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]
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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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