Flying – easy and safe

The neo winglets of the DG1001Club were specially developed for training.  The handling is therefore more harmonious and the stall characteristics are very good-natured, as desired for a training two-seater.  Coupled with the performance, which is excellent for training aircraft, every take-off is used effectively and learning successes come quickly.

slow flight:
With the center of gravity forward, the DG1001Club neo can be kept stable in deep stall.   If you gradually lower the center of gravity with the help of the trimming weights, the tendency to tip over slowly increases.   However, the aircraft remains easily controllable over the entire center of gravity range and quickly ends the stalled flight condition when the stick is released.

Spin:
If you place the center of gravity in the rear area using the trim weights, you can use the DG1001Club neo excellently for spin training.   The aircraft can be launched and exited using standard procedures and exhibits the behavior of modern plastic aircraft.

Unlike older generation aircraft, modern plastic aircraft spin steeply and flatly alternately.   A property that cannot be simulated with old mixed or wooden training two-seaters.   With the DG1001Club neo, the students are specifically prepared for the flight behavior of modern aircraft.

Performance :
The flight performance at 18m is comparable to that of old standard class aircraft.   Thus, the aircraft is also ideal for cross-country flights.

Flexibility is The Key

DG1001Club neo forms the cornerstone of the DG1001 family.  Various options make the aircraft more flexible than any other.  Whether wingspan, undercarriage, water ballast or even propulsion.  With the DG1001 modular system, we can  adapt the aircraft to your needs.

spans

Thanks to the separation point included as standard, the DG1001Club neo can be flown with different wingspans.

• In the basic version, the DG1001Club neo is delivered with a wingspan of 18m and neo winglets.   Ideal for training and pleasure flights
• With a wingspan of 17.2m, the DG1001 becomes an aerobatic machine.   It is even suitable for figures of the Cat.   A approved, which makes it not only ideal for aerobatic training, but also enables the pilot to fly advanced programs and figures
• The new 20m neo outer wings can also be attached.   The performance increases significantly and XC pilots can enjoy a 20m double seater!   We recommend this option in connection with a retractable landing gear and, if necessary, a water ballast system in order to fully utilize the advantages of the 20m ends.

Landing Gear Options
The standard fixed landing gear is perfect for clubs and flight schools looking for a simple, robust trainer aircraft.  However, If the aircraft is to fulfill other roles in addition to training, a retractable landing gear can be installed as an alternative.   This option can also be retrofitted to DG.   The mechanical retractable landing gear is identical in height and position to the fixed landing gear.   The nose wheel is also retained.   An ideal combination for club use.   

water ballast
In order to keep the aircraft as simple and inexpensive as possible, we have not installed water ballast.   For customers who later want to be able to retrofit a water ballast system, we offer a corresponding preparation.   Alternatively, the system can also be installed from the start. 

Setting your Center of Gravity

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.