N520RS - 1998 Rolladen-schneider LS8-18 Aircraft Registration

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1998 ROLLADEN-SCHNEIDER LS8-18

Aircraft Description

N520RS is a 1998 Rolladen-schneider LS8-18, a none aircraft registered to Hagoski Michael B in Santa Monica, CA. This aircraft holds a experimental airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on March 18, 1999. The registration certificate was issued on February 21, 2023. The registration is set to expire on February 28, 2030. Powered by a None NONE engine, N520RS is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A68A76 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N520RS was last updated on February 21, 2023. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

The Rolladen-Schneider LS-8T is a high-performance single-seat glider equipped with a sustainer engine, representing one of the most successful standard-class sailplanes in competitive soaring. First flown in 1994, it features a low-wing monoplane configuration with optional winglets and can accommodate a single pilot with up to 202 kg of water ballast. With wingspan options of 15 or 18 meters and a maximum speed of 280 km/h, the LS-8T was originally manufactured by Rolladen-Schneider of Germany. AviatorDB tracks 118 Rolladen-schneider aircraft currently registered in the FAA database. The ICAO type designator for this aircraft model is LS8.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N520RS. AviatorDB cross-references all FAA registration data with NTSB accident and incident reports, providing a comprehensive safety overview for every registered aircraft in the United States.

Model Year
1998
Manufacturer
ROLLADEN-SCHNEIDER
Model
LS8-18
Type Aircraft
Glider
ICAO Type Code
LS8LS-8T
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
March 18, 1999
Classification
Experimental 4 Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
February 21, 2023

Registered Owner

Name
HAGOSKI MICHAEL B
Address
1756 SUNSET AVE
City
SANTA MONICA
State / Zip Code
California90405-5920
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
None
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
NONE
Engine Model
NONE
Mode S Code (Oct)
51505166
Mode S Code (Hex)
A68A76

Additional Details

Registration
N520RS
Serial Number
8221
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
1
Expiration Date
February 28, 2030
Last Action Date
February 21, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00413886

Data Source

Data provided by the US Federal Aviation Administration. View on FAA.gov

Last updated: 2026-06-15 01:32:20 UTC