The Rolladen-Schneider LS9 is an 18 metre single-seat motor glider launched in 2000 by Rolladen-Schneider . Production ended after just 10 gliders were built, when Rolladen-Schneider went into receivership.
3-457: The LS9 was the sole self-launching glider developed at Rolladen-Schneider. The prototype first flew in 1995, powered by a Rotax 535 two-stroke engine. Production of this engine was discontinued by Rotax , putting the LS9 project on hold pending the development of a suitable engine. The Solo 2625 engine and a Technoflug two-blade propeller were finally selected. The engine installation, including
6-594: The carbon composite propeller mast and folding exhaust system, was developed by the specialist firm Walter Binder Motorenbau GmbH , having nearly 100% commonality with the Schempp-Hirth Ventus CM installation. General characteristics Performance Related lists Rotax 535 The Rotax 535 is an Austrian aircraft engine , that was designed and produced by Rotax of Gunskirchen for use in motor gliders . The first application for type certification to JAR 22 , Appendix H,
9-459: Was made on 29 June 1982 and the first certification was granted on 27 April 1983. It is out of production and is no longer offered for sale by Rotax. The Rotax 535 is a twin cylinder two-stroke , in-line , 521.2 cc (31.8 cu in) displacement, liquid-cooled, gasoline engine design, with a 3:1 belt reduction drive . It employs dual Bosch or Ducati magnetic high-voltage condenser ignition systems, one or two carburetors and produces
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