This is a flight manual for DG-500 ELAN TRAINER
This is the official flight manual for the DG-500 ELAN TRAINER, a two-place high-performance sailplane manufactured by Glaser-Dirks. It provides pilots and instructors with essential information for safe and efficient operation, including certification details, emergency procedures, performance data, and maintenance guidelines. The manual includes sections on handling, care, and storage, with technical specifications such as wing span, empty weight, and maximum takeoff weight. It was first issued in December 1990 and has been revised multiple times up to February 2004.
| Wing Span | 18m (59ft) |
|---|---|
| Wing Surface | 16.6m² (179ft²) |
| Aspect Ratio | 19.5 |
| Length | 8.66m (28.4ft) |
| Empty Weight | ca. 390kg (860lbs) |
| Max. TOW | 615kg (1356lbs) |
| Wing Loading (Max) | 31kg/m² (7.58lbs/ft²) |
The maximum takeoff weight is 615kg (1356lbs).
The empty weight is approximately 390kg (860lbs).
The wing span is 18 meters (59 feet).
It is approved by the Luftfahrt-Bundesamt (LBA) in accordance with JAR Part 22 sailplanes and powered sailplanes Change 4, issued 7th May, 1987.