If this is your first visit, be sure to check out the FAQ by clicking the link above. You may have to register before you can post: click the register link above to proceed. To start viewing messages, select the forum that you want to visit from the selection below. |
|
|
Thread Tools | Display Modes |
#5
|
|||
|
|||
they have modified the proposal on the DG1000 to be a sustainer engine only,
and not capable of self launch, at least that's what I think I read. A G109 is a poor performer for soaring, the gear is set so you will not drag tips like you would on a DG500/505. But the -109 is workable at sea level (non high DA) areas in Hawaii. Another possibility would be the Grob 103 TwinIIIC, or one of those models does have self launch capability. Another good possibility for the buck$$ is the Stemme. Or possibly the ximango http://www.ximangousa.com/ happy hunting BT "Stefan" "stefan"@mus. INVALID .ch wrote in message ... Steve B wrote: I am at sea level / Kona Hawaii... I am looking for a way to do some casual soaring with out aero tow. If soaring is your goal, then you won't be happy with the G109. What you're looking at is a true motorized glider, such as DG 505, DG 1000 or the like. Stefan |
Thread Tools | |
Display Modes | |
|
|
Similar Threads | ||||
Thread | Thread Starter | Forum | Replies | Last Post |
Accelerated spin questions | John Harper | Aerobatics | 7 | August 15th 03 07:08 PM |
GROB 102 | Vorsanger1 | Soaring | 4 | July 11th 03 11:34 PM |