Zenair CH 100 Mono-Z
Zenair · Canada · first flew 1977 · light aircraft
The Zenair CH 100 Mono-Z is a single-seat homebuilt kit aircraft designed by Chris Heintz and produced by Zenair of Canada. It is a compact low-wing monoplane aimed at amateur constructors seeking an economical sport aircraft.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Low-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 5.94 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Single-seat homebuilt kit aircraft
- Low-wing monoplane with fixed undercarriage
- Very compact Zenair design
Very small low-wing monoplane with a 6.71 m wingspan, fixed tricycle or tailwheel undercarriage, and a single piston engine — notably compact even among homebuilt types.
Specifications
- The Zenair CH 100 Mono-Z has a length of 5.94 m (19 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 6.71 m (22 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 201 km/h (125 mph).
- Typical crew: 1.
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History
Chris Heintz founded Zenair in the 1970s and developed a family of accessible kit aircraft; the CH 100 was among the earlier single-seat designs. It uses simple all-metal construction techniques suited to homebuilders and has been constructed by enthusiasts across North America.
Variants
The CH 100 is essentially a single-seat derivative of the Zenair family; no major sub-variants are documented.
Where you'll see it
Operated exclusively by private owners as a homebuilt sport aircraft; popular in Canada and the United States among amateur aviation communities.
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- Zenair CH 300
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- Cessna 152
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