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Permalink Reply by Alan Wilson on August 2, 2012 at 7:38pm

Tom,

I am selling my 701.  $25,000.  55 TTAE  Rotax 912 80HP older model, original gear and exposed radiator.  NW Chicago suburbs area.  Engine checked by Leading EdgeAirfoils and they said it has no corrosion and isn't even broken in yet.  If your interested I can give you all details.  Call me 847-891-0954

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Permalink Reply by Dan Robinson on August 7, 2012 at 8:41pm

I will sell mine if the money is right.   2007 701 2200 jabiru Factory Installed 54.5 hrs. transponder by narco. Lowrance 2000c Grand Rapids EIS    Dan Robinson 734-306-6860 pics on my page.

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Permalink Reply by John F King Jr Jack on August 17, 2012 at 5:06pm

ZENITH CH701 STOL • $33,500 •  2010 CH701 Kit Built, Jabiru 2200, 60hrs, AF/Eng Sensenich Grd Ajt Prop, Cabin Heat Panel: Alt, As, i Vsi, T&B, Grand Rapids EIS w/Fuel Flow Option, Compass Card, Burns 3-4 Gal/Hr, Wings & Elev VGs, Elev Trim, Upgraded Bubble Window Doors, AV8OR GPS, Hand Held Radio, Custom made cover, Always Hangared. Selling due to health. Contact John F. King, Owner - located Levant, ME USA • Telephone: 207-949-7054 • Contact John F. King, Owner - located Levant, ME USA • Telephone: 207.949.7054

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Permalink Reply by Dan Robinson on August 18, 2012 at 10:17am

Just kicking tires?

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Permalink Reply by Dan Robinson on August 18, 2012 at 11:22pm

Tom, the hp doesn't have much to do with the angle.  Look at the Jabiru 2200 youtube video's you can climb at 45 mph (best angle) and clear trees out 150 feet with no problem. And landing is even steeper, you can do a 500-500 thats 500 high, 500 out from the numbers and put it on the numbers.  The 701 does what it's built to do.  The reason the prices are high on planes equipt with Rotax is they cost more then twice the cost of the kit,  FWF thats more then 25,000.  Have you seen people talk about Jabiru engines overheating? That problem was fixed over 10 years ago because home builders weren't ducting it correctly because they built their own cowls. The Jabiru is certified in Austrailia.  Pete at Jabiru USA sold 1900 engines last year. Twenty years ago Rotax engines, the 912 series. would seize up on take off. It took 10yrs to shake that reputation. Also the Rotax 586 would seize now it's known to have a blue head on it if it's a good one. The Jabiru has more horsepower in the 2200 then Rotax uls at takeoff power 80 vs 85 hp. And with gas prices? I'd rather get 3.5 at cruise then 5.5.  Rethink the Jabiru.  My serial number is not included in the bulletin for the through bolts. That was two models ago, mine is a J model. It weighs 132lbs FWF including accessories and cowl and sensenich prop,  The Rotax engine weighs 180 plus the fwf all out there on the nose.  I can get my nose up faster then a Rotax because it's lighter plus 5 more hp. Check out the contiuous operation at T/O power between the two.  You get 5 minutes with a Rotax. And the Jabiru has the throaty note of a real airplane.  To each their own they are both proven, both made for aircraft.  Orion uses Jabiru oem as well as the Jabiru line of aircraft. Both are certified LSA.  Just a few thoughts  I'm looking to trade for a 601 xlb or hd I understand you have one? Lets work a trade. Mine has 56 hrs. on it. don't worry about the 601 paint I'll polish it.

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