Sebastien Heintz of Mexico, Missouri, known worldwide as the owner and president of Zenith Aircraft Co., a leading aircraft kit manufacturer, was honored by the Experimental Aircraft Association on October 16 with his induction to the EAA Homebuilders Hall of Fame.
Heintz was one of six individuals to be honored that evening with various EAA halls of fame inductions.
Heintz, founded Zenith Aircraft Co. in 1992 in Mexico, Missouri with the goal of making aircraft ownership affordable and accessible.
With the support of demo pilot Roger Dubbert and Production Manager Travis Kobush, Zenith has continuously grown in popularity amongst homebuilt aircraft enthusiasts.
The company also hosts monthly workshops to introduce new aviators to the world of homebuilt aircraft.
Heintz was the 2017 recipient of EAA’s Freedom of Flight Award for his contributions to aviation and the recipient of the Light Aircraft Manufacturers Association’s 2017 President’s Award.
He continues to be an active sport pilot and enjoys sharing the joys of homebuilt aircraft.
The EAA Sport Aviation Halls of Fame were established to honor the outstanding achievements of men and women in aviation who share the spirit of EAA and its community.
Those inducted into the halls of fame are selected by their peers for myriad contributions made to their respective areas of aviation.