Dova Aircraft
Dova DV-1 Skylark
A fast all-metal Czech two-seater.
The DV-1 Skylark is Dova's aluminium low-wing: known for a high cruise in the ULM class and a relatively simple metal structure. A favourite among pilots who want Dynamic-like speed without a full carbon airframe.
Key figures
Max speed
275 km/h
Range
1,200 km
Engine
Rotax 912 ULS
Seats
2
Dimensions
Top view
Wingspan
8.1 m
Side view
Length
6.4 m
Height
2.15 m
Performance
Cruise
250 km/h
Max speed
275 km/h
Vne
305 km/h
Stall
72 km/h
Stall speed (clean)
81 km/h
Climb
6.5 m/s
Airframe
- Category
- ULM
- Wing
- Low wing
- Seats
- 2
- Variant
- DV-1
- First flight
- 2006
- Construction
- All-metal
- Materials
- Aluminium alloy
- Propeller
- Variable-pitch composite
- Status
- in production
General
- Propeller
Composite ground-adjustable, typical Rotax installation
Estimated · Manufacturer brochure / published figures
- Fuel
MOGAS 95 / 100LL
Likely · Manufacturer brochure / published figures
- Best glide ratio
11:1
Estimated · Manufacturer brochure / published figures
Weights
- Empty weight
295 kg
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- Max takeoff weight
600 kg
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- Useful load
305 kg
Estimated · Manufacturer brochure / published figures
- Fuel capacity
100 L
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Powerplant
- Propeller
Composite ground-adjustable, typical Rotax installation
Estimated · Manufacturer brochure / published figures
- Fuel
MOGAS 95 / 100LL
Likely · Manufacturer brochure / published figures