HI Wayne,
300 feet can be enough to land the 701 IF there is no obstruction to the approach (no trees, power lines, fences), and then only if everything is just right: the wind, your approach speed, etc. My yard is about 900' and that is plenty, and is nice to have that safety margin. So, to answer your question, yes, but everything has to be just right (and you must have practiced!) You can easily practice these landings by placing some markers (cones) on a real runway that provide the simulated boundaries for the field.
In any event, you will love the 701!
Thanks for viewing any/all videos!
Jon

Hi Wayne,
Another thought...
I have been recently working on filming the new CH750 for a new set of videos... I am just amazed at this aircraft from a construction standpoint... so many of the parts are pre-drilled and formed - quite a departure from the 701. I estimate that it will take about half the time to construct compared to the 701. I mention this because you mention the mechanical ability skills... it is much easier (and faster) to build because there is so much less cutting, forming, and measuring... many parts just bolt together!
This has been my initial reaction after working with both the 701 and 601...
The bottom line is that it will be easier and faster to get this aircraft finished and in the air... let me know if you have any thoughts on the 750...
Seems like a heavy punishment to make your wife watch those videos! But at least she knows what you are getting involved with!
THanks
Jon

Hi Wayne,
I don't sell the aircraft so I would be happy with either of the aircraft you choose... but - as a builder, I must tell you that the key points of the 750 vs the 701 is that the 750 is significantly bigger in the cabin (mostly baggage area and wider cabin) and I will estimate approx 50% savings in time and effort to complete over the 701. The reason for this the fact that the parts are mostly all pre-drilled and shaped when they arrive... not the case for the 701 as you have seen in the videos. Be sure to watch the little video on my page ("750 intro") .
I expect in the next day or two to demonstrate some more of my "findings" on this topic soon.. also check out Gus Warren (FlywithGus) blog on this site (this is where we are building and filming.)
And the pressure is ON to get these new videos done.... there are people waiting! So I will keep you abreast of progress... you can be among the first to review the final product! We hope to have the aircraft I am building ready for flight to Sun n Fun in April... a good time to take a ride! It will be here soon!

Jon

Hi Wayne,
There's a guy in Calera wanting to build a 701. I gave him your name. Hope it was OK.
Did he contact you?
Tommy

Thanks for the comment our airport is just north of I-20. Stockmar airport 20ga let us know when you are coming. It is listed as Villa Rica Ga.

HI Wayne,
I replayed the HT video to recall this installation... I think you may have the bracket reversed? In other words, the flange should face away from the center, so that you are beyond the 120mm mark (and thus cannot use the 120mm doubler holes) If you face the flange in this reversed direction, the bracket will never mount to the fuselage (wrong angle) Does this make sense? If we are watching the same video, you will see the brackets installed in the proper direction.
Let me know if this doesn't make sense! (or I may be misunderstanding you)
Good luck
Jon