Thanks to its 3 different wingspans, the DG1001S neo is an all-rounder par excellence. No matter if you want to do unlimited aerobatics, training or cross-country flying, everything is possible.

Wingspans

Since the wing parting is a serial standard, the DG1001S can be flown with different wingspans.

• In the basic version the DG1001S is delivered with 20m span and neo winglets. The new outer wing works perfect especially at high wing loadings and improves handling as well as climbing in thermals.
• With 17.2m wingspan the DG1001 becomes an aerobatic machine. It is even certified for Cat. A, which not only makes it suitable for aerobatic training, but also enables the pilot to fly more advanced programmes and figures.
• The 18m neo outer wings can also be fitted. Here you get a compact, highly manoeuvrable and above all good-natured two-seater that is suitable for training. This is important, especially for clubs where a glider must be able to fulfil several requirements.

Landing Gear Options

The standard high, electric landing gear combines safety and comfort. Thanks to the absence of a nose wheel, it gives the DG1001’s fuselage perfect aerodynamics.

Optionally, the DG1001S is also available with a low, manually operated retractable landing gear. The 4″ nose wheel of this landing gear version has been replaced by a 3″ nose wheel with high quality aluminium rim from Tost. This version is perfect for all clubs that not only want to fly cross country but also want to use the aircraft for training. The low entry is comparable to other training double-seaters and young as well as old pilots find the entry a little easier.

Propulsion Systems

If required, we can prepare your aircraft for the installation of a FES or a RES system. Of course, the engine can also be installed right from the start. This is also an interesting aspect with regard to the resale value.

With 18m wingspan and neo winglets your DG1001S becomes a training aircraft. Easy handling on the ground and agile, good-natured flight characteristics distinguish the two-seater in this configuration!

Slow flight

With the centre of gravity in the forward position, the DG1001 can be kept stable in a deep stall. If the centre of gravity is gradually lowered by using the trim weights, the tendency to stall slowly increases. However, the glider remains easily controllable over the entire CG range and quickly terminates the stalled flight condition when the stick is released.

Spin

If you set the centre of gravity to the aft range via the trim weights, the DG1001 is excellent for spin training. The glider can be induced and recovered using standard procedures and exhibits the behavior of modern composite gliders.

Unlike older generation aircraft, modern composite aircraft spin alternately steep and flat. A characteristic that cannot be simulated with old training two-seaters in mixed or wooden design. With the DG1001, students are thus specifically prepared for the flight behavior of modern aircraft.

Performance

The flight performance in 18m is comparable to old standard class aircraft and thus far better than comparable training two-seaters.

The trim weight boxes in the front cockpit and the trim box in the fin offer maximum flexibility choosing the right centre of gravity. Light as well as heavy pilots can adjust the glider to their needs and as an instructor you get the rare opportunity to demonstrate the influence of the centre of gravity in a simple way.

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Trim weights in the cockpit are standard on all gliders. But the possibility of compensating cockpit load with weights in the fin as well is not very common. Often these weights are used solely to perform spin exercises. But in the DG1001 family, the centre of gravity can be adjusted for all flight purposes.

However, some people think using the trim weights is too cumbersome or inconvenient. The easiest solution is to simply leave the box empty. You can use the trim box, but you don’t have to. It is not necessary to adjust the weights ahead of every launch. Analogue to other training double-seaters, you can fly with a front CG setup as well.

To make choosing the correct centre of gravity as easy as possible, each glider is supplied with a trim chart which makes it very easy to determine the correct number of trim weights.

A practical way for use in a club is to determine the lightest pilot/co-pilot combination of the day and set the trim weights accordingly. You then can use this setup and fly all day without touching the trim weights at all.

Only for spinning and aerobatics it is necessary to use the trim box in the tail according to the chart.

The DG1001 can be equipped with a hand rudder system when combined with fixed or electrically operated landing gear. The lever on the left side of the cockpit, which replaces the one used for the manual retractable landing gear, is used for rudder control and enables people with disabilities to enjoy the beauty of our sport.

Retrofitting of the hand rudder system is also possible, which also enables clubs to educate people with disabilites in gliding thoug they are not yet admitted as member at the moment.

Tip: Many organisations and countries support schemes to improve participation of people with disabilities in sport.