Greetings all,

I was able to get some flying time in on the new DL100 today. The initial start was very similar to a new DL50. Flip ‘till it barks with the choke closed, open the choke and it’s running in 1 to 3 flips. I ran about 25oz through it on the ground to get an initial ring seat and check the carb settings. It has a wonderfully fast transition just like the 50.

The first flight showed very quickly it needed more leaning so I cut the flight short and re-optimized the carb. Second flight showed the same. On the ground, it seemed close but once it’s in the air, it isn’t. Anyway, 3rd time was the charm.

I mounted it on a plane whose finished weight came in just under 24lbs. I did so for a quick comparison to a similarly weighted plane with a DA85 mounted on it which weighs 23lbs (both with gas on board). What can I say… I used to thing the DL50 yanked the Bling and H9 260 around like toys but this 100 set a new standard of yanking.

Initial tach reading with a Vess 26B was 6700rpm. After 2/3rd gallon through it and a little optimizing on the carb, it held 6990rpm. I set the idle at 1700 which it seemed quite comfortable with. Again, the transition was fantastic; almost instantaneous.

Gas consumption seemed about as expected. The plane has a 24oz tank in it but a 30oz may be more appropriate. I’ll see what tomorrow brings.

BTW, DL has informed me the release date is expected to be May 20th.

Regards,
Bob
www.dlusa.net