What a DV-1 Skylark costs, how far it flies, and what it costs to keep
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How far can a Dova Aircraft DV-1 Skylark fly?
A Dova Aircraft DV-1 Skylark flies about 648 nm, roughly 1,200 km, which is about - in still air at typical cruise.
What does a Dova Aircraft DV-1 Skylark cost to own?
A Dova Aircraft DV-1 Skylark costs about EUR 796 a month to run, or about EUR 96 for every flight hour when it is flown 150 hours a year.
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About the Dova Aircraft DV-1 Skylark
Aircraft overview
The Dova Aircraft DV-1 Skylark is a Czech designed, all metal, two seat light sport and ultralight aircraft from Dova Aircraft. The type first flew around 2000, with customer production following in the early 2000s. It is a low wing, fixed tricycle gear aircraft intended for private touring, training and recreational flying under European ultralight and light sport aircraft rules. Its significance for buyers is its conventional aluminum construction, efficient Rotax power and simple systems, which place it among the more traditional, maintainable choices in the used light sport market.
Performance & specifications
Typical DV-1 Skylark performance depends on certification category, propeller and equipment fit, but most examples are powered by the 100 hp Rotax 912 ULS four cylinder engine. Reported cruise speeds are commonly in the 105 to 115 knot range, with range often quoted at about 500 nautical miles when equipped with standard fuel and operated at economical cruise settings. Service ceiling is typically listed around 15,000 feet. Useful load varies materially by empty weight, avionics and national operating category, but buyers should expect it to be a two person aircraft with limited baggage rather than a heavy load tourer.
Cabin & avionics
The DV-1 Skylark has side by side seating under a forward hinged canopy, giving good outside visibility and a cockpit layout familiar to pilots moving from other light sport aircraft. Cabin width and baggage capacity should be checked aircraft by aircraft, as equipment and interior changes affect real touring practicality. Factory and used examples are usually configured for VFR operations. Typical panels include analog flight instruments or light sport glass displays from makers such as Dynon, with Garmin or similar comm, transponder and GPS equipment. Integrated suites such as Garmin G1000 or Garmin Perspective are not typical for this model.
Buying & value
Used DV-1 Skylark aircraft are best assessed on condition, documentation and operating category. Important checks include Rotax 912 maintenance history, gearbox and carburetor records, propeller condition, canopy fit, landing gear attachment areas, corrosion inspection and compliance with any applicable service bulletins. Weight and balance paperwork is especially important because avionics upgrades, paint and interior changes can reduce useful load. Common upgrades include modern EFIS displays, 8.33 kHz radio equipment, Mode S transponders, ADS-B where required and propeller changes. In the used market, the DV-1 Skylark generally sits as a practical, conventional metal light sport aircraft, often compared with other European Rotax powered two seat tourers rather than composite high performance LSAs.