Paritech Ash 26 4.5m or Paritech DG600

[Mark Wilcockson]

My minds turning to next summer and thinking about my first fully moulded glider

Any experiences of the Paritech Ash or DG would be much appreciated

Many thanks

Mark

[NeilTarver]

Hello Mark

I have flown a Paritech DG600 off the slope for four years now and can thoroughly recommend one. Like you I was looking for quality 4.5 to 5.0 metre sailplane and had narrowed the choice down to the Paritech 1:4 scale ASH26 or the 1:3.5 scale DG600. The Paritech 1:3.5 ASH26 was not available five years ago. After much consultation with John McNamara (Soarstream) who by the way has a 1:4 scale ASH26 and highly recommends it, I went with the DG600 simply because I wanted the larger glider.

As I have mentioned I only fly off the slope and I find I can comfortably fly the DG600 in light through moderately strong conditions She is stable, has a broad speed range, and is a very good thermal machine. People have commented about the very narrow wing tip cord and tip stalling but she has no nasty tendencies and in fact is quite benign. A 1:3.5 scale (a little over 5.0 metres) she is pretty easy to self-launch being 8.3 kg and the slender fuselage section also helps get a good grip. The airframe is robust (mine is constructed with carbon D box) and quality very good.

For me my DG600 is a keeper. The size and performance mean I can self-launch and fly in a variety of conditions. But suggest you have a chat with John McNamara who is an agent for Paritech in the UK. John will be able to give a much more thorough Paritech product review than I. The 1:3.5 ASH26 might be interesting. I would also strongly recommend working through John. He is an agent for FW Models as well.

Regards

Neil

[Mark Wilcockson]

Thanks Neil

Really useful. I am going to see John next week as he lives quite close.

I am tempted by the DG but also wondered about the narrow wings so your comments are reassuring It’s going to be a hard decision but I may be swung by the larger span too

Initially I was looking at a FW Model but the delivery time was a bit too long

Many thanks once again

Mark

[john greenfield]

Hi Mark

How about one of these ?

viewtopic.php?f=23&t=2749&sid=bbe675a9d ... ee1#p24452

I am having a bit of a clear out of my workshop to make way for new builds.

AEB

[NeilTarver]

Mark

I also have an FW Models ASW27 and it is an excellent sailplane and in my opinion the quality is a level above Paritech and Let Models (I have a Discus 2C). However I gained experience on a Valenta ASW20 and the DG600 before migrating to 1:3 scale. At the end of the day your decision will involve many factors and while I strongly recommend the DG600 an FW Models sailplane will be undoubtedly worth the wait.

Good decision to go and see John.

Regards

[Mark Wilcockson]

Hi Mark

How about one of these ?

viewtopic.php?f=23&t=2749&sid=bbe675a9d ... ee1#p24452

I am having a bit of a clear out of my workshop to make way for new builds.

AEB

Thanks John. I quite enjoy putting them together so was looking to go new. I will have a think over the weekend though

Mark

[Mark Wilcockson]

Mark

I also have an FW Models ASW27 and it is an excellent sailplane and in my opinion the quality is a level above Paritech and Let Models (I have a Discus 2C). However I gained experience on a Valenta ASW20 and the DG600 before migrating to 1:3 scale. At the end of the day your decision will involve many factors and while I strongly recommend the DG600 an FW Models sailplane will be undoubtedly worth the wait.

Good decision to go and see John.

Regards

Neil. I originally was looking at the FW ASW17

But with a lead time of 12 months I would miss next season. Next time maybe

Mark