? about LS 6C

Does anyone know what years the LS6C was produced? Is the C the only LS6 with automatic hook ups or did the B have them also? Any info on flying experience in the B or C pros & cons.

From http://www.sailplanedirectory.com/ls.htm#LS-6 ...

'The 15 m. racing class LS-6 first flew in 1983. <snip> At the 1991 World Championships at Uvalde, TX, the first four places were taken by LS-6b’s and LS-6c’s.'

Not sure whether or not that helps at all.

Stuart,

I fly a B, SN 6167, built in 1987. Lovely ship, excellent performance - everybit as good (if not a bit better) than the Ventus B but much nicer to fly, in my (and Moffat's) opinion. Only auto hookup is the elevator; however the flaperon and divebrake hookups are very easy to connect, safety (twist-on LS sleeves), and perform a visual and tactile check.

Relatively narrow cockpit, but I'm 5'11' and (ahem) 235 lbs and manage to fit just fine; it is a racer after all...Just make sure your charts are folded before you close the canopy and you have carefully located your water, food, etc!

Flaperons and dive brakes together result in an impressive descent rate; but I personally dislike the heel brakes, I feel they take away some of the rudder feel due to the movement in the rudder assembly inflight (has anyone out there tried to change a 6 to a stick brake lever?).

If you find a nice one grab it!

Kirk LS6-b '66'

I notice that DG is moving the wheel brake to the airbrake handle:

I fly a 6-b with wheel brake lever on stick. Pedal assembly forward movement is still there tough. Modification shouldn't be too hard, just find a lever and reroute the brake cable..

Br, Kalle

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