Does Zenith still make the 801?

The Zenith STOL CH 801 is a four-seat sport STOL aircraft developed by Chris Heintz and available in kit form from the Zenith Aircraft Company….Zenith STOL CH 801.

Zenair CH 801
Number built	160 (December 2011)
Developed from	Zenith STOL CH701

Is a Zenith 701 easy to fly?

STANDARD PANEL – This panel is well equipped for most flying you’ll do in the “off-airport” CH 701, though another view shows you can add more avionics if you absolutely must. FIXED SLATS – Fixed-position slats (“slots” are movable) make for easy pilot workload yet remarkable slow-speed, high angle-of-attack flying.

Where is Zenith aircraft made?

Mexico Memorial Airport
The Zenith Aircraft factory is located on Mexico Memorial Airport (KMYJ), making it easy to drive or fly-in to visit the factory.

Are Zenith aircraft safe?

“Zenith has a really really good safety record because the airplanes can be flown so slow, so you don’t have to worry about stalling,” he said. On Thursday, a 67-year-old pilot from Kingston died after the plane he was flying crashed in a cornfield.

How much does it cost to build a Zenith 701?

“As a rule of thumb, materials are half the kit price.” In round numbers for the 701, that’s $7000. As with a kit, that doesn’t include the engine, paint, instruments or avionics.

How much does a Zenith 701 cost?

Full-boat STOL CH 750s might be priced at $75,000–$100,000 or more, while a very basic CH 701 with an off-brand engine might be found in the $30,000 range (caveat emptor).

Who owns Zenith aircraft?

Chris Heintz
In 1973, Chris Heintz, his family and the Zenith moved to North America, where Heintz worked for de Havilland (in Toronto) as a stress engineer on the Dash 7 commuter. Chris decided to form his own aircraft company in 1974, and under the name of Zenair Ltd.

Is Zenith a light sport aircraft?

The Zenith CH 650 is a second generation light sport aircraft, developed specifically for Sport Pilots. It is the latest model in the Zodiac line of aircraft from aeronautical engineer Chris Heintz, first introduced in 1984.

How many Zenith aircraft are flying?

We estimate that at least 1000 of these aircraft are now flying, but it’s difficult to quantify since about 50% of our kits are exported around the world.

How much is a Zenith airplane?

Overview of the Zenith Aircraft

Stall Speed	44 mph	39 mph
Takeoff Distance	550 ft	115 ft
Landing Distance	500 ft	150 ft
Range	656 miles	400 miles
Kit Price (starting price)	$23,300	$32,300

How long does it take to build Zenith 650?

approximately 500 hours
How long do the kits take to put together? The official “build” time for our kits is approximately 500 hours.

How much does a Zenith 750 cost?

With its Continental O-200 engine, the two-seat CH 750 is capable of taking off in just 100 feet. Base price has been set at $100,000.

How many Zenith aircraft are there?

Since 1974, there have been over 2,000 kits sold and delivered, and that’s not counting the additional Drawings and Manuals sold separately. We estimate that at least 1000 of these aircraft are now flying, but it’s difficult to quantify since about 50% of our kits are exported around the world.

How long does it take to build a Zenith 750?

The STOL CH 750 airframe requires less than 400 hours to build from the complete factory-supplied kit.

Do wings fold on Zenith 750?

STOL CH 750 Selected Detail Photos STOL CH 750 Prototype with the installed Folding Wings Option Kit.

What can you fly without a pilot’s license?

According to federal regulations, a powered ultralight is an aircraft that weighs less than 254 pounds, carries a maximum 5 gal. of gas, doesn’t fly faster than 63 mph and seats only one person. You can legally fly it without a pilot’s license, without training — without any qualifications at all.

Is it cheaper to build a plane?

From my experience, building a plane from its parts (including the building cost) is always a little cheaper than buying the entire plane. Also, the building cost seems to always be the same as the price of the other parts.