Up Over the Clouds

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Aircraft: Zenith CH 701 STOL
Engine: ZD C100 - Rotax 912ULS clone (100hp)
Cruise speed: 80 mph
Fuel Capacity: 20 gallons
Range: 300 miles
Payload: 500 lbs
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Thanks to all! :-)
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Cameras:
DJI Osmo Action (with JJC Mic Adapter for intercom audio)
Insta360 One X
DJI Mavic Mini
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All drone flights are conducted in accordance with CARS 901.47 and 901.73
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Navigation and Weather apps that we use:
Polaris Ride Command
GPS Essentials
FltPlan Go
WindFinder
Windy

[@dandog7653]

That was a beautiful flight, loved the scenes above the clouds. Always fun to fly vicariously with you.

[@philryder966]

In my opinion, that o e of the best videos you've made! Feel like I'm right there with you! I find myself turning with the plane!😂 Photography is great! Makes me jealous I'm not there. Oh, well, my drone will have to do!😂 You are probably by now getting the snow storm we are sending to you! Nice, eh? No snow down here in Ole Soth Carolina . Every once in awhile we do. But hey, aren't we in paradise? 😂 Temp one day can be 70F and next 30F. Anyway, Mr. Matt, outstanding video! Ciao! 😎👍

[@mmatt]

It's snowing as I type... lol Thanks! :-)

[@OldRX550Pilot]

Gorgeous Video Matt !! 😎 Great narration also, esp. with things like explaining VFR “clear of cloud” etc. You are really ONE with that Zenith now. Just curious, what kind of temps are you running with the Zonshen in the colder weather? Thx 👍

[@mmatt]

Thanks! :-) Oil and coolant both sit right around 180°F in the cooler temperatures. I'd like them a bit higher but they're still in the green so I'm not worried too much about it.

[@jay-726]

Love it. The only thing missing was Vickey. Say good bye Vickey. Oh wait i forget, or is it Vickie?

[@TrustJesus100]

Beautiful way to lift a grey overcast mood, thanks for the ride Matt!

[@buellrod]

Thank you for taking me alone. That was very peaceful love flying. What a wonderful plane you have

[@FLY--wy2yi]

How’s the heater in your Zenith?

[@mmatt]

Adequate. It won't make you sweat but you don't freeze to death either. lol

[@benjones9822]

Never trust a pilot who gets horizontal and vertical mixed up! 😉

[@jonr6680]

Too cool for words. The effort made to broadcast is appreciated! Rez is so high it's like being there.

[@williammccarthy9360]

I am guessing you really like your new engine, ever think about longer wings?

[@mmatt]

I do, it's running really well. I don't think I see the point of longer wings. It performs very well just as it is.

[@gyrojeffro2263]

great video matt! it feels like some sort of spiritual experience when I fly, feel like a kid when I built my first paper airplane and it got lost in a thermal! :)

[@berniebrown9115]

Smoothest landing ever

[@mmatt]

Pure dumb luck! Hahaha!

[@jackryan152]

hows that 912 clone working for you? Any weirdness?

[@mmatt]

None at all. If it had green valve covers instead of blue, I don't know I'd be able to tell it wasn't a Rotax. It's working great. :-)

[@tedheath9018]

Hows the new engine going Matt?

[@mmatt]

So far, it's been working as advertised. :-)

[@ibstryder4736]

Hey , clear

[@alkempton1512]

Thanks

[@kenfawcett4006]

Nice flight. What was the OAT at 4000?

[@mmatt]

I don't remember exactly but I do remember it wasn't as cold as I thought it would be. We must have had a really shallow lapse rate that day.

[@garandsgadgets5372]

Amazing how winter flying so different from summer!

[@1972challenger]

Does that thing have heat!?

[@mmatt]

Yes it does. :-)

[@rottenrick1969]

I love watching your videos Matt. I hope to have my 750 STOL finished for next summer. Can't wait.

[@mmatt]

750s are cool! I want a Super Duty! :-)

[@sokpisethlalalanno]

Feel good :D and thank for share brother

[@mikeetheridge190]

Nice fun trip Thanks

[@danlibby8366]

Oh that was smooth smooth! As you explain trading altitude for speed and then butter that landing….dude. So cool!

[@mmatt]

I got real lucky on that one! Not all of my landings are so buttery but when they are, it's very satisfying. :-)

[@sokpisethlalalanno]

I'm always wondering : what is the min/speed for the aircraft like this to keep him in flight ?

[@mmatt]

About 30 mph is what the manufacturer says, but I can't verify that as the airspeed indicator reads zero due to the high angle of attack and I'm still flying... lol It certainly feels much slower than that!

[@patway4683]

Awesome video Matt!

[@peterp696]

I remember seeing that private grass strip off the highway on my summer trip to the East Coast. Very cool to see it now from the aircraft perspective.

[@mmatt]

Let me know you're nearby and stop in next time! :-) Maybe if it's a nice day, we can take the 701 and you can see it the proper way! lol