STOL CH801 Short Take Off, 4 Seat version of CH701

First flights of our just finished Zentih STOL CH801. Built By Dad, age 35 and four sons 6,8,11,and 12 for mom and wife who recently got her pilots licence. Plane was NOT a quickbuild kit but we did finish it quickly, 8 months, including paint and interior.

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[801pilot]

I cruise at 100mph on 10gph or 85mph on 8gph

[tomdcam]

Incredible aeroplane. Just out of curiosity why did you choose a STOL aircraft as opposed to faster aeroplane? I learnt to fly in a zenith ch-2000 and that thing was tough as nails.

[801pilot]

I didnt choose a STOL aircraft over a faster aircraft,,, it is in addition to my fast airplanes. I got a STOL because the other planes I own are very fast I didn't have a low and slow airplane. I must say when it comes to just flying for fun I enjoy the STOL more then just going fast.

[lakeseminole]

Just unbelievable performance at that altitude and density. I'm floored. Could you imagine at sea level, here in Florida on a winter day? You'd be off the ground in probably 60 feet!

[801pilot]

Thanks, we still have not had it down at sea level but we are excited to try it.  My husband is jealous with the take off distance... his plane takes almost 4000 feet to get off the ground but it is fast on the top end, 275 knots.

[Qwbecz]

So wish that I could build one but I live in England and the LAA haven't and will not certify it! :-(

[fmagalhaes1521]

How short of a takeoff roll were you getting in the video? I like the design and the 801 appears to be a sturdy bird...one where I could take off and land anywhere like the Pilatus Porters in the movie "Air America".

[devildrummerjack]

@801pilot Hi. I am looking at both the 801 and the Zodiac CH 640. Both are four seats but I was wondering if you could tell me how hard your dad found it getting the avionics paint and interior done as the one reason of why I prefer the 640 is because of the interior and avionics packs. thanks

[ethanissocool]

@devildrummerjack Thanks.

[MADdrummer971]

@devildrummerjack Thats not bad.

[devildrummerjack]

@ethanissocool On the website. you get the kit engine and all the engine controls then you buy paint avionics and interior from elsewhere

[devildrummerjack]

@MADdrummer971 A standard is only in the late 300's of miles.

[MADdrummer971]

It would be so nice to take it out on a nice weekend and go other places ....how far can u fly on one tank?

[ethanissocool]

How do you get the engine and other components

[TheStoneReport]

Amazing short takeoff!