Davis DA-6
# Davis DA-6

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.

## 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.

## 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.

## Specifications Davis DA-6

Data from Leeon Davis Aircraft

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

