The Super 701 | Zenith Aircraft | Bush Plane | STOL

The Super 701 | Zenith Aircraft | Bush Plane | STOL interview with Jon Humberd in Cleveland TN and his recently completed Zenith Aircraft CH701 "SUPER 701" as he has named it... gives us a real show from his farm. Jon's SUPER 701 is powered by the UL Power 130HP engine and Whirlwind Prop. This EPISODE covers more of the details from the build process including photos of the different stages of his build.
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[@hechtspeed]

His daughters reactions were priceless!

[@ExperimentalAircraftChannel]

Right?! She get's the Cutest Co-Pilot award I think! It's all about sharing the experience right? Thank you for taking the time to watch here and also SUBSCRIBING! I really appreciate you!

[@jmkenny]

Omg that's the cutest thing I've ever seen, such a sweet kid!

[@juanalmira350]

I love seen his daughter sooooo happy 😃

[@RabbitHoleAdventures]

Seriously awesome video! The flight with his daughter is super cute! I hope to have similar experiences with my kids some day!

[@dodeblakley5621]

His daughters first flight was the cutest thing I've seen in ages!

[@ExperimentalAircraftChannel]

Agreed! What an experience right? Thank you for taking the time to watch and also for SUBSCRIBING! I really appreciate you.

[@edwardmullen1581]

That Joselyn is just the best, cutest copilot there is. My guess is she will get her license to fly before she gets her drivers learner permit.

[@texasfly9925]

That's a beautiful plane!! And your daughter..... Priceless!! Her 'spirit' is precious!!!

[@ExperimentalAircraftChannel]

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[@sledawgpilot]

Used to just think these were ugly. Then started to become interested because they were cheap, designed by an aeronautical engineer, amazing stol, no fabric etc. Now after reading about Chris Heintz’s design philosophy they have started to look better and better. This is probably the nicest I’ve seen. Kudos!

[@Hyperious_in_the_air]

I've basically made my choice on the 750 as the airplane I'm going to build. The biggest draw for me I'd that they're an all-aluminum airframe, so a lot more durable than something like a kitfox. Biggest thing for me is that it needs to survive being parked outdoors, as I'm planning on building a small strip to fly from with a bit of time between using it and building an eventual steel building.

[@sledawgpilot]

The Kitfox has become expensive and it’s built kinda cheesy. Plywood ribs on aluminum tubes etc. I’m a taildragger pilot but I can see the advantages of the trike gear. He needs to go to Oshkosh next year and kick some stol demo butt!

[@hongshi8251]

@sledawgpilot - I agree. Most of these, I should say, all the ones I have seen personally are just butt ugly! Amazing what the right color and attention to detail does. Of course, in real life it may be much different looking.

[@ExperimentalAircraftChannel]

@sledawgpilot....my thoughts exactly. Function over form... intially. Then the whole lot sort of grows on you and it becomes beautiful in it's own right. :-) After all. It does FLY. It is...and AIRPLANE. Thank you for taking the time to watch and also SUBSCRIBE. I really appreciate you!

[@ExperimentalAircraftChannel]

@@Hyperious_in_the_air Awesome! #JUSTBUILDIT! Parking outside LONGTERM....just keep in mind these are "Light Sport" aircraft. Some people do it...just be cautious of the winds. Pole Barn?? Thank you for taking the time to watch and also SUBSCRIBING! I really appreciate you!

[@songmaster9308]

That is one nice plane, Jon's one smart dude. I enjoyed part 2.

[@ExperimentalAircraftChannel]

Thank you! Jon is quite and impressive guy. He has several other Non-Aviation related projects around that are also impressive. Thank you for watching and SUBSCRIBING. I really appreciate you!

[@travistortorige1560]

Oh my gosh, just when I was getting really into the build details you hit me with that first flight with his daughter. She is so cute. As a father of two daughters some of the things she said just about made me emotional watching it (I've gotten awfully soft since being made a dad). She's really something and you must be very proud. What a cool dad.

[@AJourneyOfYourSoul]

I would have been very hesitant to take a ride out of that “runway” also, but being able to experience what it takes to land on something that short without having to do it, is very valuable. I hope you went back one day and did it.

[@jberg411]

Beautiful reactions from his daughter. Thank you for sharing.

[@ExperimentalAircraftChannel]

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[@jamesharkness1058]

Awesome video! Well done Jon, and I’m so glad you are sharing your love of aviation with your daughter. Priceless moments. Thanks for sharing.

[@ExperimentalAircraftChannel]

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[@jamesharkness1058]

This video is extremely well done!

[@lindsaydowding2697]

Special moments. What a lovely little flyer the 701 is too. Gets off quick.

[@danilobmalitjr8339]

She is an awesome copilot🤙👏 Nice job dad👏👏👏🤙🙏

[@warrenjbrown4898]

This is great, thank you both! Love Zenith as well...

[@ExperimentalAircraftChannel]

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[@AviationNut]

In 1995 when i was 17 I took my grandfather's crop duster(PZL M-18 Dromader) for a spin with literally less then an hour of flight training on a Cessna 152 and it was all to show off in front of a girl I had a crush on. My grandfather was gone for the weekend and I decided to take the plane up for a cruise around the farm and it was same thing like John I took off no problem but I was to scared to land I didn't even know the stall speed of the aircraft, but finally after over an hour I landed and it was actually a smooth landing. When my grandfather returned he instantly recognized that I moved the plane and his neighbor told him that someone was flying the plane on Saturday, so I admitted to taking the plane. I thought he was gonna kill me but he was extremely calm and started explaining to me how lucky I am to be alive and how glad he was I didn't kill myself. But it was all worth it because in the end I got the girl, she is my wife now and when my grandfather passed away in 2006 I got the farm and the plane.

[@ExperimentalAircraftChannel]

Wow! Great short story. Thank you for sharing that with me. Very cool experience. Thank you for taking the time to watch and also for SUBSCRIBING! I really appreciate you.

[@waveman8923]

Super story! Getting the girl! Grandpa cool with you! Congrats.

[@1STGeneral]

This is tempting to leave an ornery comment

[@GrizzAxxemann]

@@1STGeneral Rule #1, dude. 😉

[@Mikael5732]

Wish you could somehow post a pic of your family and the plane. 👌

[@shamanic1]

I got a little bit lost in the weeds, with all the volumes...VOLUMES... 😴 of tech talk; then, you unveiled the little blond inspiration, for it all, and my heart melted!

[@LETRCK]

Excellent.... 2 thumbs up... The attention to detail is second to none...

[@ExperimentalAircraftChannel]

Thank you for the kind supportive comments! Thank you for taking the time to watch and also for SUBSCRIBING! I really appreciate you.

[@josephjoosten7901]

Awesome your a nice example of a dream I wish to pursue thank you!!!

[@ExperimentalAircraftChannel]

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[@SmittySmithsonite]

What a great video! 👍👍 One of these days I'm going to have to build one of these. I've got just enough room in the backyard to take off from. I've got a paramotor on order right now - should be here in a couple weeks or so. Will be my first time flying on my own. We'll see where the journey takes me. 🍻

[@ExperimentalAircraftChannel]

The time is now! :-) If you start now you could be flying next year! Thank you for taking the time to watch and also for SUBSCRIBING! I really appreciate you.

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[@1234SERGIO4321]

I am sure it will be a great video so I will leave a comment + like before the video is even available. Great Video!! LOL!

[@ExperimentalAircraftChannel]

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[@SMcda]

Fabulous story, gotta love GA

[@curvs4me]

Really is a beautiful 701

[@ExperimentalAircraftChannel]

Thank you! I am sure Jon appreciates hearing and seeing comments like these. Thank you for taking the time to watch and also for SUBSCRIBING! I really appreciate you.

[@drdoolittle5724]

Superb - reminds me of operating out of my 300' field with 6' high gorse hedges each end. Plane was an X'air Hawk with 80hp Jabiru and 2 blade UK made wood prop. Never took passengers, picked/dropped them off from proper airfield ,but landings were a blast! Had to be careful on 27 because public road other side of hedge and had to pass inches over top of that hedge to get her in! Only one go-around in 3 years but that was due to roller off hill just to SW of field.

[@ExperimentalAircraftChannel]

Wow! Great experiences! Thank you for sharing that with me. Thank you for taking the time to watch and also for SUBSCRIBING! I really appreciate you.

[@53glowe]

Brian...I've been watching your videos for a while now and I must say you have one of the most engaging interview techniques that I've seen. There are a lot of aviation channels out there, but your episodes often go deeper into the backstories and your engagement style is extremely personable. Well done and I hope your channel continues to grow, you deserve it 👍. Cheers Gaz (Australia 🇦🇺)

[@ExperimentalAircraftChannel]

Thank You. Wow! Seriously. It's good to hear from you and get your support. I really appreciate You. I'm honestly passionate about all this stuff and I guess it shows? I hope to continue as well and encourage more people to join our community.

[@53glowe]

I'm new to this channel, but the host and his interviewing technique/questions are first class and insightful. Lot to like here...I'm a new subscriber 👍

[@ExperimentalAircraftChannel]

Wow! Thank you for that! I really appreciate your support! Stick around... a lot more to come and many new things for 2020 coming along!

[@Zenithflyer1970]

Love it Man!! Thanks for part 2.

[@willtipton8101]

Love to see Jon's daughter to happy to fly. What a great experience for her and Jon, and now for the rest of us! Beautiful plane. Talented Guy!

[@fisherohvf-men623]

Awesome video, how sweet your daughter got the 1st ride! :)

[@ExperimentalAircraftChannel]

Jon has an awesome family and farm life there looks to be truly wonderful. I took my entire family along for this one and we truly enjoyed the time spent with them. Good people. Thank you for taking the time to watch and also for SUBSCRIBING! I really appreciate you.

[@fisherohvf-men623]

@@ExperimentalAircraftChannel Sub'd, who knows, you may be coming to see me soon, I'm just down the mtn from Jon in NC. Safe travels my friend, congrats on an awesome channel!

[@1STGeneral]

Jon is truly a blessed man

[@johnsargeant2041]

That's was awesome such a great video

[@TheOneLifeRider]

You have the most refreshing experimental av channel I've seen to date. thank you, and keep at it. Daniel. UK

[@ExperimentalAircraftChannel]

Comments like these.....WOW! Thank You for your support. I WILL keep at it. If you have any suggestions feel free to message me or PM me on FB. @experimentalaircraftchannel or [e-mail]

[@treylem3]

Super 701. Super aircraft. Super vid.

[@clarencehopkins7832]

Excellent stuff bro

[@doncatchpole7370]

Fun video. Great subject.

[@zsebi66]

An other cheery great one ! Thanks !

[@ExperimentalAircraftChannel]

Nice! Well thank you! Keep watching! I really appreciate you!

[@chrisschmitt3860]

Sharing the joy of aviation with the young is what it’s all about…

[@lawrencewilson6498]

That's was awesome

[@donjennings2975]

That was awesome.

[@ExperimentalAircraftChannel]

Thank you! Thanks for the positive supportive comments. Thank you for taking the time to watch and also for SUBSCRIBING! I really appreciate you.

[@davidlewis9572]

Great co pilot and ya better watch out she won’t be borrowing your truck might be your plane someday....be safe beautiful aircraft .

[@ExperimentalAircraftChannel]

Haha. YES... I am sure he will hear those words one day. "Daddy... i'm taking the plane to the river today...be back soon." Thank you for taking the time to watch and also for SUBSCRIBING! I really appreciate you.

[@johnsherman7289]

As soon as she can reach the rudder pedals she'll be gone, maybe another Patty Wagstaff.

[@user-jd9ny9xd1b]

Отличное видео.

[@jbizzle1966]

I love it

[@clarencehopkins7832]

Fricking monster bro

[@politicalsheepdog]

Funny start to the video. I'm 6'4" and 250lbs. I will be slimming down to 225lbs in order to prepare for flight training. Hopefully being retired will help me develope better and more consistent diet plan.

[@shawnmenzenberg6442]

The first flight with your daughter is beyond words.

[@jakejacobsen9489]

Shawn Menzenberg was

[@stolflyer]

More take-offs and landings please

[@vraczok]

Great video I love the music.

[@prof.heinous191]

Good work Jon, reaping what you sow!... I'm really interested to know how UL's perform in seriously hot climates - anybody?

[@TNFlyingFarmer]

Check out the AOPA invitational video. Record hot summer temps and high density altitude that day. Performed beautifully! kzbin.info/www/bejne/nnLFaq2lpamJj7c

[@vikrant191]

God Bless

[@ExperimentalAircraftChannel]

God Bless You TOO! Thank you for taking the time to watch and also SUBSCRIBING! I really appreciate you!

[@strad.franzschnell836]

Eine SUPERSACHE: Freundliche GLÜCK AB - GUT LAND! F. S.

[@ticenits1926]

He takes off with his hand off the throttle?

[@darrelljacobjr2120]

I see he has the extended leading slats on the wings. They provide greater lift for STOL but at the expense of greater drag/poor efficiency. I have proposed before to a builder (of a 750) to build them so they retract up against the leading edge of the wing, thus reducing drag/increasing efficiency once you are in the air. Simply put a few linear actuators in the wing, with box aluminum tubing guiding the wing slats fore and aft. Linear actuators can be built cheaply from cordless drills or cordless screwdrivers, and leadscrew.

[@Rickenbacker69]

Or just springs. The Rallye uses leading edge slats that are spring loaded to help with low speed performance, but retract automatically at higher speeds. Might be a little too complicated for a tiny homebuilt, though.

[@robertlafnear4865]

NICE Looking Aircraft for sure, and I'm sure the work is just fine, it does look good, & ... Solid color Red is O.K. ...........but.............Expermental Aircraft Channel should Take a close look at Kitplane Enthuists Blue Angles Paint scheme Zenith 750............ It is a bit more that perfection, It's polished rivet heads, burnished sheet metal edges, wet sanded paint to a glass like finish etc.................. you should really showcase this plane also. FYI

[@ExperimentalAircraftChannel]

@Robert Lafnear. Great suggestion Thank you. Yes...he could quite possibly have the best "750" Ever Built! :-) "Polished Pop Rivets" yeah... saw that. Thank you for taking the time to watch and also SUBSCRIBE! I really appreciate you!

[@robertlafnear4865]

I too LOVE perfection... Most of what I do is fair to O.K., but when I saw how much attention to detail he gives his work..... wow...... and ya know he is an Airbus Capt., This is the person I want up front for sure... I'll be watching for that clip about the Blue Angles Zenith 750 and so will others.

[@ManNomad]

Not enough payload for you to ride? How heavy a passenger can he take?

[@DraGon-cg6ge]

Prices kit?

[@1STGeneral]

Jon's video link/location?

[@ExperimentalAircraftChannel]

You can find on on the main Channel Page or here is the link. "Part 1" : kzbin.info/www/bejne/eaGtdqWMjddsh7c

[@1STGeneral]

@@ExperimentalAircraftChannel I'm looking for Jon's channel/link to the video with his daughter flying.

[@ExperimentalAircraftChannel]

@@1STGeneral I see. Here is the full length video that Jon created: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hqfNgpV3pJJog5Y

[@choppergirl]

WTF is up with the Zenith's wings not meshing up with the fuselage? choppergirl.air-war.org

[@danieldrinkwalter2393]

Guessing you mean the way the wings taper where they meet the fuselage; it's intentional to provide good visibility through the sky lite in a banked turn. Zenith's site has good info on the design features on the 701. It's interesting that several things that make the plane look 'Odd' (or some might say ugly) are on purpose and help the plane perform it mission (kick-ass STOL plane) in superior fashion.

[@sledawgpilot]

Yep, also increases airflow to the tail.

[@marcusrussell8660]

This would be perfect if you did not have the cowling problems.

[@grumpyjohntxredneckrc6346]

Ohhh Hell No Really, You Coward, You Didn't Want To Fly w/Him When He Offered 2 or 3 Separate Times!? LMAO I Wish Someone Would Offer Me A Flight In One!!! It Been Over 30 Years Since I've Been Up In a 2-Seater! My Very 1st Flight Was In A Towed Up Sail-Plane For 45 mins @ $15 in 1973 & That's The Best Spent Money I Ever Used! Thanks

[@ExperimentalAircraftChannel]

I just knew I was going to catch flak on that one...but decided to leave it in there anyway. It was simply funny. YES. Now I am regretting it. I will return to visit soon. Jon's is a great guy and has an awesome family. We really enjoyed spending time there. I suggest YOU get back into flying #JUSTBUILDIT. Find something that interests you...and just start. One piece at a time. Eventually... you will have an airplane of your own. Thank you for taking the time to watch and for SUBSCRIBING. Thank you for engaging here in the comments! I really appreciate you!

[@grumpyjohntxredneckrc6346]

@@ExperimentalAircraftChannel I'm 65.5 Old Now, Butt I Do Own Over 150+ Radio Control Planes, Drones/Quads, Boats & Cars... Etc... LOL Thanks & Keep Up Your Great Videos ! ;~)P

[@zackriden79]

how did he get a medical with those glasses ?

[@michaelb.8953]

I believe as long as it's corrected to 20/20 that doesn't matter.

[@mopar92]

That’s silly. Just because he has round lenses doesn’t mean anything.

[@ThreeNineLine]

Music pissed me off. KZbin plus self aggrandizing music is so overdone.

[@ExperimentalAircraftChannel]

I don't know what to say about that. Music is a very personal and often emotional experience/decision. I guess it would be near impossible to cater to everyone on the entire planet. I try to make it interesting. I often fail. Then keep trying. Maybe the next video with cater to your artistic musical need? I hope it didn't take away from the video content itself and more importantly highlighting Jon's awesome work of building his own aircraft. Which is the single most important thing that was trying to accomplish here. Maybe you might be interested in building something in the near future? See you in the next videos? Thank you for taking the time to watch and also for SUBSCRIBING! I really appreciate you.