The Juvenelle Rosario Skua is a Brazilian mid-wing, T-tailed, single-seat motor glider that was designed and produced by Juvenelle Rosario of Florianópolis. When it was available it was supplied as a complete aircraft.^[1]

Named for the seabird of the same name, the aircraft is built predominantly from carbon fibre and intended to qualify as a European microlight.^[1]

The aircraft is a conventional self-launching sailplane, with a retractable engine. The 12.6 m (41.3 ft) span wing mounts dive brakes and holds water ballast. The wings can be folded for storage or ground transportation. The aircraft reportedly has a very low empty weight of 70 kg (154 lb).^[1]

In 2003 production was reported at one per month. At that time two customer aircraft had been completed and three were on order at a price of US$15,000 each.^[1]

Data from World Directory of Leisure Aviation 2003-04^[1]

General characteristics

• Crew: one
• Wingspan: 12.6 m (41 ft 4 in)
• Wing area: 12.2 m² (131 sq ft)
• Empty weight: 70 kg (154 lb)

Performance

• Stall speed: 32 km/h (20 mph, 17 kn)
• Never exceed speed: 130 km/h (81 mph, 70 kn)
• Maximum glide ratio: 27:1
• Rate of sink: 0.7 m/s (140 ft/min)

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