Someone please correct me if I've got this wrong. I thought the term
"Turbo" as it applies to gliders means that the sustainer engine can be
started simply by using the propeller(s): i.e., the forward movement of the
glider thru the air will cause the propeller(s) to act as a "turbine" to
start the engine(hence the term turbo). Weight savings are realized due to
lack of electric starter (and battery?).

Regards,

-Doug


Bruce Hoult wrote:

In article Ldyuc.3832$lL1.2063@fed1read03,
"BTIZ" wrote:

"Paul" wrote in message
...
Looks like DG have succumbed to market forces by annoucing they
will produce a "Turbo" version of the 808. See
http://www.dg-flugzeugbau.de/dg-808st-e.html Also has the 600kg all
up weight. Nice.

the standard engines get a little anemic out here in the western high
desert.. (US)

Uhhh ... that would appear to be a non sequitur. A "turbo" is a power
improvement over a standard glider ... it's a big step down in power
(and price) from a standard engine.

-- Bruce