Zenair’s Chris Heintz RIP
3rd May 2021 13:40 Europe/London
Aircraft designer and engineer Chris Heintz has died, aged 82. Chris was best known for the series of kitplanes from his company Zenair.
Chris’s family released this note:
“It is with great regret that we announce the passing of Chris Heintz on April 30th, 2021.
“Best known in aviation circles as a prolific and talented aircraft designer, aeronautical engineer, innovator, builder, entrepreneur, lecturer and author, Chris has touched the lives of thousands throughout his exceedingly productive professional life.
“Chris died peacefully at his home in Southern France where he is survived by Annemarie, his loving wife of 60 years, his five children and a dozen grand-children.”