Just replaced the nose gear bungee cord of my 601HDS. This used to be a tough process that I handled with ad hoc arrangements. But this time I had Travis's bungee cord installation tool available. It was a cinch to pull up the bungee cord and have it snap in place. What a clever design! Proves once more that factory support is super.

Joined today when I became aware of the site. Two comments:

1. Today Roger of the Zenith Company proved once more how terrific their service really is. He helped out with a significant problem, and the solution parts will arrive here tomorrow. Five star service.

2. Since 2005 we have maintained a blog about the 601HDS and, in particular, its Rotax 912 UL engine. If you also use a Rotax engine, you may want to look at posts covering various problems and solutions at…

hi all,

any one with a lycoming O235 or O320

what rubber isolators are u using for dynafocal 

mfgr and stock #

called zenith , they only sell cowling and mounts for lycoming, no accessories.

roger reccomend pacific molded tech vip-5040-2-5

but their phones are disconnected and website down. 

seems like the rubbers are 2 3/4 or 3 1/8

hi all,

i have 2 beds avbl at uwo dorms. suite unit, kitchen, living dining areas.

insuite bathroom. 4 beds. 23 jul - 1aug. 9 nites. 

$850. per person. pls advise if interested, weekly guest prefered, but partial

week considered.

michael radtke

sacman42@aol.com

I just finished building a hanger in west Waterford Ireland where I hope to finish the building of my 701.

The Zenith STOL CH 701 made us all proud in 2021!

Watch and listen as Zenith Aircraft's Roger Dubbert explains why the CH 701 grabbed so many headlines this year, as he takes you flying in his own personal STOL CH 701 "Sky Jeep."

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Link to our CH750 STOL build with the Highland Aviation Academy in Sebring, Florida.

https://eaabuilderslog.org/?s=N924MJ

Inspection was completed on September 23rd and first flight on the 24th.  Currently trying to get as much flight time in the remaining fall flight weather.  Many thanks to all on this forum who have posted their experiences, lessons learned, and especially photos.  Without these resources I would only be half done by now.  I hope to share more of my experiences when the weather gets worse.  I am hoping I can help others they way this community has helped my build. 

I'm not ready to give up flying.... and I found an aircraft abandoned 16+ years in a hangar. In February with the snow waist deep the new owners of the hangar were considering calling the salvage yard to dispose of "The Cherokee". The new owners of the hangar had a Aeronca Chief and Luscombe and no need of the Cherokee. I agreed to buy the Cherokee and hire the AME Chief owner to completely go through the aircraft and recertify it. A new zero time engine and prop after all the spar…

TWO questions:

1. If I build a 701 with the folding wing option, is there any builder option that I should / must fore go ?  Like wing gas tanks?   Any advice about the folding wing option ?  Thumbs up or thumbs down ?

2. Most photos I have seen of STOL 701's show standard two blade props.  Anybody have any experience with a three blade props?

Any CFI who can train me on a Zodiac 601 anywhere in the country? Please call or text 913 481 5741. Thanks. 

(Above video from the 2021 Texas workshop class)

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Zenith Aircraft Building Workshop Returns to Florida in December for the Sun 'n Fun Holiday Fly-In Festival + STOL Competition!

Lakeland, Florida:

Zenith Aircraft Company is coming back to Florida for Sun…

Got my fuel flow/air pocket problems resolved, got a replacement major overhauled O200A to replace the C90, finally got oil pressure on the O200A, and ready for the first start attempt.  Yesterday I had my fingers crossed as I tied down and chocked N345CC for its first start attempt.  I made a final check of all that spaghetti of wiring from the back of the instrument panel to and through all the necessary appliances that should make the prop turn and engine start.  All the "electrons" had…

Spent an evening scuffing, priming, pinning up and final riveting. After this, the skin goes on, then I can get started on the elevator. …

The latest episode in our Super Duty build series and another milestone in the project.  The installation of our Viking Aircraft Engines 195 Turbo Honda based engine.  Complete build series HERE