On Tuesday, January 5, 2016 at 1:34:21 PM UTC-8, wrote:
I know this is somewhat subjective. Factory support agreements, etc. aside, has anyone noticed any difference in the quality of newer DG production models compared to SH and Schleicher? Thanks

Are you asking if DG's quality has gotten better or worse?

I don't know about newer or now. so this may be of no help at all and I've not heard of significant swings in quality either way. When I was comparing the DG800 to the ASH26E back in 2002, and after talking to a highly regarded composite shop who showed me some wing cutaways (things you wouldn't get to see about hidden construction quality pre-crash - unless you are handy with a chain saw), a busy local sailplane mechanic, as well as bouncing between the two at an SSA convention for a couple of hours, I chose the 26E. The veracity of the decision has been affirmed many times since.

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