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Rara-Avis Sims
The little sportplane with a big, adventurous heart.
Zippy Sport
Available now for MSFS 2020/2024 at:
What is the Zippy Sport?
Tech Specs
The Zippy Sport is a celebration of homebuilt aviation at its most spirited — light, lively, and designed for the simple joy of being in the air. Hand-crafted with meticulous attention to detail, this MSFS recreation brings the aircraft’s sleek lines, distinctive canopy, and responsive handling to life with striking fidelity. From the first hint of throttle to the moment its wings bite into the sky, the Zippy Sport delivers an experience that is intimate, energetic, and wonderfully expressive.
Every element has been lovingly recreated to honour the character of the real aircraft — the playful proportions, the hand-built charm, and the unmistakable personality that has made the Zippy Sport a favourite among homebuilt enthusiasts. Whether sitting on the grass airfield at sunrise or powering ahead into a bright afternoon sky, the aircraft radiates an inviting, adventurous spirit.
Fly low and fast across valleys, skim over forests, or carve through mountain passes — the Zippy Sport thrives on movement. Its nimble controls, compact frame, and effortlessly cheerful temperament evoke the thrill of pure stick-and-rudder flight, reminding you why homebuilts have captured pilots’ imaginations for generations. It’s the kind of aircraft that feels alive beneath your hands, turning every flight into a personal story — a perfect companion for pilots who fly not just to travel, but to feel.
General characteristics
Crew: 1
Length: 17 ft 10 in (5.44 m)
Wingspan: 26 ft 4 in (8.03 m)
Empty weight: 421 lb (191 kg)
Gross weight: 680 lb (308 kg)
Powerplant: 1 × Rotax 503 piston, 50 hp (37 kW), VW Aero Engine
Performance
Maximum speed: 120 mph (193 km/h, 104 kn)
Cruise speed: 100 mph (161 km/h, 87 kn)
Stall speed: 40 mph (65 km/h, 35 kn)
Range: 300 mi (480 km, 260 nmi)
Rate of climb: 700 ft/min (3.6 m/s)
Requirements
Designed For Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020
Native Version For Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024
Disk Space:
4.06gb
MSFS 2024 Can Be Streamed
Internet Connection Required For Streaming
What's Included?
MSFS 2024 Feature List
. PBR textures
. Advanced 3D propeller blur
. Detailed 3D model
. Uses MSFS 2024 avatar pilots
. 3D gauges
. 3D wing ribs
. Custom camera positions
. Windscreen icing effect
. Custom animations
. Ten liveries (seven are fictional)
. Custom plexiglass texture
. Custom decals
. Tyre smoke and dust FX
. Custom door animation (kept open upon entry)
. Vibration Animation
. Animated landing gear suspension
. Uses default MSFS 2024 glass gauges
. Windscreen rain FX
. Pre flight / post flight inspections (with toggleable pitot cover & chocks etc)
. Dynamic dirt & grime
. EFB (Electronic Flight Bag)
. AvShadz (Window tint)
. Updated flight model
. Updated textures with more detail and depth
. Updated to use native MSFS 2024 materials
. New Custom checklists
. New VW powered variant
. New ROTAX engine sounds
. New wing rib and fabric stitching bump maps
. New control stick lockout (when chocks are on)
. New 3D screws
. New exhaust heat blur effects
. New removable fuel cap (with ability to fill)
. New ROTAX font end 3D model
. New disc brakes 3D models (animation and pre-flight inspections)
. New clipboard with user options
. New spinner options
Current Release V2.0.0
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VW Powered Zippy Sport
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Get in touch with us at rara-avis_sim@outlook.com
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