Dova DV-1 Skylark

DV-1 Skylark
Role Ultralight aircraft and Light-sport aircraft
National origin Czech Republic
Manufacturer Dova Aircraft
Status In production
Unit cost
65,000 (assembled, 2011)

The Dova DV-1 Skylark is a Czech ultralight and light-sport aircraft produced by Dova Aircraft of Paskov. The aircraft is supplied as a kit for amateur construction or as a complete ready-to-fly-aircraft.[1]

Design and development

Skylark showing canopy operation

The DV-1 was designed to comply with the Fédération Aéronautique Internationale microlight rules and US light-sport aircraft rules. It features a cantilever low-wing, a T-tail, a two-seats-in-side-by-side configuration enclosed cockpit under a bubble canopy, fixed tricycle landing gear with wheel pants and a single engine in tractor configuration.[1][2]

The aircraft is made from aluminum sheet. Its 8.14 m (26.7 ft) span wing has an area of 9.44 m2 (101.6 sq ft) and is equipped with flaps and winglets. Standard engines available are the 80 hp (60 kW) Rotax 912UL, 100 hp (75 kW) Rotax 912ULS, 115 hp (86 kW) turbocharged Rotax 914 and the BMW 1100 four-stroke powerplants.[1]

Specifications (DV-1 Skylark)

Dova DV-1 Skylark

Data from Bayerl[1]

General characteristics

Performance


References

  1. 1 2 3 4 Bayerl, Robby; Martin Berkemeier; et al: World Directory of Leisure Aviation 2011-12, page 42. WDLA UK, Lancaster UK, 2011. ISSN 1368-485X
  2. Experimental Aircraft Association (2012). "EAA's Listing of Special Light-Sport Aircraft". Retrieved 31 May 2012.

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