When think of the dawn of aviation, flight was fun and exciting. Fast forward to today and you’re probably not looking forward to your next plane ride. Imagine if flying were actually enjoyable. For Zenith Aircraft Company, excitement is the journey and not just the destination.
Founded in 1992, Zenith designs homebuilt kit planes for sport pilots. Yes, believe it or not, you can build and fly your very own aircraft. “When most people think of flying, it’s for transportation purposes and not for a joy ride; this is especially true when you fly commercial,” said Sebastien Heintz, founder of Zenith Aircraft Company. “On the sport aviation side, transportation is not your primary goal. You’re flying because you enjoy the experience. It’s similar to driving a classic car or motorcycle versus a commuter vehicle. With a classic car, you can take it out on the weekend and drive without much of a destination. You enjoy the vehicle, the weather and yourself. That’s how sport pilots approach aviation. You can obviously use your aircraft to get from Point A to Point B, but it’s more than just for transportation. Sport aviation is more about sport than transport.”
