Dalotel DM-165

The DM-165 was a tandem two-seat low-wing monoplane. Powered by a 165 hp (121 kW) Continental IO-346A flat-four piston engine. It had a tailwheel and retractable landing gear which folded inwards.[1] Dalotel was assisted by Société Poulet in the construction of the prototype, registered F-PPZE, which was first flown in April 1969.[1] The aircraft was successfully tested during 1970 but despite efforts to market the aircraft none were ordered.[1]

The aircraft was based at Meaux-Esbly airfield, to the west of Paris, for several years and was then sold to a pilot owner in the United Kingdom.

The aircraft had a forced landing in a cornfield due to fuel management issues in about 1983. The aircraft was damaged in the accident and flipped over onto its back, significantly damaging the RH wing, and doing minor damage to the LH wing, fuselage, cowl, and tail section.

The aircraft was put into storage for years and was subsequently sold to a gentleman in the US (Idaho) who imported the remains for rebuild and restoration. After some work was done on it, it was sold to a gentleman in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, where it is currently being restored.

DM-165

Prototype with retractable landing gear and powered by a 165 hp (121 kW) Continental IO-346A piston engine, one built.[1]

DM-125 Club

Proposed variant with fixed landing gear and powered by a 125 hp (92 kW) engine, not built.[1]

DM-160 Club

Proposed variant with fixed landing gear and powered by a 160 hp (118 kW) engine, not built.[1]

DM-160 Professional

Proposed variant of the DM-160 with retractable landing gear and constant speed propeller, not built.[1]

Data from [1]

General characteristics

• Crew: two
• Length: 6.96 m (22 ft 10 in)
• Wingspan: 8.40 m (27 ft 6.75 in)
• Height: 1.76 m (5 ft 9.25 in)
• Wing area: 12.30 m² (132.40 sq ft)
• Powerplant: 1 × Continental IO-346A flat-four piston engine , 121 kW (165 hp)

Performance

• Maximum speed: 300 km/h (186 mph, 162 kn)