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I have spent a little time experimenting with rudder trim, and I think it would be worthwhile to share my experiences with the group. I know that most of you are probably saying "Why?" to the concept of rudder trim for our STOL aircraft. In most cases, it is probably not necessary. However, I found it useful. I'll explain.....
The Aerosport IO-375 makes 195 hp, and lots of P-factor. With that power plant, one can point the nose up and go. In the 801, I can also haul a…
ContinueAdded by Daniel Niendorff on September 23, 2019 at 7:51pm — 2 Comments
uAvionix has recently introduced the "skyBeacon," a FAA-approved (meets 2020 mandate requirements), wing-tip mounted ADSB-OUT transmitter with an internal WAAS GPS that features a simple, 2-wire installation using existing nav light wiring and no additional antenna installation or cabling - and it only weighs 90 grams!. uAvionix sent me a pre-production…
ContinueAdded by John Austin on October 25, 2017 at 10:30pm — 25 Comments
Look what we found at the local Barnes and Noble magazine newsstand! STOL Flying Magazine cover and centerfold (Second Quarter 2017 edition).
Nice article and photos about the Zenith STOL CH 701 "Sky Jeep" and…
ContinueAdded by Zenith.Aero on April 24, 2017 at 11:00am — No Comments
In August 1986, in tiny Stanley, Nova Scotia, I bought a ride around the patch in a 2-place canoe with wings. For 30 years, I studied "Low & Slow" -- the laws, the flaws, the struggles to make it grow. I watched it blossom and evolve, and blossom again. And after I retired, I made a decision, 'pulled the trigger', and bought a kit. In August 2016, a Zenith CH-750 STOL kit arrived outside my single car garage in suburban New York. And now, the journey begins. :-)
Added by Rich M Ward on August 21, 2016 at 9:55am — 2 Comments
World's Shortest Runway?
This is Roger Dulac's runway in Quebec (Canada) that measures 100-feet long (30 metres) by 12-feet (3.6 metres) wide that he built for his Zenith STOL CH 750 "Sky Jeep" light sport utility kit airplane. The all-metal two-seat airplane is…
ContinueAdded by Zenith.Aero on June 18, 2015 at 10:30am — 1 Comment
I have compiled the following photos and account of Jeff Badgero's recent flight from Florida to Haiti.
Jeff and Carol Badgero are missionaries with H.O.P.E. Missions who have been working in the country of…
ContinueAdded by Sebastien Heintz on January 28, 2015 at 4:00pm — 5 Comments
To all those lucky people attending the Zenith open day this weekend have a great time and enjoy the experience. I hope to attend one of the open days soon and to all those keen aviators who will be entering Zeniths first friendly STOL comp at the weekend good luck most importantly fly safe and in the words of Deano and those of you who have met me will know and understand what I mean.
GRIP IT & RIP IT
Fly it like you STOL it!
Deano!!!…
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Peak Aviation Center in Colorado Springs offers flight training in a STOL CH750 S-LSA aircraft (with aircraft rental currently at $100/hr.)
For more information…
ContinueAdded by Zenith.Aero on February 11, 2014 at 4:00pm — 2 Comments
The Aviators TV show features the Zenith STOL CH 801 in the current season (Season 4), episode 2. Following are some screen shots and caption, on location in rural Quebec, Canada, earlier this year:
No runway? No problem! We challenge the limits faced in the world of bush flying in this amazing…
ContinueAdded by Sebastien Heintz on October 21, 2013 at 1:00pm — 1 Comment
From Point A to Zenith: EAA Employee STOL CH 750 project takes off
The following was published on the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) website. Photos are courtesy of EAA:
October 4, 2012 - They say that every journey begins with a single…
ContinueAdded by Sebastien Heintz on October 5, 2012 at 4:14pm — 3 Comments
Here's an update on our original STOL CH 750 Factory Demonstrator airplane, N750ZZ. This is the airplane that was flipped over in the Sun'n Fun "tornado" last year.
First, let's review briefly: This was the Zenith booth right after the tornado passed through at Sun'n Fun 2011 on March 31. Even though this looks like a war zone, we thank God that no one was physically injured:…
ContinueAdded by Sebastien Heintz on August 31, 2012 at 11:30am — 2 Comments
ContinueFollowing is an update article on the work of Medicine on the Move with the Zenith STOL in western Africa. We've been proud to support Jonathan Porter and his amazing team in Africa, and I hope some of you take an interest in this innovative organization that's "changing lives one flight at the time."
Their educational "…
Added by Sebastien Heintz on April 18, 2012 at 9:30pm — No Comments
The following article was published a few years ago in Kitplanes magazine. While all of us may not agree with all of the author's observations, it's shared here to help Zenith builders, owners and pilots increase their awareness of safety issues in operating their homebuilt kit plane. We invite you to share your comments below.
Added by Zenith.Aero on March 1, 2012 at 4:30pm — 1 Comment
Here's a nice series of photos showing a unique banner towing arrangement from this STOL CH 701 light sport utility plane in Guadeloupe in the Caribbean:
#1: Take-off from water:
#2: The folded banner is on the floating platform, with the towline hanging between the pick up gates on the platform, and a grapple hook trailing behind the airplane:…
ContinueAdded by Sebastien Heintz on September 23, 2011 at 11:30am — 1 Comment
spent the last few days loading a 701 in a over sea shipping container ( going to Equador)
20 foot is just enough , sent a few pics and will have it all strapped down and secured tommorrow
had to higher a crane to set the container on the ground , just to high to work with on the trailer…
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