Team Zenith STOL the show in New Zealand

Team Zenith “STOL” the show once again at the 2021 Bush Pilot Championships in New Zealand on Feb. 6, earning the top spots in two competitions.

Taking first place was Deane Philip (above). Deane won top finishes at the national event with both the shortest takeoff and also shortest landing in his Zenith STOL CH 701, powered by a 130-hp Viking 130 engine, according to Zenith officials.

Here’s a video of his takeoff and landing:

Fellow Zenith pilot Hamish Crowe tied for first place in the precision landing competition and finished in second place overall in his Zenith STOL (below).