On Oct 23, 8:08*am, Bruce Hoult wrote:
On Oct 22, 11:53*pm, Peter F wrote:

Hi All,

DG claim that the heavier controls on the DG1000 / 1001, compared to the
Duo

I've flown both a Duo (once) and DG1000 (frequently), but not back to
back. The DG1000 has heavy controls? In what universe? It's *far*
lighter than the Janus (especially!) and Twin Astirs we had before the
DG1000s.

Heavier stick loads are better for ham fisted glider pilots. Schempp-
Hirth gliders typically have very light controls, especially the
Standard Cirrus. I personally like flying both the DG1000 and the Duo
Discus. The only issue I have with the handling of the DG1000 is the
stick mounted spring trimmer lever which doesn't work properly. I
won't even mention its carp (anag) retractable undercarriage. Oh
sorry, I just did!

Derek C