Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online. The M-2 Skaut was a Czechoslovakian two-seater, single engine, low-wing sports aircraft of the late 1940s. The Czechoslovak aircraft factory Mráz introduced several remarkable sport aircraft after World War II. One of them was the M-2 Skaut, designed by Zden¿k Rubli¿ (who also designed the Aero L-29 Delfín trainer jet). His idea was to offer an easily flyable and reliable aircraft for basic pilot training with a moderate operating costs and requiring little maintenance. To simplify production the wing and tail from a previously designed M-1 Sokol was used. The prototype - first flown in mid-1948 - proved that the design goals were achieved. The Skaut was a stable, pleasant to fly, and safe aircraft. These characteristics together with a side-by-side cockpit and a tricycle landing gear made it an ideal trainer aircraft.