Dova DV-1 Skylark explained
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] [2] Design and development
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.[2] [3]
The aircraft is made from aluminum sheet. Its 8.141NaN1 span wing has an area of 9.44m2 and is equipped with flaps and winglets. Standard engines available are the 800NaN0 Rotax 912UL, 1000NaN0 Rotax 912ULS, 1150NaN0 turbocharged Rotax 914 and the BMW 1100 four-stroke powerplants.[2]
The design is an accepted Federal Aviation Administration special light-sport aircraft.[4]
Operational history
By February 2017 seven examples had been registered in the United States with the Federal Aviation Administration.[5]
Variants
- DV-1 Skylark
Model with a T-tail and winglets.[2]
- DV-2 Infinity
Model with a cruciform tail and no winglets. It is almost 200NaN0 faster than the DV-1.[2] Notes and References
- Bayerl, Robby; Martin Berkemeier; et al: World Directory of Leisure Aviation 2011-12, page 42. WDLA UK, Lancaster UK, 2011. ISSN 1368-485X
- Tacke, Willi; Marino Boric; et al: World Directory of Light Aviation 2015-16, page 43. Flying Pages Europe SARL, 2015.
- Web site: EAA's Listing of Special Light-Sport Aircraft. 31 May 2012. Experimental Aircraft Association. 2012. https://web.archive.org/web/20140228070151/http://sportpilot.org/learn/slsa. 28 February 2014. dead.
- Web site: SLSA Make/Model Directory. 8 February 2017. Federal Aviation Administration. 26 September 2016.
- Web site: Make / Model Inquiry Results. 10 February 2017. Federal Aviation Administration. 10 February 2017. 11 February 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20170211081123/http://registry.faa.gov/aircraftinquiry/AcftRef_Results.aspx?Mfrtxt=&Modeltxt=DV-1&PageNo=1. dead.
