Re: DG-600 questions

Dan wrote:
> Recently a set of DG-600 wings have shown up for sale.  They are
> damaged but don't apear to be beyond repair.  I'm considering using a
> these wings for an experiment I've been toying with for some time.   .
> I've never seen a DG-600 in person so I could use some help with a few
> basic questions.
> What is the weight of DG-600 wings?

I believe mine were around 150 lbs. each.

> What is the max non-lifting weight of a DG-600?
> I found the empty weight and max gross weight but not the non-lifting
> weight.

246 kg / 542 lbs.

> Does a DG-600 have automatic control hookups?

Yes, via two torsion tubes per side.

> Does a DG-600 have a flap/aileron mixer or are the control of the flap
> deflection and ailerons separate?

The DG-600 has flaperons, not separate aileron/flap.

Marc