Short flight in my Zenith CH701 Stol

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  • Опубликовано: 12 дек 2024

Комментарии • 264

  • @labtrainer09
    @labtrainer09 3 года назад +22

    This was GREAT! I really appreciated the camera's perspective from behind you, inside the plane. It gave me a true sense of how the flight looked and felt to YOU. I discovered Zenith Air and its STOL designs more than 20 years ago and have always wanted to build and fly one. There never seemed to be time. I'm now 71, with serious lumbar-spine problems, so it's too late for me. That made your willingness to share and narrate your flight even more special for me. Please accept my sincere gratitude.

  • @deerranch6560
    @deerranch6560 6 месяцев назад +2

    That was absolutely awesome. You are talking and explaining all your moves which is awesome, thank you for posting and sharing your experiences with us fellow pilots. Blessings.

  • @txflyguy0076
    @txflyguy0076 6 лет назад +66

    I just wanted you to know that this is one of the better videos out there, good info, good camera angle and I really enjoyed the flight

    • @rclaggf4u
      @rclaggf4u  6 лет назад +5

      Thank you, glad you enjoyed it. I remembered what I was looking for, but unable to find, when I was learning to fly the 701 and this is the result. Hopefully I'll get a few more videos up this summer.

    • @Repuestosgigante
      @Repuestosgigante 4 года назад

      Wayne Clagg I agree the only video that resembles a check ride great job

  • @frankdaniels8077
    @frankdaniels8077 2 года назад +2

    It's videos like this that keep me coming back to RUclips. Excellent video, thank you!

  • @sms042
    @sms042 6 лет назад +16

    Great flight...love the music and its just loud enough to enjoy.

    • @rclaggf4u
      @rclaggf4u  6 лет назад +1

      Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for watching.

  • @lyndonleining9790
    @lyndonleining9790 7 лет назад +3

    You are a real pilot. You are one of a vanishing
    type. A man who actually knows how to fly. A very fun video. excellent job. Thanks for taking the time to make and post.

    • @rclaggf4u
      @rclaggf4u  7 лет назад +1

      Well thanks! That’s the best compliment I’ve heard in awhile. I thought I was a real pilot until I started flying the 701. Glad you enjoyed the video.

  • @phillipgregory9021
    @phillipgregory9021 3 года назад +1

    good vid and great vibes!!!!!

  • @diepenj47
    @diepenj47 3 года назад +4

    That was fun. I watched the altimeter during the three 60 degree turns. I doubt I'm the only one who noticed you NAILED it. Well done!

  • @derrickhamil100
    @derrickhamil100 2 месяца назад

    Super!
    Surprising enough, I briefly spoke to you, at Ona, just about the time this video was made. Commending you on your awesome plane.
    I had brought my 172 over for the guys to do some adjusting on.
    Great great video. I'm glad I ran across this, even if it was so many years later.

  • @Ed2400r
    @Ed2400r 6 лет назад +6

    I had a 701 and loved it. I felt like I was flying in there with you. Very well done video. Thanks, from Mesa, AZ

  • @KCdurt
    @KCdurt 5 лет назад +12

    That's a damn good looking panel, sir!

  • @deerranch6560
    @deerranch6560 4 месяца назад

    Great video thanks for sharing, its great that you're explaining all the maneuvers air speed, altitudes its great for us amateurs. Thanks again

  • @Ka9radio_Mobile9
    @Ka9radio_Mobile9 5 лет назад +6

    Your a great pilot! The 701 is a very good plane. You leave all the stresses of life behind when you take her up.

  • @eipip1ez
    @eipip1ez 3 года назад +1

    I watch this video over and over

  • @lowerastral1963
    @lowerastral1963 5 лет назад +14

    I envy you guys who get to fly. I dream of learning to fly and get a pilot's license. I live vicariously through you pilots.

    • @yamkaw346
      @yamkaw346 7 месяцев назад

      Did you ever make it happen?

  • @lisajohnson8566
    @lisajohnson8566 5 лет назад +3

    Thanks so much for the great flight! I have a friend that has a CH701 and while I've never flown with in it I am very fascinated by the plane. I'm a 2500 hour 40 year pilot and I fly a Cessna Hawk XP but the LSA world looks like a whole lot more fun. Again, this was a great flight and you certainly have your plane dialed in and fly it perfectly. Even that second to the last landing you didn't like was really nice with the bumps you had. Thanks so much for the fabulous video. Wish I could fly like you again.
    Best regards,
    Lisa

  • @terryhanson4712
    @terryhanson4712 3 года назад

    Wayne, I recently got the bug for Zenith STOL flying after retiring from the airlines back in 2009. Well, I came upon your video right off, but just now am coming back (after maybe '200 videos viewed') to say ... You, my Friend, did one helluva job with this 'Demo'. Seriously listen to what all these guys are telling you, because it's obvious you don't take yourself 'too serious' ... but you need to feel very Proud of the work you did with this. Wayne .. you are truly the "Chuck Yeager" of Sport STOL flying ! .. Bravo my Friend !!

  • @TimDonk
    @TimDonk 7 лет назад +6

    Excellent video in every way. You should make more! Music at a perfect level, plenty of informative commentary during the flight, and you have a pleasant voice. I've taken this ride about twenty times now.

  • @billyblackmon4796
    @billyblackmon4796 4 года назад +1

    humble, clear speech, using check lists often. this is a really good video thanks

  • @ukpylot
    @ukpylot 7 лет назад +3

    Great video, I'm close to having my STOL 750 project finished and these videos are a great inspiration for the final push

  • @5xls
    @5xls 7 лет назад +1

    That pond you land over is an eye opener! Very nice video.

  • @chetcampbell
    @chetcampbell 4 года назад

    Great video! You have built a beautiful 701 there. Those approaches to your strip though had me holding my breath! It's like watching old videos of the checkerboard approach into Hong Kong's Kai Tak airport.

  • @rickstirling7045
    @rickstirling7045 5 лет назад +1

    35 - 40 - Rotate - We're airborne! Love it. Great presentation! Really enjoyed that!

  • @G7.969
    @G7.969 4 месяца назад

    Спасибо! Как Сам полетал! Вроде и не сложно, глядя со стороны. Я авиамоделист, мечтаю всю жизнь о малой авиации, но у Нас это не доступно простому человеку. Буду Ваши видео смотреть. СПАСИБО!

  • @Gregs_World
    @Gregs_World 6 лет назад

    I'm sorry it took me so long to find your video
    very well done and appreciate all of the dialogue and explanation because that's what really means most to us
    you live in a beautiful part of the country and you have wonderful property and I appreciate you sharing all of this with us

    • @rclaggf4u
      @rclaggf4u  6 лет назад +1

      Well thanks for the kind words greg! I'm glad you enjoyed the video, I tried to show folks what the 701 is all about. When I was learning to fly it I really couldn't find anything that was helpful so I tried to pattern the video after that hoping it would be useful.

    • @Gregs_World
      @Gregs_World 6 лет назад

      @@rclaggf4u I appreciate this a great deal because I have high interest in the 750 super duty and I will be attending their demonstration in Sebring in a couple of weeks. I live on the West Coast of Florida in Clearwater. I like their products and the people who make them in the videos they make. I would like very much to provide some videos of my own. One day in the near future and I will try to emulate the best I can, but to a lesser degree, obviously what you have given us here, which means a lot to me personally and I know many, many other people on the Internet.

  • @jrbailey3208
    @jrbailey3208 6 лет назад +1

    Hail and good morrow from Central Wyoming!
    Like some of the others here I wanted to thank you so very much, for taking the time to actually go through what the average pilot would like to see before the flight for this aircraft: going through the specific checklist for this aircraft, and doing the actual tests and confirmations that are so necessary to safe flight!
    The simple but oh so important tasks are key to knowing about this specific model of aircraft, and I do appreciate you including it, as well as your running commentary on why you are doing what you are doing!
    Further, allow me to commend you for your choice of music!!!
    You have no idea how very tired I am of crap, AKA rap, AKA boom boom boom bass, no lyrics, or screaming at the top of their lungs lyrics to where no one can understand what they're saying, and that is if one can stand listening to the noise that they refer to as music!
    I like hearing the music that I used to hear on the radio in the top 10, back in the day when I was in high school!
    I'm thinking about the 7:50, but I do love the tandem setup of the 701, but I need at least 500 useful load pounds, and would prefer 600 to 700!
    I'm your standard porker at 280 lb, so when you add in fuel much less another person, there isn't much room left!
    Take care and I look forward to seeing more videos from you!

    • @rclaggf4u
      @rclaggf4u  6 лет назад

      Glad you enjoyed the video. I had many requests from folks asking how the 701 flew so I figured Id just take them along for the ride. Hopefully we will get a few more up later this year, this thing called work and weather keeps getting in the way.

  • @chuckfowler7318
    @chuckfowler7318 6 лет назад +8

    Nice video. Enjoyed the ride (and the tunes).

  • @UselessOfficials
    @UselessOfficials 4 года назад +3

    I love how informative you are- I've been watching videos on these planes and this one is my favorite! Can't wait until we're done building ours so we can fly it... the Skyhawk we have is fun and all, but THIS :D

  • @GSNCLN
    @GSNCLN 6 лет назад +1

    Awesome video. Really enjoyed it. Property and zenith stol are on my short list.

  • @Ralph2
    @Ralph2 3 года назад +4

    I did wonder at the beginning if you were gonna pull straight up over the trees! :D Nice aeroplane sir.

  • @billbledsoe6415
    @billbledsoe6415 6 лет назад +1

    You would make a great instructor great ride and a great plane, Thank You!

    • @rclaggf4u
      @rclaggf4u  6 лет назад

      Thanks Bill, glad you enjoyed the video.

  • @BigFiveJack
    @BigFiveJack 5 лет назад +2

    I enjoyed watching very much! You are a Great Presenter of info on this plane!!!

  • @robertkissell1758
    @robertkissell1758 5 лет назад +6

    Really enjoyed the video, I have a 701 I built with about 500 hours in it now. Also has a 100 hp Rotax, great little engine. Your numbers pretty much match mine. It's a little flatter here in Dayton, Ohio. Fly safe my friend and CAVU.

    • @TheMrmax00000
      @TheMrmax00000 3 года назад

      That's great info, I have a 80 hp. I'm thinking of upgrading to the 100 hp. The climb rate is much better then mine. I think my decision is made. Great video, thanks for the great comments.

  • @rustiquehomes
    @rustiquehomes 5 лет назад +3

    I love this and your other videos. You really look comfortable.

  • @kevinstone9638
    @kevinstone9638 3 года назад

    . Just started with Hangar 9 as a student. It's good to see another local pilot in the area here on RUclips. Also loved this video very informative.

  • @Catdore
    @Catdore 3 года назад

    Just wow ! As for speed, haste is the way of the devil anyway. Good to hear you call out the numbers. That made it more enjoyable all around.

  • @nathanmackey8199
    @nathanmackey8199 7 лет назад +4

    The approach to landing was crazy! Reminds me of my JAARS pilot friends overseas. I love the CH701. I've not flown one but have considerable time in Helio Couriers. Maybe one day I'll get to check out the 701. I did fly the 801 demo aircraft.

  • @williegillie5712
    @williegillie5712 3 года назад

    Jamming to Boston. Nothing better. Nice little plane too

  • @tazmool7704
    @tazmool7704 6 лет назад +3

    Excellent video! Loved seeing the full ride, radio calls, check lists, procedures, and nice music in the background, and on top of it all, a nice flight! Well done Sir!

  • @Jeffrey-rq2gq
    @Jeffrey-rq2gq 2 месяца назад

    I dig that you use checklists. Very cool.

  • @michaelferguson2977
    @michaelferguson2977 7 лет назад +1

    Very nice! My kind of flying, except down in Central Texas. Hoping to purchase aSTOLENCH 750 soon.
    Thanks for the ride!
    Mike

  • @lisafike8904
    @lisafike8904 5 лет назад

    I love that little crick just prior to touch down!! I'am sure that little airport gets your juices flowin. Good job !

  • @ericcurry1119
    @ericcurry1119 4 года назад

    I liked that you taxied back and used ALL of the available runway. Smart move even for a STOL airplane.

  • @w.j.bendellr.c.flying.1037
    @w.j.bendellr.c.flying.1037 3 года назад

    That’s some great flying. Nice aircraft.⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

  • @scootersdenver
    @scootersdenver 7 лет назад +8

    Glad I stumbled upon your video! Entertaining, educational and downright fun taking that flight with you. I got a big grin when you said you were going to take off and land once more. I can see why you selected an STOL in your area.

    • @rclaggf4u
      @rclaggf4u  7 лет назад

      glad you enjoyed it. Stay tuned, more to come. lol

  • @kevinrushmere
    @kevinrushmere 6 лет назад +4

    Very good like a flying lesson, 1080 HD full screen like your in the plane,nice approach over all those trees not for faint hearts, music set to the right level too, I have the plans for 750 mulling over the SD

    • @rclaggf4u
      @rclaggf4u  6 лет назад

      Thanks for the kind words Kevin, glad you enjoyed it. Took me three attempts to get it on the ground the first time I brought it home, now it’s just a walk in the park. I still sit up straight in the seat and pay attention but my heart rate doesn’t shoot up.

    • @kevinrushmere
      @kevinrushmere 6 лет назад

      Mine was, 27hrs in a piper tomahawk back in 1993 in Western Australia, ie flat as a pancake

  • @DanielHunterUSA
    @DanielHunterUSA 8 месяцев назад

    What a great video I enjoy every bit of it .

  • @trickcyclists
    @trickcyclists 7 лет назад +8

    I enjoyed that, cheers Wayne.

    • @rclaggf4u
      @rclaggf4u  7 лет назад +1

      Glad you enjoyed it. I keep saying I am posting more videos soon but weather and work keep getting in the way. Stay tuned. lol.

  • @rizzywizzy
    @rizzywizzy 6 лет назад +4

    I loved your video, very nicely done. I will be transitioning from Weight Shift Control to Fixed wing and am seriously considering a Zenith 701.

  • @coreyl7651
    @coreyl7651 7 лет назад +6

    Beautiful job man!

  • @justtl5885
    @justtl5885 3 года назад

    Nice work!
    Excellent tunes.

  • @tonnywildweasel8138
    @tonnywildweasel8138 6 лет назад

    Fantastic! Thanks for sharing, and greets from the Netherlands.

  • @mts592
    @mts592 5 лет назад +1

    Great Video and Thank you for showing that you use a "Checklist" and Not Memory.

    • @mytubehkjt
      @mytubehkjt 5 лет назад

      Contrary to popular belief professional pilots conduct their 'flows' from memory then pull out the check list to 'check' their actions. A 'check' list is not a 'do' list ;-).

  • @123doubled4
    @123doubled4 4 года назад

    Great video.. Enjoyed the flight.

  • @Frank-ue6eg
    @Frank-ue6eg 6 лет назад +1

    Nice job - good presentation loaded with info.

    • @rclaggf4u
      @rclaggf4u  6 лет назад

      Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it!

  • @michaelseanroberts552
    @michaelseanroberts552 5 лет назад +2

    I’m friends with Judge Spears you just built one of these for him...I’m glad I ran across your channel. Great flight enjoyed watching

  • @ltshering
    @ltshering 3 года назад

    Fully loaded instrument panel👏👏👏👏👏

  • @eugeniogil6720
    @eugeniogil6720 7 лет назад

    Wayne, thanks again for comments. I´ll hope fun with Zentih701. I would like to buy a rotax 100hp or an 80hp is fine (second hand), actually, I have only the kit construido. Regards!!

  • @chrismadden6628
    @chrismadden6628 8 лет назад +1

    Very cool and impressive. You sold a HVAC system and installed it for me a few years back and had just built or was almost finished with your plane then. I have the bug to build a kit plane and have been looking online at info. Is how I found your videos. Would love to talk with you about your experience in building and flying a hit.

  • @Eccho3
    @Eccho3 3 года назад

    Wow that valley approach looks scary. You are a much better pilot that me

  • @RobinP556
    @RobinP556 7 лет назад +1

    "Pull up, pull up". Reminds me of my car GPS when I make a detour, "make a U turn, make a U turn"!

  • @NoFeeRE
    @NoFeeRE 7 лет назад +4

    Nice landing!

  • @kr2bldr
    @kr2bldr 5 лет назад +1

    Love your videos. I'm building a 750cruzer and your videos are great motivation. SO.... move videos please!

    • @rclaggf4u
      @rclaggf4u  5 лет назад

      well hopefully I'll get some new stuff posted this spring. Stay tuned.

  • @Old_B52H_Gunner
    @Old_B52H_Gunner 2 года назад

    Great video, I was considering the 701 but it looks pretty cramped. I’m 6’3 280 lbs, not sure I’d even be able to get in lol.

  • @Progneto
    @Progneto 6 лет назад +2

    Sweet airplane, nice flying!

  • @calebdoner
    @calebdoner 3 года назад

    You were really threading the needle coming in on your farm runway!

  • @adrianelliott3126
    @adrianelliott3126 4 года назад

    Great demonstration

  • @jeffbridges666
    @jeffbridges666 4 года назад

    Thanks for sharing 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

  • @timothyburdette889
    @timothyburdette889 7 лет назад +1

    Awesome, great video! This guy would be a great flight instructor.

  • @onthemoney7237
    @onthemoney7237 3 года назад

    Nice flying 👍

  • @wkboggs5
    @wkboggs5 4 года назад

    Nice to see a local flyer posting.
    De KC4JNS

  • @Kyle-nq5si
    @Kyle-nq5si 3 года назад

    Great video 😊

  • @JulesHatton
    @JulesHatton 7 лет назад +1

    Great footage

  • @quinnjim
    @quinnjim 4 года назад

    Impressive airplane!

  • @ekseksterminator8566
    @ekseksterminator8566 7 лет назад +3

    So that's the way to properly land on a short runway ! :O
    I've been flying only on simulators by far, and was good in smooth landing, but never even tried to land like that this kind of aircraft - stalling just before the touch down :O
    I've been doing it on military jets but it was much more challenging I think, as in many cases pulling back on the stick was causing the craft to climb up again and stall to crash if that was a heavy thing like a A-10 Warthog ^^'
    Hopefully at fairly low speeds it's much easier to match the right touch down speed to just stick to the ground.

  • @gebwv84
    @gebwv84 7 лет назад +1

    Great Video ! Learned alot !

  • @srbell
    @srbell 8 лет назад +1

    Great flight Wayne!

  • @autobahnmensch
    @autobahnmensch 5 лет назад

    great video! you've got a lot of avionics packed in that small space!

  • @berniemccann8935
    @berniemccann8935 Год назад

    I wonder if touch-n-go flying may be thought of as unsociable ? 😀

  • @BangBangBeefyMacNCheesy
    @BangBangBeefyMacNCheesy 5 лет назад

    27:18 - “This time we’ll take the approach coming up from the river... should be a little smoother”
    27:20 - (catches a nice lateral wind gust) “Woah!!”

  • @94668
    @94668 3 года назад

    You're too modest. You are a great pilot and any landing you walk away from is good.

  • @EVELYNEMIL
    @EVELYNEMIL 5 лет назад

    Absolutely phenomenal.

  • @et5881
    @et5881 4 года назад

    Nice video. Beautiful plane. Lousy traffic scan!

  • @charlierosenzweig7822
    @charlierosenzweig7822 7 лет назад

    excellent video thanks for making it. Great job of explanation of what it is like to fly a 701 out of a tight grass strip. I would like to know how you connected the audio in to the go pro from your intercom.

    • @rclaggf4u
      @rclaggf4u  7 лет назад

      I used a video camera for awhile and bought a patch cord from Aircraft Spruce that hooked into the intercom. It was always a hassle and I always had audio or video issues. With the go pro I use a mic kit sold at best buy and I place the mic in the headset by my ear, thats it. Not all Go pro cameras have the provision for the external mic, mine is a hero 4 black. It beats anything I have EVER used. Also the go pro has to have a powered mic, the one I bought has a little LR44 battery in it and works great.

    • @charlierosenzweig7822
      @charlierosenzweig7822 7 лет назад +1

      ahhhh. very helpful and great video. I am building a short grass strip at home and this really helps. thanks.

  • @ericcurry1119
    @ericcurry1119 4 года назад

    During approach back at your own farm I heard an electric voice warn that : " Caution, terrain ahead!" I didn't know you can get that capability from small LSA cockpits. Pretty cool.

  • @AlmalikyAli
    @AlmalikyAli 5 лет назад

    Thank you sir. Very informative.

  • @eddiehebert9621
    @eddiehebert9621 3 года назад

    It accelerated and ran 10 meters and pulled the stick and the plane had already gone up when it landed, it was the same thing. very good plane for short runways

  • @flyingJoe
    @flyingJoe 7 лет назад

    What an approach - crazy & dangerous 24:00

  • @humnpwr
    @humnpwr 5 лет назад

    Excellent video

  • @Bigsky1991
    @Bigsky1991 4 года назад

    I love these little planes, and I'm looking for something that will launch off my property in Florida...but what concerns me is methinks they end up costing more than a "real " plane.... search and cost analysis continues...

  • @michaelroby6538
    @michaelroby6538 4 года назад

    Great video !

  • @rustusandroid
    @rustusandroid 5 лет назад

    I also enjoyed the flight :) Not many places to go for an engine failure on climb!

  • @helio295
    @helio295 5 лет назад

    Still love your videos, Wayne!

  • @davido1953
    @davido1953 5 лет назад +1

    Please list the airports you visit...tks

  • @RobinP556
    @RobinP556 7 лет назад

    I'm still debating between a 701 and a 750. Im small, 5'4" and 130 pounds, but being a paraplegic I want top be able to take my wheelchair with me in the passenger seat or perhaps behind it. It's titanium and dissembles by removing the wheels, so it stows well.

    • @rclaggf4u
      @rclaggf4u  7 лет назад +1

      it might go in the 701 ok. as for performance Id rather have the 701.

    • @RobinP556
      @RobinP556 7 лет назад

      Wayne Clagg thank, I found a place about an hours drive from me that teaches the Sport Pilot license using a 750, so I'm going to check them out. They don't have a 701, but I'll wait and go to Sun n Fun to do some looking before I start buying. Years ago before LSAi built most of a Kob Firestar sight unseen then discovered that the cockpit sat too high for me to get in it!

    • @RobinP556
      @RobinP556 7 лет назад

      Wayne Clagg thank, I found a place about an hours drive from me that teaches the Sport Pilot license using a 750, so I'm going to check them out. They don't have a 701, but I'll wait and go to Sun n Fun to do some looking before I start buying. Years ago before LSAi built most of a Kob Firestar sight unseen then discovered that the cockpit sat too high for me to get in it!

    • @rclaggf4u
      @rclaggf4u  7 лет назад

      good idea, I think the 750 will be easier to get in than the 701. If you're close to West Virginia you'd be more than welcome to check out my 701.

  • @HarryPotter-gw6ee
    @HarryPotter-gw6ee 6 лет назад +1

    Wayne, this video was great man. I really liked watching you fly your 701, really awesome. I'm in the considering purchasing a CH750 quick built kit or one already built because I don't have much time sometimes. I just love this kind of flying. Could watch for hours. Stop it already with the check list jajajaja!!!.

    • @rclaggf4u
      @rclaggf4u  6 лет назад

      Thanks Mike! glad you enjoyed it. I absolutely love it. While I enjoy flying about anything I'll take my 701 over anything out there. Its a amazing. It's different and you have to learn how to fly it but once you figure it out you can safely do some pretty crazy stuff. Stay tuned I hope to do another video of some bush flying in the Greenbrier River Valley of Wes Virginia this spring.

  • @paulsheather7657
    @paulsheather7657 5 лет назад

    Nice video thanks for sharing. I am converting to savannah aircraft this week so your video was very interesting. And great taste in music too.

  • @philipritson8821
    @philipritson8821 5 лет назад

    What I like is the crappy FM Radio background music. Wherever you go there is always Radio Ga-Ga!

  • @chrisbiggers4017
    @chrisbiggers4017 6 лет назад

    Great flight and video! What is that telling you terrain ahead and to pull up? Love this plane!

    • @rclaggf4u
      @rclaggf4u  6 лет назад +1

      The Garmin 496. It has several audio warning outputs and that’s where the XM music comes from as well as the XM nexrad Weather. Glad you enjoyed the video.

  • @GSNCLN
    @GSNCLN 3 года назад

    I’ll reach through the zenith builders site. I just purchased land and a 701 kit. G