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Flying the Zenith STOL: Stalls, steep turns and more...

2023-04-12T18:15:29.558Z

I'm starting to get fairly comfortable in the new plane now: I'm quite happy with the way it handles.
Zenith STOL CH 701, with Jabiru 2200A (85hp) engine

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

Flight test: Trying to stall and spin the Zenith STOL CH 750 "Super Duty"

2017-11-29T01:47:39.002Z

"There was no stall. I attempted. I tried: I tried to stall it every which way you could: full aft stick, full rudder, in both directions, and both with flaps up and flaps down... at this weight and CG I could not get it to stall."
Flight test in various CG and weight configurations, including forward and rear CG limits, and over-gross weight, all while trying to stall the Zenith STOL CH 750 SD: With its fixed wing leading-edge slats the CH 750 will not "break" in the stall.
Zenith STOL CH 750 Super Duty, with 205-hp IO-375 engine with ground-adjustable Sensenich prop.

STOL CH 750 Final Taxi Tests

2017-09-18T00:47:46.277Z

Been holding off my first flight due to the heat and some stability issues. Finally today I feel really good about the plane, I think it is finally ready for the first flight.

Zenith CH 650 - N64VS Flight Test

2016-08-11T04:19:30.319Z

N64VS Flight Test #2