Zenith CH601 Is Newest SLSA Approval

bydanjohnson

Sunday, May 28, 2006 at 02:13 PM ET

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The Zenith CH601 received Special Light Sport Aircraft (SLSA) approval on October 5, 2005, making it the 16th aircraft to achieve this certification.
The SLSA version of the CH601 is built by Czech Aircraft Works, while the U.S.-made version continues to be offered as a 51% kit.
The announcement was made by Sportsplanes.com, a network providing Sport Pilot training and LSA sales, which also represents several other certified LSA aircraft.

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On October 5th, 2005 the Zenith CH601 became the newest — and 16th — aircraft in the fleet to win its Special Light Aircraft Approval. The news was announced by Josh Foss of Sportsplanes.com, a national network of regional centers where interested pilots and newcomers can find Sport Pilot training and/or LSA airplanes for sale. Sportsplanes represents several other aircraft including the CH701, Comco-Ikarus’ Breezer and C-42 (both already SLSA certified), and the Russian Sigma. The SLSA version of the CH601 is built by Czech Aircraft Works, while the U.S.-made Zenith CH601 is still sold as a 51% kit.