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**Ventus_a** · #**145** September 23rd 10, 09:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Surfer![_2_]

"Derek C" wrote in message
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Lasham bought a couple of DG1000s as all round trainers. However in
practice they are mostly only used for advanced cross-country
training. From a basic instructional point of view they are too
complicated (tail weights etc), too difficult to get in and out of,
and have awful ground handling (we have the 2 wheel version - the tail
weights a ton).

I found the DG1000 was easy to fly and very easy to land - it has massively
powerful airbrakes and wheel brake, there was no problem landing it in a
small area from a position that was really too high and too close.

However it's never ever going to be a primary trainer, as you wouldn't send
someone for their first solo in it.

I knew a couple of ladies who both did all their ab initio training and first/early solo flying in a Janus A. How does it compare to the DG1000 for ease of flying? I have some Janus time but none in the DG

Colin