A new Super701!? Introducing the rear fuselage concept and mock-up for the Super701ZR. Coming soon!

My compliments to Chris Heintz for "designing the Zenith 701 just for me, all those years ago". It is a perfect fit and is proving to be an amazingly capable aircraft over and over again every time I fly/test it. Unfortunately, I was not able to meet Chris to thank him in person, but he really seemed to design the 701 as an extension to myself and my type of fun flying.
Anyway, there are lots of questions about this new Super701ZR concept, so here is a very brief video comparing the basic size difference between the standard Zenith 701 and this new Super701ZR.
Building on the robust and proven design, the modified Super701ZR will be narrower, shorter, lighter, capable of an even higher angle of attack, and because of these things, hopefully it will be a little more sporty with better overall performance.
The ultimate goal of this design is to be lighter, slower, faster, and even higher performance than the original 701.
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[@Lancaster7]

I am glad someone is actually experimenting, solid rivets on that tailcone also the wing extension that papa Chris designed, rockie dog beanie mod. The triangle flaperon thingy gotta go. Subscribed just to see this one.

[@jaybee6143]

Great work!!!

[@bobeiben4970]

John, i have been following you a while. i noticed you are using the 750 longerons. I'm building a 701 and have thought about using those. I think it would make the fuselage look a lot better. This project should be interesting!

[@johnreed8872]

Hey John... I've been following you on you tube for a while and didn't know that you were building another Zenith ( much less two ) ! I smell a serious STOL drag contender to "Represent" the nose dragging community! Thanks for the update and Blue Skies!

[@tametigere6375]

Love the idea. . .

[@patway4683]

Awesome!

[@alfredfox8535]

Hey Jon,

[@bobwidmer8845]

Morning Jon I've been following your videos and build with interest - particularly your comments about UL Power. I'm building a CH750SD and haven't decided on an engine as yet. I'm leaning towards the UL520iST (turbo) - other than the price I think it would be perfect for the 750SD. Have you decided which engine you'll install in your SD?

[@muddydirtclaud4904]

John, you gonna put a 147/150 hp on that?

[@wallymurray620]

Well that just makes my ask a whole lot more questions. Will you some how mate this to your existing front fuselage, or are you developing a new narrow front. Make it a narrow, light single seat STOL monster. Looking forward to more videos about this build. Thanks for the video.

[@markrutlidge5427]

Have you looked at the ICP Savannah (started out as a 701 copybut now very different) for some ideas?

[@eipip1ez]

Where are the 50 cal machine guns going?

[@Aaron-om4dw]

I am sure you will fly the crap out of it or them? You building two? Your shop will need a little modifying

[@billjobes1851]

If you redo that airport banner, be sure to spell it 'Official' ...