I'm looking, and admit I'm intrigued, though my gut feeling is that this
may be an aircraft that I might just not be completely happy with. I
plan on quite likely flying what I build for a very long time (I'm 34),
so I want to build exactly what I want. But thanks, as I wasn't aware
of this design.

P.S. Back when I was looking for a two-seater I did consider the XL, but
rejected it in favor of an RV as a, well, just all-around better
airplane (with far better performance). But while an XL is really no
cheaper to build than an RV-9, the 640 does offer the big advantage (as
I see it) over the RV-10 as accepting a 4-cyl engine and FP prop.

Paul Dow wrote:

I haven't seen the Zenith CH-640 mentioned in this thread yet.
www.zenair.com As you proabaly know, every plane is the result of
comprimises. The base price is $24,800, $35,190 for quick build. About
the only comprimize from your point would be to replace your knot
specification with MPH. Takeoff roll is listed at 990 ft. at gross. It
would be nice if it had more modern looking cooling inlets, but other
than those items it looks like something you may want to consider.


Paul Folbrecht wrote:

Jean-Paul,

Really just not what I'm looking for. I'm not looking for a STOL
aircraft. The 801 is too slow.

Have you had a look at the Zenith CH-801. Great plane, easy to built and
cheap compared to the RV's.
Just an opinion