Flying the Zenith STOL CH 701

Roger takes us flying in his prized Zenair STOL CH701 "Sky Jeep" that he built in the 1990's, demonstrating the light sport aircraft's outstanding short field capability and great handling characteristics. This aircraft is powered by a 100-hp Rotax 912 ULS engine.
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[@fly1327]

Diverted from a business trip in STL and drove a rental car ~100 mi to Mexico MO just to fly this aircraft years ago. SO MUCH FUN. It really does fly like Roger says, beyond light and super nimble, I loved it. I've NEVER flown anything close to this maneuverable, except hang gliders which I flew for years. Side note, super small town, got there and sitting down in the BBQ joint (I think there was only one) being served by 4 people (place was almost empty on a Friday night), me asking if there was any music in town. After much discussion amongst themselves they recommended a place and after inquiry, I found out is was someone playing music in their garage! You just got to love small towns.

[@cisco993623]

Great video...great pilot and spokesman for the Zenith CH701....Thanx Roger...

[@NorthwayMotors]

Just flew this Aircraft today. What a lovely experience..

[@evowoods5487]

That's one of the best landings I've ever seen...way better than 99% of any or mine :)

[@Ka9radio_Mobile9]

I'm in love! What a plane!

[@poppetrurazvan3900]

Wonderfull.

[@stealhty1]

Great plane, I used to fly it with Rotax 503 and a passenger, too bad is slow flyer

[@zenithac]

It is designed as a STOL (short take-off and landing) aircraft. The high lift characteristics of the design mean that it is also relatively slow. Most of us are already where we want to be (in the air!) when we're flying the STOL

[@mikemiller3936]

Dummy. Not everyone wants to fly fast if it was up to me I would fly just above the tree line 25 miles an hour if you’re not big of a hurry book a commercial flight I want to fly like a bird that’s the whole idea of flying this is a world class playing because it does what it was designed to do fly low and slow but if it was up to me … If I was capable I would design something to fly even slower

[@marty1662]

Wow, I want to use those colors on the ch 801 I plan to get.

[@ramble6474]

Are you pumping the stick on the ground to keep it moving?

[@Frank-ue6eg]

When you think about it, it's remarkable how far ahead of the times they were back in 1998 by equipping that aircraft with a totally electric propulsion system - no fuel other than what the batteries and solar panels deliver. Kudos to Zenith for leading the way on that!

[@SebastianRust]

I WANT ONE!!!

[@elcreador6675]

Excelente🇩🇴🇩🇴🌎

[@thomasabramson100]

HI IS THE 701 INCLUDED IN THE LSA CATIOGRY ACCORDING TO THE FRA

[@marty1662]

thomasabramson100 ITS AN IN THE EXPERIMENTAL CATIGORY, AS IT IS AMITURE BUILT.

[@tribulationprepper787]

DEPENDS on how heavy you build it but can qualify.

[@jeffsnider3588]

Ever consider design changes for improved safety? Bush planes land in somewhat rough places and to reduce fire hazard from a crash I would consider external fuel tank that would break away and distance itself from the plane with sufficient impact.

[@SKYKOP1972]

What's the advantage of continually moving the stick on the ground?

[@jennydiazvigneault5548]

How reliable is the Rotax. It runs fairly high rpm. Would it be feasible to stick a continental in it with 100 hp or would that be too heavy?

[@sebastienheintz]

+Joseph Howard The Rotax 912 series engines have proven themselves to be very reliable. The Continental is a little heavy for the CH 701, but suitable for the larger STOL CH 750.

[@hsmit9541]

Joseph Howard .,m

[@karlallspach5309]

Great plane and video! That period wherethe frame rate equals rpm and the prop "stops" always kills me. I'm like why did he cut the engine? Lol

[@bentonjoseph6546]

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[@princetonedgar3921]

@Benton Joseph Instablaster ;)

[@bentonjoseph6546]

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[@bentonjoseph6546]

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[@princetonedgar3921]

@Benton Joseph Glad I could help xD

[@MOYCAN1]

good morning. I want to know if you have a video on the ZENITH 750 plane taking off and landing with (3) three occupants? It would be interesting to see his behavior THANK YOU

[@SebastianRust]

it works :) runs down the taxiway then up in the air...

[@JuanMartinez-qg8jw]

Hey! the Rotax 582 (65 hp) its enough power to flight this model? or what other options do you recommend (not so expensive) thank you, greetings from Colombia.

[@TheBobWood]

What license does it require?

[@trevorzzealley2670]

I reckon you could teach a chook to fly in one of those ? As for having floats , well that`d be plane sailing .

[@AnotherPilot1]

Where can you get Dual in one of these? I need an Insurance/CFI checkout…

[@poppetrurazvan3900]

Thanks for the email. My mammas cuisin were pilot in the IiI ww. His name was Adrian Țugulea. Thank you very much. Best regards from Cluj. I really rcommend you a flight to Dorna Candrenilor airfield in Bucovina. Best regards.

[@whateverz-876]

Does anyone know if they make a version of this baby including RETRACTABLE slats..? Is there such a thing as BOTH slats and also VG's..? GREAT vid...!

[@urhiredhr421]

You look very tall, which is good for me. Are you 6' 2"? I need legroom.

[@j.charlesdill198]

What are the spin and stall characteristics like?

[@SebastianRust]

I think we ALL like flaps ;)

[@drrmagneto4176]

is this airplane can do the upside down thing> :b

[@Bruinpilt]

How tall are you? Can the 701 fit a guy who’s 6’3”?

[@zenithac]

6' 1" There are definitely taller pilots who can fit in the CH701 but how comfortable will depend on your height distribution. The CH750 series with adjustable seats is better adapted for taller and bigger pilots.

[@GARYMANDIEVAN]

Do you need a Pilot License to fly the 701

[@cyclinguy]

GARY Yes

[@SebastianRust]

Stop taxi so we can get her to the museum quick. Fun ends NOW... no more fun ;)

[@bgward3]

zenith aircraft floatplanes

[@ultrakool]

takes off in a hundred ft on a 5000ft runway. seems like a waste of perfectly good runway ;p

[@michaelgriffin2295]

Well, you could also land across the runway!

[@shawnmccrary5526]

Sorry but I have flown a 701 and there wasn't even room for a light backpack with 2 in it. So I purchased a Cub !

[@zenithac]

The later model STOL CH 701's have added rear baggage area, and belly cargo pods are popular with campers, and of course the STOL CH 750 and four-seat STOL CH 801 are the big brothers to the original STOL CH 701. Enjoy your Cub :)

[@geraldhenrickson7472]

Jealousy rears its ugly head on KZbin way too much. Kinda have to take the good with the bad or...turn off comments.

[@SebastianRust]

do it high speed... land that 701 sir

[@pauljohnston9446]

701 on floats... "You can't have more fun than that" ... is there any chance that you have heard of girls ...

[@zenithac]

Obviously you've never been on floats ;)

[@corycoyle6725]

Ugly as sin, but I bet it is a blast to fly.

[@angrypatriot5392]

Did ya get the paint scheme idea from adidas? Lol jk

[@gandanglily1]

stop rounding the stick ,, it's stupid, OK ! but good vid ,bud

[@geraldhenrickson7472]

I am pretty sure I would do that also...Not a horrible habit methinks. Certainly not stupid.

[@dannykilgariff9502]

Roger -you ruined a good demo- there is no way I would fly with you- Your unconscious stirring of the stick scares me- its not spoon in a pot of stew- do your full and unrestricted control check then hold the dam thing still to control ground x-winds..

[@jamesscott5407]

I'm pretty sure he knows what he's doing...he designed these things and is obviously a seasoned pilot...don't think he needs any input from anyone.

[@simianwarthog]

these planes are so ugly but they are growing on me!