Design
- Wings from the LS6-18w moulds, with strengthened spars and leading edges.
- Fuselage shape adapted from the LS4 by broadening the tail boom to accommodate the engine.
- All-new structure combining a new safety glass/carbon cockpit with a full carbon composite fuselage behind the wing.
- Empennage from the LS4 with new carbon and aramid composite construction.
- Larger undercarriage (5” hub) set further forward to prevent nose-over with the engine at full power.
- Innovative 210 mm x 65 mm steerable tailwheel integrated into the rudder directly under the hinge axis.
- Single aerotow/winching hook.
- Carbon composite propeller mast deployed by electric screw jack system.
- Engine recessed into the fuselage with electric starter, fuel and coolant pumps.
- Drive belt transmission to the large propeller.
- Stall warning system activated during powered flight.
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