In watching the clip about designing the cowl, I also am a fan of the new Pipistrel Panther. A You Tube clip by (I think) one, if not "the" Chief Engineer, explains Pipistrel's design process of the cowling....pretty much a like idea proving Jon's concept. ua-cam.com/video/CpJErVXr9QU/v-deo.html, ua-cam.com/video/8Tbgs8lxNVs/v-deo.html, also Commander 114.115 sort of had this technique.
This is a particularly lovely aircraft, beautiful attention to detail and superb craftsmanship abound. I really like how clean and well organised the engine bay is, and those cowls and engine covers are simply works of the constructor's art. I did notice that this was the absolute best insulated barn/hanger/workshop that I'd ever seen, so when the interviewee mentioned that he was formerly in "the foam business" it became clear why that was. The method of designing and constructing the engine covers was a masterclass is excellent thinking and working with what you've got experience in, and the outcome is simply outstanding. Both Builder-Pilot and the aircraft itself are exceptional.
I agree that Jon's is the best Zenith 701. That cowling is a work of art! Preferring, slick, speedy airframes, I normally have zero interest in these flying jeeps but seeing this super cool brother enjoying his around his own property, I'm quite envious. The Man has great stick and rudder skills too.
Well... stop imagining and try it out! :-) Zenith also offers sort of a "Starter Kit" for the rudder so you can try it out. I recommend it as it is a lot of fun. Worst case you have something to hang on the wall as art work. Thank you so much for watching and SUBSCRIBING! I appreciate you.
Thank you shooting video with long quiet relaxed cuts! So many videos cut/cut/cut and, for mechanical enthusiasts who want to build their own planes too, it can be hard to really study the details. Great content. An inspiring 701! Beautiful.
She's a beauty. Georgous cowling, worth all the effort, great job! That sound track at the end couldn't be more fitting. Enjoying the channel and content.
@Ken W. Wow! Thank you for the kind and supportive comments. I truly appreciate that. Jon and I really had a lot of fun making these two episodes together and since has been very engaged in our Aviation Community promoting Home Building. Win Win for all of is. Thank you for taking the time to watch!
Great job showing and telling, I am next door where you are Etowah tenn great guys in Cleveland . I’ve worked and lived in Cleveland so I know how the guys are great guys went to school there in Cleveland. Great place well thanks great job showing telling well see ya next time see ya by.
I love this plane!! Many many congrats! I would hope you would bring it to OSH 2020. I do own 701 plans and the 350is is the eng. I want. You goter done!
Exceptional masterpiece of work! I suggest he consider adding a small camera to the belly connected to a screen on his panel so he can see ahead when in a steep climb.
I'm looking at this Kit because I think I can build it light enough for Sport Pilot plus It's not that far from the KC Metro area.I'm Also looking at Rans Planes as well.I was kind of wanting a tail dragger but this video is selling me on the Zenith tricycle gear plane.
Bryan, I agree with you, this is the "Best Built 701", great job Jon. Bryan, your video is excellent, you tell this story in a most compelling fashion. keep up the fine job! Best Regards, Wayne Whitley
Great explanation on your ramping and funneling effect of your cowling inlets. I understand it complexly and the proof is in you achieved cylinder temperature results. Great job on your airplane build it is more than just pleasing to the eye.
Zenith has workshops every month at their factory and a big weekend OPEN HOUSE coming up in September if you would like to check it out in person. Thank you so much for watching and SUBSCRIBING! I appreciate you.
@@ExperimentalAircraftChannel The workshop is fantastic! I went to the factory last summer for the rudder building workshop. Roger and Steve gave a great workshop. I hope to put what I learned those couple days to use soon :)
Mike Patey has built....how many aircraft? A bunch for sure. :-) This is a first timer here. Thanks for taking the time to watch and SUBSCRIBE! I really appreciate you. Hang around for PART 2 where Jon goes into more detail of the build and I share his build progress photos.
I'm not throwing shade at Jon...he did a fantastic job that Patey himself would be impressed with. Mike is an experienced engineer and has access to resources most of us dream about. Plus he never sleeps! Lol. Jon did a wonderful job. Its nice to see the difference in a machine like Mike and a dude like the rest of us...and to know we can all have nice planes in the end!
I admire Patey's work. This project was the first time I ever even touched carbon fiber cloth. I went to the EAA composite workshop and studied on how to approach such a project for weeks before I bought the materials. I could easily do it in a few days now. I can't wait to see Draco 2.0! ;)
What an amazing project far more than I can even dream of doing the God bless him he did a beautiful job he's got an amazing playing just tell him not to bust his buns coming too close to the ground showing off
OMG 😱 I LOVE THAT PLANE , BEAUTIFUL !!! I WISH I HAD ONE JUST LIKE IT and he is not even stalling out at that speed ! Good for you young fellow. 👍✝️✌️. IS IT FOR SALE ? OR CAN YOU BUILD ME ONE SON ? THAT IS MY DREAM.
Anybody who doesn't think farmers aren't smart needs to see this video. This whole story / build is inspirational.
Very Nice. He mentioned nobody else is making a cowl to fit the UL 350. He needs to dig up the mold and start cranking those babies out! $$
Exactly!! He needs to make carbon fiber molds from the existing cowls and start selling!
It is niiice
In watching the clip about designing the cowl, I also am a fan of the new Pipistrel Panther. A You Tube clip by (I think) one, if not "the" Chief Engineer, explains Pipistrel's design process of the cowling....pretty much a like idea proving Jon's concept. ua-cam.com/video/CpJErVXr9QU/v-deo.html, ua-cam.com/video/8Tbgs8lxNVs/v-deo.html, also Commander 114.115 sort of had this technique.
This is my favorite type of aviation operation! Tiny little runway hidden in the trees. Thank you for capturing this awesome airplane and air strip
SWEET STOL CH-701 .... the 701 is my dream plane. I am 70 years old and will probably never do it, but I can dream and your plane is wonderful.
Just build it!
This guy, is exceptionally talented!!! Wow, I like this plane.
This is a particularly lovely aircraft, beautiful attention to detail and superb craftsmanship abound.
I really like how clean and well organised the engine bay is, and those cowls and engine covers are simply works of the constructor's art.
I did notice that this was the absolute best insulated barn/hanger/workshop that I'd ever seen, so when the interviewee mentioned that he was formerly in "the foam business" it became clear why that was.
The method of designing and constructing the engine covers was a masterclass is excellent thinking and working with what you've got experience in, and the outcome is simply outstanding.
Both Builder-Pilot and the aircraft itself are exceptional.
Zenith has a lot of nice designs but the 701 is still king to me. Light and simple. This is a beautiful and useful aircraft. Thanks for featuring it.
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I agree that Jon's is the best Zenith 701. That cowling is a work of art!
Preferring, slick, speedy airframes, I normally have zero interest in these flying jeeps but seeing this super cool brother enjoying his around his own property, I'm quite envious. The Man has great stick and rudder skills too.
This is one of those few youtube vids where you watched from the beginning to the end with a smile on your face.
Nice rocket ship 🚀 I can’t imagine the pride that goes with building your own plane. Have fun 👍
Well... stop imagining and try it out! :-) Zenith also offers sort of a "Starter Kit" for the rudder so you can try it out. I recommend it as it is a lot of fun. Worst case you have something to hang on the wall as art work. Thank you so much for watching and SUBSCRIBING! I appreciate you.
Thank you shooting video with long quiet relaxed cuts! So many videos cut/cut/cut and, for mechanical enthusiasts who want to build their own planes too, it can be hard to really study the details.
Great content. An inspiring 701! Beautiful.
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That is a beautiful and amazing airplane! Great job!!! I am sure that is the prettiest Zenith I have ever seen!!
Thank you! I agree..Jon did an excellent job. Thank you for taking the time to watch and SUBSCRIBE I really appreciate it!
Can't get enough of it. It's like my 4th time watching video. To me, people like that make generations thrive!! Great job man.
She's a beauty. Georgous cowling, worth all the effort, great job!
That sound track at the end couldn't be more fitting.
Enjoying the channel and content.
@Ken W. Wow! Thank you for the kind and supportive comments. I truly appreciate that. Jon and I really had a lot of fun making these two episodes together and since has been very engaged in our Aviation Community promoting Home Building. Win Win for all of is. Thank you for taking the time to watch!
3 years ago and still one of the nicest builds I have ever seen.
What craftsmanship, well done John
Showcase for real talent. Very impressive design-build. Not to be overlooked is required patience, impressive skills & simple humbleness.
Exceptional build Jon! Great job. That cowling is a work of art. I love my CH701. Mine is a Rotax 912ULS. That extra 30HP has to be radical.
In a word, extraordinary! Wow.
Great job showing and telling, I am next door where you are Etowah tenn great guys in Cleveland . I’ve worked and lived in Cleveland so I know how the guys are great guys went to school there in Cleveland. Great place well thanks great job showing telling well see ya next time see ya by.
That UL engine sounds like a much larger large displacement machine - direct drive, low RPM -high torque! Thanks for posting!
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Wow! Most impressive! I think it definitely deserves the title of Super 701.
WOW ! SOOOO NICE !
I love this plane!! Many many congrats! I would hope you would bring it to OSH 2020. I do own 701 plans and the 350is is the eng. I want. You goter done!
That is incredible! And wow! What a gorgeous paint job! I WANT. THAT. PLANE!!!
Very very nice aircraft, I can see the pride n craftsmanship in it . Performance appeared to be strong and sounded great ....hats off to ya brother.
Beautiful paint job.
Love that shade of red.
That’s a great looking 701. It keeps me motivated to finish mine.
Top aircraft and nice paint
AWESOME! Proud of'ya fella! Wish you clear sky and smooth flying for all the days to come
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@@ExperimentalAircraftChannel Thank you for the kind words and thoughtful invitation, I just subscribed.
I think it's impossible to make a pretty CH701 but damn, you came real close.
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Exceptional masterpiece of work! I suggest he consider adding a small camera to the belly connected to a screen on his panel so he can see ahead when in a steep climb.
God bless America, land that I love from the air. Will use this bad boy as a template for my Zenith I plan to start next Summer, on a farm.
I wish this guy was my neighbour to help me build that plane, so nice. Awesome Job
I'm looking at this Kit because I think I can build it light enough for Sport Pilot plus It's not that far from the KC Metro area.I'm Also looking at Rans Planes as well.I was kind of wanting a tail dragger but this video is selling me on the Zenith tricycle gear plane.
Very nice aircraft....great job
Am envious
This guy is a hard core fabricator. So cool.
Beautiful plane .
Thank you! Jon really did do a great job on it! Thank you for watching and SUBSCRIBING! I really appreciate you!
Excellent video! Loved it. This is what it's all about.
Bryan, I agree with you, this is the "Best Built 701", great job Jon. Bryan, your video is excellent, you tell this story in a most compelling fashion. keep up the fine job! Best Regards, Wayne Whitley
Fine job....love it...
Great explanation on your ramping and funneling effect of your cowling inlets. I understand it complexly and the proof is in you achieved cylinder temperature results. Great job on your airplane build it is more than just pleasing to the eye.
Great ride Jon! I hope to build one myself. I'd like to fly out of my farm too!
Zenith has workshops every month at their factory and a big weekend OPEN HOUSE coming up in September if you would like to check it out in person. Thank you so much for watching and SUBSCRIBING! I appreciate you.
@@ExperimentalAircraftChannel The workshop is fantastic! I went to the factory last summer for the rudder building workshop. Roger and Steve gave a great workshop. I hope to put what I learned those couple days to use soon :)
Stunning example of a 701😍
Oh there is another one out there. Scott Ehni in Trinity tx. Xa52. His full custom 701 with a 350is. Along with his turbine 701 !!
Yep, I think Scott has 2 with the 350 engines. There should be 4 flying with these engines so far.
Super701 love the 350 in. Y 750. Scott even has a 701 with a turbine. Has about a 1.5hr range. He says burns fuel like crazy.
That plane was made like most babies. Late at night. :-)
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Low and slow! Somehow, you didn’t go broke with neither money in pocket nor in bank! Love it 😍
What a cool guy, thanks for sharing
This would be my first choice of an airplane This is this one dame great amazing airplane!
And Mike Patey makes a cowling in a couple of days...
Nice 701!
Mike Patey has built....how many aircraft? A bunch for sure. :-) This is a first timer here. Thanks for taking the time to watch and SUBSCRIBE! I really appreciate you. Hang around for PART 2 where Jon goes into more detail of the build and I share his build progress photos.
I'm not throwing shade at Jon...he did a fantastic job that Patey himself would be impressed with. Mike is an experienced engineer and has access to resources most of us dream about. Plus he never sleeps! Lol. Jon did a wonderful job. Its nice to see the difference in a machine like Mike and a dude like the rest of us...and to know we can all have nice planes in the end!
I admire Patey's work. This project was the first time I ever even touched carbon fiber cloth. I went to the EAA composite workshop and studied on how to approach such a project for weeks before I bought the materials. I could easily do it in a few days now. I can't wait to see Draco 2.0! ;)
Beautiful install!
All that low altitude flying the the close power lines! Certainly a more daring pilot that me. Does look fun though.
Sweet airplane! And that paint job - I ♥ RED!!!!
Thank you! Jon did an excellent job. Thank you for watching and also SUBSCRIBING I really appreciate you!
That's a great video! Jon has certainly set a great standard. Beautifil!
VERY well done Jon, I built a Savannah so I can understand how well you have produced this aerie ! real nice !!
Ferrari red color works great! Nice video.
watching that fly, wow beautiful plane!
Nice job, looks great.
Super nice and inspiring!
Great episode brother and quality content. I'm excited to watch your channel grow.
Wow! THANK YOU! I really appreciate that. As long as you keep watching I'll keep making new content! :-)Thanks for watching and SUBSCRIBING!
Super nice !
Great vertical take off....
Nearly! Very impressive for sure. Thank you so much for watching and SUBSCRIBING! I appreciate you.
Awesome airplane!
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Got to be the prettiest homebilt I've ever seen. Any plans to create a mold from your cowling?
Wow, nice custom work!1
He really did a great job right?! Thank you so much for watching and SUBSCRIBING! I appreciate you.
Gotta love Sky Jeeps.
*And she's a dandy. Nice work, Jon!
Felicitaciones flaco !! volar eso debe ser hemoso !!
Beautiful.
@mark builder Thank you for taking the time to comment! Jon did a great job didn't he? Thank You for watching!
Nice bird, beautiful
Oh man! I want that one!! So nice 👌🏼
That engine sounds fantastic
Beautiful Plane!!
Great Video too!
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That’s awesome
16:48 I love Jon’s plane! ❤️
Very nice
Damn fine build
What an amazing project far more than I can even dream of doing the God bless him he did a beautiful job he's got an amazing playing just tell him not to bust his buns coming too close to the ground showing off
When I think of Zenith Aircraft, the first airplane that comes to my mind is Jon's super 701, he represents Zenith Aircraft as a great ambassador.
Linda aeronave!
What a great build. the cowling was a work of art. Looks like huge fun and easy to build and fly.
This guy is super cool
Beautiful Plane. Who sings this song in your video?
Good video,nice plane
Rockin video
Good air craft built 👌
Man you are GENIUS period
What's that boom extending from the wing? Mid air refueling???
I believe that is Jon's 360 camera mount. :-)
Jon is an ar-tist ... beautiful plane..
Hey, Cleveland is where I live!
Phenomenal.
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Really wanted to see how he got it out!
Excellent stuff bro
OMG 😱 I LOVE THAT PLANE , BEAUTIFUL !!! I WISH I HAD ONE JUST LIKE IT and he is not even stalling out at that speed ! Good for you young fellow. 👍✝️✌️. IS IT FOR SALE ? OR CAN YOU BUILD ME ONE SON ? THAT IS MY DREAM.
Ok who in the hell put wings on Johnny's go-cart...Lol This is awesome. Good Job.
Sweet STOL....does it qualify as Light Sport?
Absolutely YES. It is within the weight requirement for an ELSA. Thank you for watching and SUBSCRIBING!
Very nice plane! Mini-draco?
Looking at the ch 701 vs justaircraft superstol xl Heavily considering the viking aircraft 130 whichever I go with
Search 'Healthy Bastards STOL' in UA-cam. JUG is a Viking 130 Zenith 701. It is friggen amazing!
one of the most beautiful things I've EVER seen
Awesome what is the name of the sound track in the background?
still good to know the empty weight and rate of climb with 130hp engine . Did Jon increase the wingspan due to heavier engine ?