Savannah or CH701?

Howdy,

I'm about to buy a kit. I like the Zenith CH701 and the ICP Savannah. Both
companies have been around for quite a long time, and both planes perform
fairly similar except the CH701 climbs a little faster, and cruises a little
slower.

Differences that I have noticed besides the above performance include:

The Savannah is quicker to build because of many more predrilled holes.

The Savannah has more press formed parts for a slightly more professional
look.

The Zenith has a wider main wheel track width which should improve ground
handling.

The Savannah has brake-formed fuselage side panels that should prevent the
drumming of the Zenith.

I think the Zenith has larger tires for better ground handling in the rough.


Does anyone else have other information that would tend to sway a decision one
way or the other? An anxious mind wants to know.

thanks,
tom pettit