Aircraft Details
- Year: 1969
- Make/Model: Zlin Z-526 F
- Registration Number: G-GIBP
- Power: Piston
- Engines: 1 Engine
- Listing ID: 6907227
- Partner ID: 62616
- Posted On: May 28, 2025
- Updated On: May 28, 2025
Description
Priced to sell or swap for an interesting classic car to value .
"If you want to win - get a Zlin" or so the advert went in the 1960s. There was nothing to touch Zlin's in late 50s to late 60s on World Aerobatic stage until Yak's came in. And multiple World Champion Neil Williams is renown for his exploits in one. I grew up reading his book on Aerobatics and flying such a wonderful aircraft. My dream has been fulfilled and now it's time to give it to someone else.
I spent a long time searching for a good one and have inspected 11 Zlins worldwide before I settled on this one. It has had a no expense spared all important 1000 hour check with skin off accompanied by a full restoration of interior and exterior. Engine has been done in UK by Vintech (355Hrs SMOH). Propeller 96Hrs. It sounds, flies and performs just as it should in all respects and has been ultra reliable. Low airframe hours and nitrogen filled spar with gauge ensure long future service (1513 TT)
Aircraft can come with a fresh annual subject to negotiation. It's otherwise on the button ready to fly an enjoy. Currently at Elmsett Airfield but can be moved anywhere within reason. Competitively priced to sell or swap for an interesting classic car to value.
Airplane time state:
1513 TTAF
Walter Major III (SMOH 355hrs Vintech)
Propeller 96Hrs
Avionics
A radio pedestal contains an Icom A220 8.33Khz Com, Garmin GTX328 Mode S transponder with Sigtronics SPA400 intercom.
Interior
Excellent, restored, fully functional, nicely used but looked after since
Exterior
Excellent, restored, paint presents well
Additional Features
The airframe has been regularly treated with ACF50.