CH701 info

[zodiac3813]

Hi everyone,

 

I'm considering buying a Rotax 912 ULS - powered CH701, is there anyone who can give me first-hand experience of what cruise speed is attainable? I know it's a draggy plane, but I'd like to acieve a reasonably economical 80 kts.

 

Cheers Jim.

 

 

[eightyknots]

Hi everyone,I'm considering buying a Rotax 912 ULS - powered CH701, is there anyone who can give me first-hand experience of what cruise speed is attainable? I know it's a draggy plane, but I'd like to acieve a reasonably economical 80 kts.

 

Cheers Jim.

From Zenith's figures, you should be able to cruise at 74 knots. Maximum speed is 83 knots; at that point you would be outside the economical range. See thread http://www.recreationalflying.com/threads/the-zenith-ch-701-ch-750-and-icp-savannah-vg-xl-and-s-comparison.36408/ with more figures.