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Looking for info on the CH650R from Spain

Started this discussion. Last reply by Gary Welch Aug 14, 2021. 4 Replies

Specifically, I am wondering what increase (if any) in cruise speed the retractable gear yielded. I have seen people ask in the comments on YouTube, but I have not seen any answers. If anyone knows…Continue

Question to you 650 guys on Vne

Started this discussion. Last reply by Ron Hansen Dec 29, 2020. 13 Replies

I was just perusing the performance specs on the Zenith site, and noticed with a Jabiru 3300, the  "75% Cruise @8000 ft (TAS)" is listed as 160mph. The next line says Vne is 160mph. Imma assume that…Continue

No more CH640?

Started this discussion. Last reply by Jerry Coon Jan 24. 17 Replies

From the Zenair website... http://www.zenair640.info/For economic reasons, kit production for the CH 640 aircraft was …Continue

Turbo questions

Started this discussion. Last reply by Ernest Christley Aug 21, 2019. 12 Replies

I would just like to hear any and all opinions about going with a turbo system in order to get to a HP requirement I need for my chosen Zenith version (CH 640). Now, before you throw on your negative…Continue

 

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Looking for info on the CH650R from Spain

Specifically, I am wondering what increase (if any) in cruise speed the retractable gear yielded. I have seen people ask in the comments on YouTube, but I have not seen any answers. If anyone knows where it has been discussed, please leave a comment below. For reference, here is the YT Video:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CBb2SchvCOI&tSee More
Jun 4, 2021
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No more CH640?

From the Zenair website... http://www.zenair640.info/For economic reasons, kit production for the CH 640 aircraft was discontinued in early 2020. Zenair will continue to provide necessary parts and sub-kits to existing builders to complete their projects and for owners to maintain & repair existing aircraft.Interestingly when I click on the hyperlink, the page it takes me to is like a press release,…See More
Apr 22, 2020
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Turbo questions

I would just like to hear any and all opinions about going with a turbo system in order to get to a HP requirement I need for my chosen Zenith version (CH 640). Now, before you throw on your negative nancy glasses, realize that the Sling 4, a similarly sized EXP, is powered by a Rotax 914 UL/F @ 115hp. People said it was underpowered. So they came out with the Sling TSi, which is now powered by the Rotax 915 TSi @ 141hp. People are raving about the power now. To accomplish this, it is paired…See More
Jul 17, 2019
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Question about navigating this site (builder pages)

I saw in a discussion from, I think 2011?, someone was talking about upholstery and said something to the effect of "you can see what I'm talking about on my builder page". I clicked on his name, but that just showed me his discussions and posts. How do you find people's builder pages? In particular, I'm looking for anyone who has recorded/videoed/photo-logged the building of their CH640. See More
Jul 13, 2019
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The 640 forum has seen a flurry of recent activity

Just wanted to let all of you 640 builders know that there has been some activity on our board. Before this latest activity, it had been TWO YEARS since any posts had been made. Now... I'm new here. I'll admit that right off the bat. But I can't understand why, when you hover over the "Forums" tab up above, the 640 forum can not be found on that list. You have to find it by happenstance under "Model". I've seen a video on YouTube describing the 640 as the "redheaded stepchild", and I now see…See More
Jul 3, 2019
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Planning on building a "one-off" or highly modified CH640. I am an Architect buy trade, and have been interested in flying since I was a teenager. Kid are finally out of the house and on their own, so Mommy and Daddy are ready to live a little.
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At 7:30pm on June 30, 2023, David L. said…

Hi

How are you. I came across one of your post and I have a question about the CH640.
Thanks

 
 
 

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