1969 Zlin Z-526 F
Aerobatics, training and touring
- Make
- Zlin
- Model
- Z-526 F
- Year
- 1969
- Seller
- WFAviation
- Location
- Fowlmere, United Kingdom
- Condition
- Pre-owned
- Seller type
- Dealer
- Total Time
- 1513 h
- Engine Time
- 355 h
- Undercarriage
- Retractable Taildragger
- Seats
- 2
- Flight Rules
- VFR Day
- Serial Number
- 1082
- Registration
- G-GIBP
Highlights
- If you are going to have a vintage aerobatic mount, you may as well source the very best example available. The Zlin type is still fully supported, and all parts are available new
- The previous owner invested heavily in the aircraft, and with all the logs available from new
- £95,000/ €107,000 (No VAT)
Maintenance
- The propeller has only 72hrs SNEW and the annual was recently completed in January, so it’s good for another year.
- Engine overhauled by Vintech
Specifications
- Seat Configuration
- 1+1
- Gross Weight
- 940 Kg
- Empty Weight
- 680 Kg
- Useful Load
- 260 Kg
- Cruise Speed
- 112 Kt
- Range
- 310 Nm
- Fuel Capacity
- 90 l
Engine
- Manufacturer, Model
- Walter, Minor 6-III
- The propeller has only 72hrs SNEW
- Power
- 160
- TSOH
- 355
Additional Remarks
- Czech has a rich engineering heritage, and they took the aerobatic world by storm with a sleek efficient monoplane in the 60s. To hear the 160-hp Walter Minor 6-111 start-up just fills you with excitement. The Zlin 526 Trener Master is as close to long-nose, vintage aerobatic flying as many of us will ever affordably attain, but it certainly doesn't disappoint. To effortlessly pull off a four-point vertical roll has a value that we can’t put a price on. You solo the 526 from the back seat, and the grin on your face as you taxi with the canopy slid back will be visible to all!
- The Zlin 526 would complement any aircraft collection, or make a great one-stop purchase to aerobat, train, and tour.
- To examine the aircraft reveals a host of detail and craftsmanship, from a different age. The metric instruments, upside-down aerobatic artificial horizon, and swept wings draw your eye.
- Look closer at the execution, and you will see an aeroplane that could only be built in a factory by someone who took pride in their work.
- We never planned to sell the 526 on the ground, but one flight to see how precise and flattering the Zlin is to fly. A gentle touch is rewarded, and the satisfaction of mastering a sequence in this rare ship is what makes the investment justified. There are aircraft capable of aerobatic flight, and aerobatic aircraft. This is the latter.
- G-GIBP is hangared at Fowlmere, and we can arrange delivery or export anywhere that is required. We welcome your enquiry.