Zenair CH 180
Zenair · Canada · first flew 1982 · light aircraft
The Zenair CH 180 Super Acro-Z is an aerobatic light aircraft designed by Chris Heintz and built by Zenair in the 1980s.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Low-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 6.17 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
WEFT is AircraftIQ's four-point recognition method — how it works.
Spot it by:
- Single-seat aerobatic low-wing monoplane
- Single Lycoming IO-360 engine
- Very short 6.15 metre wingspan
Look for a very compact single-seat aerobatic monoplane with a short span.
Specifications
- The Zenair CH 180 has a length of 6.17 m (20 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 6.15 m (20 ft).
- Typical crew: 1.
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History
It first flew in 1982 and was developed from the Zenair CH 150.
Variants
It was a homebuilt light aircraft, named the Super Acro-Z.
Where you'll see it
It was rated for plus or minus 8 g in normal use.
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