ZENAIR THAILAND

 Welcome to the webpage for Zenair Thailand. We import Zenair CH701 and other Zenair aircraft into Thailand. These aircraft can be registered as Very Light Aircraft (with U registration) or as Experimental Aircraft (with HS registration) in Thailand. The difference is that U registered very light aircraft are limited to 5 miles of their host airfield and an altitude ceiling of 500 feet. However, you can obtain DOA authorization to make cross-country flights with U registered aircraft. Experimental registered aircraft can just file a flight plan and fly wherever normal catagory aircraft can fly. Experimental registered aircraft have to comply with the logbook record-keeping and engine inspection requirements of the DOA. 
If you have never flown a Zenair, it is a real experience. The aircraft has excellent STOL characteristics and can take off and land in very short distances. Because of its all-metal construction, there is no risk of sun deterioration to the fabric that occurs with many fabric-covered ultralight aircraft. If you love bush flying, then try this aircraft. You will love it.

If you are coming to the Pattaya area, please try to contact us to arrange a flight.
Print the Zenair CH701 checklist
Link to Pattaya Airpark
Thai Flying Club (IAOPA-Thailand)

Email Neil
 

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** ZENAIR NEWS **
June 2003 - ZENAIR ZODIAC TAKES FIRST IN SEAPLANE RACE 
Here's something you probably haven't seen before, at least not in many years. Chip W. Erwin flew to victory in a Zenair Zodiac CH 601 XL in the Piccola Schneider Cup seaplane race that took place earlier this month on Lake Varese, Italy. Modeled after the famous races that started about 75 years ago, the modern version is limited to the European Ultralight class of aircraft. Powered by a 100-horsepower Rotax 912S engine, the airplane has an in-flight adjustable prop made by Woodcomp of the Czech Republic. "I was the only aircraft with brakes and reverse on the water," Erwin said. "It is very nice to be able to taxi up the boat ramp and back into a parking space." The race is organized around a triangular course. Erwin won in both aircraft classes. To get to the race from the Czech Republic, Erwin crossed the Alps at 10,000 feet. The aircraft is expected to qualify under the FAA's developing Light Sport Aircraft category.