2021: The Year of the STOL CH 701

The Zenith STOL CH 701 made us all proud in 2021! Watch and listen as Zenith Aircraft's Roger Dubbert explains why the CH 701 grabbed so many headlines this year, as he takes you flying in his own personal STOL CH 701 "Sky Jeep."
First introduced in 1986, the CH 701 aircraft was developed as an “off-airport” short take-off and landing kit aircraft to fulfill the demanding requirements of both sport pilots and first-time builders. With the STOL CH 701, designer Chris Heintz combined the features and advantages of a “real” airplane with the short-field capabilities of an “ultralight” aircraft. The aircraft features fixed leading-edge slats for high lift, full-span flaperons (both ailerons and flaps), an all-flying rudder, and durable all-metal construction.
While the basic design has remained the same, many significant improvements have been introduced over the years, including a higher useful load, easier and quicker build kits, and more detailed drawings and step-by-step assembly instructions.
The popular Chris Heintz STOL designs include the CH 750 series, made up of the STOL CH 750, the CH 750 Cruzer and the newer STOL CH 750 Super Duty model. The CH 750 series are larger than the original CH 701 to offer more comfort (in a larger cabin), more engine choices and additional capabilities.
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[@nancymcnaught8934]

I am so glad that you guys are redeveloping the 701 kit. I think it's well deserved considering that it was your original STOL aircraft. I completed mine from Scatch 9 years ago and just installed floats this past year and it's been well above my expectations. Great design!

[@StanMcClain]

As far as I can see, Zenith is earning its way into the Hall of Respect.

[@theworshiptraveler6709]

Coooooooool 701 matched hole drilled. Watch the sales climb once the upgraded kit is available. Excited for Zenith and for the CH701

[@stolaircraftsuyanto9728]

😀😀😀😀👍

[@MRJSWORKSHOP]

Hi Roger great video thanks for all your help and support for building our project 701 can’t wait to fly the project 701. We are not done yet building and I’m already thinking about the new 701 match drilled for the next project.⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️👍🏻🤠

[@DirtFlyer]

Sorry to hear Christopher Desmond sold his 701. I bought one of his back country flying videos a while ago and it was fantastic. I was always hoping that he would come out with another video at some point.

[@n206ja]

Great video! Brings back memories from years ago of my first flight with you in the 701! I've never failed to learn something every time I watch you fly. Now I've got nearly 10 years and 725+ hrs in my STOL 750 and still grinning!

[@superbill9066]

Hope the new kit comes with a raised skylight and no crossbar like the 750. Great aircraft!

[@jorgmichalowski7954]

We hope that the new year 2022 got off to a good start! A few hours in advance, my wife Catrin and I received confirmation of our order for the ZENITH STOL CH 701 by email. We are very happy and hope that 2022 will be the year of our CH 701!

[@johnmorris771]

I really enjoyed this video. I am not a pilot. I just fly in the Microsoft Flight Simulator. The 701 with those colors is now my favorite. Great to see it in real life.

[@davidwebb4731]

Yes, very happy with the upcoming matched hole kit for the CH701!!!!! I love building and looking forward to my future airplane.

[@waltperko8389]

I wish I could fly one in MS Flight Sim ... too poor to own a real airplane anymore.

[@theworshiptraveler6709]

LOVE ZENITH AIRCRAFT!❤️

[@Mike500912]

The CH 701 "ZK-JUG" has New Zealand registration. I think the competition is the one at Omaka, NZ.

[@zenithac]

Yes, it's New Zealand (and not Australia)

[@gilbertofauri2135]

excellent landing. Congratulations. Happy new year

[@TwinStarGenny]

Does the 701 accommodate an aerovee?

[@moose7472]

Dean is based at Rangiora, NZ. JUG

[@charlesharper7292]

Happy New Year!🎉

[@preet5161]

What is weight of zenith ch 701 aircraft without pilot . ?

[@charlesharper7292]

Thanks for the fly along! Would the CH701 be a practical airplane for 400lbs of people, a full load of fuel, and a change of clothes?

[@JustPlaneChris]

You'd be better off with the 750 for that kind of mission.

[@charlesharper7292]

@@JustPlaneChris yeah I was originally looking at the 750, but the 701 is such a great little plane. Alas, it is too small for my needs. The 750 would be much more practical.

[@kunstmol]

He likes saying 701

[@renejr2296]

Is this a part 103 plane?

[@tomcoryell]

What a cool plane.

[@bertsparrow]

Roger, what airspeed are you climbing out at normally?

[@eaglerandall11]

I love this plane. Hope to be in the owners club one day

[@faridaziz930]

It is suitable for operating on aircraft carriers

[@aur3l4you]

Hi There. How can i get in possession of this aircraft in European Union (Romania) ? I’m interested in assembled only. Not as a “flat pack”? I understand that is not available from Czech Republic since 2006-07

[@andrewbetances1203]

You gotta chat with sales on the website. Roger or Sebastian will talk to you directly.

[@aur3l4you]

@@andrewbetances1203 ok. Thank you Andrew!

[@DlMok]

Что трындит,не понимаю....но смотрю регулярно

[@doncatch1]

Enjoyed.

[@rafaeltorres2886]

Who designed the original Zenith aircraft was this person a aeronautical engineer?

[@theworshiptraveler6709]

Yes he was and that great man’s name was Christopher Heintz (where the name Zenith came from)

[@rafaeltorres2886]

@@theworshiptraveler6709 Thanks, it's a great plane .👍😲

[@ik04]

In the US, there is mo leading zero in the runway number. It is runway six.

[@simianwarthog]

New zealand.