Fly CH701 without slats - Zenith Aircraft Builders and Flyers2024-03-28T14:39:36Zhttps://zenith.aero/forum/topics/fly-ch701-without-slats?commentId=2606393%3AComment%3A113650&feed=yes&xn_auth=noHi Shafid
I flew mine for…tag:zenith.aero,2011-04-07:2606393:Comment:1135832011-04-07T10:29:42.548Zmark ralfehttps://zenith.aero/profile/markralfe
<p>Hi Shafid</p>
<p> I flew mine for the first few months with no slats,not sure about the legal aspects,but be wary of your stall characteristics.Mine became very violent.If you do want to sell ,let me know. I might have a keen buyer </p>
<p>Hi Shafid</p>
<p> I flew mine for the first few months with no slats,not sure about the legal aspects,but be wary of your stall characteristics.Mine became very violent.If you do want to sell ,let me know. I might have a keen buyer </p> hello shafid
what i had read…tag:zenith.aero,2011-04-06:2606393:Comment:1136502011-04-06T22:57:04.303Znelson Dhttps://zenith.aero/profile/nelsonD
<p>hello shafid</p>
<p>what i had read and learn is that if i modified the plane from its originals plans the FAA could reject the airworthiness certificate unless i get an writen approval from the manufaturer so i think i will have to stick with the wing slats</p>
<p>hello shafid</p>
<p>what i had read and learn is that if i modified the plane from its originals plans the FAA could reject the airworthiness certificate unless i get an writen approval from the manufaturer so i think i will have to stick with the wing slats</p> Thanks Doug. Your pictures lo…tag:zenith.aero,2011-04-06:2606393:Comment:1134912011-04-06T20:02:04.349ZShafid Khanhttps://zenith.aero/profile/ShafidKhan
Thanks Doug. Your pictures look great, very tidy ch701. I shall google Savannah VG and see what it does. I am still going to email Zenith and ask them if I can remove slats and fly without destroying the aircraft. What is ICP ??
Thanks Doug. Your pictures look great, very tidy ch701. I shall google Savannah VG and see what it does. I am still going to email Zenith and ask them if I can remove slats and fly without destroying the aircraft. What is ICP ?? I think the airplane you are…tag:zenith.aero,2011-04-06:2606393:Comment:1134322011-04-06T19:33:29.285ZDoug Colehttps://zenith.aero/profile/DougCole
<p>I think the airplane you are looking for is the Savannah VG. I own a Zenith 701, but am not happy with its performance and plan to start building the Savannah VG soon. I will be using the Rotax 912S from my Zenith 701 in the Savannah, and selling the 701 airframe. The performance difference is amazing. Too bad Zenith hasn't recognized the improvements ICP made on the 701/750 design and incorporated them in their own aircraft.</p>
<p>I think the airplane you are looking for is the Savannah VG. I own a Zenith 701, but am not happy with its performance and plan to start building the Savannah VG soon. I will be using the Rotax 912S from my Zenith 701 in the Savannah, and selling the 701 airframe. The performance difference is amazing. Too bad Zenith hasn't recognized the improvements ICP made on the 701/750 design and incorporated them in their own aircraft.</p> Thanks Gary, I shall do what…tag:zenith.aero,2011-04-05:2606393:Comment:1134102011-04-05T20:08:21.526ZShafid Khanhttps://zenith.aero/profile/ShafidKhan
<p>Thanks Gary, I shall do what you are suggesting and hopefully get it all sorted, because I like flying this aircraft.</p>
<p>Yestreday I checked my flywheel bolts (jabiru 2200, 80hp) and replaced the battery to get ready for winter. My vhf is very noisey so I am trying to locate the cause.</p>
<p>Thanks Gary, I shall do what you are suggesting and hopefully get it all sorted, because I like flying this aircraft.</p>
<p>Yestreday I checked my flywheel bolts (jabiru 2200, 80hp) and replaced the battery to get ready for winter. My vhf is very noisey so I am trying to locate the cause.</p> Shafid, don't be put off by s…tag:zenith.aero,2011-04-05:2606393:Comment:1133912011-04-05T09:41:22.659ZGary Eadyhttps://zenith.aero/profile/GaryEady
<p>Shafid, don't be put off by suggestions of needing letters from the manufacturer and going cap in hand to CAA. Remember it's a microlight and not an amateur built aircraft. The requirements are considerbly less for the type of minor modification you are proposing. My CH701 is highly modified from the original with retracting leading edge slats, different wing profile and the 120hp jabiru engine. When I applied for certification is was as simple as stating NZ103 as the certification basis.…</p>
<p>Shafid, don't be put off by suggestions of needing letters from the manufacturer and going cap in hand to CAA. Remember it's a microlight and not an amateur built aircraft. The requirements are considerbly less for the type of minor modification you are proposing. My CH701 is highly modified from the original with retracting leading edge slats, different wing profile and the 120hp jabiru engine. When I applied for certification is was as simple as stating NZ103 as the certification basis. Nothing else was required and the test flying phase was still only 10 hours.</p>
<p>Talk to Rex Kenny from CAA as to the requirements before you go and buy a Cessna 177RG. You will be surprised at how simple and painless the modification process will be. There are a number of ICP Savanahs flying in NZ with the slats replaced by VGs and still fly very nicely I understand.</p> its an C172 RG,very nice and…tag:zenith.aero,2011-04-05:2606393:Comment:1133872011-04-05T03:16:23.758Znelson Dhttps://zenith.aero/profile/nelsonD
its an C172 RG,very nice and way fast cruiser but if the whole plane and operation cost goes to pilot only, she can easy melt your credit card
its an C172 RG,very nice and way fast cruiser but if the whole plane and operation cost goes to pilot only, she can easy melt your credit card Thanks Nelson, what did you u…tag:zenith.aero,2011-04-05:2606393:Comment:1133862011-04-05T02:21:14.481ZShafid Khanhttps://zenith.aero/profile/ShafidKhan
Thanks Nelson, what did you use to fly before ch701 ??? It is a pity that I can't fly without slats here in NZ.
Thanks Nelson, what did you use to fly before ch701 ??? It is a pity that I can't fly without slats here in NZ. Becarefull with the : somethi…tag:zenith.aero,2011-04-05:2606393:Comment:1133852011-04-05T02:11:34.884Znelson Dhttps://zenith.aero/profile/nelsonD
<p>Becarefull with the : something faster for the longest flying, thats where i came from and believe me its quiet EXPENSIVE</p>
<p>for an single pilot budget</p>
<p>Becarefull with the : something faster for the longest flying, thats where i came from and believe me its quiet EXPENSIVE</p>
<p>for an single pilot budget</p> Thanks Ralph, sounds scary .…tag:zenith.aero,2011-04-02:2606393:Comment:1128532011-04-02T22:02:19.207ZShafid Khanhttps://zenith.aero/profile/ShafidKhan
<p>Thanks Ralph, sounds scary . . too much mucking around. I might sell the ch701 and buy something faster for the long distance flying. The aircraft flies better without the slats, landings are 10/10, but if it is going to be too much hassle to re-certify, than plan B will come into action (sell it).</p>
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<p>Cheers.</p>
<p>Shafid</p>
<p>Thanks Ralph, sounds scary . . too much mucking around. I might sell the ch701 and buy something faster for the long distance flying. The aircraft flies better without the slats, landings are 10/10, but if it is going to be too much hassle to re-certify, than plan B will come into action (sell it).</p>
<p> </p>
<p>Cheers.</p>
<p>Shafid</p>