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TM 800-51 – Alternative Drive Belts for DG-800B, DG-800B MW and DG-808C
With the new Technical Note TN 800-51, additional approved drive belts are now available for the DG-800B, DG-800B MW and DG-808C. These new belts...
Change in the management of DG Aviation GmbH
With effect from 1 September 2026, Sebastian Tschorn has acquired all the shares in DG Aviation GmbH from Holger Back and now heads the company as...
BEWARE OF FAKE SHOPS!
  BEWARE OF FAKE SHOPS! It has come to our attention that a fake shop is currently selling DG Aviation spare parts. Please check carefully...
TN 800-54 / 500-18: PAD PUBLISHED
EASA Has published a PAD (Proposed Airworthiness Directive) for TN 800-54 / 500-18. This Technical Note concerns the fuel hose attached to the...

NEW DG AVIATION YOUTUBE CHANNEL

We will be deleting our old YouTube channel shortly. In the future, you can enjoy exciting content directly on our new channel. Follow the new channel right here: DG Aviation - YouTube Channel

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Now available – Propeller Adapter Disc DG‑1000T

We are pleased to inform you that the certification process for the new propeller adapter disc for the DG‑1000T has been successfully completed. All required inspections and tests have been fully carried out and approved. The corresponding technical details are...

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LS8-e – Installation and use of GEN4 batteries

We have begun modifying the LS8-e prototype to install and use GEN4 batteries. The battery compartment of an LS8-e is currently being modified to install the new batteries. All load tests have already been completed, and final flight tests are scheduled for the fall....

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Service department: Current processing times

We would like to inform you today that there may currently be slightly longer processing times in our service department. The good news is that our team is working energetically and with high priority to complete all processes as quickly as possible. Over the past few...

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LS3 goes neo!

The new LS3 neo winglets offer a modern and effective way to take the performance and flight characteristics of LS3 and LS3-a gliders to a new level. They are based on the “neo principle” developed by DG Aviation, which is based on the latest aerodynamic findings and...

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DG1001 Serie – Our delivery times

With the internal restructuring and founding of JSDG Production GmbH, we have increased our capacity and can offer delivery slots for new DG aircraft from the DG1001 series within the next three years. Our DG1001 series Interested? Then simply send us a non-binding...

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INFO: DG-1000T Propeller Adapter Disc (TN 1000-52)

Following our previous communications regarding the DG-1000T propeller adapter disc, we would like to provide you with an updated status. Unfortunately, the approval of the new version of the propeller adapter disc is taking longer than expected due to supply chain...

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INFO: TN DG-SS-10 / TN 800-52

In accordance with ADs 2026-0009 and 2026-0010 published by EASA concerning TN DG-SS-10 / TN 800-52, we would like to provide you with further specific information. Most important date: The prescribed inspection and modification must be carried out by March 20, 2026,...

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CHRISTMAS WISHES

2025 is slowly coming to an end. Together, we can look back on a varied, innovative, and successful year for DG Aviation.The pleasant cooperation with you has shaped this year, and we would like to thank you for this. We wish you, your family and your friends a...

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THE PERFECT CHRISTMAS GIFT

What do you give a glider pilot as a gift? A voucher from DG Aviation, of course! We have vouchers ready and will send you the desired amount by December 18 by mail (within Germany only) or by December 23 digitally by email to print out at home. The voucher can be...

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ASSISTANCE: TN DG-SS-10 / TN 800-52

Assistance: TN DG-SS-10 / TN 800/52 At this point, we would like to provide you with some practical assistance for implementing TM DG-SS-10 and TM800/52. Physical procedures (measures 1 to 5 of the TM):- Check the spherical plain bearings (measure 1)If this check...

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