HighFlyingA380
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Just wondering if anyone has any experience or input on or about Zenith aircraft. From what I've read and heard, they seem to be a great option for budget first-time build, since it doesn't require any specialized tools and such.
While I would like an CH801HD, that's a bit more pricey, and in reality, I'd never really use the additional seats and such, so I'm thinking a CH701. The way I see it, I could save up for 10 years and buy a cheap certified aircraft, or I can buy one of these kits in pieces as I progress, and have a plane in a couple of years.
Are there any other kits out there that can get you a decent plane for putting around for that kind of money and ease-of-build that would be worth looking in to? (Keep in mind, supporting Missouri's economy by going Zenith weights pretty high for me.)
Also, what would you expect to be paying to put an engine on one? I've looked around at some, and new Rotaxes were close to $20K. I'd assume similar engines could be found for less, especially factory overhauled ones?
Any input, thoughts, suggestions, mocking, etc, would be appreciated!
http://www.zenithair.com/
While I would like an CH801HD, that's a bit more pricey, and in reality, I'd never really use the additional seats and such, so I'm thinking a CH701. The way I see it, I could save up for 10 years and buy a cheap certified aircraft, or I can buy one of these kits in pieces as I progress, and have a plane in a couple of years.
Are there any other kits out there that can get you a decent plane for putting around for that kind of money and ease-of-build that would be worth looking in to? (Keep in mind, supporting Missouri's economy by going Zenith weights pretty high for me.)
Also, what would you expect to be paying to put an engine on one? I've looked around at some, and new Rotaxes were close to $20K. I'd assume similar engines could be found for less, especially factory overhauled ones?
Any input, thoughts, suggestions, mocking, etc, would be appreciated!
http://www.zenithair.com/
