Extreme Flying: Zenith STOL CH 701 on skis in Alaska

Bob Jones of Alaska demonstrates the short take-off and landing capabilities of his Zenair STOL CH701 light sport utility aircraft, on skis. This video was taken while testing micro vortex generators (VGs) on the bottom side of the elevator (horizontal tail), demonstrating the outstanding slow flight characteristics of the two-seat aircraft, equipped with a 100-hp Rotax 912 ULS engine.
Airplane details: www.zenithair.com/

[@Kevin_747]

I have to revisit this video every once in a while. Probably my favorite 701 vid. It shows one of the many things a 701 does well. A simple, light no frills 701 is still my dream airplane.

[@smartjan]

It looks like this rugged STOL-plane fits practically every terrain and climate!

[@stolflyer]

Exceptional piloting in an outstanding design!

[@stolflyer]

Amazing!

[@kazakhpilot]

Ekcellent flying!

[@wladmirmonteiro9197]

my favorite airplane

[@battlehrfred]

WOW!! Amazing,no stalling.,what was the airspeed @250??. ty great video

[@CaptainKrimson]

That angle of attack was crazy, screw the laws of physics :-D

[@stolflyer]

@pappywith4 - See the Zenithair website for kit prices.

[@sdkarns69]

Is that the slats that allow him to maintain that angle of attack?

[@mordoringer]

crazy, that 701 even touched its tail first when landing once!!!

[@pappywith4]

I want one !! how much for the kit and engine?

[@duncandmcgrath6290]

STOL smile factor 11

[@stealhty1]

this plane is going to replace helicopters in no time, thats the lowes altituded stall i had ever seen

[@mrsmelzbad]

damn near a helo....

[@stolflyer]

@pappywith4 - See the Zenithair website for kit prices.