C-GAKC - 1997 Zenair CH701 Aircraft Registration

C-GAKC is a 1997 Zenair CH701, a single-engine aircraft registered to Ronald Perreault in Sexsmith, Alberta. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is C045AF (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

The Zenair CH-701 STOL, a pioneering kit aircraft that democratized backcountry aviation, first flew in 1986. This high-wing, single-engine monoplane seats two occupants and features innovative fixed leading-edge slats, full-span flaperons, and all-metal construction designed for extreme short-field performance. With takeoff capability in less than 90 feet and a stall speed of just 29 mph, the aircraft can operate from unprepared grass strips. Manufactured by Zenair Limited and later Zenith Aircraft Company, over 500 examples have been built worldwide. AviatorDB tracks 458 Zenair aircraft currently registered in the FAA database. The ICAO type designator for this aircraft model is CH70.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving C-GAKC. AviatorDB cross-references all FAA registration data with NTSB accident and incident reports, providing a comprehensive safety overview for every registered aircraft in the United States.