The Z-326 Trener Master was a retractable undercarriage version of the earlier Zlin Z-226. It also featured greater wingspan, new cockpit canopy and a larger rudder. The single seat aerobatic version was the Z-326A Akrobat which first flew in 1960 and which had a maximum take-off weight of 1873lb(850kg). Small numbers remain airworthy.

VH-ILZ               c/n 304                Czechoslovakia

2 seat light aircraft first flown in 1957

Engine: 160hp(119kW) Walter Minor 6-111                                                                                      Length: 25’7"(7.79m)                                                                                            Height: 6’9"(2.05m)Wingspan: 34’9"(10.59m)                                                                                               No.built: 436 Range: 403miles(648km)                                                                 Cruising speed: 120mph(193kmh) Empty weight: 1415lb(642kg)                                                 Maximum take-off weight: 2006lb(910kg)