Although similar to the Zenair CH 701, the larger CH 801 has no commonality of parts with the smaller aircraft. It is of all metal monocoque construction with a single door on the port side and has a fixed tricycle undercarriage. Kits were available to homebuilders from the Zenith Aircraft Company of Missouri, United States.

C-GGAH                  c/n 8-4114                  Canada

4 seat light aircraft first flown in 1998

Engine: 180hp(134kW) Lycoming O-360                                                                                          Length: 23’2"(7.06m)                                                                                            Height: 8’9"(2.67m)Wingspan: 30’10"(9.4m)                                                                                                No.built: 30+ Range: 460miles(740km)                                                              Cruising speed: 110mph(177kmh) Empty weight: 1015lb(460kg)                                                 Maximum take-off weight: 2020lb(916kg)