Looking for opinions between the 701 and 750 STOL

I found this forum a few days ago and have been reading as much as I can on the different models. I have a Warner Sportster that I plan to sell this Spring, I intended to replace it with a Kitfox until I started watching video's and reading about the 701 and 750 STOL. 

These two planes have caught my attention and put the Kitfox at the bottom of the list. 

I have built two planes, the Warner and a Team HiMax, I am not wanting to build another so I will look for a flying plane. 

I am interested in what pilots and builders have to say about the two models. 

The factory is only about 4 hours away so I will contact them after the holidays and see if I can visit them and maybe get an intro flight or transition training if they will do that. 

Thanks for any insight 

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Permalink Reply by Jerry Griego on December 12, 2024 at 9:31pm

Hello Gary

I own and built a 701 and a 650. the 701 has a Rotax 912uls (100 hp) and it flies very well in the high country of New Mexico, the only draw back is that it's not very roomy. Long flights are not very comfortable. If you are tall and want long flights get a 750 with more than 100 hp. My 650 has the 3300 Jabiru which are very smooth, due to direct drive and there is plenty of room and it flies faster than 105 mph easy. Zenith has a good design and I believe that its slow flight capability has saved my life due to and engine failure.

Permalink Reply by Gary Leopold on December 13, 2024 at 5:19pm

Thanks for the reply. So far for me I think a 750 would be best but a 701 wouldn't be a deal breaker. 

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