Photographer: Urs Haldimann

Parked at Aeroclub Los Rebeldes (Nikon D3300, borrowed from a friend).

Brand new plane, seen at Celeste la Concordia.

Short-field performance is where the STOL CH 701 aircraft truly excels: It is airborne in less than 120 feet of unprepared grass, or 90 feet of hard surface, at gross weight. Rotation is possible by the time full throttle setting is applied, and lift-off can begin at 25 mph (in ground effect, with no wind) - all within less than four seconds from stand still. Of course, any headwind shortens the time and distance required for take off.

Seen at her home base to the South of Quito. (Nikon D610 + Nikkor 18-35mm f/3.5-4.5G ED AF-S)

A lot of private aircraft gathered here today for an event for private aircraft from all over the country. (Nikon D610 + Nikkor 18-35mm f/3.5-4.5G ED AF-S).

A visitor to "Aeroparque Los Rebeldes", she is based in Quito. (Nikon D3300, borrowed from a friend).

Taking the slats of a Zenith sometimes makes for beneficial flight characteristics. (Nikon D610 + Nikkor 18-35mm f/3.5-4.5G ED AF-S)

Ambato, home to 2 LSA's. This Zenith and also a MXP 740. Additionally, a massive blimp as well as drones of the Ecuadorean army can be found here. (Nikon D610 + Nikkor 18-35mm f/3.5-4.5G ED AF-S)