Tracy, CA – The Skylark LSA, previously manufactured in the Czech Republic, has moved all production activity to facilities owned by Skyview Aviation, LLC in Tracy, California. The aircraft will be produced entirely in the United States and sold in ready-to-fly configuration. David Marsden, designer of the Skylark, has taken an active role in the changeover and has introduced a number of refinements to the design which will be designated the Skylark II.
“The devaluation of the dollar against all European currencies, has made it possible to produce the aircraft in this country, with significant technological upgrades, and no increase in price,” said Craig Vincent, Director of Sales for Skyview Aviation. “The aircraft will continue to be marketed through Sportsplanes.com, which has handled distribution since the design was first introduced in this country as an S-LSA.”
Changes to the Skylark II will include a larger canopy, full-span flaperons in place of flaps and ailerons, a glass panel which replaces steam gauges, autopilot, and a number of fairing enhancements and gap seals.
“We don’t anticipate taking any orders on the new American-built Skylark until we see new aircraft coming off the production line,” said Josh Foss of Sportsplanes.com. “Too many people have been burned by putting deposits on products that never made it to the flightline, and while we don’t expect any problems, we will be asking people to wait until the end of this year, before placing an order. Clearly, it’s an aircraft that’s worth waiting for.”
