Zenith STOL CH 801 - Cruise flight

2023-07-30T12:01:18.524Z

Flying home from Oshkosh 2023.

Zenith STOL CH 801 - cool weather/light winds performance

2022-12-07T02:14:03.016Z

Single pilot, 35-40F, light winds take off and landing performance example in a Zenith 801. Airplane with IO-375 and CS prop.

Zenith 801 float water rudder retract handle mechanism

2021-04-11T03:07:42.450Z

This is the handle that I set up to retract the water rudders on my zenith 801 floats. It locks over center, so all one needs to do is flip the handle over ...

STOL CH 801 SD - flight testing

2019-05-23T15:26:04.544Z

Stall / spin flight tests in the incredible STOL CH 801 Super Duty sport utility aircraft.

This is Gary Reeves' awesome CH801-SD, equipped with a modern Titan IO-370 engine, custom Catto prop, Garmin avionics and a long list of special features and custom options including autopilot, BRS whole aircraft rescue parachute system, and extended range fuel system.

Based on the standard STOL CH 801 (in kit production for 20 years), the four-seat CH 801 SD is developed for more demanding missions and maximum utility.
The new and larger STOL CH 801-SD offers enhanced load-carrying capabilities as well as exceptional slow-flight performances while still using simple, proven design concepts for easy assembly, operation and maintenance. The new STOL CH 801-SD design has 4 feet additional wingspan than the lighter "HD" model. That's 2 feet per side, for a total wing area of 189 square feet. This added lifting capability allows the aircraft to carry higher loads, whether passengers or cargo. At lighter loads, the larger wing allows for even more spectacular short take-offs and STOL performances.
An extended stabilizer and elevator give the larger and heavier STOL CH 801-SD all the control it needs for slow flight - and the repetitive and often very demanding (extreme) maneuvers used for effective crop spraying. The "SD" model uses the same All-Flying rudder design found on other Zenair STOL models for superior directional/yaw control and remarkable cross-wind capabilities.
The STOL CH 801-SD is designed for a wide range of aircraft engines, from 180 to 240 HP. Because it is not designed ‘around’ a specific engine, custom installations by builders are possible, easy and straight-forward.
Propellers can also be customized based on available budget and for desired performance.

Manufactured by Zenair Ltd. (in Canada) the new "Super-Duty" (SD) is available in standard kit form, as a "Quick-Build" kit, or fully assembled through a custom "Builder-Assistance" program.

Details: http://www.zenair801.info/ch-801-sd.html

Flying in Alaska with the Zenith STOL CH 801

2018-05-17T10:45:15.341Z

Zenith Aircraft's Roger Dubbert goes flying in Alaska with Bill Wilcox in his four-seat STOL CH 801 sport utility kit airplane, landing on beaches and exploring the vast Alaskan wildness.
The STOL CH 801 is the perfect airplane for Alaska, providing needed utility and off-airport capability, and suitable for cross-country flights.

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Zenith 801 float water rudder retract handle mechanism

STOL CH 801 SD - flight testing

Flying in Alaska with the Zenith STOL CH 801