- Davis DA-6
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Davis DA-6 Role Civil Utility Aircraft National origin United States Manufacturer Davis Aircraft Corp. Designer Leeon D. Davis First flight 1981 Introduction 1981 Number built 1 Developed from Davis DA-2 The Davis DA-6 is a prototype V-tailed, low wing, four-place aircraft. The aircraft was based on the Davis DA-2 design with an extended "greenhouse" glass cabin.
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Development
The prototype aircraft was built in Stanton, Texas and intended to be certified with a Lycoming O-320 engine. Even though the aircraft was based on a homebuilt design, it was intended to be eventually certified.[1]
Design
The aircraft has a unique feature, a small 6" long airfoil under the V-tail used as a "flying trim tab".
Operational history
The prototype was displayed at both the EAA Convention and the Kerrville, Texas fly-in in 1981.[2]
Specifications Davis DA-6
Data from Leeon Davis Aircraft[3]
General characteristics
- Crew: 1
- Capacity: 3
- Wingspan: 22 ft (6.7 m)
- Airfoil: USA 35B
- Empty weight: 850 lb (386 kg)
- Gross weight: 1,580 lb (717 kg)
- Powerplant: 1 × Lycoming O-235 four cylinder piston aircraft engine
Performance
Notes
- ^ Norm Peterson (October 1981). Sport Aviation.
- ^ Dick Cavin (February 1982). Sport Aviation.
- ^ Leeon Davis Aircraft
References
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