplane!
You don't need any experience, skills or tools to attend!

Start your project on the right track!

Next Month!  Friday & Saturday, March 9-10, 2012
                    Friday & Saturday, April 27-28, 2012

This Summer: Workshops coming to the New Brunswick and Ottawa Region- call for details!

We typically start these group educational workshops on Fridays at 1:00PM and work the rest of the afternoon; we eat together at a local restaurant (dutch treat) and we start again Saturday morning at 9:00AM to work until done!  See below for additional info on how to prepare for this workshop.
NEW One-on-One Individual Programs:
One-Day Workshops during the week - Assemble your rudder on any day!
Some restrictions apply, call 705-526-2871 for more details and to make arrangements
Cost of Rudder Workshops for CH 650 or CH 750: $375.00 + HST (price of the parts)
Click HERE to download a copy of the rudder workshop  Registration Form

Cost of Rudder Workshops for CH 640 or CH 801: $495.00 + HST (price of the parts)
Click HERE to download a copy of the rudder workshop  Registration Form

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_Call to confirm dates/ dates are subject to change/ number of participants is limited/ please register early!
NEW!
CUSTOM WING-BUILDING PROGRAM:

This new factory program is designed for kit-builders who want to give their project a start-up boost. With this program, one wing can usually be completely assembled (making assembly of the second wing at home a breeze)! Program lasts five days (a working week) and can be scheduled anytime during regular operating hours. Participants may time their program to coincide with the pick-up of their airframe kit.

Richard (right) operates a remote hunting lodge in Quebec where his closest neighbors are a mere 50 miles away...

Not surprisingly, he decided to build a STOL CH 801 on floats to operate around his lodge !

Richard scheduled a wing-building program and brought his friend Curtis; together they assembled the first wing of the aircraft (including fuel system) in 4 days. The fun has started; they plan to fly next spring!

Both Richard and Curtis found the experience informative and rewarding: "Spending time with the shop guys gave us the opportunity to learn lots about the company as well as the aircraft," said Richard who typically spends most of his time fishing  or hunting in the Canadian bush...

Cost of 5-day program: Participation fee of $350.00 + HST (plus price of the kit).
For more information or to register, please call 1-705-526-2871
Where to stay in the Midland area: Click here for a list of local hotels/motels.
For best results at the workshops and with the building programs, come prepared:
  1. Wear comfortable shoes and dress for the season;
  2. Please read the assembly manual & appropriate photo-guides once-through before the workshop.
  • Ask about appropriate manuals for wing-assembly programs (varies according to model).

Use these workshops and programs to start building your own Zenair kit aircraft. You'll learn about:
  • Reading and understanding blue-prints (plans & manuals)
  • Principles of sheet-metal construction
  • The advantages of working with sheet-metal (vs. other materials)
  • Metal aircraft building and assembly techniques and tips
  • Measuring, drilling and riveting (assembling the kit)
  • Tools, workshop and skills required to build your all-metal aircraft
  • Hints and short-cuts in assembling a kit
  • Metal kit aircraft maintenance and corrosion protection
  • The advantages of building, owning and flying a Zenair kit aircraft and much more...
Call to confirm dates/ dates are subject to change/ number of participants is limited/ please register early!
Similar Workshops are also held at most Builder-Support Centers. Contact Centers or representatives for details.
AIRCRAFT COMPLETION PROGRAMS:

Zenair understands that some aircraft owners would rather spend their time flying than assembling and/or finishing their aircraft from a standard airframe kit. As a first step to help meet such customer's needs, Zenair has developed "advanced" kits, "custom" kits, and even "green-planes" - all manufactured in Midland, Ontario.

Starting with one of these advanced kits - and as an additional step - owners can then work with experienced "builder-assistance" providers and/or full-time qualified builders to finish the Zenair design of their choice.

Zenair regularly works with independent contractors who provide builder-assistance and aircraft-completion services; some of these contractors can also help with float assemblies, rigging, etc.  If you are looking for help to speed-up, simplify or even complete your Zenair design professionally, please contact Michael at Zenair to discuss your needs.
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