Zenith CH650
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Zenith CH650
Can anyone tell me if the new CH650 model is LAA approved and if so, with which engine combinations and mtow?
Hi pbflyer, it's not on the list of Approved Types
http://www.lightaircraftassociation.co. ... 20List.pdf
So I suppose it hasn't been approved. Anyway they're calling it the CH 650 B now, after it was upgraded, the CH 650 kits are no longer being sold. It doesn't look all that much different from the CH 601 XL, bigger canopy, swept back rudder and 2 degrees on the wing rigging angle. So unless you really need the extra headroom (like me, I'm 6ft 5) then why spend the extra 2610 bucks?
http://www.lightaircraftassociation.co. ... 20List.pdf
So I suppose it hasn't been approved. Anyway they're calling it the CH 650 B now, after it was upgraded, the CH 650 kits are no longer being sold. It doesn't look all that much different from the CH 601 XL, bigger canopy, swept back rudder and 2 degrees on the wing rigging angle. So unless you really need the extra headroom (like me, I'm 6ft 5) then why spend the extra 2610 bucks?
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Structurally I believe there are very few changes. The US version of the 601xl which is rated at 600kgs rather than the original 560kg has been approved.
A call to the office should clarify matters but the 650 is essentially a cosmetic upgrade - the important stuff like load testing the 600kg wing roots has been undertaken by a chap at Perth.
A call to the office should clarify matters but the 650 is essentially a cosmetic upgrade - the important stuff like load testing the 600kg wing roots has been undertaken by a chap at Perth.
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I am afraid I too am 6' 5" so the headroom has already ruled out several types for me. Thanks for replying. I still have some research left to do before I select my type to build.Rob Hart wrote:Hi pbflyer, it's not on the list of Approved Types
http://www.lightaircraftassociation.co. ... 20List.pdf
So I suppose it hasn't been approved. Anyway they're calling it the CH 650 B now, after it was upgraded, the CH 650 kits are no longer being sold. It doesn't look all that much different from the CH 601 XL, bigger canopy, swept back rudder and 2 degrees on the wing rigging angle. So unless you really need the extra headroom (like me, I'm 6ft 5) then why spend the extra 2610 bucks?
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pb, have you spoken to the UK agent for Zenair? I'm sure Gary Johnson of JMS Aero would be happy to talk to you about the Zenair range, maybe the 650B is in the frame and work is progressing towards UK Approval. Email him at [email protected] or give him a ring - 01487 812308 - before writing off the type as a non starter.