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Old January 1st 06, 02:34 AM posted to rec.aviation.soaring
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Default DG600 - any advice from owners??

I've had my 600 2 full seasons (about 200 hrs) now and keep learning
new thing about it's performance every flight. I prefer flying it 18m,
darn near 50:1. Thermal dry @ 50 kts, wet add 8-10 kts. She has a L
slot for landing configuration, but I've found +10 deg better for
landing it seems to keep the attitude a little better for touching the
tail wheel slightly before the main without slamming it too hard. Wet
I can put 25 gallons of water (1.25 in the tail + a 9 lb battery) and
me with chute (230) it grosses @ about 1050 lbs and handles great.