Have flown both. Zlin outperforms the Chippie at aeros. Chippy had perfect control harmony, but the Zlin is not far behind. Zlin 526F is best (Fuel Injected engine). Zlin has retractable undercarriage (But Zlin 226 has fixed). Zlin has ‘odd’ variable pitch prop….a work of art, with no seperate pitch control. Chipmunk has simpler systems (Chipmunk – Rubber block suspension – Zlin has nitrogen filled oleos). Zlin sound fantastic at full grunt..

If you’re thinking of buying either, take out a second mortgage for the maintenance bills…………… 😮