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Best Overall Motorglider available today?
Didn't want to hijack the current FES tread so I thought I'd start a new one.
This topic came up over dinner a couple of weeks ago. When you add all the following into a pot and stir, whats the "Best" Say for Western Great Basin flying. I think it may be the Carat, but I don't know much about it. CX thinks its the DG 800 series, but all I know is since he bought that thing its been a endless battle to keep it running. But it does climb well. FACTORS Reliability Maintenance required to keep it running XC flyability, performance and control feel Storability Rigging Initial cost High density climb performance Range Cockpit layout and seating Parts availability Insurance cost Landing gear complexity Overall quality Nick T |
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On Tuesday, September 15, 2020 at 1:48:13 PM UTC-4, Nick Kennedy wrote:
Didn't want to hijack the current FES tread so I thought I'd start a new one. This topic came up over dinner a couple of weeks ago. When you add all the following into a pot and stir, whats the "Best" Say for Western Great Basin flying. I think it may be the Carat, but I don't know much about it. CX thinks its the DG 800 series, but all I know is since he bought that thing its been a endless battle to keep it running. But it does climb well. FACTORS Reliability Maintenance required to keep it running XC flyability, performance and control feel Storability Rigging Initial cost High density climb performance Range Cockpit layout and seating Parts availability Insurance cost Landing gear complexity Overall quality Nick T Perhaps add current delivery time from order |
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On Tuesday, September 15, 2020 at 12:19:11 PM UTC-6, Dan Daly wrote:
On Tuesday, September 15, 2020 at 1:48:13 PM UTC-4, Nick Kennedy wrote: Didn't want to hijack the current FES tread so I thought I'd start a new one. This topic came up over dinner a couple of weeks ago. When you add all the following into a pot and stir, whats the "Best" Say for Western Great Basin flying. I think it may be the Carat, but I don't know much about it. CX thinks its the DG 800 series, but all I know is since he bought that thing its been a endless battle to keep it running. But it does climb well. FACTORS Reliability Maintenance required to keep it running XC flyability, performance and control feel Storability Rigging Initial cost High density climb performance Range Cockpit layout and seating Parts availability Insurance cost Landing gear complexity Overall quality Something thats available used this year maybe Not pie in the sky vaporware Nick |
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On Tuesday, September 15, 2020 at 2:28:37 PM UTC-4, Nick Kennedy wrote:
Something thats available used this year maybe Not pie in the sky vaporware Perhaps 2G's 26? |
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Stemme.Â* Except for acquisition cost...
On 9/15/2020 12:34 PM, Dave Nadler wrote: On Tuesday, September 15, 2020 at 2:28:37 PM UTC-4, Nick Kennedy wrote: Something thats available used this year maybe Not pie in the sky vaporware Perhaps 2G's 26? -- Dan, 5J |
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On Tuesday, September 15, 2020 at 3:59:35 PM UTC-5, Dan Marotta wrote:
Stemme. Except for acquisition cost... On 9/15/2020 12:34 PM, Dave Nadler wrote: On Tuesday, September 15, 2020 at 2:28:37 PM UTC-4, Nick Kennedy wrote: Something thats available used this year maybe Not pie in the sky vaporware Perhaps 2G's 26? -- Dan, 5J For a Touring Motorglider, I vote for the Phoenix. |
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On Tuesday, September 15, 2020 at 1:48:13 PM UTC-4, Nick Kennedy wrote:
Didn't want to hijack the current FES tread so I thought I'd start a new one. This topic came up over dinner a couple of weeks ago. When you add all the following into a pot and stir, whats the "Best" Say for Western Great Basin flying. I think it may be the Carat, but I don't know much about it. CX thinks its the DG 800 series, but all I know is since he bought that thing its been a endless battle to keep it running. But it does climb well. FACTORS Reliability Maintenance required to keep it running XC flyability, performance and control feel Storability Rigging Initial cost High density climb performance Range Cockpit layout and seating Parts availability Insurance cost Landing gear complexity Overall quality Nick T Value and performance for the price- DG-400 UH |
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I was thinking single seat Cross Country flying
I've flown the Phoenix, too low performance, looking for at least 40/1 I've got a fair amount of time in the Stemme with Glider Bob. Stemme is too much of everything, cost, weight, complexity. I think the Stemme was concieved by mating a B-52 and a Abrams tank. The ASH 26E is very high on the list. Bill Gawthrop loved his and put up a ton of big flights in it and I don't remember him having many problems with it. The DG 400 is too but I've read engine parts are hard to come by these days, but they do trade hands for 60-65K. What about the Carat? Looks kinda funny with the prop blades folded forward, but Randal Acree puts up some impressive flights in his. What do they trade hands for? Nick T |
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Wikipedia say the Carat is 35/1
4 cyl Volkswagon like aircooled 1800cc engine. Cannot be airstarted, must have battery power to engage the starter motor. Nick T |
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