First Time Off Field in the Zenith 701

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  • The mud is mostly gone so there's no excuse left; time to get the plane dirty. :-)
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    Aircraft: Zenith CH 701 STOL
    Engine: Jabiru 2200A (85hp)
    Cruise speed: 75 mph
    Fuel Capacity: 20 gallons
    Range: 375 miles
    Payload: 500 lbs
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ความคิดเห็น • 74

  • @tametigere6375
    @tametigere6375 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great Job, Tail cam fantastic- don't change

  • @bobbyslaughter9924
    @bobbyslaughter9924 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Great video map from down in Texas

  • @jorgmichalowski7954
    @jorgmichalowski7954 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    It's great how you control your CH 701 and how you can land it on narrow country lanes!
    Good decision to change the defective fuel gauge.

  • @TheMainePilot
    @TheMainePilot ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Dude that little jump at the end there was AWESOME 😂So cool bro that AIRPLANE IS SWEEEEET!!

    • @mmatt
      @mmatt  ปีที่แล้ว

      LOL, I gotta work on getting slower on my approach so I can stop before I get to the pavement and the little jump. 🙂

  • @kawaiipop452
    @kawaiipop452 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Yeah love watching your videos Matt. The view from the tail camera is great 👍🏻keep up the work 🇬🇧

  • @stuartmcdanolds2643
    @stuartmcdanolds2643 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Looking good😊

  • @tabithamaas6562
    @tabithamaas6562 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Matt, I need to sell my Quicksilver 2s now and get a 701! Keep up the good work, fly safe!

  • @ScottMeister
    @ScottMeister ปีที่แล้ว

    After commenting on the last video about the tail cam, you're right about how it keeps the horizon somewhat level with the plane pitching & yawing (to an extent) then moves appropriately with your turns.
    It must've been a long day at work for me that day, making the comment about the last video & me not being in the proper frame of mind for a *CORRECT* comment about the new tail video. My apologies! I think the current setting is spot-on!

  • @jeremys9601
    @jeremys9601 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    That was a great video. I really like all the camera angles.

  • @irishpilotguy
    @irishpilotguy ปีที่แล้ว +6

    great vid Matt love the camera angle its great you have so much freedom to land in fields ..

    • @jonniemela3661
      @jonniemela3661 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Agree, thumbs up for the tail view.

  • @challenger2ultralightadventure
    @challenger2ultralightadventure ปีที่แล้ว +4

    That looks like a very capable airplane. A few of them are residing at my local airport, and the owners love them. Cheers from Winnipeg.

  • @wayneculley5239
    @wayneculley5239 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Where is vickie,,,its her turn,in the zenith,,,love it

  • @rangefreewords
    @rangefreewords ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Glad the weather cleared up! Great video Matt! The tail cam fix on the horizon vs aircraft... jury out from me... unless you're doing banking. Tail spin stalls might be interesting. Hehehe! Glad you got the formidable fuel cluster orchestrated in your head. That's why I always topped off. Have a good one!

  • @Tryagain205
    @Tryagain205 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Cameras are perfect IMO. Tail camera is next level.

  • @martinwade9421
    @martinwade9421 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Not the same without Vickie...

    • @douglasearl1042
      @douglasearl1042 ปีที่แล้ว

      True

    • @superbill9066
      @superbill9066 ปีที่แล้ว

      Maybe so, but remember, this is TH-cam, not tv. Give the poor guy a break.

    • @wkboggs5
      @wkboggs5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Feels the same to me. Just don’t have that back and forth banter that we enjoyed.
      New plane=New adventures.
      Diggin’ it!

  • @EAAEAA-vx5mg
    @EAAEAA-vx5mg ปีที่แล้ว

    It's easy to turn your plane around on those roads.
    Shut off the engine, get out, walk back to the tail. Pull down on the tail till the nose wheel comes off the ground. Then just spin the plane around in place, holding the nose up..
    Presto.🙂

    • @mmatt
      @mmatt  ปีที่แล้ว

      I have no idea why that didn't occur to my while flying, I've done that many times. lol

  • @billbroughton2304
    @billbroughton2304 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hey matt, good job. Just like I wanted.

  • @philryder966
    @philryder966 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    That's great! No more snow! ( definitely a four letter word. ) You can fly low and see the farmers who are outstanding in their fields!😂 Seriously, the photo angles are perfect. Makes me feel I'm right there with you. And what nice is that we all can learn with you the tech aspects of your plane. Take care.😎👍

    • @mmatt
      @mmatt  ปีที่แล้ว

      Hahahaha!

  • @martinziebell1479
    @martinziebell1479 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    ...Hey, good job Matt, that's what I wanted!

  • @TheKetamineSquid
    @TheKetamineSquid ปีที่แล้ว

    love those Jabiru engines! good aussie made product.

  • @quieteagle1656
    @quieteagle1656 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great video Matt. Love the 701, keep the fun rolling.

  • @tedheath9018
    @tedheath9018 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Where is it Vicky?

  • @JohnWilliamCornett
    @JohnWilliamCornett ปีที่แล้ว +1

    @8:29 "Hey! Good job Matt. That's what I wanted."

  • @deerranch6560
    @deerranch6560 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great video thanks for sharing, can't wait to get my zenith, here in Texas. Just wondering what's the hp.on your zenith. Thanks again.

  • @BuilderBUBBA
    @BuilderBUBBA 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Camera's perfect Matt

  • @leuvenisaplace
    @leuvenisaplace ปีที่แล้ว

    When you landed at Tim's the footage from the strutcam makes it look like the left main wheel isn't turning at times. It could totally be an effect of the frame rate, but initially when you land it is visibly apparent that the wheel is turning (eg touchdown), then a few seconds later as you roll out, not so much. It seems like the brakes remove any freewheel when you're aloft. I'd guess you would definitely feel a wheel being locked-up on the grass, but would you feel both locking if your were getting light on your wheels?

    • @mmatt
      @mmatt  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      They just stop fast. I'm trying to decide whether to leave it like that or free them up. If I free them up I'll have to balance them. lol

  • @kyleriv
    @kyleriv ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Was that a beaver lodge in the pond at your first touch and got road?

    • @mmatt
      @mmatt  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      LOL, yes it was.

  • @kevinnelson8509
    @kevinnelson8509 ปีที่แล้ว

    FYI My Bose are more passive than the Light-speeds I use to have.

  • @southernafricanboy4148
    @southernafricanboy4148 5 วันที่ผ่านมา

    What cameras do you have on the plane please?
    Does a plane like this have a cabin fan and heater. Southern Africa does get very cold in winter😢❄️☃️

    • @mmatt
      @mmatt  5 วันที่ผ่านมา

      I run DJI Osmo action cameras. Yes, most planes this size have cabin heat and I'm very thankful for it in the winter! :-)

  • @wb6anp
    @wb6anp ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Should check on installing the new style bubble doors, they are stronger and supposedly seal better. the one you have, have a history of leaving the plane while in flight.

    • @mmatt
      @mmatt  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Updated doors arrived a few days ago. They require quite a bit of assembly to install though so I'm not sure how quickly I'll get them on.

  • @yurimig253
    @yurimig253 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice. Landings are super sketchy dude 😂 like that wing camera i thought you were going to clip the trees on the right😂 just kidding good stuff.. ohh camera idk. keep it locked in with the air frame... That way it looks like we are also strapped to the back tail.... All good 👍 do post videos of you flying the 🦫 Beaver....

  • @can5projects563
    @can5projects563 ปีที่แล้ว

    awesome video hello from Australia.

  • @PegaStol
    @PegaStol ปีที่แล้ว

    Hello Matt, great Video. What size and length are your door springs? Do they hold the door open well?
    Thanks

    • @mmatt
      @mmatt  ปีที่แล้ว

      Too well, that's how I broke the pilot's side door - I tried to close it with the spring in place still. I've taken the spring off and I don't intend on replacing it. lol
      I'd guess that they are about 10 inches long and about a half inch diameter.

  • @Michaelkaerager
    @Michaelkaerager ปีที่แล้ว

    love your vids, you have the right airplane to play with short fields, just need to use those flaps :-) then the fun begins..

  • @dem0npain
    @dem0npain ปีที่แล้ว

    mmatt show cross counteries too!

  • @capt_nopants9625
    @capt_nopants9625 ปีที่แล้ว

    Question for ya, what were your approach speeds at with the zero flaps on this flight and about what were you touching down at? How does this compare to the beaver? (faster obviously with no flaps). I'm just curious how much faster for the zenith compared to the beaver? Tail cam is good, I like this mode. Again, thanks for all your vids - I know they are a lot of work, effort and expense, but they are very much appreciated.

    • @mmatt
      @mmatt  ปีที่แล้ว

      I'm currently approaching at around 50 mph on the (wildly inaccurate) airspeed indicator which is still quite fast for this plane. I'm still working my speed down as I get more comfortable with it. The minimum safe approach speed for the Beaver is 40 solo and 45 dual. I suspect I'll be able to do 35 solo and 40 dual in the Zenith once I have more experience.

    • @capt_nopants9625
      @capt_nopants9625 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@mmatt Oh wow, ok thanks. Looking forward to seeing how this goes and more comparisons.

  • @5r93
    @5r93 14 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Very cool.

  • @simmydimpskin3819
    @simmydimpskin3819 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hey Matt,maybe it's just my eyes,but it doesn't look like your ailerons and flaps are trimmed alike.Wondering if this may cost you some speed?

    • @mmatt
      @mmatt  ปีที่แล้ว

      The flaps are connected directly to the ailerons; this configuration is called flaperons. The "droop" where the flaps would be is how they add washout to the wing without having to twist the wing itself.

    • @simmydimpskin3819
      @simmydimpskin3819 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@mmatt My plane has flapperons as well but mine are full length of the wing,I thought 701 had flaps,my bad.

  • @DanielHunterUSA
    @DanielHunterUSA 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Nice

  • @MikeBabsBC
    @MikeBabsBC ปีที่แล้ว

    Hey, good job Matt! That's what I wanted 👍😅

  • @jmvlog636
    @jmvlog636 ปีที่แล้ว

    Several parts of your commentary made me laugh. Dry humour intended or not.. 😂.
    What are you running for resolution? Seems pixelated a bit.

    • @mmatt
      @mmatt  ปีที่แล้ว

      1080p
      I'm glad you enjoyed it. :)

    • @jmvlog636
      @jmvlog636 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@mmatt can you run 4k? Or does it take to much data or...?

    • @mmatt
      @mmatt  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@jmvlog636 My cameras will do 4K no problem but it's too much for my computer to handle. I know that there are ways around that but I barely have the time as it is to get weekly videos out. If I did them in 4K, it'd be more like a video a month. lol

  • @davidrobins4025
    @davidrobins4025 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice to see the snow gone - enjoy a great summer of flying.

  • @rccanuck4473
    @rccanuck4473 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hey good job that’s what I wanted. 😂

  • @briancarroll3288
    @briancarroll3288 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Do you have a private pilot license or sport certificate ?

    • @mmatt
      @mmatt  8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I'm in Canada; we don't have sport certificates here. The ultra-light pilot permit would be our equivalent.
      I have an ultra-light pilot permit as well as a commercial pilots licence. I also hold a flight instructor rating for both ultra-lights and "full sized" aircraft. lol

    • @briancarroll3288
      @briancarroll3288 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Cashing out in California and buying a new home in Arkansas. Wanting to get Sport pilot certificate and purchase a light sport plane as my new hobby. watching a lot of you flying and others and looking at the Zenith Stol aircraft. Thanks for responding.

  • @FLYNRYAN1978
    @FLYNRYAN1978 ปีที่แล้ว

    I like the tale cam .

  • @RZRYLD
    @RZRYLD ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice. I want to get a 701....😊

  • @hippoferd
    @hippoferd ปีที่แล้ว

    Men ! Did all the snow from last week just disappear ?

    • @mmatt
      @mmatt  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yup, it got warm here. lol

  • @cameronlapworth2284
    @cameronlapworth2284 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice flying mate.

  • @patrickmckowen2999
    @patrickmckowen2999 ปีที่แล้ว

    👍

  • @carrellblack1014
    @carrellblack1014 ปีที่แล้ว

    Try those flaps sometime.

    • @mmatt
      @mmatt  ปีที่แล้ว

      I have off camera, I'll use them on camera eventually.

  • @TheFrancoisBuys
    @TheFrancoisBuys ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi Matt,
    You have to explain to your audience what happened to Vicky. You were a team and suddenly it is different. No need to go into detail.