Carson Stilson, Author at KITPLANES

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Carson Stilson is a private pilot from St. George, Utah, who documents his homebuilding projects for a large online audience. He has completed two Zenith aircraft, a STOL CH 750 Super Duty and a STOL CH 701, and founded the aviation apparel company Wairworthy. His flying interest is the backcountry.

The Zenith CH701 outside the hangar at SMX, fresh from paint. The stars-and-stripes theme marks America’s 250th and the CH701’s 40th anniversary. [Credit: Carson Stilson]

Zenith CH 701: A Proof of Concept Homebuilt on a Budget

Carson Stilson - September 14, 2026 5

I remember driving home from the hangar in March when I got a call from my wife. She told me that a letter had...

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