Frank Whiteley wrote:
Other than canopy and tailplane, what's the real diff? IIRC, same
wing, same fuselage, same A/R. G/101 had better cockpit protection.

Cockpit was rearranged for safety, better ergonomics, and to accommodate
larger pilots. Water ballast system changed. Better venting from the
cockpit through to the tail. Spoiler box changed for better sealing.
ELAN put some effort into refining their production methods, so the G
models generally have smoother wings than the DG produced 100s.

Nothing indicated on the DG web site that would indicate a real
performance distinction. The one I partnered in held the NV 100k
record for a time. True the split canopy made sealing a bit of an
issue, the front hinged is preferred, but that's the only substantial
difference WRT performance.

Prep is everything. Many were purchased later in the production cycle
when it was being sold as a cheap first glider (new purchase price was
$12000US from ELAN). As such, many lacked niceties such as mylar seals,
ballast bags, etc. Mine was rather obsessively worked on by its prior
owners, which resulted in quite decent performance when flown within its
limitations (i.e., one must resist the temptation to cruise at over 90
knots with water).

Either way, it's a nice, strong glider.

True, but it is a bit more than that. By the time I was ready to sell,
I had a list of people who wanted to buy it, and made a nice profit in
the end...

Marc