Optional folding wings CH 701 - Zenith Aircraft Builders and Flyers2024-03-29T07:58:00Zhttps://zenith.aero/forum/topics/optioal-folding-wings-ch-701?feed=yes&xn_auth=noMy kit came with the folding…tag:zenith.aero,2019-07-25:2606393:Comment:6852362019-07-25T09:58:54.941ZJim and Amelia Isaacshttps://zenith.aero/profile/JimIsaacs
<p>My kit came with the folding wing option. Was considering installing it to avoid the expense of installing hangar doors. After looking it over and watching the video I decided if I had to fold the wings twice every time I wanted to fly (and find another person to help) it wouldn’t be long before I stopped flying. I bought the hangar doors and now I just push the plane out and go.</p>
<p>My kit came with the folding wing option. Was considering installing it to avoid the expense of installing hangar doors. After looking it over and watching the video I decided if I had to fold the wings twice every time I wanted to fly (and find another person to help) it wouldn’t be long before I stopped flying. I bought the hangar doors and now I just push the plane out and go.</p> Jeffrey, thank you. Likely mo…tag:zenith.aero,2019-07-23:2606393:Comment:6851422019-07-23T16:01:28.022ZGino Shtirlitshttps://zenith.aero/profile/EugeneShtirlits
<p>Jeffrey, thank you. Likely most I will install folding version.</p>
<p>Jeffrey, thank you. Likely most I will install folding version.</p> Francois,
I have not taken f…tag:zenith.aero,2019-07-23:2606393:Comment:6852002019-07-23T15:59:48.184ZGino Shtirlitshttps://zenith.aero/profile/EugeneShtirlits
<p>Francois,</p>
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<p>I have not taken final decision yet just thinking about different versions. Thank you.</p>
<p>Francois,</p>
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<p>I have not taken final decision yet just thinking about different versions. Thank you.</p> Hi
I have it and used it once…tag:zenith.aero,2019-07-23:2606393:Comment:6850192019-07-23T14:53:07.457ZFrançois Balauxhttps://zenith.aero/profile/FrancoisBalaux
<p>Hi</p>
<p>I have it and used it once for transport from my house (where I built the plane) to the airport. If I was building a new 701 I would not install that option.</p>
<p>It may have been a good system for the early versions of the 701, but with the gas tanks in the wings it's not that good as you need to empty the tanks and some quick connectors in the fuel lines. In my opinion that ifs too much trouble to do between every flights to save hangar space.</p>
<p>Folding wings on a 701 is a…</p>
<p>Hi</p>
<p>I have it and used it once for transport from my house (where I built the plane) to the airport. If I was building a new 701 I would not install that option.</p>
<p>It may have been a good system for the early versions of the 701, but with the gas tanks in the wings it's not that good as you need to empty the tanks and some quick connectors in the fuel lines. In my opinion that ifs too much trouble to do between every flights to save hangar space.</p>
<p>Folding wings on a 701 is a two persons job, as removing them. The kitfox folding wing seems a much better system.</p>
<p>Why do you want to use that?</p>
<p>Regards,</p>
<p>Francois</p> I am installing the folding o…tag:zenith.aero,2019-07-20:2606393:Comment:6845982019-07-20T01:09:20.719ZJeffrey L Doighttps://zenith.aero/profile/JeffreyLDoig
<p>I am installing the folding option. Since my 701 is still in the building stages I haven't folded the wings yet. But I modified the tube that the wings mount to. I made it removable because they mount it permanently right in the line of site of the pilot. It hangs just below the upper wing mount and runs across the width of the plane.</p>
<p>I am installing the folding option. Since my 701 is still in the building stages I haven't folded the wings yet. But I modified the tube that the wings mount to. I made it removable because they mount it permanently right in the line of site of the pilot. It hangs just below the upper wing mount and runs across the width of the plane.</p> Hello Perry,
I have found tha…tag:zenith.aero,2019-07-19:2606393:Comment:6847972019-07-19T13:04:23.880ZGino Shtirlitshttps://zenith.aero/profile/EugeneShtirlits
<p>Hello Perry,</p>
<p>I have found that the wings are easy detachable so there is no any point to make folding option. Thank you.</p>
<p>Hello Perry,</p>
<p>I have found that the wings are easy detachable so there is no any point to make folding option. Thank you.</p> Hi Eugene,
I hope you get so…tag:zenith.aero,2019-07-19:2606393:Comment:6847882019-07-19T04:35:10.902ZPerry Delanohttps://zenith.aero/profile/perrydelano
<p>Hi Eugene,</p>
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<p>I hope you get some responses. There is some information in the Forums.</p>
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<p>Perry</p>
<p>Hi Eugene,</p>
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<p>I hope you get some responses. There is some information in the Forums.</p>
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<p>Perry</p>