Ksandell Posted January 24, 2020 Report Share Posted January 24, 2020 I'm interested in getting into motor gliders, but am specifically interested in side-by-side. I couldn't find a consolidated list of models through the forum search. Any help, consolidated list of side-by-side motor gliders? Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Pearl Posted January 24, 2020 Report Share Posted January 24, 2020 Got to the Library tab, then Archives to see the major TMG's. All except the Carat and Moni are two-place, side by side. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ksandell Posted January 24, 2020 Author Report Share Posted January 24, 2020 Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Sliwa Posted January 26, 2020 Report Share Posted January 26, 2020 An easy compilation is viewable by going to the menus indicated by: About > TMG Compilation 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Todd Posted January 28, 2020 Report Share Posted January 28, 2020 Search Elfin 20.ex for the latest (soon to be flying) hybrid electric touring motor glider from Germany. 50:1 side-by-side Electric self-launch with hybrid option for long range touring. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
algee1_73@yahoo.com Posted January 28, 2020 Report Share Posted January 28, 2020 Another way to get educated is to go to the next gathering, when there are usually 4-5 types of touring motor-gliders on site with owners who will talk to you endlessly about them. Not certain when the next one will be, but it's a good place to see them. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ksandell Posted January 28, 2020 Author Report Share Posted January 28, 2020 Thanks for all the replies. I think I'm leaning towards the Pipistrel Tauras with the Rotax. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HiFlite Posted January 29, 2020 Report Share Posted January 29, 2020 4 hours ago, Ksandell said: Thanks for all the replies. I think I'm leaning towards the Pipistrel Tauras with the Rotax. Nifty ship, but not a touring motorglider. That is, the engine is used for self-launch, then stopped and stowed for soaring. It's not something that one can routinely use for trips. Every aircraft is a compromise with the Taurus leaning more towards sailplane than airplane. Nothing wrong with that as long as it aligns with your expectations. Now, it should be noted that self-launch sailplanes have a history of bad accidents caused by poor L/D with the pylon extended, and 2) poor engine system reliability. Too often pilots get low while soaring, extend the pylon and get lower faster, followed by the engine failing to start. Caution advised. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russ Hustead Posted January 29, 2020 Report Share Posted January 29, 2020 I have two nice touring motorgliders for sale- a Diamond and a Lambada, both Rotax powered. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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