DG Flugzeugbau GmbH
Flight manual DG-500M
1) Control Column
The rear control stick is removable. Therefore open the snap shakle at the
trim release lever and disengage the trim cable. Pull out the stick after
opening the cap nut.
2) Release lever for the trim mechanism - green.
Operation see sect. 7.4 elevator control.
3) Trim position indicator and trim preselection lever
4) Tow release knob - yellow.
5) Rudder pedal adjustment knob – black
(only in front cockpit)
By pulling on the knob, the locking pin will be disengaged and the rudder
pedals can be pulled back towards the pilot or pushed forward away from the
pilot.
6) Front instrument Panel
After removing the side screws at the base 2 x M 6 and after removing the
screws attaching the cover to the panel 6 x M 4, the cover can be removed
towards the front. The panel remains in the aircraft.
7) Compass installation position.
8) Radio installation position.
9) Rear Instrument Panel
After removing the side screws attaching the panel to the cover (4 x M 4) the
panel can be hinged backwards into the cockpit (take out the control stick
first!).
Issued: April 1997 7.4