This Rotax 912ULS powered Zenair CH701STOL was built in the US by John Swanson of Wetmore, Michigan and listed as N69701 with the c/n of 7-5852 on 18-09-2008.
It was damaged in a landing accident with just three hours airtime and eventually sold .
It was purchased by Max Earnshaw of Christchurch and its US registration was cancelled on 31-08-2021.
Damage was rectified and it was listed in NZ as ZK-ZME to Max on 21-10-2021.
It was damaged in a landing accident with just three hours airtime and eventually sold .
It was purchased by Max Earnshaw of Christchurch and its US registration was cancelled on 31-08-2021.
Damage was rectified and it was listed in NZ as ZK-ZME to Max on 21-10-2021.
It is now coming back together nicely with its 26 inch wheels and today was the first engine runs since its accident some fifteen years ago.
Above Max Earnshaw is about to turn the key for the first time, with Stu Bufton keeping an eye on things.
Short video clip below.
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