Rolladen Schneider LS8
The shutters Schneider LS8 is a single-seat high performance glider standard class, ie, with the original 15 m wingspan, winglets and rigid airfoil. It was created by fixing the flaps from the LS6. With the concept proved to be successful, the wing shapes were created with modified wing - flap junction. The hull has been adapted in the area of the wing transition, as had to be increased by the rigid profile of the setting angle.
Development
Versions are the LS8, LS8 -a, LS8 -b, LS8 -t and LS8- 18th With the help of 18 - m- winglets the span may be increased to 18 m, the aircraft must be flown in the 18 meter class.
The LS8 -b has a preparation of the fuselage for the engine installation, which has a modified fuselage structure including engine box. In addition, the wing structure was reinforced in the area of Holmes. The idea was to incorporate the company shutters -Schneider also a rescue system in the reinforced area behind the cockpit, which was not realized due to the insolvency. The LS8- t has a sustainer. From shutters Schneider was also intended to raise the total weight to 575 kg. This happened now with the new owner of the molds.
Manufacturer to 2003, the company shutters Schneider Flugzeugbau GmbH. Meanwhile, the plane of DG Flugzeugbau GmbH in Bruchsal is produced in the more developed version of the LS8- s and with turbo drive as LS8 -st.
In spring 2010, it will come to the delivery of the new LS8-s/-st, among other things, is as performance enhancers have the Mandl suction.
Application range and flight characteristics
The LS8 is characterized by a pleasant flight behavior. Particularly noteworthy is the harmonic control coordination. A good glide performance makes the LS8 to a successful competition glider. She is competitive both in the standard class and in the 18 -meter class ( with Aufsteckflügel ) and is sometimes even flown in the superior 15 -meter class. Although the LS8 was designed as a performance aircraft, it is partially used because of their good-natured flight behavior in the advanced course. The LS8 has established itself through its wide range of applications as a popular club aircraft.