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Czech ultarlight aircraft From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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]
DV-1 Skylark | |
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Role | Ultralight aircraft and Light-sport aircraft |
National origin | Czech Republic |
Manufacturer | Dova Aircraft |
Status | In production |
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][3]
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][2]
The design is an accepted Federal Aviation Administration special light-sport aircraft.[4]
By February 2017 seven examples had been registered in the United States with the Federal Aviation Administration.[5]
Data from Bayerl and manufacturer[1][6]
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