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ATTENTION – DG-800B/-C & DG-500M/-MB PILOTS AND OWNER!
Dear aviation community, A safety report has revealed that the crimped hose on the primer valve of a DG-800B has ruptured. This defect may go...
NEW DG AVIATION YOUTUBE CHANNEL
We will be deleting our old YouTube channel shortly. In the future, you can enjoy exciting content directly on our new channel. Follow the new...
Now available – Propeller Adapter Disc DG‑1000T
We are pleased to inform you that the certification process for the new propeller adapter disc for the DG‑1000T has been successfully completed. All...
DG Aviation 2026 – Information about the partnership with Jonker Sailplanes
The 2026 season has begun – at DG Aviation, we are looking forward to the coming months with great enthusiasm. Over the past few weeks, we have...

DG-1000T Propeller adapter

After we received the news at the beginning of May that the propeller on two DG-1000T motor gliders had come loose in flight, the use of the engine was prohibited with the publication of DG Service-Info SI116-25 and EASA Emergency AD 2025-0112-E. We are currently...

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DG-1000T – POSSIBLE PROPELLER LOSS!

We have received the news that two DG-1000T gliders have lost their propellers in flight in the last few days. We currently have no further details on the incidents. We are working at full speed to investigate the incidents and find the causes. Until we have completed...

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Retrofit Option for DG-400 and DG-800A with the RES System

We’ve increasingly been approached about whether there is an alternative propulsion unit for the Rotax 505 engines used in the DG-400 and DG-800A, given the well-known spare parts issues. As part of the ongoing trend toward electrification, we’re pleased to offer you...

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More services for service contract customers

We would like to provide you with more intensive support as a service contract customer in the future. You will receive first-hand information and news about our products and services from us. With your consent, we will inform you about bonus opportunities, tips and...

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Survey Retrofit FES LS6 / LS8

In the course of continuous development, we are currently working on various options for retrofitting an FES system in different variants of the LS6 and LS8 models. In order to take your interests into account in the best possible way, we would be very pleased if you...

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DG-300 neo- Winglets have been approved!

We can finally announce that the neo winglets for the DG-300 have been approved. This means that the neo winglets can now be fitted. We are happy to answer any questions you may have about dates or kits for self-fitting. Attention: Flights with water ballast are...

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LS3 neo – Winglets in flight testing!

The first flight with the new neo winglets was carried out in January. Further flight testing is currently taking place in collaboration with Ulrich Deck. It now flies even more smoothly than before, according to Ulrich Deck after another flight. We are looking...

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Christmas wishes from Bruchsal

HAVE WONDERFUL CHRISTMAS TIME... A year with many exciting events will soon be behind us and we would like to thank you. Have a wonderful Christmas with your family and start the new year 2025 in good health. We can look back on an eventful year for DG Aviation. The...

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WINTER HOLIDAYS

We are all looking forward to relaxing days with our families, recharging our batteries, pooling ideas, planning the new year and coming back stronger for you. From December 21, 2024 to January 6, 2025, we will take a short winter break and look forward to welcome you...

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Competition year 2024 – a very sporty and varied year!

Competition year 2024 - a very sporty and varied year! LS pilots once again performed strongly and the German team was also very successful. Once again, we congratulate all pilots on their outstanding performances. Junior World Championships in Ostrow (Standard Class,...

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Digital accelerometers as part of the minimum equipment

Digitalization is making progress these days. More and more innovations are also taking place in the instrument panel; some tried-and-tested analog systems are no longer manufactured and therefore have to make way.That is why we have decided to obtain approval for a...

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