Davis D-1
8 on the U.S. register across 4 versions the FAA records separately. Built from 1929 to 1935; half of them date from 1931 or earlier. Texas has the most (2). 50% are registered to companies, flight schools, clubs and other organisations; the rest to individuals, who are never named here.
About the D-1 from the FAA's model table
- Type
- Fixed-wing, single engine · Piston singles
- Power
- Piston (reciprocating), 1 engine
- Common engines
- Warner Ss40&50 (2), Kinner K5 Series (2), Warner Ss165 Series (1)
- Seats
- 2
- Cruise speed
- about 106 mph
- Maker on the register
- Davis
- Registered
- earliest certificate November 8, 1996; newest April 11, 2024
Where they are owner's state
Texas2Pennsylvania1Oregon1Louisiana1Florida1Connecticut1Arizona1
Who owns them registrant type
Individual4 (50%)Partnership1 (12%)Non-citizen corporation1 (12%)LLC1 (12%)Corporation1 (12%)
Versions as the FAA records them · click one to list only those aircraft
When they were built by decade · 3 with no year on file
Registrations by year certificates issued since 2010, including changes of owner · 2026 is the year so far
Registration status
Valid8 (100%)
Airworthiness certificate class
Standard7 (88%)None on file1 (12%)
Biggest operators companies, schools and clubs
Western Antique Aeroplane & Automobile Museum1Forges Enterprise1Bavarian Barnstormers 2 INC1Ayers Aviation LLC1
Fleet pages: Western Antique Aeroplane & Automobile Museum · Bavarian Barnstormers 2 INC
Accident history NTSB records · 0 cases since 1982, 0 fatal
No NTSB accident or incident records match this family's versions. Each aircraft's own page also shows its record.
Questions people ask answers refresh every morning
How many Davis D-1 aircraft are registered in the U.S.?
8 as of October 2, 2026, counting 4 versions the FAA records separately.
Which state has the most Davis D-1s?
Texas, with 2.
Who owns the Davis D-1?
50% are registered to companies, flight schools, clubs and other organisations; the rest to individuals and co-owners, who are never named on this site.
Aircraft newest certificates first · 8
| Tail no. | Maker and model | Owner and base | Certificate | Registered | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N15785 | Davis D-1-W |
Ayers Aviation LLC Gainesville, Texas |
Standard | 2024-04-11 | Valid |
| N151Y | Davis D-1-K |
Western Antique Aeroplane & Automobile Museum Hood River, Oregon |
Standard | 2024-03-05 | Valid |
| N13576 | Davis D-1-W |
Individual owner Connecticut |
Standard | 2023-06-24 | Valid |
| N77N | Davis D-1 |
Forges Enterprise Overgaard, Arizona |
Standard | 2020-05-14 | Valid |
| N12476 | Davis D-1-K |
Individual owner Texas |
Standard | 2019-09-30 | Valid |
| N647N | Davis D-1-66 |
Individual owner Louisiana |
None on file | 2015-05-22 | Valid |
| N854N | Davis D-1-W |
Bavarian Barnstormers 2 INC North Fort Myers, Florida |
Standard | 2012-06-22 | Valid |
| N158Y | Davis D-1-K |
Individual owner Pennsylvania |
Standard | 1996-11-08 | Valid |