Last Updated 26/08/98 21:52
 

 
 
 
       
                          Download three-view
 
Details are sketchy as yet as so far the only definite thing known is that the scale will be
to one third - looks like I might have to pay the ransom on my third scale pilot!!
 
 
The three-view is a rough unfinished version at the moment. 
 
 
                               Fuselage length         90.5 ins
                               Wingspan                15ft 2in
                               Wing area               14.1 sq ft
                               Weight                  14 - 18lbs
 
Purbeck Sailplanes are shortly to produce a limited edition DG600 to one third  scale. Initially 
just four kits will  be  produced  for evaluation purposes and I am lucky enough to have my name 
on one of them.It is not intended to offer this kit for general availability as the size and co-
mplexity  of kitting a model at this scale means it would be very expensive and exclusive.
 
 
A colleague at a local club has a one third DG600 from the PJ Models kit - or he had a DG600!!
 
 
 Steve carrying it out to the pattch before its fateful flight              On tow behind the tug
 
Climbing out on tow               At rest before the days flying
 
Unfortunately a recent misunderstanding whilst aerotowing lead to both its and the  tugs  demise. At 
about 30 feet the tow in Steves words went 'pear-shaped' and in the heat of the moment nether glider
or tug pilot released. 
The DG600 performed faultlessly before the accident and was  difficult  to tell apart from full-size
when at altitude.
 

 

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