Zlin Z-526 F

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

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.