On 11/5/2010 12:51 PM, Z1 wrote:
Does anyone have an idea of costs on a engine reuild / new engine for:

DG800/Ventus vs ASH26E


You should contact Schleicher or Diamond Engines about the ASH 26 E
engine, as I think they are the only sources of new or rebuilt engines.
I'm sure it will cost more than the Solo engine for the other two
gliders, but I don't know what the costs a after 15 years and 150
hours (and 3000 on the glider), my ASH 26 E is still purring away.

What is your interest in these engines? If you are thinking of getting a
self-launcher, I suggest you go here to find the owner's group for the
ASH 26 E:

ASH 26E owners group http://groups.google.com/group/ASH-26E?lnk=li&pli=1

Here is the group for self-launchers in general, the Auxiliary-powered
Sailplane Association:

www.motorglider.org

It also has a discussion group, which you can find in the menu on the site.

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