Introduction - Zenith Zodiac CH650B S-LSA Manual

1 Introduction

The Zenith CH 650B LSA is a second generation light sport aircraft, developed specifically
for Sport Pilots. It is the latest model in the Zodiac line of aircraft from aeronautical engineer
Chris Heintz, first introduced in 1984. This newest model offers new and updated features
including modern new styling with a larger cabin area. The basic aircraft is powered by a 100
HP Continental O-200 engine (although other engine options exist, up to 140 HP).
Based on the Zodiac CH 601 XL model introduced in 2001, the new ZODIAC CH 650B has
been developed specifically to meet the FAA's Sport Pilot / Light-Sport Aircraft category, and
offers maximum performance and capability possible under the new FAA category. With
new and updated features and modern styling, the Zodiac CH 650 now replaces the Zodiac
XL model.
For more information on these remarkable designs including thousands of pictures and many
videos, visit www.zenithair.com and/or www.zenair.com.
The CH 650B S-LSA X-Plane project is a creation of Olivier Faivre and HydroZ in
collaboration with Zenair and Zenith Aircraft Co., designers and manufacturers of the CH
650B S-LSA / Experimental aircraft.
The CH 650B S-LSA X-Plane program is designed to be used with X-Plane 9.70 and X-
Plane 10.05+.
CH650B S-LSA for X-Plane 4/21