Description
Zenith Aircraft's Sebastien Heintz goes flying in the Zenith CH 750 Super Cruzer, taking the opportunity to discuss last week's Zenith Homecoming event.
The Zenith CH 750 Super Cruzer merges the rugged utility of a workhorse with the long-range efficiency of a modern cross-country tourer. Born from the fusion of the load-hauling CH 750 Super Duty airframe and the streamlined aerodynamics of the lighter CH 750 Cruzer wing, this all-metal sport utility aircraft redefines cross-country capability. Powered by robust engine choices like the 180-hp Lycoming O-360, the Super Cruzer cruises comfortably at over 120 mph with an expanded 1,900 lb gross weight and an 800 lb useful load, while still getting in and out of shorted grass strips. Whether you are planning a fast weekend getaway or exploring backcountry pastures, it delivers the payload, range, and balanced flight control of a conventional general aviation aircraft with bush-plane versatility (when configured for backcountry flying). Inside, the Super Cruzer sets a new standard for cockpit comfort, practical utility, and buildability. The large cabin features panoramic wrap-around visibility through signature bubble doors that yield a 50-inch-wide cabin, accompanied by an adaptable 2+1 layout with a rear jump seat ready for an extra passenger or bulky expedition gear. Designed from the ground up to make aircraft ownership achievable, Zenith’s advanced CNC match-drilled parts and pulled-rivet construction allow even first-time builders to assemble an airframe in under 400 hours with basic hand tools. The CH 750 Super Cruzer is the ultimate freedom machine for pilots who refuse to compromise between cross-country, heavy useful load, and the pride of building their own wings.
As a kit (amateur-built experimental) aircraft, the builder chooses the engine and avionics to install, and can optimize the CH 750 Super Cruzer for speed (small wheels and fairings, cruise propeller pitch) or backcountry utility (larger wheels and tires, climb prop).
Table of Contents
0:00 - Flying the Zenith CH 750 Super Cruzer around Mexico, Missouri.
0:18 - Engine Startup & Weather Briefing. Starting up the Zenith CH 750 Super Cruzer, listening to the automated weather observation (AWOS) at Mexico Memorial Airport (KMYJ).
2:25 - Pre-Takeoff Run-Up. Performing the engine run-up on the 180-hp Lycoming O-360 at 1,600 RPM, checking the magnetos, verifying flight controls are free and correct, checking carburetor heat, and confirming fuel selectors.
3:48 - Taxi & Takeoff on Runway 6. Making the departure radio announcement, taxiing onto the centerline of Runway 6, and executing a normal no-flap takeoff using ~60% aft stick, highlighting the acceleration provided by the climb propeller.
5:42 - Climb-Out & Airframe Handling Impressions. Powering back after initial climb, trimming the aircraft, observing active combine harvesting in surrounding farm fields, and describing the Super Cruzer’s blend of solid stability with agile, nimble control response.
8:49 - Recap of the 35th Annual Zenith Homecoming. Reflecting on the success of the recent 35th annual fly-in and open house, the turnout of builders, camping aircraft, forums, and announcing dates for the 36th annual gathering next year.
11:03 - EAA AirVenture "One Week Wonder" 2027 Project. Discussing Zenith’s selection for the EAA 2027 One Week Wonder build at Oshkosh, the final-hole CNC match-hole tooling, and the plane's planned future home with the Aspiring Aviators Aero Club.
11:37 - Over-the-Nose Visibility. Climbing past 4,000 ft near the cloud base, highlighting the expansive forward visibility over the nose, leaning out the Lycoming O-360 to bring fuel burn under 10 GPH, and sharing flight test feedback on the prototype.
16:11 - Descent & Cabin Climate. Initiating a gentle descent back under the hazy cloud deck into warmer air, discussing cold-weather airframe sealing, testing carb heat, and pointing out a local corn maze from above.
19:06 - AWOS Update & Pattern Planning. Monitoring updated winds from the automated weather broadcast and windsock, choosing to execute a touch-and-go on Runway 6 before transitioning to Runway 36 for a full stop.
20:36 - Approach & Touch-and-Go (Runway 6). Entering left downwind for Runway 6, explaining GPS nuisance obstacle alerts on final, extending full flaps, touching down smoothly at low speed, and reconfiguring for immediate takeoff.
25:20 - Takeoff & Traffic Coordination for Runway 36. Climbing to pattern altitude, and setting up left downwind for Runway 36.
27:04 - Final Approach & Full-Stop Landing (Runway 36). Configuring full flaps on final, landing long, and wrapping up the flight demonstration back at Mexico Memorial Airport.
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