Aircraft overview

The Dallach Sunrise is a German light sport and ultralight class aircraft associated with the Dallach family of composite sport aircraft designs. It is a two-seat, single-engine, low-wing aircraft intended for efficient private touring, recreational flying and club use. The type matters to buyers because it sits in the same practical category as other European composite microlights: relatively low operating costs, brisk cruise performance for the power installed and simple maintenance when supported by complete records and current Rotax documentation.

Performance & specifications

Most Dallach Sunrise aircraft are fitted with Rotax 912 series four-cylinder engines, commonly the 80 hp 912 UL or 100 hp 912 ULS, driving a fixed-pitch or ground-adjustable propeller. Typical cruise performance is generally around 100 to 120 knots, depending on engine, propeller, weight and airframe condition. Published range and useful load can vary by national certification category, fuel installation and individual empty weight, so the aircraft logbooks, weight and balance report and flight manual should be treated as the controlling sources. Service ceiling figures are also installation-dependent, but the aircraft is normally operated in the same altitude band as comparable Rotax-powered European ultralights and light sport aircraft.

Cabin & avionics

The Dallach Sunrise uses a side-by-side two-seat cabin, with controls and instrumentation reflecting its recreational touring role rather than a pressurized or IFR travelling aircraft. Cabin comfort depends heavily on the individual build standard, canopy fit, ventilation and seat arrangement. Avionics are not standardized across the fleet. Used examples may range from basic analog flight and engine instruments to modernized panels with a portable GPS, radio, transponder, electronic engine monitoring or compact EFIS equipment. Factory-integrated suites such as Garmin Perspective or G1000 are not typical for this class or model.

Buying & value

For buyers comparing used Dallach Sunrise aircraft, the main value drivers are build quality, empty weight, engine hours, propeller condition, completeness of maintenance records and compliance with the applicable ultralight or light sport rules in the country of registration. Particular attention should be paid to composite structure condition, canopy transparency, landing gear attachment areas, fuel system condition and any undocumented panel or engine changes. Common upgrades include Rotax 912 ULS installations, modern radios and transponders, electronic engine monitoring and lightweight EFIS displays. On the used market, the Dallach Sunrise is best viewed as a niche European composite sport aircraft, often priced below newer factory-built light sport aircraft but dependent on documentation, supportability and inspection history.