Aerobatic

Acro Sport I

Aerobatic homebuilt taildragger plane of the early 1970s

The Acro Sport was developed by Paul Poberezny during the early 1970s for homebuilding and manufactured by Acro Sport Inc. It is a single-seat short-span aerobatic sportsplane powered by a single Lycoming O-360 engine and designed with an open cockpit and spatted main landing gear.

Acro Sport II

Two seater aerobatic homebuilt sportsplane

The Acro Sport II is developed by Paul Poberezny in the 1970s as a two-seat aerobatic sportsplane for amateur construction. It is a two-place larger variant of its predecessor, single-place Acro Sport I. The aircraft is designed to be fitted with Lycoming engines rated at 115 to 200 horsepower.

Aviat Eagle II

The aerobatic biplane built for competitive performance.

The Aviat Eagle II is a two-seat aerobatic biplane introduced in the 1990s. Designed for competition and recreational aerobatics, it emphasizes structural strength and agility. The aircraft remains popular in aerobatic communities.

Aviat Pitts S-1

The single-seat biplane built for pure aerobatic precision.

The Aviat Pitts S-1 traces its lineage to Curtis Pitts’ compact aerobatic designs of the 1940s. Known for its short wingspan and high roll rate, the aircraft became a staple of competitive aerobatics. It remains closely associated with American sport flying.

Aviat Pitts S-2C

The two-seat Pitts built for advanced aerobatic training and performance.

The Aviat Pitts S-2C is a modernized two-seat development of the original Pitts design. Intended for aerobatic instruction and competition, it combines classic biplane agility with updated systems. The aircraft remains active in sport aviation worldwide.

Cessna 162 Skycatcher

The light sport aircraft built for affordable pilot training.

The Cessna 162 Skycatcher was developed in the 2000s as a light sport aircraft. Intended for flight training and recreational flying, it targeted new pilots entering aviation. Production lasted only a few years.

Diamond DA-20

The light trainer built for efficiency and modern flight instruction

The Diamond DA-20 is a two-seat light aircraft developed for primary flight training and recreational flying. Constructed largely from composite materials, it emphasizes efficiency and modern aerodynamics. The aircraft has been widely adopted by flight schools around the world.

Extra EA 200

The entry-level aerobatic aircraft built for foundational training

The Extra EA 200 is a two-seat aerobatic aircraft designed for primary and intermediate aerobatic instruction. Developed to offer Extra handling characteristics at lower cost, it provides an accessible introduction to competition flying. The aircraft emphasizes durability and control harmony.

Extra EA 300L

The two-seat aerobatic aircraft built for training and advanced competition

The Extra EA 300L is a two-seat aerobatic aircraft developed for instruction and competitive flying. Combining high power with balanced handling, it has been widely used by aerobatic schools and private owners. The design reflects Extra’s focus on structural strength and control precision.

Extra EA 330 SC

The unlimited aerobatic aircraft built for championship-level performance

The Extra EA 330SC is a single-seat aerobatic aircraft developed for unlimited competition flying. Designed to deliver extreme roll rates and structural strength, it has become a dominant presence in international aerobatics. The aircraft represents the pinnacle of Extra’s competition designs.

Grob G-115

The light trainer built for primary flight instruction.

The Grob G-115 is a lightweight training aircraft introduced in the 1980s. Designed for civilian and military flight schools, it emphasizes simple handling and low operating costs. The aircraft has seen broad international adoption.

Grob G-120A

The composite trainer built for basic military flight instruction

The Grob G-120A is a two-seat composite training aircraft developed for military and civilian flight schools. Designed to provide modern handling and low operating costs, it supports early-phase pilot training. The aircraft reflects Grob’s emphasis on composite airframe technology.

Sukhoi Su-26 M3

The refined aerobatic aircraft built for world championship performance

The Sukhoi Su-26 M3 is an advanced variant of the Su-26 aerobatic aircraft. Developed for unlimited competition, it incorporates structural and aerodynamic refinements. The aircraft has been flown by multiple world champions.

Sukhoi Su-29

The two-seat aerobatic trainer built for advanced instruction

The Sukhoi Su-29 is a two-seat aerobatic aircraft designed for training and competition. Derived from earlier Sukhoi aerobatic designs, it provides tandem seating for instruction. The aircraft balances power with predictable handling characteristics.

Sukhoi Su-31

The single-seat aerobatic aircraft built for unlimited competition

The Sukhoi Su-31 is a single-seat aerobatic aircraft developed for international competition. Built with a focus on power and agility, it has been flown by world-class aerobatic pilots. The aircraft continues the Sukhoi tradition of high-performance aerobatic design.

Yakovlev Yak-50

All metal trainer/aerobatic aircraft

The Yakovlev Yak-50 is a single-seat all-metal low-wing aerobatic aircraft built by Yakovlev design bureau. It was developed from the Yak-18 and took its first flight on June 25, 1975. The Yak-50 was produced from 1975 to 1986 with a total number of 314 aircraft built.

Yakovlev Yak-54

$150,000 two-seat aerobatic monoplane

The Yakovlev Yak-54 is a two-seat aerobatic and sports competition monoplane of Russia developed in the 1990s. It was designed and manufactured by the Yakovlev Aircraft Corporation and took its maiden flight on December 24, 1993.

Yakovlev Yak-55

Record setting mid-wing aerobatic aircraft

The Yakovlev Yak-55 is a single-seat aerobatic aircraft initially built in the 1980s by the Yakovlev design bureau. It is a mid-wing aircraft that first took to the air on May 28, 1981. The Yak-55 set numerous records for different pilots for winning aerobatic championships around the world.

Zivko Edge 540

The aerobatic thoroughbred built to dominate the sky

The Zivko Edge 540 is one of the most successful aerobatic aircraft ever designed. Purpose-built for unlimited competition flying, it combines lightweight construction, powerful performance, and exceptional control response, making it a favorite among top aerobatic pilots and Red Bull Air Race competitors.