Scott's custom-made tent hangs
from the starboard wing. Te 701
has a distinctive profle.
Scott Ehni (pronounced ē nee), EAA 601854, has done
something few people have, and most shouldn't. He
successfully installed and flew a homebuilt aircraft
with a turbine engine. The issue, however, is that it's
not a practical installation and could be very expensive to duplicate if you don't have access to a shop
like Scott's.
Why a Zenith CH 701?
Because the engine installation was going to be highly
experimental, Scott and his friend Kary McCord wanted an
aircraft that was durable, had good handling characteristics and, of course, a very low landing speed—one that
was intended for off-field operations. All these features led
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