DG Flugzeugbau GmbH
Flight Manual LS 8-18 Limitations
2.12 Further Limitations
2.12.1 Operating Placards for Limitations
Rolladen Schneider Flugzeugbau GmbH
Type: LS 8-18 Serial No.:_______
M I N I M U M C O C K P I T L O A D
:____ kg
/ lbs
Data Placard
Minimum Cockpit Load with empty tail tank: ____ kg
/ lbs
Airspeed Limits: km/h mph Kt.
under instrument panel cover
Winch launch/Auto tow 140 87 76
Aero tow 190 118 103
In rough air 190 118 103
Maximum baggage weight
5
kg (11 lbs)
Never exceed (VNE) 280 174 151
(Soft items only)
Max. Take-off mass 525 kg ; 1157 lbs
at baggage compartment
Aerobatic manoeuvres
not
approved
Weight Limitations
Altitude related VNE speeds above MSL
Maximum Cockpit Load ....max.______kg/lbs
m ft km/h mph Kt.
Minimum Cockpit Load
min. ______kg/lbs
Up to 2000 ( 6500) - 280 174 151
Minimum Cockpit Load with
Up to 3000 ( 9800) - 266 165 144
empty tail tank
Up to 4000 (13100) - 253 157 137
and without tail battery min.:______kg/lbs
Up to 6000 (19700) - 227 141 122
Minimum Cockpit Loads for all combinations
Up to 8000 (26200) - 202 126 109
of tail tank and tail battery see Flight Manual
Up to 10000 (32800) - 179 111 97
pages 6-1/2.
Up to 12000 (39400) - 156 97 84
Lighter pilots must compensate lack of weight
near airspeed indicator
as suggested in Flight Manual
(unless marked according to page 2-3)
2.12.1
Approved Gelcoat colours for exterior surfaces
All external portions of the glider must be painted white except of wingtips, nose of fuselage and rudder.
Approved gelcoat:
UP-Gelcoat Scheufler T35 white
Tone
similar
to
RAL
9010
2.12.3 Use of water for ballast
Use of water for ballast restricted to clear water without any additives.
Edition: Dec. 2001
LBA-appr. Revision – 1 (TB 8011)
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