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            MZAS Savage (Zlin) 
      
      
        
      
            
             
              
              
              The Savage is a single-engine, 
              high-wing, two-seater tandem microlight aircraft of classic 
              design. It is built in the Czech Republic in full compliance with 
              the aeronautical regulations in force in that country. 
             
             Consists 
            of a reticular structure made up of TIG-welded 4130 aeronautical 
            steel tubing. Access to the cockpit is gained via a single canopy on 
            the right hand side of the fuselage which opens upwards. The fully 
            adjustable seating frame, ample space for the pilots, good all-round 
            visibility and ergonomic controls make flying comfortable and safe 
            even over long distances. Type-approved 4-point seat belts increase 
            the overall sensation of safety provided by the aircraft. The 
            flame-screen section is made of stainless steel to provide optimum 
            protection against fire. The rest of the fuselage is fully covered 
            with a 90-120 g aeronautical skin which is treated and painted. All 
            welds are checked with the aid of penetrative liquids and the tubes 
            are protected against corrosion from their interior too (optional). 
            Windshield and windows are made of Lexan F 5006. The Savage features 
            a complete set of dual controls 
            except for the flaps lever. There is also a roomy storage 
            compartment behind the passenger seat. 
             
             The 
            wings are of the rectangular type with rounded extremities: the 
            profile is a modified 4412. The structure is made up of two tubular 
            spars in aeronautical aluminium alloy (doubled on the inside where 
            necessary) and a classically designed system of compressors and 
            diagonals. The ribbing consists of 11 ribs attached to the structure 
            and sewn to the fabric skin. Each wing root houses a welded 
            aluminium tank containing 34 litres of fuel; in-tank fuel level is 
            visible to both pilots. The wing is covered with aeronautical 90 g 
            treated fabric skin. The flaps can be set to 3 different positions 
            with a maximum excursion of 35 degrees. There are two strong 
            aluminium uprights and a universal joint which allows the wings to 
            be folded back for on-road transport purposes. 
            The employed alloys are of the 2024-6061/t6 type. All nuts and bolts 
            are of aeronautical quality. All the engineering documentation 
            concerning the load tests and studies carried out by aeronautical 
            engineers Franchini and Vizzini (who previously worked at Aeritalia 
            and then Boeing in Seattle) with the aid of sophisticated programs 
            such as the French Catia (aerospace) and the American Nastran is 
            available on request. 
             
             The 
            tail is cruciform and consists of welded tubing covered with a 
            fabric skin. The rudder is connected to the rear swivel wheel for 
            taxiing manoeuvres. The horizontal tailplane is equipped with 
            mechanical trim and can be folded upwards. Ample surface area of the 
            controls provides extremely sure control, especially useful when 
            flying at low speeds (situation in which the Savage performs best), 
            floats fliyng or with crosswinds. 
             
             The 
            undercarriage has the classic rear-wheel tricycle or "taildragger" 
            arrangement. The front wheels are fitted with independent 
            pedal-controlled hydraulic brakes. The suspension is of 
            aeronautical-standard elastic design with a steel safety cable to 
            prevent over-extension. The tail wheel is equipped with a release 
            mechanism which allows it to swivel freely when better on-ground 
            tail control is required. Two large tundra-type low-pressure tyres 
            can be fitted to allow problem-free taxiing over rough airfields 
            (optional). 
             
             As 
            already stated, this aircraft features dual controls, with rigid rod 
            control of the elevator and steel cable control of rudder and 
            ailerons. The mechanical trim is also cable-controlled. The rear 
            stick is also demountable, for safety flights with passengers. 
            
              
              
            
             
             The 
            standard engine is a two-stroke Rotax 582 dcdi. Optimum aircraft 
            performance, however, is obtained with a 4-stroke 80HP Rotax 912 UL. 
            For certain types of flying (floats fliyng and mountain flying) the 
            more powerful 100 HP Rotax 912 can be installed. It is also possible 
            to install any other engine with a compatible weight factor (see 
            cg.). 
             
            The standard aircraft is with the following: Rotax 912 ul, wooden 
            twin-blade propeller, standard yellow colour, anemometer, altimeter, 
            compass, slip indicator, RPM counter, hour counter, head temp. 
            gauge, oil temp. gauge, oil press. gauge, hydraulic brakes, standard 
            tyres, standard upholstery, dual controls, foldable wings, 4-point 
            seat belts, storage compartment.
            The aircraft can also be fitted with numerous optionals to be 
            decided on at the time of order 
            
             
              
               
               
               specifications 
 
              
                
                powerplant 
                propeller 
                length 
                height 
                wing span 
                wing area 
                seats 
                empty weight 
                
                useful load 
                gross weight 
                fuel capacity 
                range | 
                
                 
                Rotax 912S, 100 hp 
                 six foot (1 .82 in), fixed-pitch, two-blade, wood. 
                
                21 ft 
                
                6 ft 8 in 
                
            
                30 ft 6 in 
                
            
                152.8 sq ft 
                2 
                
                623 lb 
                
                367 lb 
                990 lb 
                
                15 imp gal 
                
                494 miles | 
               
             
            
            performance 
            
             
            
              
                
                takeoff distance, 
                ground roll 
                rate of climb 
                max speed 
                cruise speed 
                landing distance, ground roll 
                
                
                service ceiling | 
                
                
                90 m 
                
                886 fpm 
                
                103kt 
                
                1 kt 
                
                70 m 
                
                15,000 ft | 
               
             
            
            limiting and recommended speeds
             
            
              
                
                design manoeuvring speed (Va) 
                never exceed speed (Vne) 
                stall, power off (Vsl) 
                landing approach speed  | 
                
                
                x 
                110kt 
                
                28 kt 
                x | 
               
             
            All specifications are based on manufacturer's 
            calculations  | 
               
              
 
      
      
      
               Manufacturer: Pasquale Russo, Societą MZas, 
            Morava Zlin Aero Service sro, Verona, Italy. 
            Tel: 00393474700419  |