DG808 Max wing loading

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Paul_UK
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DG808 Max wing loading

Post by Paul_UK » Sun Jan 17, 2021 11:02 pm

I was comparing gliders for a 15m task and noticed that you cannot max wing loading in the DG808. Specs say 10.4 lbs/sqft however I can only set it to 10.1 lbs/sqft in the hangar. I'm not sure this is correct as all other gliders the two match.
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Re: DG808 Max wing loading

Post by wickid » Mon Jan 18, 2021 4:51 am

15 meter class has a restriction of 525 kg (1157 lbs) MTOW in the FAI rules. The DG808-15 has a MTOW of 540 kg. But it is restricted to 525 kg when selecting it in 15 meter class.

If you calculate with 1157 lbs the wingloading is correct.
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Re: DG808 Max wing loading

Post by Paul_UK » Mon Jan 18, 2021 8:21 pm

Thanks for explaining that Wickid. It's not something that had even crossed my mind ref max weight allowed for the class.
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