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frank goodnight

Joined: 27 Dec 2011
Posts: 126

Posted: Fri Dec 30, 2011 7:26 am Post subject: New Member

Hi All ,

I'm new to the list. I had some parts for a 701 ,so I ordered the rest of the parts that

make up the firewall aft, and the finishing kits, from zenith they are supposed to be ready

to pick up Feb. 2. 

  I'm not a newcomer to aviation but the only zenith I've been around is when I got a ride

in the factory demo a couple of months ago. I fly a Kolb firestar 2 with a HKS 700 engine.

Wich brings me to my question. I know its a bit early , but when I think about what engine

to use, I can't help but wonder if anyone has put  a HKS on a 701? If any of you know of someone that has , please help me get in touch with them. How it turned out could save me a ton of money, time and effort.

   I am looking forward to getting to know all of you. The Kolb list is of great help to anyone who

flys a Kolb. I'm sure the people on the Zenith list represent a large pool of knowledge and experience. I would welcome the chance to visit ----Email , Phone , or if close enough, in person with owners or builders. Happy Flying!! 

 Frank Goodnight

 Fayetteville, Arkansas



   

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dcstrng

Joined: 16 Feb 2011
Posts: 7

Posted: Sat Dec 31, 2011 4:10 am Post subject: Re: New Member

There was an off-shore variant known as the Bingo 4T (Google will find several references for you) that had an HKS and more than one Avid Flyer has had an installation as well, so it would seem worthy of conversation at least… My observation, however, is that the move from the UL version to the SP version seems to have moved the power discussion from the 60hp range to the 80-100hp range and I see that at least one turbine powered CH701 exists – hotrodding is alive and well…

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-- Larry
Virginia, USA

frank goodnight

Joined: 27 Dec 2011
Posts: 126

Posted: Sat Dec 31, 2011 4:57 am Post subject: New Member

Morning Larry,

This is the type of info I was hoping to get. Very helpful. Thanks for your Time and effort.

Happy , safe flying.

Frank



From: dcstrng <dcstrng1213(at)yahoo.com>

To: zenith701801-list(at)matronics.com

Sent: Sat, December 31, 2011 6:10:11 AM

Subject: Re: New Member



 --> Zenith701801-List message posted by: "dcstrng" <dcstrng1213(at)yahoo.com (dcstrng1213(at)yahoo.com)>



There was an off-shore variant known as the Bingo 4T (Google will find several references for you) that had an HKS and more than one Avid Flyer has had an installation as well, so it would seem worthy of conversation at leastâ€¦ My observation, however, is that the move from the UL version to the SP version moved the power discussion from the 60hp range to the 80-100hp range and I see that at least one turbine powered CH701 exists â€“ hotrodding is alive and wellâ€¦



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-- Larry

Virginia, USA





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frank goodnight

Joined: 27 Dec 2011
Posts: 126

Posted: Sat Dec 31, 2011 5:00 am Post subject: New Member

Hi John,

Thanks for your input. every bit helps when just starting out.

Happy & safe flying

Frank



From: John Marzulli <john.marzulli(at)gmail.com>

To: zenith701801-list(at)matronics.com

Sent: Fri, December 30, 2011 11:26:20 AM

Subject: Re: New Member



 You would probably be disappointed with a 60HP engine on the current 701.



The 912ULS is by far and away the best option for the modern 701.

John Marzulli



http://MarzulliPhoto.net/

 http://701Builder.blogspot.com/

 



On Fri, Dec 30, 2011 at 7:23 AM, frank goodnight <frank.goodnight(at)att.net (frank.goodnight(at)att.net)> wrote:

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		   Hi All ,

I'm new to the list. I had some parts for a 701 ,so I ordered the rest of the parts that

make up the firewall aft, and the finishing kits, from zenith they are supposed to be ready

 to pick up Feb. 2. 

  I'm not a newcomer to aviation but the only zenith I've been around is when I got a ride

in the factory demo a couple of months ago. I fly a Kolb firestar 2 with a HKS 700 engine.

 Wich brings me to my question. I know its a bit early , but when I think about what engine

to use, I can't help but wonder if anyone has put  a HKS on a 701? If any of you know of someone that has , please help me get in touch with them. How it turned out could save me a ton of money, time and effort.

    I am looking forward to getting to know all of you. The Kolb list is of great help to anyone who

flys a Kolb. I'm sure the people on the Zenith list represent a large pool of knowledge and experience. I would welcome the chance to visit ----Email , Phone , or if close enough, in person with owners or builders. Happy Flying!! 

 



 Frank Goodnight

 Fayetteville, Arkansas



   

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klondike(at)megalink.net
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Posted: Sat Dec 31, 2011 5:11 am Post subject: New Member

I agree with John--- you'll be disappointed with anything less than 80 hp.

Mine was "OK" with a 65hp "582" (2 stroke)--- but wouldn't do it again.

Fritz



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frank goodnight

Joined: 27 Dec 2011
Posts: 126

Posted: Sat Dec 31, 2011 5:25 am Post subject: New Member

Hi Fritz,

 Thanks for you thoughts. Was yours the 950 or the 1100 lb version?

Happy & safe flying.

Frank



From: fritz <klondike(at)megalink.net>

To: zenith701801-list(at)matronics.com

Sent: Sat, December 31, 2011 7:06:48 AM

Subject: Re: New  Member



 --> Zenith701801-List message posted by: "fritz" <klondike(at)megalink.net (klondike(at)megalink.net)>



I agree with John--- you'll be disappointed with anything less than 80 hp.

Mine was "OK" with a 65hp "582" (2 stroke)--- but wouldn't do it again.

Fritz



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dougsnash

Joined: 14 Apr 2008
Posts: 281

Posted: Sat Dec 31, 2011 5:30 am Post subject: New Member

I've gotta agree with John as well.  I have the 80hp Rotax in my 701 and wish I had the 100.  The 80hp gets in the air nicely with moderate loads and cool temps but when the desity altitude and load start to climb, the extra oomph of the 100hp sure would be nice.  Additionally, if I were to go on floats, I would be limited to solo flight with the 80 hp.

 

Doug M

CH-701 from scratch

NW Ontario, Canada

 

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  From: fritz <klondike(at)megalink.net>

 To: zenith701801-list(at)matronics.com 

 Sent: Saturday, December 31, 2011 8:06:48 AM

 Subject: Re: New Member

  

--> Zenith701801-List message posted by: "fritz" <klondike(at)megalink.net (klondike(at)megalink.net)>



I agree with John--- you'll be disappointed with anything less than 80 hp.

Mine was "OK" with a 65hp "582" (2 stroke)--- but wouldn't do it again.

Fritz



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klondike(at)megalink.net
Guest

Posted: Sat Dec 31, 2011 5:50 am Post subject: New Member

It wasn't the 1100.  About 950, don't remember exact number.



I scratch built.  1995-1996  It was one of the first with the new main 

landing strut.  And one of the last that the 582 was available from Zenair 

( I bought the engine from them)



I believe the SP version was the generation after mine--- which is all the 

more reason to go with the bigger engine.



My plane would "jump off the ground"  but lacked climb performance.



I am not a Rotax fan--- but the 701 owners flying with the 4 stroke Rotax's 

swear by them.



My opinion only.

Fritz

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frank goodnight

Joined: 27 Dec 2011
Posts: 126

Posted: Sat Dec 31, 2011 5:50 am Post subject: New Member

Hi Doug,

I appreciate you sharing your thoughts and experience.

Best wishes & safe flights.

Frank



From: MacDonald Doug <dougsnash(at)yahoo.com>

To: "zenith701801-list(at)matronics.com" <zenith701801-list(at)matronics.com>

Sent: Sat, December 31, 2011 7:25:19 AM

Subject: Re: New Member



 I've gotta agree with John as well.  I have the 80hp Rotax in my 701 and wish I had the 100.  The 80hp gets in the air nicely with moderate loads and cool temps but when the desity altitude and load start to climb, the extra oomph of the 100hp sure would be nice.  Additionally, if I were to go on floats, I would be limited to solo flight with the 80 hp.

 

Doug M

CH-701 from scratch

NW Ontario, Canada

 

Do Not Archive

     

  From: fritz <klondike(at)megalink.net>

 To: zenith701801-list(at)matronics.com 

 Sent: Saturday, December 31, 2011 8:06:48 AM

 Subject: Re: New Member

  

--> Zenith701801-List message posted by: "fritz" <klondike(at)megalink.net (klondike(at)megalink.net)>



I agree with John--- you'll be disappointed with anything less than 80 hp.

Mine was "OK" with a 65hp "582" (2 stroke)--- but wouldn't do it again.

Fritz



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frank goodnight

Joined: 27 Dec 2011
Posts: 126

Posted: Sat Dec 31, 2011 6:11 am Post subject: New Member

Fritz ,

Thanks again.

Stay safe.

Frank



From: fritz <klondike(at)megalink.net>

To: zenith701801-list(at)matronics.com

Sent: Sat, December 31, 2011 7:44:39 AM

Subject: Re: New Member



 --> Zenith701801-List message posted by: "fritz" <klondike(at)megalink.net (klondike(at)megalink.net)>



It wasn't the 1100.  About 950, don't remember exact number.



I scratch built.  1995-1996  It was one of the first with the new main landing strut.  And one of the last that the 582 was available from Zenair ( I bought the engine from them)



I believe the SP version was the generation after mine--- which is all the more reason to go with the bigger engine.



My plane would "jump off the ground"  but lacked climb performance.



I am not a Rotax fan--- but the 701 owners flying with the 4 stroke Rotax's swear by them.



My opinion only.

Fritz

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