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European Zodiac CH650 E
Simple and quick to
build — easy and fun to fly!
The new ZODIAC CH 650 design offers superior performance and capabilities, comfortable
side-by-side seating, affordable costs, and best of all, the ZODIAC is
available as a durable all-metal kit that you can quickly build yourself - with
just basic skills and tools.
The NEW Recreational/Sport Pilot
Ready Kit Plane from Zenith
Aircraft Company!
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| The Zodiac CH 650: New and updated features with modern new
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Zenair
has developed the Zodiac CH 650 E version specifically for the
European market, where light aircraft rules restrict the gross weight to 450
kg. (992 lbs.). The lightened European Zodiac XL
is the result of continuing development, and is now available as a all-new
"100% Finished
Airframe" Quick-Build Aircraft Kit.
The standard ZODIAC XL ULM kits,
manufactured by Zenith
Aircraft in the United States, are being distributed across Europe from Zenair Europe www.zenairulm.com/Home/index.htm (Belgium/France) and established Zenair dealers www.zenairulm.com/Representatives/index_files/Page1679.htm . Lighter materials are used in the European version
of the XL. This includes an all-new lightweight composite landing gear main
spring, lighter European-made wheels and brakes, and some lightened airframe
items. As tested with the standard 100-hp Rotax 912S engine installation, a
basic European Zodiac XL ULM weighs just 265 kg. (585 lbs.)
The ZODIAC CH 650 is a second
generation light sport aircraft, developed specifically for Sport
Pilots. It is the latest model in the Zodiac line of aircraft from aeronautical engineer Chris Heintz,
first introduced in 1984. This newest model offers
new
and updated features including
modern new styling with a larger cabin area. Some of the Zodiac's new features include:
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“...a playful,
delightful airplane with side-by-side seating and a gorgeous
bubble canopy. Handling is great, stability is pleasant, and the
kit is very straight forward.
Highly recommended.” |
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The lighter European Zodiac CH 650 powered by the 100-hp Rotax 912 ULS
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