N818RS - 2000 Rolladen-schneider LS8-18 Aircraft Registration

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2000 ROLLADEN-SCHNEIDER LS8-18

Aircraft Description

N818RS is a 2000 Rolladen-schneider LS8-18, a none aircraft registered to Stokes Richard Christopher in Cambridge, MA. This aircraft holds a experimental airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on May 19, 2021. The registration certificate was issued on October 9, 2025. The registration is set to expire on October 31, 2032. Powered by a None NONE engine, N818RS is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AB289C (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N818RS was last updated on March 18, 2026. 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 N818RS. 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
2000
Manufacturer
ROLLADEN-SCHNEIDER
Model
LS8-18
Type Aircraft
Glider
ICAO Type Code
LS8LS-8T
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
May 19, 2021
Classification
Experimental 4 Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
October 9, 2025

Registered Owner

Name
STOKES RICHARD CHRISTOPHER
Address
26 WASHINGTON AVE
City
CAMBRIDGE
State / Zip Code
Massachusetts02140-2810
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
None
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
NONE
Engine Model
NONE
Mode S Code (Oct)
52624234
Mode S Code (Hex)
AB289C

Additional Details

Registration
N818RS
Serial Number
8319
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
1
Expiration Date
October 31, 2032
Last Action Date
March 18, 2026
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00853705

Last Known Position

Date
June 3, 2026 (UTC 20:23:52)
Airport
Latitude
42.420639
Longitude
-71.799462

Data Source

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

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