Our club operates a 500M with 22m wings. Apart from the complexity added by
the engine, the glider handles quite easily on the ground and in the air
(although I find the forces on the rudder a bit funny - not very linear, but
that might be due to the steerable nose wheel). I recall rigging it being
not good for people having back problems...

Hydraulic disk brake could operate better, I think the breaking force is
relatively poor (but then, you are breaking 750 kg...) Airbrakes are ok.
Maneuvrability is quite good which helps in poor weather conditions.



--
Bert Willing

ASW20 "TW"


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We are considering the purchase of a DG 505 as our
top end cross country and aerobatic training glider.
Our budget and delivery requirements, preclude consideration
of either a DG 1000 or a Duo Discus at this time.
Any feedback concerning glider handling on the ground
and in the air would be appreciated. How well does
the 505 handle weak weather conditions? How effective
are the dive brakes, wheel brake etc? ( Off field landing
capabilities.)
Our Club fleet composition right now: 3 Blaniks, Puchacz,
Twin Astir, Hornet, Junior, LS 4, Jantar and Std. Astir.
Will the DG 505 require any unusual transition training?
Thanks in advance. JB