Zivko Edge 540 T
The Zivko Edge 540T is the tandem two-seat derivative of Zivko Aeronautics' single-seat Edge 540 aerobatic monoplane, introduced in 2004 for dual-control instruction and display flying. It shares its steel-tube fuselage and composite wing with the solo aircraft but carries a slightly more powerful, 327-horsepower Lycoming AEIO-540 engine to compensate for the second occupant and added instrumentation. Air race and airshow organisations use the type to train and check pilots destined for the single-seat Edge 540, letting an instructor fly the same handling qualities and roll rates from the back seat before a pilot solos the racing variant.
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Did you know?
Look for two seats in tandem: this is the dual-control trainer air racers use to learn the solo Edge 540 from the front seat.
Specifications
| Length | 6.2 m (20 ft) |
|---|---|
| Wingspan | 7.6 m (25 ft) |
| Height | 2.8 m (9 ft) |
| Persons on board | 2 |
| Maximum take-off weight | 0.8 t |
| Service ceiling | 15,000 ft (4,572 m) |
| Optimum ceiling | 12,000 ft (3,658 m) |
| Rate of climb | 3,700 ft/min (18.8 m/s) |
Curated by CatchFlights from manufacturer documents, ICAO Doc 8643 and reference works; values are left out where no source could confirm them. Sources are listed on our credits page.
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