The Hatz CB-1 is a 1960s American light biplane designed by John Hatz for amateur construction. The Hatz Classic variant is supplied in kit form by Makelan Corp of New Braunfels, Texas,[2] while the other variants are available as plans only.[3]
| Hatz CB-1 | |
|---|---|
| Role | Homebuilt biplane Type of aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Makelan Corp |
| Designer | John Hatz |
| First flight | 1968 |
| Introduction | 1969 |
| Number built | 150 (2011)[1] |
| Variants | Hatz Classic Kelly-D |



John Hatz designed the CB-1 in 1968 as a smaller version of a Waco F series biplane. The CB-1 is a tandem dual-control two-seat biplane with fixed tailwheel landing gear and powered by a variety of nose-mounted small engines. Steel tube fuselage and tail with wooden wings. Plans and kits of parts for the CB-1 are available for amateur construction.
Data from Jane's All the World's Aircraft 1982–83[7]
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