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Zenith Aircraft
Company's 17th annual OPEN
HANGAR DAY and Fly-In Gathering is scheduled for Saturday, September 20, 2008, at
the factory located at Mexico Memorial Airport in Mexico, Missouri. Aviation enthusiasts,
especially builders and owners of Zenith Aircraft kit planes, are invited to drive or
fly-in for the day.
*** Scenes from the 2007 Open Hangar Day ***
The Zenith
Aircraft kit production facilities will be open for factory tours and
Zenith's factory-demonstrator kit aircraft will be on display. Company
staff will demonstrate kit production and fabrication techniques used in
producing the all-metal kit aircraft parts made at the Zenith Aircraft
factory.
We have
planned a series of hands-on informational workshops for existing
owners and builders, as well as new and potential builders.
Starting on Friday afternoon, some of our scheduled activities will include:
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Engine Workshops
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Aircraft Building / Hands-On Assembly Activities
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Flying Workshops and Flight Demonstrations
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Information on Avionics, and more...
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The Zenith Aircraft
factory will be open from 8:00 am - 3:00 pm for self-guided factory tours,
demonstrations, and more, throughout the day.
Factory demonstrator
aircraft:
Food and
refreshments: The local EAA chapter will provide a
complimentary hot lunch at noon on Saturday, sponsored
by Zenith Aircraft Company.
Zenith will also have complimentary coffee and donuts available in the
morning.
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Owners of completed
Zenith Aircraft are encouraged to fly-in for the activities and to
show off their completed project to fellow builders (we will provide
tie-down space and help facilitate ground transportation if
possible). Let us know of any special needs or requirements.
Zenith Builders and Pilots:
Please pre-register
for the Open Hangar Day and Fly-In Gathering. We'll plan to
award some door prizes and we'll have name tags ready for you when you
arrive.
There is no charge to attend the Open
Hangar Day or related events. Check
this page for the latest updates and schedule. Please note that
all events are subject to change or cancellation.
Please contact
us if you have ideas, requests or capabilities to make the
fall 2008 Open Hangar and Fly-In Gathering both a fun and
educational event.
Accommodations:
Due to the large number of visitors to Mexico on September 20, local
hotels will fill up quickly. There are more hotels in the general area, as well as camping
sites. Click here for additional information on accommodations.
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 Hundreds of
builders and enthusiasts attended last year's Open Hangar Day in Mexico,
Missouri. The gathering is an excellent opportunity for owners and builders
of Zenith Aircraft kits to meet each other and to tour the Zenith Aircraft
facilities.
Located in scenic mid-Missouri, all pilots and
aviation enthusiasts are invited to drive or fly in to attend Zenith Aircraft Co.'s
annual ‘Open Hangar and Fly-In’ day. For more
information on attending, please call Zenith Aircraft at (573) 581-9000 or the Mexico Airport at (573) 581-0162.
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