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DOVA AIRCRAFT AIRCRAFT DV-1 SKYLARK Pilot Operating Handbook

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PILOT'S OPERATING HANDBOOK
AND AIRPLANE FLIGHT MANUAL
DOVA AIRCRAFT® DV-1 SKYLARK
Aircra: Serials 09/227 & Subsequent with Rotax® 912 ULS Engine
This document must be carried in the airplane at all Qmes and be
kept within the reach of the pilot during all flight operaQons.
Serial Num.: _____________ Registra2on:__________________
Original issue: October 2012
Revision: R1.1 June 2024
for
(MTOW 600 KG)
and Kaspar™ KP-4/3-PA propeller

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  • Page 1 PILOT’S OPERATING HANDBOOK AND AIRPLANE FLIGHT MANUAL DOVA AIRCRAFT® DV-1 SKYLARK (MTOW 600 KG) Aircra: Serials 09/227 & Subsequent with Rotax® 912 ULS Engine and Kaspar™ KP-4/3-PA propeller This document must be carried in the airplane at all Qmes and be kept within the reach of the pilot during all flight operaQons.
  • Page 2 DOVA Aircra:® DV-1 Skylark - Pilot OperaQng Handbook...
  • Page 3 DOVA Aircra:® DV-1 Skylark - Pilot OperaQng Handbook Copyright ® 2024 – All Rights Reserved Dova Aircra: s.r.o. Kirilovova 115, 739 21 Paskov – Czech Republic TAX ID: 27773582...
  • Page 4 DOVA Aircra:® DV-1 Skylark - Pilot OperaQng Handbook...
  • Page 5 DOVA Aircra:® DV-1 Skylark - Pilot OperaQng Handbook Foreword This Pilot’s OperaQng Handbook (POH) has been prepared by Dova Aircra: s.r.o. to familiarize operators with the aircra:. Read this POH carefully. It provides operaQonal procedures that will assure the operator obtains the performance published in the manual, data designed to allow the most efficient use of the airplane, and basic informaQon for maintaining the airplane in a “like new”...
  • Page 6 DOVA Aircra:® DV-1 Skylark - Pilot OperaQng Handbook Ownership Records Owner of aircraft: Name: Address: Registration: Registration Date: Change of owner: Name: Address: Registration: Registration Date: Change of owner: Name: Address: Registration: Registration Date:...

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    DOVA Aircra:® DV-1 Skylark - Pilot OperaQng Handbook INDEX 1.0 General …………………………………………………………………………………..8 2.0 Limits…………………………………………………………………………………….16 3.0 Emergency Procedures………………………………………………………….25 4.0 Normal Procedures……………………………………………………………….29 5.0 Performance…………………………………………………………………………39 6.0 Good PracQces………………………………………………………………………41 PART DESCRIPTION Part 1.0 InformaQon about your aircra: and General its components. Part 2.0 Applicable limitaQons to the safe Limits operaQon of the aircra:.

  • Page 8: General

    DOVA Aircra:® DV-1 Skylark - Pilot OperaQng Handbook 1.0 General 1.1 Introduc2on Validity: This flight manual is valid only for the aircraft with the registration mark mentioned above on the first page. Warning: The crew must familiarize themselves with the contents of this manual before flight! 1.2 Abbrevia2ons and Defini2ons Calibrated airspeed (CAS = TAS at sea level)
  • Page 9 DOVA Aircra:® DV-1 Skylark - Pilot OperaQng Handbook 1.3 Three view 1.5. Basic Technical data...
  • Page 10 DOVA Aircra:® DV-1 Skylark - Pilot OperaQng Handbook 1.4 Descrip2on The aircraft DV-1 Skylark is a light sport, two-seater, all metal low- wing aircraft, with a tricycle gear undercarriage and steerable nose wheel. 1.4.1 Dimensions Span 8.14 m 26 feet Length 6.62 m...
  • Page 11 DOVA Aircra:® DV-1 Skylark - Pilot OperaQng Handbook 30° ± 2 o RUDDER Right Left 30° ± 2 o 1.4.3 Weights Empty weight 315 Kg MTOW 600 Kg Baggage 20 Kg 1.5 Propulsion system 1.5.1 Engine Type Rotax 912 ULS RPM for take-off 5800 /min (for 5 min) Max continued RPM...
  • Page 12 DOVA Aircra:® DV-1 Skylark - Pilot OperaQng Handbook 1.5.2 Propeller Type, manufacturer Kašpar KA 1/3, Kalmar, s.r.o. Diameter 1620 mm Rotation direction Right (when seen from inside the cockpit) 1.5.3 Liquids The recommendations of the engine manufacturer should be followed. Fuel Premium unleaded 95 Octanes Premium unleaded 100 Octanes...
  • Page 13 DOVA Aircra:® DV-1 Skylark - Pilot OperaQng Handbook 1.6 Instruments Instrument configuraQon may vary, depending on customer’s requirements and aircra: mission. Every aircra: owner is responsible to ensure the POH correctly matches the current configuraQon of their aircra:. Flight Instruments Type Radio Trig TY91 VHF Radio 2205,00 6...
  • Page 14 DOVA Aircra:® DV-1 Skylark - Pilot OperaQng Handbook 1.6.1 Instrument Panel ConfiguraQons may vary. The aircra: owner is responsible for ensuring the content of the POH is aligned to the current configuraQon of the aircra:. Item Descrip2on Item Descrip2on RAM Mount Flaps actuator RPM Gauge Fuse panel...
  • Page 15 DOVA Aircra:® DV-1 Skylark - Pilot OperaQng Handbook Trig Transponder Hobbs meter Throyle Fuel pressure Elevator Trim Indicator Audio jack plugs Fuel valve selector 1.6.2 Fuse Box In case of electrical malfunction of on-board instrumentation, remove the relevant fuse by turning it counter-clockwise. This will disable the current flow from/to the selected system.

  • Page 16: Limits

    DOVA Aircra:® DV-1 Skylark - Pilot OperaQng Handbook 2. Limits Aircraft DV-1 Skylark passed Ul-2 requirements for construction, material, and performance. 2.0 Airspeed Calibra2on 2.1 Airspeed Limita2ons Described speeds are for MTOW and Sea Level conditions. All speeds are Indicated Airspeeds (IAS). Calibrated Airspeeds can be found from the above calibration.
  • Page 17 DOVA Aircra:® DV-1 Skylark - Pilot OperaQng Handbook RotaQon speed. The speed at which the 60 Km/h nose wheel is li:ed from the runway during takeoff. Best Rate speed. In a climb it provides 110 Km/h the maximum gain in alQtude per unit of !me traveled.
  • Page 18 DOVA Aircra:® DV-1 Skylark - Pilot OperaQng Handbook 2.3 Engine Opera2ng Limita2ons The recommendations in the Rotax engine manual are to be followed. Oil pressure max. 7 bar min. 0,8 bar normal 2-5bar Oil temperature min. 50°C, max. 130° normal 90-110°C max.
  • Page 19 DOVA Aircra:® DV-1 Skylark - Pilot OperaQng Handbook 2.5 Fuel volume Maximum volume in one tank 45 liters Total volume (both tanks) 90 liters Minimum takeoff volume in one tank 10 liters 2.6 Weights Empty weight 315 Kg MTOW 600 Kg Baggage 20 Kg Min.
  • Page 20 DOVA Aircra:® DV-1 Skylark - Pilot OperaQng Handbook Center of gravity posi2on: T = ( X * ( M2+M3)/(M1+M2+M3) – Y – 119 ) / 11,9 (% mac) Examples of C.G. position for Aircraft with BRS Empty Fuel (liters) Lea Pilot (kg) Right Pilot (kg) C.G.
  • Page 21 DOVA Aircra:® DV-1 Skylark - Pilot OperaQng Handbook C.G. posi2on (%mac) Weight (kg) With pilot 60 kg Fuel (liters) Lea Pilot (kg) Right Pilot (kg) C.G. posi2on (%mac) Weight (kg) With 2 pilots 86+47 kg + 20 kg baggage Fuel (liters) Lea Pilot (kg) Right Pilot (kg) Baggage (kg)
  • Page 22 DOVA Aircra:® DV-1 Skylark - Pilot OperaQng Handbook 2.7 Allowed turns The aircra: has been cerQfied for rolls up to 60° and pitch variaQon of up to 30° starQng from levelled flight. AcrobaQc turns and intended spins are prohibited. Turn Max speed IAS (km/h) Steep turn 60 degrees Slip...
  • Page 23 DOVA Aircra:® DV-1 Skylark - Pilot OperaQng Handbook 2.8.1 Flight Envelope The table below represents the full flight envelope at a max gross weight of 600 kg.
  • Page 24 DOVA Aircra:® DV-1 Skylark - Pilot OperaQng Handbook 2.9 Other Limitations VFR day only, and outside of freezing condition! 2.9.1 Temperature limita2on Max. OAT on ground for normal operations 40 degrees C Min. OAT on ground for normal operations -5 degrees C 2.9.2 Others •...

  • Page 25: Emergency Procedures

    DOVA Aircra:® DV-1 Skylark - Pilot OperaQng Handbook EMERGENCY PROCEDURES ENGINE FAILURE DURING TAKE-OFF RUN 1. Power lever …….………………………………………………………………IDLE 2. Brake ……………………………………………………………….AS REQUIRED 3. Ignition (MAGS) ……………………………………………………………….OFF 4. Fuel valve ………………………………………………………………….CLOSED 5. Master switch ……………………………………………………………..OFF ENGINE FAILURE AFTER TAKE-OFF 1. IAS …………………………………………………………………………..95 KM/H 2.

  • Page 26: Aborted Landing

    DOVA Aircra:® DV-1 Skylark - Pilot OperaQng Handbook EMERGENCY PROCEDURES ENGINE FAILURE DURING FLIGHT (RESTART) 1. IAS …………………………………………………………………………..95 KM/H 2. Landing area ……………………………………………………………….SELECT 3. Ignition (MAGS) ………………………………………………………………..ON 4. Fuel valve …………………………………………………………FULLER TANK 5. Fuel pump ………………………………………………………………………..ON 6. Master switch …………………………………………………………………..ON 7.

  • Page 27: Fire During Flight

    DOVA Aircra:® DV-1 Skylark - Pilot OperaQng Handbook EMERGENCY PROCEDURES FIRE ON THE GROUND (ENGINE OFF) 1. Fuel valve ………………………………………………………………….CLOSED 2. Heating ……………………………………………………………………………OFF 3. EVACUATE & ESTINGUISH FIRE FIRE ON THE GROUND (ENGINE RUNNING) 1. Fuel valve ………………………………………………………………….CLOSED 2. Brakes ………………………………………………………………………………SET 3.

  • Page 28: Carburetor Icing

    DOVA Aircra:® DV-1 Skylark - Pilot OperaQng Handbook EMERGENCY PROCEDURES CARBURETOR ICING Carburetor icing shows itself with a decrease in power and rising engine temperatures, leading to possible engine failure. If possible, immediately descend to warmer temperatures. 1. IAS …………………………………………………………………………120 KM/H 2.

  • Page 29: Normal Procedures

    DOVA Aircra:® DV-1 Skylark - Pilot OperaQng Handbook Section 4.0 will now follow, with the aircraft Standard Procedures CABIN PREPARATION 1. ACFT cover ………………………………………………………………REMOVE 2. Propeller cover ………………………………………………………..REMOVE 3. Chocks………………………………………………………………………REMOVE 4. Master and Instruments ……………….………………………………….ON 5. FUEL level…………………………………………………………………….CHECK 6. FUEL valve………………………………………………………………………..OFF 7.
  • Page 30 DOVA Aircra:® DV-1 Skylark - Pilot OperaQng Handbook Make your way around the aircraft, checking surfaces and systems as indicated in the diagram below.

  • Page 31: Fuel Check

    DOVA Aircra:® DV-1 Skylark - Pilot OperaQng Handbook AIRCRAFT WALK-AROUND 1. RAM-AIR intake………………………………………………………………FREE 2. OIL Level………………………………………………………………………CHECK 3. PROPELLER ……………………………………………..SPIN (for OIL check) 4. OIL Level…………………………………….CHECK (after propeller spin) 5. Pitot cover ……………………………………………………………….REMOVE 6. L Aileron movement……………………………………………………….FREE 7. L Flap …………………………………………………………………………..CHECK 8.

  • Page 32: Before Engine Start

    DOVA Aircra:® DV-1 Skylark - Pilot OperaQng Handbook BEFORE ENGINE START 1. Preflight ……………………………………………………………..COMPLETED 2. Passenger brief …………………………………………………..COMPLETED 3. HOBBS Meter .………………………………………………………NOTE TIME 4. Seat position ..………………………………………………SET and LOCKED 5. Canopy ..………………………………………………..CLOSED and LOCKED 6. Safety belts .…………………………………………FASTEN and TIGHTEN 7.

  • Page 33: Engine Warm-Up

    DOVA Aircra:® DV-1 Skylark - Pilot OperaQng Handbook 13. Oil temperature …………………………………………………………..CHECK 14. Avionics master…………………………………………………………………ON 15. Radio ………………………………………………………………………………..ON 16. XPDR ……………………………………………………………………………..STBY 17. Strobe lights ……………………………………………………………………..ON WARNING: KEEP THE ELECTRIC FUEL PUMP ON DURING ALL PHASES OF FLIGHT ENGINE WARM-UP 1. Brakes ………………………………………………………………………………ON 2.

  • Page 34: Before Takeoff

    DOVA Aircra:® DV-1 Skylark - Pilot OperaQng Handbook CAUTION: DO NOT CARRY OUT ENGINE WARM-UP CHECKLIST ON DIRT OR LOOSE TERRAIN. CARRY OUT ENGINE WARM-UP INTO THE WIND, WHENEVER POSSIBLE. TAXI 1. Altimeters.………………………………………………………………………..SET 2. Controls ……………………………………………………FREE and CORRECT 3. Compass …………….……………………………………………………….CHECK 4.
  • Page 35 DOVA Aircra:® DV-1 Skylark - Pilot OperaQng Handbook 14. Landing lights ……………………………………………………………………ON 15. Strobe lights ……………………………………………………………………..ON 16. Safety belts ………………………………………….LOCK and TIGHTENED 17. Canopy ………………………………………………….CLOSED and LOCKED 18. Take-off brief ………………………………………………………..COMPLETE TAKE-OFF NOTE TIME ZULU ENTERING THE RWY 1. XPDR .………………………………………………………………………………ALT 2.
  • Page 36 DOVA Aircra:® DV-1 Skylark - Pilot OperaQng Handbook APPROACH 1. Altimeters……………………………………………………………………CHECK 2. Fuel quantity ……………………………………………………………….CHECK 3. Fuel valve …………………………………………………………FULLER TANK 4. Engine instruments ……………………………………………………..CHECK 5. Safety belts ………………………………………FASTEN and TIGHTENED 6. Power lever ………………………………………………….3500RPM (52%) 7. IAS …………………………………………………………………………120 KM/H 8. Flaps ………………………………………………………………………………..+10 9.
  • Page 37 DOVA Aircra:® DV-1 Skylark - Pilot OperaQng Handbook 8. Strobe lights …………………………………………………………………….OFF 9. Fuel pump ……………………………………………………………………….OFF 10. Ignition (MAGS) ….……………………………………………………………OFF 11. Master switch ………………………………………………………………….OFF 12. Fuel valve ………………………………………………………………………..OFF 13. HOBBS Meter ……………………………………………………….NOTE TIME 14. Cabin …………………………………………………………………………….LOCK 15. Chocks …………………………………………………………………….SECURED...
  • Page 38 DOVA Aircra:® DV-1 Skylark - Pilot OperaQng Handbook PUBLISHED V-SPEEDS Speed Speed Descrip2on Value Symbol Stall speed in the landing configuraQon 59 Km/h (full flaps). Stall speed in the clean configuraQon 64 Km/h (flaps neutral). RotaQon speed. The speed at which the 60 Km/h nose wheel is li:ed from the runway during takeoff.

  • Page 39: Performance

    DOVA Aircra:® DV-1 Skylark - Pilot OperaQng Handbook 5.0. Performance Valued only for R912 ULS with ground adjustable propeller. Note: Measured 0m MSA atmosphere. TAS = IAS ± 8 km/h 5.1. Cruise speed and higher: use negative -10° deflection of the flaps Mass m=370 kg...
  • Page 40 DOVA Aircra:® DV-1 Skylark - Pilot OperaQng Handbook Landing distance from 15m 200 m 350 m of altitude Ground distance 95 m 170 m 5.4. Climb Climbing speed with full power of ROTAX 912 ULS Mass M=370 kg m=600 kg Rate of climb (m/s) 5.5.

  • Page 41: Good Pracqces

    DOVA Aircra:® DV-1 Skylark - Pilot OperaQng Handbook 5.7. Ceiling Uncertified ceiling 3650 m 12 000 feet 5.8. Fuel consumption Values for Rotax 912 ULS – please refer to the official Rotax operating and maintenance manual for additional information. 5500 rpm (performance cruise) 22 liters / h 5000 rpm (regular cruise) 20 liters / h...
  • Page 42 DOVA Aircra:® DV-1 Skylark - Pilot OperaQng Handbook...

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