Congratulations on the great progress towards the "match drille holes" CH 701! What you can do at Zenith in just over half an hour was with Jon Croke and the construction of the "old" CH 701 2 summarized DVDs on Homebuild Help. I think the finished welded cage is great. Really impressive the simplification of the construction. 👍
This kit is a dream come true for smaller stature folks, like myself, where you can build it like a mechano set and experience better short field performance than most of the 'serious' bush planes out there. The Zenith crew are moving this project forward a lot faster than I expected.. clearly showing they are listening to the market and confirming the CH-701 is still a highly desired airframe.
Zenith definitely has detailed plans and assembly manual. I highly recommend considering Zenith for your aircraft project. I plans built the 701 for 5 years It got its wings in 2009 and I continue to fly it today.
Great improvements to make it easier to build. Been looking at this for years so glad to see it. When do you anticipate the newly redesigned kit to be available?
I really excited about the new 701. I love the idea of a Taildragger model. I would want to see one built first before I order. Please say you are designing the Airframe to handle more than 100hp like the old kit. . Your own Jon Humberd flys a 130hp of the old model. I would like to order a 701, but I’m waiting for the new kit. This seems so much fast build time than the original 701.
the matched final hole design for the new 701 is a game changer, does that also apply to the 750 Cruzer too? You've transitioned into more of an assembler than a builder.
I like the center stick for ease of ingress and egress, but I like the traditional position of a control stick. Do you know if anyone has tried using a Robinson-style control stick in a build?
So getting those advanced kits that only need to be assembled like that. How long in theorize does it take to rivet the whole thing together and go flying ?
Great Job on updating this kit! I just need clarification on the main gear location. You said you are building a tail dragger version but my question is does the main gear remain in the same location as the tri cycle gear or do you have a separate floor pan with different CNC holes for each version?
We have many CH 701 owners/pilots who are taller than 6'2", but fit will depend on build (of the pilot, leg inseam, torso height) and finish of the aircraft (amount of seat cushioning, position of rudder pedals). The CH 750 series was developed specifically to offer more room in the cabin and adjustable seats
Congratulations on the great progress towards the "match drille holes" CH 701!
What you can do at Zenith in just over half an hour was with Jon Croke and the construction of the "old" CH 701 2 summarized DVDs on Homebuild Help.
I think the finished welded cage is great.
Really impressive the simplification of the construction. 👍
This kit is a dream come true for smaller stature folks, like myself, where you can build it like a mechano set and experience better short field performance than most of the 'serious' bush planes out there. The Zenith crew are moving this project forward a lot faster than I expected.. clearly showing they are listening to the market and confirming the CH-701 is still a highly desired airframe.
Zenith definitely has detailed plans and assembly manual. I highly recommend considering Zenith for your aircraft project. I plans built the 701 for 5 years It got its wings in 2009 and I continue to fly it today.
You guys are making me want to build another airplane pretty bad. 😎
look forward to next video
Looks great guys!
Thank You !
That's a lot betters than the old design. Look very simple to build. I wish I wasn't poor. I would buy one.
I can't wait to have my 701 kit.
That ice pick thing is a ‘podger’, Roger!
Great improvements to make it easier to build. Been looking at this for years so glad to see it. When do you anticipate the newly redesigned kit to be available?
Love the new steel cage design!
AWSOME.... THATS ALL I CAN SAY..!
Game changer.
This is so fantastic I can't wait
I really excited about the new 701. I love the idea of a Taildragger model. I would want to see one built first before I order. Please say you are designing the Airframe to handle more than 100hp like the old kit. .
Your own Jon Humberd flys a 130hp of the old model. I would like to order a 701, but I’m waiting for the new kit. This seems so much fast build time than the original 701.
These are great videos! I would love to see you guys build a 650 though since that’s the airplane I am building
*Nice video*
the matched final hole design for the new 701 is a game changer, does that also apply to the 750 Cruzer too? You've transitioned into more of an assembler than a builder.
Very cool!
Detailed instructions? Not for the Cruzer. Where can if find the e-drawings for the Super Duty. Maybe that will work for the Cruzer as well.
Been year when next vid. Great makes think about wanting to build one.
hey Roger are you still on the 1st engine? Love the videos thanks for all the videos!!!!!!!!!
Are there any more parts to this build? Also. Will it be finished as a taildragger?
Got to build one .
Revisiting this episode and watching the cleco champ in action 😂
🤣needs a chill pill
I like the center stick for ease of ingress and egress, but I like the traditional position of a control stick. Do you know if anyone has tried using a Robinson-style control stick in a build?
I want to work here!!
Awesome work, love the planes you guys make. I am considering building one myself, I wonder if tailwheel options will extend into the 750 line?
So getting those advanced kits that only need to be assembled like that. How long in theorize does it take to rivet the whole thing together and go flying ?
Can it be built so it can be switched back and forth from TD to Tricycle?
Wow
How do you remove the klikos that you covered up?
Will that exact kit be available in Canada?
Great Job on updating this kit! I just need clarification on the main gear location. You said you are building a tail dragger version but my question is does the main gear remain in the same location as the tri cycle gear or do you have a separate floor pan with different CNC holes for each version?
No, taildragger gear configuration requires the main gear to move forward. We'll have more details on the new kit at a later time
@@zenithairco would you please give your Email?
Any update on when this new version of the kit will be available?
We're currently working on it but don't want to guess on availability...
As the seats are not adjustable in this 701 would a 5' 2'' pilot have any problems with rudder pedals and brakes?
Probably no problem at all. May need some extra cushioning to keep the pilot forward in seat
Do you have a electric motor for the 701
Not quite yet...
I tried several 701s but at 6' 2" I just didn't fit. We'll have to see how this new"er" one is.
We have many CH 701 owners/pilots who are taller than 6'2", but fit will depend on build (of the pilot, leg inseam, torso height) and finish of the aircraft (amount of seat cushioning, position of rudder pedals). The CH 750 series was developed specifically to offer more room in the cabin and adjustable seats
Olá gostaria de saber o valor do kit do CH 701 em dólar ou moeda brasileira Reais. E se vocês conseguem mandar para o Brasil.
Eles devem ter os valores no site deles
If one is dragging out the build. Is that means they are a taildragger. 😅