---------------------------------------------------------- Zenith701801-List Digest Archive --- Total Messages Posted Wed 12/23/09: 11 ---------------------------------------------------------- Today's Message Index: ---------------------- 1. 05:32 AM - Re: For Sale: CH701 Tail Kit (John Bolding) 2. 05:58 AM - Re: For Sale: CH701 Tail Kit, Merry Christmas (John Bolding) 3. 08:13 AM - what to build ? (frank.goodnight) 4. 08:47 AM - Re: what to build ? (MacDonald Doug) 5. 09:04 AM - Re: what to build ? (frank.goodnight) 6. 10:48 AM - Re: what to build ? (BokKat) 7. 11:49 AM - Re: what to build ? (Les Goldner) 8. 03:54 PM - Re: what to build ? (frank.goodnight) 9. 04:39 PM - Re: what to build ? (kmccune) 10. 06:25 PM - Re: For Sale: CH701 Tail Kit, Merry Christmas (Tommy Walker) 11. 06:30 PM - Re: what to build ? (Tommy Walker) ________________________________ Message 1 _____________________________________ Time: 05:32:44 AM PST US From: "John Bolding" Subject: Re: Zenith701801-List: For Sale: CH701 Tail Kit Interested, will have some time to come look after the first of Jan. John ----- Original Message ----- From: Randy & Anna Carroll To: zenith701801-list@matronics.com Sent: Monday, December 21, 2009 9:49 AM Subject: Re: Zenith701801-List: For Sale: CH701 Tail Kit Hi John. I still have the kit. Let me know if you are interested. Regards, Randy --- On Mon, 12/21/09, John Bolding wrote: From: John Bolding Subject: Re: Zenith701801-List: For Sale: CH701 Tail Kit To: zenith701801-list@matronics.com Date: Monday, December 21, 2009, 8:36 AM Randy, Sell the kit yet? Thanks John ----- Original Message ----- From: Randy & Anna Carroll To: zenith701801-list@matronics.com Sent: Monday, September 07, 2009 10:54 AM Subject: Zenith701801-List: For Sale: CH701 Tail Kit Hello, I need to sell my Zenith CH701 tail kit. The parts are still wrapped and in the original crate. Also included is the Electric Trim Tab Kit. The rudder was completed at a factory workshop in 1999. In recent years, I have not had time to work on the kit and it has just been taking up room in my garage. Pickup only Humble, TX (Houston). Original costs: Tail Kit 1210, Electric Trim Kit 230 Price: $500 Randy href="http://www.matronics.com/Navigator?Zenith701801-List">http://www. matronics.com/Navigator?Zenith701801-Listhref="http://forums.matronics. com">http://forums.matronics.comhref="http://www.matronics.com/contribu tion">http://www.matronics.com/cwww.homebuilthelp List et="_blank" href="http://www.matronics.com/contribution">http://www.mat="nofollow " target="_blank" href="http://www.matronics.com/Navigator?Zenith701801-List">http://www. matronics.com/Navigator?Zenith701801-Listw" target="_blank" href="http://forums.matronics.com">http://forums.mat======= ============= ________________________________ Message 2 _____________________________________ Time: 05:58:38 AM PST US From: "John Bolding" Subject: Re: Zenith701801-List: For Sale: CH701 Tail Kit, Merry Christmas Sorry, should have been off list, as long as I've wasted some bandwidth, MERRY CHRISTMAS to you guys and girls. LO&SLO John ----- Original Message ----- From: John Bolding To: zenith701801-list@matronics.com Sent: Wednesday, December 23, 2009 7:06 AM Subject: Re: Zenith701801-List: For Sale: CH701 Tail Kit Interested, will have some time to come look after the first of Jan. John ----- Original Message ----- From: Randy & Anna Carroll To: zenith701801-list@matronics.com Sent: Monday, December 21, 2009 9:49 AM Subject: Re: Zenith701801-List: For Sale: CH701 Tail Kit Hi John. I still have the kit. Let me know if you are interested. Regards, Randy --- On Mon, 12/21/09, John Bolding wrote: From: John Bolding Subject: Re: Zenith701801-List: For Sale: CH701 Tail Kit To: zenith701801-list@matronics.com Date: Monday, December 21, 2009, 8:36 AM Randy, Sell the kit yet? Thanks John ----- Original Message ----- From: Randy & Anna Carroll To: zenith701801-list@matronics.com Sent: Monday, September 07, 2009 10:54 AM Subject: Zenith701801-List: For Sale: CH701 Tail Kit Hello, I need to sell my Zenith CH701 tail kit. The parts are still wrapped and in the original crate. Also included is the Electric Trim Tab Kit. The rudder was completed at a factory workshop in 1999. In recent years, I have not had time to work on the kit and it has just been taking up room in my garage. Pickup only Humble, TX (Houston). 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Hello all, I'm new to this list. I want to build a 701 or a750 , leaning towards the 701. Its cheaper and seems to do, on paper most everything the 750 does except a little range, load,and speed. The load and speed are not too important to me but I do need long range. I fly a Kolb Firestar 2 with a HKS engine and 200 miles is really pushing it. 55mph cruise. I'm not sure how much better, if any a 701 preforms --speed, comfort , noise, short takeoff ,CLIMB,range etc. If someone on this list is familiar with both A/C I would really appreciate your thoughts. I'm thinking about a jabiru 2200 engine and would like to hear from anyone that knows anything about this engine and or 2200 701 combo. I'm retired and this will likely be the last plane I build so I would sure like to get it right. Any thoughts , ideas, comments ,or suggestions will help me to make the right decision . Thanks. Frank Goodnight Brownsville , TX. ________________________________ Message 4 _____________________________________ Time: 08:47:51 AM PST US From: MacDonald Doug Subject: Re: Zenith701801-List: what to build ? Frank, I am 90/90% on a scratch 701 project. I am also helping a friend kit build his 750 Tail kit. I have done demo flights in both factory planes. If I were starting over today, knowing what I know. I would likely build the 750. The 701 is a great plane but the 750 is just a little better. The only thing the 701/912S combo has is a little better short takeoff performance. I don't know how the 2200 compares to the 912S. Since you say cost is an issue. You can usually get good mid time O-200s for between $6000.00 to $10000.00. That will save you significantly on a 750 and tends to level the field with the 701/2200 choice. Hope this helps Doug MacDonald CH-701 Scratch Builder NW Ontario, Canada Do Not Archive --- On Wed, 12/23/09, frank.goodnight wrote: > From: frank.goodnight > Subject: Zenith701801-List: what to build ? > To: zenith701801-list@matronics.com > Received: Wednesday, December 23, 2009, 10:12 AM > --> Zenith701801-List message > posted by: "frank.goodnight" > > > Hello all, > I'm new to this list. I want to build a 701 or a750 , > leaning towards the 701. Its cheaper > and seems to do, on paper most everything the 750 > does except a little range, load,and > speed. The load and speed are not too important to me but I > do need long range. I fly a Kolb > Firestar 2 with a HKS engine and 200 miles is really > pushing it. 55mph cruise. I'm not sure > how much better, if any a 701 preforms --speed, comfort , > noise, short takeoff ,CLIMB,range etc. > If someone on this list is familiar with both A/C I would > really appreciate your thoughts. > I'm thinking about a jabiru 2200 engine and would like to > hear from anyone that knows anything > about this engine and or 2200 701 combo. > I'm retired and this will likely be the last plane I build > so I would sure like to get it right. > Any thoughts , ideas, comments ,or suggestions will help me > to make the right decision . Thanks. > Frank Goodnight > Brownsville , TX. > __________________________________________________________________ Looking for the perfect gift? Give the gift of Flickr! http://www.flickr.com/gift/ ________________________________ Message 5 _____________________________________ Time: 09:04:22 AM PST US From: "frank.goodnight" Subject: Re: Zenith701801-List: what to build ? Thanks for your thoughts Doug. Frank Goodnight On Dec 23, 2009, at 10:43 AM, MacDonald Doug wrote: > > > > Frank, I am 90/90% on a scratch 701 project. I am also helping a > friend kit build his 750 Tail kit. I have done demo flights in both > factory planes. If I were starting over today, knowing what I > know. I would likely build the 750. The 701 is a great plane but > the 750 is just a little better. The only thing the 701/912S combo > has is a little better short takeoff performance. I don't know how > the 2200 compares to the 912S. > > Since you say cost is an issue. You can usually get good mid time > O-200s for between $6000.00 to $10000.00. That will save you > significantly on a 750 and tends to level the field with the > 701/2200 choice. > > Hope this helps > > Doug MacDonald > CH-701 Scratch Builder > NW Ontario, Canada > > Do Not Archive > > > --- On Wed, 12/23/09, frank.goodnight wrote: > >> From: frank.goodnight >> Subject: Zenith701801-List: what to build ? >> To: zenith701801-list@matronics.com >> Received: Wednesday, December 23, 2009, 10:12 AM >> --> Zenith701801-List message >> posted by: "frank.goodnight" >> >> >> Hello all, >> I'm new to this list. I want to build a 701 or a750 , >> leaning towards the 701. Its cheaper >> and seems to do, on paper most everything the 750 >> does except a little range, load,and >> speed. The load and speed are not too important to me but I >> do need long range. I fly a Kolb >> Firestar 2 with a HKS engine and 200 miles is really >> pushing it. 55mph cruise. I'm not sure >> how much better, if any a 701 preforms --speed, comfort , >> noise, short takeoff ,CLIMB,range etc. >> If someone on this list is familiar with both A/C I would >> really appreciate your thoughts. >> I'm thinking about a jabiru 2200 engine and would like to >> hear from anyone that knows anything >> about this engine and or 2200 701 combo. >> I'm retired and this will likely be the last plane I build >> so I would sure like to get it right. >> Any thoughts , ideas, comments ,or suggestions will help me >> to make the right decision . Thanks. >> Frank Goodnight >> Brownsville , TX. >> > > > > __________________________________________________________________ > Looking for the perfect gift? Give the gift of Flickr! > > http://www.flickr.com/gift/ > > ________________________________ Message 6 _____________________________________ Time: 10:48:11 AM PST US From: "BokKat" Subject: Re: Zenith701801-List: what to build ? I agree with Doug. That extra gross and usefulo weight, while keeping it in the Sport Pilot range, would be nice. I love my 701 and am discovering new things that it'll do every day. If I were going to start right now, though, I'd probably go with the 750. ----- Original Message ----- From: "MacDonald Doug" Sent: Wednesday, December 23, 2009 10:43 AM Subject: Re: Zenith701801-List: what to build ? > > > Frank, I am 90/90% on a scratch 701 project. I am also helping a friend > kit build his 750 Tail kit. I have done demo flights in both factory > planes. If I were starting over today, knowing what I know. I would > likely build the 750. The 701 is a great plane but the 750 is just a > little better. The only thing the 701/912S combo has is a little better > short takeoff performance. I don't know how the 2200 compares to the > 912S. > > Since you say cost is an issue. You can usually get good mid time O-200s > for between $6000.00 to $10000.00. That will save you significantly on a > 750 and tends to level the field with the 701/2200 choice. > > Hope this helps > > Doug MacDonald > CH-701 Scratch Builder > NW Ontario, Canada > > Do Not Archive > > > --- On Wed, 12/23/09, frank.goodnight wrote: > >> From: frank.goodnight >> Subject: Zenith701801-List: what to build ? >> To: zenith701801-list@matronics.com >> Received: Wednesday, December 23, 2009, 10:12 AM >> --> Zenith701801-List message >> posted by: "frank.goodnight" >> >> >> Hello all, >> I'm new to this list. I want to build a 701 or a750 , >> leaning towards the 701. Its cheaper >> and seems to do, on paper most everything the 750 >> does except a little range, load,and >> speed. The load and speed are not too important to me but I >> do need long range. I fly a Kolb >> Firestar 2 with a HKS engine and 200 miles is really >> pushing it. 55mph cruise. I'm not sure >> how much better, if any a 701 preforms --speed, comfort , >> noise, short takeoff ,CLIMB,range etc. >> If someone on this list is familiar with both A/C I would >> really appreciate your thoughts. >> I'm thinking about a jabiru 2200 engine and would like to >> hear from anyone that knows anything >> about this engine and or 2200 701 combo. >> I'm retired and this will likely be the last plane I build >> so I would sure like to get it right. >> Any thoughts , ideas, comments ,or suggestions will help me >> to make the right decision . Thanks. >> Frank Goodnight >> Brownsville , TX. >> > > > __________________________________________________________________ > Looking for the perfect gift? Give the gift of Flickr! > > http://www.flickr.com/gift/ > > > ________________________________ Message 7 _____________________________________ Time: 11:49:30 AM PST US From: "Les Goldner" Subject: RE: Zenith701801-List: what to build ? Frank, My 701/Rotax 912ULS was completed in early 2008. I like the extra cabin space and visibility in the 750, but my thinking is that this is all you get for the extra bucks. You say range is an issue in the 701. I flew from San Francisco to Oshkosh this year and range was not at issue. I can stay in the air for 7-hours at a clip with my optional wing tanks (40-gallons total) and a jar to piss into. In addition, the 701 is a fully tested design and I really enjoy getting into very small strips with it. Les -----Original Message----- From: owner-zenith701801-list-server@matronics.com [mailto:owner-zenith701801-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of frank.goodnight Sent: Wednesday, December 23, 2009 8:12 AM Subject: Zenith701801-List: what to build ? Hello all, I'm new to this list. I want to build a 701 or a750 , leaning towards the 701. Its cheaper and seems to do, on paper most everything the 750 does except a little range, load,and speed. The load and speed are not too important to me but I do need long range. I fly a Kolb Firestar 2 with a HKS engine and 200 miles is really pushing it. 55mph cruise. I'm not sure how much better, if any a 701 preforms --speed, comfort , noise, short takeoff ,CLIMB,range etc. If someone on this list is familiar with both A/C I would really appreciate your thoughts. I'm thinking about a jabiru 2200 engine and would like to hear from anyone that knows anything about this engine and or 2200 701 combo. I'm retired and this will likely be the last plane I build so I would sure like to get it right. Any thoughts , ideas, comments ,or suggestions will help me to make the right decision . Thanks. Frank Goodnight Brownsville , TX. ________________________________ Message 8 _____________________________________ Time: 03:54:02 PM PST US From: "frank.goodnight" Subject: Re: Zenith701801-List: what to build ? I would like to thank everyone that responded to my request for info, both this list and the kolb list are invaluable resources for anyone trying to learn. Thanks again. Frank Goodnight On Dec 23, 2009, at 10:12 AM, frank.goodnight wrote: > > > > > Hello all, > I'm new to this list. I want to build a 701 or a750 , leaning > towards the 701. Its cheaper > and seems to do, on paper most everything the 750 does except a > little range, load,and > speed. The load and speed are not too important to me but I do need > long range. I fly a Kolb > Firestar 2 with a HKS engine and 200 miles is really pushing it. > 55mph cruise. I'm not sure > how much better, if any a 701 preforms --speed, comfort , noise, > short takeoff ,CLIMB,range etc. > If someone on this list is familiar with both A/C I would really > appreciate your thoughts. > I'm thinking about a jabiru 2200 engine and would like to hear from > anyone that knows anything > about this engine and or 2200 701 combo. > I'm retired and this will likely be the last plane I build so I > would sure like to get it right. > Any thoughts , ideas, comments ,or suggestions will help me to make > the right decision . Thanks. > Frank Goodnight > Brownsville , TX. > > ________________________________ Message 9 _____________________________________ Time: 04:39:41 PM PST US Subject: Zenith701801-List: Re: what to build ? From: "kmccune" I started a 701 plans built in 2008. OK, I got some under the table rib stuff for the rudder in 2007... to find out if I really wanted to build from plans. Well its a little later and I now have the rudder, stab and elevator done. I also have the wing ribs, the aileron ribs and the aileron spar, cabin sides and a couple of other odds and ends. No it is not like building from a kit, but I like it and considering the personal and family issues that have happened along the way, I have to say this is an easy plans build.... ( it is my first so I really don't know, but it really is pretty easy with all the support out there). As for the 750, yup a FEW extra lbs usable, wider, taller, more available engines a little faster as I remember? So if I were building from a kit, starting right now, I'd order a 750. But the kit was never in the budget with 2 kids about to enter college.... And the only down side for me in building the 701 is the oil canning... so add some stiffeners! Now having said that I am 170 lbs and 5'8", the wife is 5'2" and 1XX lbs... sorry I like my life. We are not big people , If I were a heavy weight, the 750 would be the ticket, plans or kit. Hope this helps Kevin -------- "Real freedom is the sustained act of being an individual." WW - 2009 Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=278746#278746 ________________________________ Message 10 ____________________________________ Time: 06:25:19 PM PST US Subject: Zenith701801-List: Re: For Sale: CH701 Tail Kit, Merry Christmas From: "Tommy Walker" Same to you John! Tommy Walker in Alabama Do Not Archive ! -------- Tommy Walker N8701 - Anniston, AL Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=278749#278749 ________________________________ Message 11 ____________________________________ Time: 06:30:45 PM PST US Subject: Zenith701801-List: Re: what to build ? From: "Tommy Walker" Kevin, Good post! Tommy Walker in Alabama N8701T (my second 7010. kmccune wrote: > I started a 701 plans built in 2008. OK, I got some under the table rib stuff for the rudder in 2007... to find out if I really wanted to build from plans. > Well its a little later and I now have the rudder, stab and elevator done. I also have the wing ribs, the aileron ribs and the aileron spar, cabin sides and a couple of other odds and ends. No it is not like building from a kit, but I like it and considering the personal and family issues that have happened along the way, I have to say this is an easy plans build.... ( it is my first so I really don't know, but it really is pretty easy with all the support out there). > As for the 750, yup a FEW extra lbs usable, wider, taller, more available engines a little faster as I remember? So if I were building from a kit, starting right now, I'd order a 750. But the kit was never in the budget with 2 kids about to enter college.... And the only down side for me in building the 701 is the oil canning... so add some stiffeners! > > Now having said that I am 170 lbs and 5'8", the wife is 5'2" and 1XX lbs... sorry I like my life. We are not big people , If I were a heavy weight, the 750 would be the ticket, plans or kit. > > Hope this helps > > Kevin -------- Tommy Walker N8701 - Anniston, AL Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=278751#278751 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Other Matronics Email List Services ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Post A New Message zenith701801-list@matronics.com UN/SUBSCRIBE http://www.matronics.com/subscription List FAQ http://www.matronics.com/FAQ/Zenith701801-List.htm Web Forum Interface To Lists http://forums.matronics.com Matronics List Wiki http://wiki.matronics.com Full Archive Search Engine http://www.matronics.com/search 7-Day List Browse http://www.matronics.com/browse/zenith701801-list Browse Digests http://www.matronics.com/digest/zenith701801-list Browse Other Lists http://www.matronics.com/browse Live Online Chat! http://www.matronics.com/chat Archive Downloading http://www.matronics.com/archives Photo Share http://www.matronics.com/photoshare Other Email Lists http://www.matronics.com/emaillists Contributions http://www.matronics.com/contribution ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- These Email List Services are sponsored solely by Matronics and through the generous Contributions of its members.