The Z-526F was a more powerful version of the original Z-526 (150* built) which first flew in 1965 powered by a 160hp(119kW) Walter and which was basically a cleaned up version of the Z-326 with a new engine cowling. A single seat version for aerobatics was the Z-526A Akrobat and the Z-526AF was the single seat version of the Z-526F. The Zlin Z-526AFS Akrobat Special (55+ built) was first flown in 1970 and had a length of 25’7.5" (8.42m), a wingspan of 29’0"(8.83m) and a maximum take-off weight of 1851lb(840kg). A total of 331 Zlin Z-526’s of all versions were eventually built and a small number remain active. The Zlin Z-726 Universal was first flown in 1973 and was similar to the Z-526 except it had a wingspan of 32’4.5"(9.86m) and a maximum take-off weight of 2204lb(1000kg). The Z-726K was powered by a 210hp(156kW) Avia. Production ended in 1977 and 32 Z-726’s were built.

OK-YRB            c/n 1069               Czechoslovakia

2 seat light aircraft first flown in 1969

Engine: 180hp(134kW) Avia M-137A                                                                                               Length: 26’3"(8.0m)                                                                                              Height: 6’9"(2.05m)Wingspan: 34’9"(10.59m)                                                                                               No.built: 87* Range: 522miles(840km)                                                               Cruising speed: 130mph(210kmh) Empty weight: 1465lb(665kg)                                                 Maximum take-off weight: 2150lb(975kg)