Retrofit Option for DG-400 and DG-800A with the RES System
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Paul Remde
Apr 18, 2025, 10:09:47 AM4/18/25
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Hi,
I thought you might find this interesting.
It would be expensive, but so nice - low vibration, increased reliability, no fuel smell, etc. I imagine the upgrade would require shipping the sailplane to DG in Germany.
Best Regards,
Paul Remde
Cumulus Soaring, Inc.
Rob Frith
Apr 18, 2025, 2:14:10 PM4/18/25
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I see NZSoaring Solutions, from a facebook page would like to, do this conversion too.
Replace that hard to find parts for Rotax 505 in your DG.
DG-REStrofit
We will retrofit the RES drive unit to existing aircraft in the future. We are currently planning to retrofit the electric drive unit to aircraft in the DG-400 and DG-800A series. You can already secure an option now (with a down payment) and take to the skies with your electric aircraft in the near future!
Charles Mampe
Apr 18, 2025, 9:32:40 PM4/18/25
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The linked DG option states "when we get 5 preorders paid, we will design and build, figure about 2 years".
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For an experimental, I would look at similar gliders with a Cleveland disc brake, start from there.
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