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Rolladen-Schneider LS8, the Glossary

Index Rolladen-Schneider LS8

The Rolladen-Schneider LS8 is a Standard and 18 metre class single-seat glider developed by Rolladen-Schneider and in series production since 1995.[1]

Table of Contents

  1. 20 relations: Aramid, Crashworthiness, DG Flugzeugbau, Fédération Aéronautique Internationale, Fiberglass, Front electric sustainer, Glaser-Dirks DG-600, Glider (sailplane), Glider competition classes, Instrument landing system glide path, List of gliders, Rolladen-Schneider Flugzeugbau, Rolladen-Schneider LS4, Rolladen-Schneider LS6, Rolladen-Schneider LS7, Schempp-Hirth, Schempp-Hirth Discus, Schleicher ASW 24, Wolf Lemke, World Gliding Championships.

  2. 1990s German sailplanes
  3. Aircraft first flown in 1994
  4. Rolladen-Schneider aircraft

Aramid

Aramid fibers, short for aromatic polyamide, are a class of heat-resistant and strong synthetic fibers.

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Crashworthiness

Crashworthiness is the ability of a structure to protect its occupants during an impact.

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DG Flugzeugbau

DG Flugzeugbau GmbH is a manufacturer of sailplanes and other composite parts based in Bruchsal near Karlsruhe, Germany.

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Fédération Aéronautique Internationale

The (FAI; World Air Sports Federation) is the world governing body for air sports, and also stewards definitions regarding human spaceflight.

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Fiberglass

Fiberglass (American English) or fibreglass (Commonwealth English) is a common type of fiber-reinforced plastic using glass fiber.

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Front electric sustainer

Front electric sustainer (FES) is a propulsion system for gliders that uses an electric motor powered by batteries and a foldable propeller. Rolladen-Schneider LS8 and Front electric sustainer are electric aircraft.

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Glaser-Dirks DG-600

The Glaser-Dirks DG-600 is a glider manufactured by Glaser-Dirks as a successor to the DG-202 and DG-400 series of gliders where carbon fiber reinforced plastics was used. Rolladen-Schneider LS8 and Glaser-Dirks DG-600 are t-tail aircraft.

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Glider (sailplane)

A glider or sailplane is a type of glider aircraft used in the leisure activity and sport of gliding (also called soaring).

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Glider competition classes

Competition classes in gliding, as in other sports, mainly exist to ensure fairness in competition.

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Instrument landing system glide path

In aviation, instrument landing system glide path, commonly referred to as a glide path (G/P) or glide slope (G/S), is "a system of vertical guidance embodied in the instrument landing system which indicates the vertical deviation of the aircraft from its optimum path of descent".

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List of gliders

This is a list of gliders/sailplanes of the world, (this reference lists all gliders with references, where available) Note: Any aircraft can glide for a short time, but gliders are designed to glide for longer.

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Rolladen-Schneider Flugzeugbau

Rolladen-Schneider was a major glider manufacturer. Rolladen-Schneider LS8 and Rolladen-Schneider Flugzeugbau are Rolladen-Schneider aircraft.

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Rolladen-Schneider LS4

The Rolladen-Schneider LS4 is a Standard Class single seat glider manufactured by Rolladen-Schneider Flugzeugbau GmbH between 1980 and 2003. Rolladen-Schneider LS8 and Rolladen-Schneider LS4 are Rolladen-Schneider aircraft and t-tail aircraft.

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Rolladen-Schneider LS6

The Rolladen-Schneider LS6 is a 15 metre and 18 metre single-seat flapped glider manufactured by Rolladen-Schneider Flugzeugbau GmbH between 1984 and 2003. Rolladen-Schneider LS8 and Rolladen-Schneider LS6 are Rolladen-Schneider aircraft and t-tail aircraft.

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Rolladen-Schneider LS7

The Rolladen-Schneider LS7 is a high-performance Standard Class single-seat sailplane produced by Rolladen-Schneider Flugzeugbau GmbH from 1988 to 1993. Rolladen-Schneider LS8 and Rolladen-Schneider LS7 are Rolladen-Schneider aircraft and t-tail aircraft.

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Schempp-Hirth

Schempp-Hirth Flugzeugbau GmbH is a glider manufacturer based in Kirchheim unter Teck, Germany.

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Schempp-Hirth Discus

The Schempp-Hirth Discus is a Standard Class glider designed by Schempp-Hirth. Rolladen-Schneider LS8 and Schempp-Hirth Discus are t-tail aircraft.

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Schleicher ASW 24

The ASW 24 is a modern single-seat high-performance composite Standard Class sailplane. Rolladen-Schneider LS8 and Schleicher ASW 24 are t-tail aircraft.

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Wolf Lemke

Wolf Lemke is a designer of gliders who worked for Rolladen Schneider and after it was taken over in 2003, for DG Flugzeugbau GmbH.

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World Gliding Championships

The World Gliding Championships (WGC) is a gliding competition held roughly every two years by the FAI Gliding Commission.

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See also

1990s German sailplanes

Aircraft first flown in 1994

Rolladen-Schneider aircraft

References

[1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rolladen-Schneider_LS8

Also known as LS8 (glider).