WORKSHOPS - Introduction


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If you've always dreamed of building your own airplane, or simply want to learn more about all-metal aircraft construction, Quality Sport Planes can provide you with the opportunity to learn about building a Zenith kit while you actually start building your own airplane. Small group sizes make our workshops very productive and educational; you are welcome to bring one helper (spouse, son, daughter, parent...) to even further enhance the experience.

Come prepared and experience first-hand how you can build your own kit airplane!

You don't need any experience, skills or tools to attend!  Find out more from this video!
During the educational workshop you can start building your own Zenith kit aircraft, or help someone else with the assembly of their "rudder".
You can choose the rudder tail section of any of the Zenith kit designs (i.e.  CH 650, STOL CH 701/750, CH 750 Cruzer and Super Duty), and learn about:

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  • Reading and understanding blue-prints (plans & manuals)
  • Principles of sheet-metal construction
  • The advantages of working with sheet-metal (vs. other materials)
  • Metal aircraft building and assembly techniques and tips
  • Measuring, drilling and riveting (assembling the kit)
  • Tools, workshop and skills required to build your all-metal aircraft
  • Hints and short-cuts in assembling a kit
  • Metal kit aircraft maintenance and corrosion protection
  • The advantages of building, owning and flying a Zenith kit aircraft and much more...
WORKSHOP LOCATION (unless otherwise indicated): At the Quality Sport Planes facilities on the Cloverdale Municipal Airport, (35 miles north of Santa Rosa).   Accommodations are available locally.
Standard two-day rudder workshops
Call for next Workshop dates; we are flexible! Our next scheduled RUDDER WORKSHOP will be on May 3rd & 4th 2024 (call for details)
Call: 707-894-4084  to sign up...

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This workshop is based on the very popular similar program offered at the Zenith aircraft factory. The purpose of this workshop is for participants to confirm for themselves that this is indeed the type of project they are looking for (assembling a kit aircraft). It's a very easy and effective way to start your own plane project: You'll have your first completed component by the end of the workshop (the rudder); if you did not enjoy the experience, there is no further commitment whatsoever to continue. We offer these workshops throughout the year.  Call or e-mail for dates, reservation details and/or for a registration form.
Read one builder's experience assembling an introductory rudder kit at Quality Sport Planes: CLICK HERE

Special one-day rudder workshops

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One-day workshops are designed for busy people who cannot attend one of our regular two-day events. You'll be working under the guidance of QSP's builder-assistance providers throughout the project; this one-on-one assistance will ensure quick results and top-notch quality. The only down-side of this program is that you'll miss-out on meeting other builders who share your interests; these peers often have different questions and experiences that can enrich your own experience. The biggest advantage of the one-day workshop is that it can be scheduled to meet your personal calendar.

Engine Installation workshops

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We periodically schedule engine installation workshops. We have in the past offered workshops for the Viking Engines, Rotax 912, the Jabiru 3300 and the Corvair engines. If interested, please call and have your name added to our lists; workshops are scheduled once enough people have expressed an interest.

For additional details, contact Doug  at QSP.