Paul Gardner

Thanks Terry,

I put the same question on another Zenair forum and had good replies. Most owners of 701s see to have level attitude in the cruise.

I also e-mailed the Heintz brothers at Zenair who confirmed this was the correct attitude.

All the best

Paul

Hi,

I have recently come out of a syndicate flying a CH 701 as personalities clashed within the group.

The only issue that bothered me with that particular 701 was it's pronounced nose up attitude when flying in the cruise.

Having not flown another 701 can owners tell me if this hight nose attitude is normal, or was the one I flew not set up correctly?

Many thanks,

Paul

Welcome to the forums Paul,I hail from Wimbledon and even used to play a bit of tennis there.

It was mainly in the local park as a kid, but it still counts.

 

Have flown into Guernsey a few times fom Shoreham and Biggin Hill but that seems a lifetime ago, and probably is.

 

Encourage some of your fellow aviator mates to get on this site as they'll have a lot of fun and can learn a lot.

 

Wot's more they won't even be sent a bill. How goods that!

 

Keep your posts coming, even if it's only to whinge about the weather. Then I can phone my Mun and tell her when to take her washing off the line.

 

Cheers for now.

 

Planey

Nice to hear from you. For a minute I thought you were from Padstow in Cornwall and then saw NSW, so presume you now live in Oz?

I certainly will encourage other flyers to use this site.

All the best

Paul

Hi Paul, Cool! Zenair 701s are nice planes. How's the flying down your way? My brother lives near Holcombe down in your neck of the woods, and we have been to the Henstridge Fly-In and Classic Car show the last couple of years when I have been on holiday in the UK. Fun event. We drove rather than flew as he is into cars, and my Aus RA licence is not valid in the UK....

 

Cheers

 

Neil

Holcombe is not far along the coast from me as we live in Weymouth. We could probably see it on a very clear day. Next time you are there find the small private grass strip at Branscombe just east of Holcombe by about 17 miles and just inland. There are a couple of guys doing excellent aircraft restoration work there. The strip has an annual fly in plus car show which we sadly missed this year. see http://www.branscombeairfield.co.uk/index.htm

Sadly the strip is surrounded by Nimbys who restrict air movements so it is nearly impossible to fly there unless for the big day , usually June.July.

Paul

G`Day Paul and .I`ve got quite a few hrs up on the 701, good aircraft.

 

Frank.

I have just joined this 701 syndicate, four members, and eagerly awaiting to be checked out!!

If only the weather would settle down!

How many hours did you notch up in the 701?

Paul

Paul it is good to see a UK pilot on this forum, looking forward to some of your contributions.Great to see a Salisbury Plane flying over the Salisbury Plains .

Sorry Paul I have that weird Guernsey sense of humour and flying upside down in Australia it goes to my head a bit.

 

Alan Marriette.

Four years ago we retired from sail cruising after 35 years, and Guernsey was always our favourite destination. Do you ever go back?

It is a great place for me to fly into and the controllers at Guernsey are very helpful.

Paul

Hi,

I just wanted to introduce myself as a new member to this forum.

The reason for joining is I have just bought a quarter share in a Zenair CH 701 based at Old Sarum,

near Salisbury in the UK.

I am looking to having many happy hours cruising low and slow !

Paul