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	LS8

	The LS8 no longer needs any introduction - after all, over the past few years it has been the most frequently sold standard class glider. The recent takeover of LS Flugzeugbau sparked the ambition amongst our engineers to enhance this outstanding product even further. The LS8-s was born! The following enhancements will be implemented with the start of production at DG Flugzeugbau: reinforced wing structure for a higher max. take-off weight of 575kg in the 18m version comfortably sprung and retractable undercarriage, enlarged to 5 inches for easier ground handling side trim with integrated pocket battery boxes under the seat - leaves more room for luggage canopy cover and water ballast funnel as standard options for leather trim NOAH rescue system solar panel (glued to the top of the fuselage or recessed) polyurethane finish Let me explain the above points: With the LS8-s you will now have the option to fly it in 15m, 18m mode or interchangeably in either mode. The customer can order either the 15m winglets, the 18m extensions or both wingtip variants. The increased max. take-off weight of 575kg was done for the 18m version. The bigger wheel is necessary for this increased max. take-off weight. It also provides added comfort and protects your spine, plus it makes the ground handling easier. Regarding the Piggott hook - I should not have to explain the Piggott hook anymore. Accidents due to inadvertently opened airbrakes are totally unnecessary and should be a thing of the past. The fact that the whole glider will be a bit "prettier" is not a bad thing either. In the future, LS gliders will have the same high-quality finish as DG owners are used to from DG Flugzeugbau. LS8-st - the turbo version Of course, this is a complete LS8s - with the additional well-known engine (But with a newly designed extraction mechanism). The LS8-st will be delivered with 18m wingtips as standard. The 15m winglets will be available as an option. If you want to buy such a glider in two steps we can offer you the LS8-st without the engine, but fully prepared to accommodate one. What this means is that the engine compartment is already laminated into the fuselage but remains invisible from the outside. To fit the engine at a later stage the compartment will be cut open, the doors fitted and the engine put in. This method to get an LS8-s-Turbo is admittedly a bit more expensive than the direct order of the finished product, but it might be an attractive option for some customers. ...and last but not least the starter version: LS8-a If you are after a basic LS8 you should still have the possibility to join the LS8 community at an affordable price. This offer is primarily aimed at clubs. The LS8-a will be available with fixed 15m wings, without the extensions and option to increase the max. take-off weight to 575kg. Nevertheless it will be different from existing LS8-a as it also has the following enhancements: improved wheel brake arrangement Piggott Hook side trim with pocket battery box outside the luggage compartment canopy cover, water ballast funnel and the options for leather trim, solar panel, NOAH system and PU finish So this starter version of the LS8 also offers the standard you expect from our company. The model care of the LS8 range hopefully shows that we do take the maintenance of LS brand very seriously and have big plans for the LS gliders.