Based on the Zlin Z526A that has been popular since the 60's and 70's, this Great Planes model is a distinctive departure from the many CAPs, Extras and Edges currently found at the flying field. It's similar in looks and performance to the Super Chipmunk, with a sleek profile and the capability for thrilling aerobatics.
Those maneuvers are equally achievable with a 2-stroke or 4-stroke engine or an outrunner brushless motor. The sheeted foam core wing can be built in one or two pieces, and the airfoiled tail surfaces are strong and lightweight.
Our Akrobat features a high-vis, scale MonoKote trim scheme, with decals included for German registration or U.S. "N" numbers.
Features:
• Construction: Balsa and ply
• Wings: Two-piece sheeted foam core construction with aluminum joiner tube
• Radio Compartment: Plywood reinforced, accessible under canopy
• Canopy: Single, clear plastic (pilot figure shown in photos not included)
• Aileron Control: Dual servo
• Covering: Top Flite MonoKote
• Cowl: Painted fiberglass
• Landing Gear: Prebent steel wire 0.16" (4mm) diameter
• Wheels: Foam, main 3" (76mm) diameter, 1" (25.4mm) diameter tailwheel
• Engine Mount: Two-piece composite
• Fuel Tank: 9.1oz (270cc)
• Spinner: White plastic 2.25" (57mm) diameter
• Decal Sheet: European registration or United States "N" numbers
• Building Time: Ready to fly in several hours
Required for completion:
- Radio: 4-5 channel
- Servos: 4 standard size ball bearing for electric, or 5 standard ball bearing for glow power
- Receiver Battery: At least 600mAh
- 12" (304mm) Servo Extensions: Two for aileron servos
- Y Harness: For aileron servos
- Engine: .46 2-stroke OR .70 4-stroke
- Electric Motor: RimFire .55 (42-60-480kV), or equivalent with mount
- Recommended ESC: 60A
- Recommended Prop: 13x10E
- Building and field equipment
