STOL CH 701
First introduced in 1986, the STOL CH 701 aircraft was developed as an "off-airport" short take-off and landing kit aircraft to for full the demanding requirements of both sport pilots and first-time builders. With the STOL CH 701, designer Chris Heintz combined the features and advantages of a "real" airplane with the short-field capabilities of an "ultralight" aircraft. The aircraft features fixed leading-edge slats for high lift, full-span flaperons (both ailerons and flaps), an all-flying rudder, and durable all-metal construction.
While the basic design has remained the same, many significant improvements have been introduced over the years, including a higher useful load, easier and quicker build kits, and more detailed drawings and step-by-step assembly instructions
The STOL CH 701 was not designed to be just another ‘pretty’ light aircraft, but was engineered to offer outstanding short take-off and landing performance, all-metal durability, and unparalleled ease of construction. With form following function, the STOL CH701 looks like a 'Sky Jeep', as it is often called by its owners.
The CH 701 Click on the picture and visit the CH 701 wed site for all the information you need
Click here for a builder's log on building a 701
I found this a very good site to see how easy it is to build your CH701 from Zenair Australia
I found this a very good site to see how easy it is to build your CH701 from Zenair Australia
Reprint of 701 write up in the Australian AUF Magazine 1998
Click on the picture to read the story. Great planes have long lives. The CH 701 was born in 1986 and still going strong.
