New Parrot from Czech Aircraft Works

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Key Takeaways:

  • The Parrot is a new, all-metal Light Sport Aircraft (LSA) from Czech Aircraft Works (CZAW), notable for its smooth, composite-like appearance, forward-hinging canopy, and slight forward-swept wings.
  • It is a proprietary design by CZAW, a company owned by Chip Erwin, adding to their lineup that includes the amphibious Mermaid and previous licensed production of Zenith models.
  • The Parrot's rapid and efficient development exemplifies a successful combination of American entrepreneurship and Czech aircraft manufacturing skills.
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The new Parrot from CZAW looks like composite due to its smooth flowing lines but is actually all metal. The canopy hinges forward for entry and the wings have slight forward sweep.

Looking all shiny and smooth is the new Parrot from Czech Aircraft Works (CZAW) — the Czech LSA company owned by former Wisconsin resident, Chip Erwin. Parrot adds to the amphibious Mermaid as distinct aircraft from CZAW. Some pilots know this company from its licensed production of Zenith 601 and 701 models, but they are using their engineering talent base to create their own designs. Both Parrot and Mermaid were developed very quickly and efficiently revealing an interesting marriage of American entrepreneurism and Czech airplane building skills. For more info, go to SkyShops website.

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