SP-SDRZ Skyleader 600
Since 2022, Drzewiecki Design owns a Skyleader 600 aircraft with SP-SDRZ registration. It is utilized for collecting aerial photos and videos using several external cameras, capturing on-ground airport details, and testing approaches for visual coherence with simulation models. The aircraft is also used for fast business travels to remote locations, advertisement, marketing, and building brand awareness among aviators and the general public. It is configured as a cruiser, equipped with a high-end avionics suite and Night-VFR certification.
The Skyleader 600 is produced by Zall Jihlavan Airplanes s.r.o in Jihlava, Czech Republic. It is an all-metal, two-seat, low-wing aircraft with a trapezoidal wing, tricycle retractable landing gear, and a steerable nose wheel. Skyleaders are primarily used for recreational flying, pilot training, and special operations. The -600 model was introduced in 2010.
Specifications:
- Dimensions: wingspan 9.9 m / 32 ft 4.5 in, length 7.1 m / 23 ft 3.5 in, height 2.46 m / 8 ft; cabin width 128 cm / 4 ft 2 in
- Powerplant: Rotax 912iS Sport 100HP with direct fuel injection and an electronic engine management unit
- Propeller: E-Props Glorieuse, constant speed (hydraulic actuator with electronic management)
- Performance: VNE 265 km/h / 143kts, VS0 61 km/h / 33kts, cruise 200 km/h / 108kts
- Weight: MTOW 600kg, empty 390kg, max luggage 30kg
- Fuel: capacity: 120l / 32 US gal, potential endurance 1600km / 860nm, consumption 12-16l/h cruise depending on altitude and power settings
- Connectivity: 1st class transponder with dual-ADSB, ADL200 unit for Iridium weather downloads and traffic information, iPad mini cellular
- Safety: parachute rescue system, EFIS and EMS with individual batteries, backup Kanardia avionics, LEVEL button, satellite connection, traffic information, ELT, triple ADAHRS, quadruple AHRS, manual gear extention mechanism, dual generator + emergency battery switch
Standard equipment:
- Cabin cover, baggage compartment, electric fowler flaps, parking lock, 4-point safety belts, cockpit ventilation, analog compass, handling bar
Additional equipment:
- Engine / Prop: Rotax 912iS (fuel injection), thermostat on coolant and oil, E-Props Glorieuse constant speed
- Avionics: Radio Dynon SV-COM-X83, Dynon SV-INTERCOM-2S, Transponder Dynon SV-XPDR 262 with antenna, Kanardia Horis 80, Kanardia DIGI, Dynon SkyView HDX EFIS/EMS x2, Autopilot for Dynon SkyView + autotrim, Dynon SV-AP-PANEL, Dynon SV-KNOB-PANEL, Dynon SV-KNOB-DIMMER, iPad Mini charger and mount, ADL200 installation, ELT Kannad 406 AF
- Indicators and lights: 12V USB socket x2, cockpit and instruments panel lights, strobe and position lights, dual 12xLED landing lights
- Outside design: retractable gear with audio alerts, foil stripes custom design, one-tone RAL 9005 paint
- Interior: Extra upholstered seats and sidewalls - real leather, headrest, L/R cabin heating, dual color instrument panel (black matt / black gloss)
- Other: Galaxy Recovery System (parachute) installation, battery charger, AirSwitch - additional safety box for RG, BERINGER brakes, multifunctional G5/G5 control sticks
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