SP-SDRZ Skyleader 600

Drzewiecki Design's two-seat travelling, photographic and research aircraft, configured with a comprehensive avionics and safety suite.

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Aircraft overview

Since 2022, Drzewiecki Design has operated a Skyleader 600 registered as SP-SDRZ. The aircraft is used to collect aerial photographs and video with several external cameras, document airports from the ground, and evaluate approaches to visual consistency in simulation models. It also supports efficient business travel, promotional activity and engagement with the aviation community. SP-SDRZ is configured as a long-range cruiser with a comprehensive avionics suite and approval for Night VFR operations. When operationally practical, it may also be used for invited, non-commercial demonstration flights intended for aircraft familiarisation and presentation of the Skyleader 600 model.

The Skyleader 600 is an all-metal, two-seat, low-wing aircraft produced in Jihlava, Czech Republic. It features a trapezoidal wing, retractable tricycle landing gear and a steerable nose wheel. Aircraft of the family are used for recreational touring, training and specialised operations; the 600 model was introduced in 2010.

Manufacturer and model history

The Skyleader 600 belongs to a Czech family of light aircraft developed under the SKYLEADER name and manufactured in Jihlava. Its lineage continues a long Czech tradition of practical all-metal aircraft whose construction and systems reflect solutions familiar from larger general-aviation types.

Early 1990s Z90 and TP41

The Institute of Aerospace Engineering at Brno University of Technology developed the concept from which the later ultralight variant evolved.

1996 KP-2U SOVA

The direct predecessor of the family made its public debut at the Jihlava Aerosalon and subsequently entered series production.

Further development SKYLEADER family

The SOVA concept developed into the 200, 400, 500 and 600 models, retaining metal construction, broad performance and Fowler flaps.

The 600 is the spacious touring development of this lineage. The manufacturer reports more than 400 SKYLEADER-family aircraft sold worldwide, with approvals in countries across Europe, North America and Africa. Pilots and owners value the family for its handling, useful speed range, comfortable cabin, configurable equipment and maintainable metal structure.

Sources: KP-2U SOVA history — Brno University of Technology · manufacturer information · SKYLEADER worldwide

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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, 100 HP, with direct fuel injection and electronic engine management.
  • Propeller: E-Props Glorieuse constant-speed propeller with a hydraulic actuator and electronic management.
  • Performance: VNE 265 km/h / 143 kt; VS0 61 km/h / 33 kt; cruise 200 km/h / 108 kt.
  • Weight: MTOW 600 kg; empty weight 390 kg; maximum baggage 30 kg.
  • Fuel: capacity 120 l / 32 US gal; potential range 1,600 km / 860 NM; cruise consumption 12–16 l/h depending on altitude and power setting.
  • Connectivity: Class 1 transponder with dual ADS-B, ADL200 for Iridium weather downloads and traffic information, and cellular iPad mini.
  • Safety: parachute rescue system; independently powered EFIS and EMS; backup Kanardia avionics; LEVEL button; satellite connection; traffic information; ELT; triple ADAHRS and quadruple AHRS; manual landing-gear extension; dual generators and emergency battery switch.

Equipment

Standard equipment

  • Cabin cover, baggage compartment, electric Fowler flaps, parking lock, four-point safety belts, cockpit ventilation, analogue compass and handling bar.

Additional equipment

  • Engine and propeller: Rotax 912iS with fuel injection, coolant and oil thermostats, and E-Props Glorieuse constant-speed propeller.
  • Avionics: Dynon SV-COM-X83 radio, SV-INTERCOM-2S, SV-XPDR-262 transponder, Kanardia Horis 80 and DIGI, two Dynon SkyView HDX EFIS/EMS displays, Dynon autopilot with autotrim, SV-AP-PANEL, SV-KNOB-PANEL, SV-KNOB-DIMMER, iPad mini charger and mount, ADL200 and Kannad 406 AF ELT.
  • Indicators and lighting: two 12 V USB sockets, cockpit and instrument-panel lighting, strobe and position lights, and dual 12-LED landing lights.
  • Exterior: retractable landing gear with audio alerts, custom foil-strip design and single-tone RAL 9005 paint.
  • Interior: extra-upholstered real-leather seats and sidewalls, headrests, left and right cabin heating, and a matt/gloss black instrument panel.
  • Other: Galaxy Recovery System installation, battery charger, AirSwitch additional safety box for the recovery system, BERINGER brakes and multifunction G5/G5 control sticks.
SP-SDRZ Skyleader 600 aircraft presentation