Pilots shopping for a backcountry aircraft are often asked to accept a familiar tradeoff: excellent short-field performance paired with a long, slow trip to reach the backcountry. The Zlin Norden was engineered to approach that mission differently. 126 mph Cruise. 30...
Every pilot has a different idea of the perfect aircraft. If you were configuring your own Zlin Norden, which three priorities would come first? Maximum short-field capability Extended range Useful load Rotax 916iS power Modern avionics Backcountry landing gear A...
126 mph cruise speed. A 30 mph stall speed with full flaps and slats deployed. A 1,800-foot-per-minute rate of climb. Up to 930 miles of range and a 935-pound useful load. Individually, each number tells you something about the Zlin Norden. Together, they describe an...
One Airplane. Both Sides of the Mission. Why own a backcountry airplane that makes reaching the backcountry feel like an all-day trip? The Zlin Norden combines the short-field capability you want at the destination with the cruise speed, range, and useful load needed...