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The Optimal Equipment for your DG-1001:

Now that you have decided to get a particular glider, a whole series of questions about the optimal outfitting of your glider arises. We offer so many components for your sailplane that you can outfit your new bird in your own individual way. There are many opinions about the technical questions which will come up.

Standard Accessories:

Naturally, the more accessories that are standard, the fewer extras that need to be ordered. Please keep this in mind, when you compare any prices!

Here again is the list of standard accessories:

We offer the following five models :

 

DG-1001S

This is the standard model with a 20 m span, winglets, retractable main gear, trim box, and water ballast (2 x 80 liters in the wings plus fin ballast tank). Additional the undercarriage wheel of the DG-505 Orion is available too.

 

DG-1001S-18/20

This variation additional has an 18 m wingspan.  1.4 meter extensions, including winglets are available as options. The 18 configuration is ideal for clubs that want to teach. And - as we already know - in this version the DG-1001 is a very good aerobatic trainer.
The extensions transform the ship into a high-performance cross-country machine.

 

DG-1001S Club

This intended for clubs wanting a less expensive entry model.  The span is fixed at 18 m, the gear is non retractable, and there is no water ballast system.
Although the price is higher than that of the competition model ASK-21, the 1001 has an airfoil which is newer in design by about 20 years, has a trim box in the fin, and carbon wings which make rigging  considerably easier.
As an extra, the Club Model can be ordered with "normal" retractable gear of the DG-1001S, water ballast system, and with removable tips.  This gives the option of  later  adding the wing extensions, including winglets thus giving you a complete DG-1001S-18/20m.

 

DG-1001T - the Sustainer Version

The engine has - in contrast to another competing Turbo-Two Seater - a very simple and automatic powerplant handling.
It comes with the same choice of 20 m wing or 18/20 m wing like the sailplane. It is certified for simple aerobatic use. You even can fly it "full acro" after having removed the engine.

So the DG-1001T is a real multi-purpose glider!

 

DG-1001M - the Self-Launcher

The engine has about 70 HP and self launching apabilities. It is handled by a very simple and automatic powerplant system.

Equipment-List:

Water Ballast Installation:
Only the Club Version does not have a water ballast installation as a standard. The DG-1001S comes with two bags each for 80 liters.
 

Mounting for a funnel in order to fill water tanks
There is always a need to use a funnel if you intend to fill a water tank in a sailplane.
But who will help you to fix this funnel?
 

Battery:
You can always get a 14,4 Ah battery for mounting in the fin. It is necessary for the minimum cockpit load.
For especially high battery capacity you can add another 10 Ah batteries in the baggage compartment.


Trim Weights:
The trim box in the rudder fin of the DG-1001 comes as standard. To use it you will need a set of very accurately manufactured brass trim weights, plus the electronic display in the cockpit which shows you the number of trim weights currently being used. The use of the trim weights is only permissible if the display is installed and working.

The trim weights can also be fitted in two trim boxes in the front of the cockpit to increase the cockpit load for light pilots.
Therefore we offer two trim boxes in the cockpit too.


Adapter for the Prandtl-M tube in the fin:
What you need here is determined by your gliding calculator.
We deliver every pure glider with a Prandtl-M adapter with connections for total energy, pitot and, static pressures as a standard. This is for your gliding calculator.
Motor glider do not need a Prandtl-M tube because of the turbulences of the propeller. You only need one, when you want to use an old Cambridge Calculator.

Total Energy Probe / Prandtl-M Tube:
If your computer allows it, for pure sailplanes you can have all three pressures delivered from one Prandtl-M tube and have the pitot and static pressures for the air speed and altimeter come from the nose.
In this way, you have two independent systems with higher reliability. There will be no water in the Pitot tube and the instruments don't influence each other. Modern gliding calculators work so well today that the quality of the readings is determined primarily by the quality of the pressures. Every added instrument and "T" connector disturbs the system.
Cambridge calculators must be connected via a separate system. Motor gliders should have one system in the nose only because of the turbulences of the prop. They need a Total Energy Probe instead of a Prandtl-M- tube.

Gear Warning:
"There are two types of pilots: those who have landed gear up and those who are going to." Don't try to do without this protective device.

Tinted Canopy:
This is recommended for all DG glider. It diminishes the heating and helps protect the pilot from UV radiation. It also helps to reduce reflections and eye fatigue. One often hears the argument that in reduced lighting conditions, such as landing after sunset, the visibility will be even worse. In practice, this doesn't seem to be a problem.

Wing Wheels for Ground Handling:
A DG-1001 uses a "normal" wing dolly during tow out with an automobile. The wing dolly stays in the auto during the flight.  

Folding Tow out Bar and Tail Dolly :
You will need them and they should fit together. Here you can see an elegant design!

Water trap:
Do you sometimes fly in the rain? Then you need a water trap in the instrument air line.

Anti collision paint:
We recommend this especially if you fly over snow in the mountains. Anything that enhances your visibility is to your advantage.


Bug Wipers:
A "must" for contests. Recommended also for "Sunday pilots" on long courses. The pocket in the fuselage, as you know it for the DG-800, is not available for the DG-1001. The bug wiper is manual operated from the rear seat.

Protective Covers:
If you only need dust protection (for instance if your glider hangs under the ceiling) cotton covers are adequate - for example the "Staubbezuege" of Jaxida.
But if you ever let your glider stand outside while on holiday away from your home site, we recommend the All-Weather-Covers made by Jaxida. They give excellent protection.

Seat Cushions:
The material in the cushion can be either normal foam and fabric or we also offer the latest in energy absorbing foam. Because of safety reasons you should not use any cushion in a sailplane except those made of energy absorbing foam.

Installation Pocket-PC:
For the new generation of Pocket-PC with Moving Map we can offer a special installation set.  

Transponder:
As desirable as a transponder is for safety, its installation is equally difficult.  "Normal" transponders are not usable in a glider.
Please read our Internet article and consult with us in advance before you order a transponder! 

ELT:
For soaring in high mountain regions some countries demand such an ELT.
In our gliders you can mount the ACK-E01 in the luggage compartment.  

Oxygen System:
If you fly often in wave then this is a necessity and, for some contests, it's required.

Trailer:
An aluminum frame trailer with fiber glass top and solar fan for better ventilation should be your first choice. Be careful to order the correct plug, 7 or 13 pin, depending on the socket on your tow vehicle. Clubs should order both plugs or an adapter.
At least one wing stand is needed for assembly by two people.
Much easier is rigging/derigging with the offered mechanic system.
The lighting on the trailer needs to follow the Department of Transportation rules of the country(ies) in which the trailer will be used.
A hydraulic lift on the ramp is a good idea; Spindelberger offers an SL Package with their COBRA trailers which includes this.

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There is an Sheet to be filled out by the customer himself:

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