[ Skyfarer Premium Listing ] Zenith CH 701 — Amphibious Floats — Low Time, Adventure machine. Grass strips, lakes, rivers — this Zenith does it all. • Only 408 HOURS SINCE NEW • February 2026 Inspection • Trades considered for Super C Diesel Motorhome • Zenith Amphib Floats • 415lbs useful on tricycle gear • Rotax 912ULS (100 HP) • Hydraulic water rudder system • Dual Hydraulic brakes • Electric Trim • Electric Flaps • New Electronic Ignition boxes $1,500 • Large Dynon EFIS Display • Dynon EMS D120 w​/​ fuel flow sensor • Dynon backup instrumentation • Magnetic compass (panel mounted) • Garmin SL40 COM radio • PS Engineering intercom • Airbox & carb heat upgrade • Engine controls mounted on control stick • Airframe & Comfort Upgrades • Carbon cowling upgrade • Upholstery gray interior • Black seats, carpet, instrument panel & top skin • Battery backup system This is a true backcountry + water utility aircraft — simple, light, efficient, and capable. DM for logs, more details. **Listing information is provided by the aircraft owner or seller and is subject to change, and prior sale. Skyfarer makes no representations or warranties regarding accuracy. Prospective purchasers are responsible for independent verification and due diligence. If you are the aircraft owner or an authorized representative and would like this listing updated or removed, please contact us at info@skyfareracademy.com and we will take it down promptly.**

Manufacturer year

2006

Serial Number

7-9872

Registration Number

N999XZ

Aircraft Model Overview (Reference only)

The Zenith CH 701 is a purpose-built STOL (Short Takeoff and Landing) aircraft designed for pilots who prioritize low-speed control, rugged simplicity, and backcountry capability. Created by aeronautical engineer Chris Heintz and introduced in the 1980s, the CH 701 quickly became one of the most recognizable kit aircraft in the world thanks to its distinctive leading-edge slats, full-span flaperons, and outstanding short-field performance. A defining feature of the CH 701 is its automatic leading-edge slats combined with large flaperons, which dramatically increase lift at low airspeeds and allow the aircraft to operate safely from extremely short and unimproved strips. The high-wing configuration, fixed landing gear, and oversized tires make it ideal for grass, gravel, and off-airport environments. Builders typically equip the aircraft with Rotax engines in the 80–100 horsepower range, delivering excellent fuel efficiency and reliable performance for its mission profile. The cockpit is simple, practical, and highly visible, with side-by-side seating for two. Many CH 701s feature modern lightweight avionics, but the aircraft’s philosophy emphasizes mechanical simplicity and ease of maintenance. Its all-aluminum construction and straightforward systems make it approachable for amateur builders and owners alike. Within the sport and backcountry flying communities, the CH 701 has earned a reputation as one of the most capable STOL kit aircraft ever produced. It is widely used for recreational bush flying, flight training in tailwheel or STOL technique, and operations in areas inaccessible to most conventional aircraft. Pilots value its forgiving low-speed handling, ruggedness, and the confidence it inspires when operating close to the ground. The Zenith CH 701 remains a benchmark design in the world of experimental STOL aviation. Its combination of innovative high-lift devices, practical construction, and real-world utility continues to attract pilots seeking adventure, accessibility, and pure stick-and-rudder flying.