Engine rebuild costs

Does anyone have an idea of costs on a engine reuild / new engine for:

DG800/Ventus vs ASH26E

On 11/5/2010 12:51 PM, Z1 wrote:
Does anyone have an idea of costs on a engine reuild / new engine for:

DG800/Ventus vs ASH26E


You should contact Schleicher or Diamond Engines about the ASH 26 E
engine, as I think they are the only sources of new or rebuilt engines.
I'm sure it will cost more than the Solo engine for the other two
gliders, but I don't know what the costs a after 15 years and 150
hours (and 3000 on the glider), my ASH 26 E is still purring away.

What is your interest in these engines? If you are thinking of getting a
self-launcher, I suggest you go here to find the owner's group for the
ASH 26 E:

ASH 26E owners group http://groups.google.com/group/ASH-26E?lnk=li&pli=1

Here is the group for self-launchers in general, the Auxiliary-powered
Sailplane Association:

www.motorglider.org

It also has a discussion group, which you can find in the menu on the site.

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- "Transponders in Sailplanes - Feb/2010" also ADS-B, PCAS, Flarm http://tinyurl.com/yb3xywl
- "A Guide to Self-launching Sailplane Operation Mar/2004" Much of what you need to know tinyurl.com/yfs7tnz

On Nov 6, 9:59*am, Eric Greenwell wrote:
On 11/5/2010 12:51 PM, Z1 wrote:

What is your interest in these engines? If you are thinking of getting a
self-launcher, I suggest you go here to find the owner's group for the
ASH 26 E:



There's alot of these motorgliders for sale at the mo.. just after the
pro's/con's of the motors.

Thanks Eric for your reply i will chk the link provided...

There's alot of these motorgliders for sale at the mo.. just after the
pro's/con's of the motors.

Don't have any of them myself... but I hear as much praise about the
26's setup as I've heard about problems with the rest. Speaking from
an anecdotal standpoint, the 26's Wankel arrangement seems superior.
Of course the electric option seems a superior choice to the Wankel,
and would certainly be my first choice if it were an option...

-Paul

On 11/5/2010 8:58 PM, sisu1a wrote:
There's alot of these motorgliders for sale at the mo.. just after the
pro's/con's of the motors.

Don't have any of them myself... but I hear as much praise about the
26's setup as I've heard about problems with the rest. Speaking from
an anecdotal standpoint, the 26's Wankel arrangement seems superior.
Of course the electric option seems a superior choice to the Wankel,
and would certainly be my first choice if it were an option...

The much lower vibration of the Wankel rotary, compared to the two
stroke engines, greatly reduces vibration induced problems. Of course,
there is much more to a motorglider than the propulsion system, and the
26 E owner's group is a good place to discover these.

And please note the link to the "Guide" below. It's an excellent
resource for people that want to, or are already operating
self-launching sailplanes.

--
Eric Greenwell - Washington State, USA (change ".netto" to ".us" to email me)

- "A Guide to Self-launching Sailplane Operation Mar/2004" Much of what you need to know tinyurl.com/yfs7tnz

On Nov 6, 12:07*am, Eric Greenwell wrote:
On 11/5/2010 8:58 PM, sisu1a wrote: There's alot of these motorgliders for sale at the mo.. just after the
pro's/con's of the motors.

Don't have any of them myself... but I hear as much praise about the
26's setup as I've heard about problems with the rest. Speaking from
an anecdotal standpoint, the 26's Wankel arrangement seems superior.
Of course the electric option seems a superior choice to the Wankel,
and would certainly be my first choice if it were an option...

The much lower vibration of the Wankel rotary, compared to the two
stroke engines, greatly reduces vibration induced problems. Of course,
there is much more to a motorglider than the propulsion system, and the
26 E owner's group is a good place to discover these.

And please note the link to the "Guide" below. It's an excellent
resource for people that want to, or are already operating
self-launching sailplanes.

--
Eric Greenwell - Washington State, USA (change ".netto" to ".us" to email me)

- "A Guide to Self-launching Sailplane Operation Mar/2004" Much of what you need to know tinyurl.com/yfs7tnz

Funny how when someone asks anything in aviation regarding costs, the
responses are so much like a politician's meanderings, never answering
the question. I know it is highly variable, I get that ... but does
ANYONE any longer answer a question rather than giving a reference?
Someone give the guy a figure please! even if its a long shot rough
estimate.

On Nov 5, 2:51*pm, Z1 wrote:
Does anyone have an idea of costs on a engine reuild / new engine for:

*DG800/Ventus vs ASH26E

Ignore these guys !
The real answer is:
"If you have to ask..."

Contact me for info about a motorglider
with less likelihood of needing engine rebuild ;-)

Best Regards, Dave "YO electric"

PS: Latest Antares 20E owner in USA just put his
glider away for the winter. He received the glider
in June 2009, and has already flown it 475 hours
(including winning a couple days at the Sports Nats).
Only required maintenance ?
Pause, Ready, drum-roll...

Add air to the tires.

On Nov 9, 5:26*am, Dave Nadler wrote:
On Nov 5, 2:51*pm, Z1 wrote:

Does anyone have an idea of costs on a engine reuild / new engine for:

*DG800/Ventus vs ASH26E

Ignore these guys !
The real answer is:
"If you have to ask..."

Contact me for info about a motorglider
with less likelihood of needing engine rebuild ;-)

Best Regards, Dave "YO electric"

PS: Latest Antares 20E owner in USA just put his
glider away for the winter. He received the glider
in June 2009, and has already flown it 475 hours
(including winning a couple days at the Sports Nats).
Only required maintenance ?
Pause, Ready, drum-roll...

Add air to the tires.

It runs on air pressure? ;-)

9B

On Nov 9, 9:17*am, Andy wrote:
On Nov 9, 5:26*am, Dave Nadler wrote:



On Nov 5, 2:51*pm, Z1 wrote:

Does anyone have an idea of costs on a engine reuild / new engine for:

*DG800/Ventus vs ASH26E

Ignore these guys !
The real answer is:
"If you have to ask..."

Contact me for info about a motorglider
with less likelihood of needing engine rebuild ;-)

Best Regards, Dave "YO electric"

PS: Latest Antares 20E owner in USA just put his
glider away for the winter. He received the glider
in June 2009, and has already flown it 475 hours
(including winning a couple days at the Sports Nats).
Only required maintenance ?
Pause, Ready, drum-roll...

Add air to the tires.

It runs on air pressure? *;-)

9B

Plugging it in at night is "fueling", not "maintenance"...

On Nov 9, 6:47*am, Dave Nadler wrote:
On Nov 9, 9:17*am, Andy wrote:





On Nov 9, 5:26*am, Dave Nadler wrote:

On Nov 5, 2:51*pm, Z1 wrote:

Does anyone have an idea of costs on a engine reuild / new engine for:

*DG800/Ventus vs ASH26E

Ignore these guys !
The real answer is:
"If you have to ask..."

Contact me for info about a motorglider
with less likelihood of needing engine rebuild ;-)

Best Regards, Dave "YO electric"

PS: Latest Antares 20E owner in USA just put his
glider away for the winter. He received the glider
in June 2009, and has already flown it 475 hours
(including winning a couple days at the Sports Nats).
Only required maintenance ?
Pause, Ready, drum-roll...

Add air to the tires.

It runs on air pressure? *;-)

9B

Plugging it in at night is "fueling", not "maintenance"...

I know - I saw the big gasoline-powered generator sitting next to the
glider on the ramp.