ZENAIR “TRI-Z”€

Gemini Sparkle

Key Takeaways:

  • The Zenair Tri-Z is a three-passenger sportplane designed for cross-country performance, offering engine options between 125 and 180 hp.
  • It provides significant versatility, easily adapting to floats or taildragger configurations, and can carry 210 pounds of baggage with two passengers.
  • The aircraft is noted for being easy to fly, featuring docile and forgiving handling characteristics.
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STANDARD DATA: Gross wt. 1,850. Empty wt. 1,100. Fuel capacity 34. Wingspan 26’6″. Length 21’6″. Engine 150 hp.
PERFORMANCE: Top mph 160. Cruise mph 143. Stall mph 53. Climb rate 1,000. Takeoff run (50′) 1,400. Landing run (50′) 1,400. Range 530.

The natural step up from the Zenith is this threepassenger version. Designed primarily to satisfy the need for a good cross-country performer that falls into the sportplane category, the Tri-Z can be fitted with medium power engines in the 125 to 180-hp category. With only two persons in the front seats, the rear bench can be covered with 210 pounds of baggage. The Tri-Z easily adapts to floats or taildragger options and is easy to fly. It has docile handling characteristics.

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