N818AM - 2002 Rolladen-schneider LS8-18 Aircraft Registration

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2002 ROLLADEN-SCHNEIDER LS8-18

Aircraft Description

N818AM is a 2002 Rolladen-schneider LS8-18, a none aircraft registered to Dg Soaring LLC in Clermont, FL. This aircraft holds a experimental airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on May 7, 2015. The registration certificate was issued on April 28, 2006. The registration is set to expire on February 28, 2030. Powered by a None NONE engine, N818AM is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AB2720 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N818AM was last updated on October 7, 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 N818AM. 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
2002
Manufacturer
ROLLADEN-SCHNEIDER
Model
LS8-18
Type Aircraft
Glider
ICAO Type Code
LS8LS-8T
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
May 7, 2015
Classification
Experimental 4 Category
Type Registration
LLC
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
April 28, 2006

Registered Owner

Name
DG SOARING LLC
Address
4024 SOARING LN
City
CLERMONT
State / Zip Code
Florida34714-8371
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
None
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
NONE
Engine Model
NONE
Mode S Code (Oct)
52623440
Mode S Code (Hex)
AB2720

Additional Details

Registration
N818AM
Serial Number
8427
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
1
Expiration Date
February 28, 2030
Last Action Date
October 7, 2023
Last Update Date
October 7, 2023
Unique ID
00187321

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-05-01 01:32:20 UTC