CH701 & CH750 Wheel Skis

by Bob McDonald

Oct 30, 2009

I heard a rumour that Zenair was going to release plans / kits for wheel skis to fit the CH701 & CH750 model aircraft. I thought it would be a wonderful early Christmas present (project) for the model owners from Zenith (Chris Hientz). O.K. I will admit to starting the rumour ! I saw a wonderful looking set on a CH701 owned by Rob Nelson on the completions section of the Zenair web site. Winter comes early here in Canada and wheel skis would be a ray of sunshine in my part of the Zenith world.
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  • Michael Harris

    I would be interested in plans or a kit for 750 ski's.

    Nov 19, 2010

  • Bob McDonald

    I have made the comment before to Zenith. My Challenger ultralight had at least 3 after market manufacturers of skis (Turbulence Aviation / Datum / etc? ) in the straight, wheel penetration, or retractable models available. Some are available as a kit or built similar to what Zenith does with the floats product line. Its another accessory that enhances the aircraft ownership / flying experience. One of the reasons I built a Zenith aircraft is the design engineering was already done on my behalf, and amphib floats were a part of the whole package. Making skis, both straight and at least a wheel penetration model for owners flying out of paved runway / hangars should be available as a kit or at least approved designed plans. The CH701 / CH750 / CH801 series aircraft are flown all year round "off road" and that involves snow & ice in my part of the world.

    Nov 19, 2010

  • Bob Jones

    I have a zenith 701 design, straight ski plan, available for anyone for $35 plus post, these I have now tested for 9 years under all snow conditions, and work very well , apx 500 ldgs. and still going strong, they could be modified for penetration use  , as built apx. cost complete $500, and 2 days work...BOB 

    Jan 12, 2012