Hello Stefan! I found videos of him on RUclips and I was amazed. My wife has the surname LANGER and we are Brazilian. We love Germany. We are planning to return to Germany for family tourism. A big hug, God bless.
What´s your opinion about the orange color at the fuselage? Should I remove the orange markings and do a custom vinyl wrapping or just leave it as it is?
I personally believe you should take advantage of the situation and "go for gold"! Do the scheme that suites your logo best. GO FOR IT! Haha! Congratulations!
I fly the SZD-50 Puchacz and the Brazilian made Quero Quero KW1 glider here in Brazil. The Kero Kero is a single seater. I learnt to fly gliders in the Puchacz and I also give instruction on them.
Congrats to you for the new glider! It has been repainted and therefore adding winglets would be be a good decision. I added those years ago to my old Standard Cirrus and its behaviour in narrow thermals improved tremendously.
Toller Flieger Deine LS3 Stefan. Ich habe auch eine LS3... aber ein Modell. :-) Fliegt absolut fantastisch. Also ich verstehe Deinen Enthusiasmus. Wünsche Dir viel Glück und Erfolg damit in der neuen Saison.
Interesting you are allowed to fly with just CG hook, in the UK on my 1F they made me put both hooks in when it had a major check, with the engineers saying they could not certify it anymore in the UK with only a CofG hook. Must admit nose hook was preferable to the CoG hook when towing in rough air.
In hungary we are allowed to have only CG hook. After a season in my ASW-15B im still haveing a hard time at the first 10-15s of the towing. Im really thinking to put in a nose hook.
borrow: sich etw. ausleihen lend: etw. verleihen Also Dein Spezl "lent you his his gilder" und "you/I borrowed his glider". Cooles Video! Als Gleitschirmflieger faszinieren mich die Segelflugzeuge! Kann man da einfach nen Tandemflug kaufen wie beim Gleitschirm?
The thick wing profile makes it more vulnerable for bugs on the leading edge then f.e. an ASW-20. It is known to noticeably degrade the performance compared to other gliders ( as do rain drops ). Better get some bug wipers….
5:22 Are you sure it is allowed (or even a good idea) to make the panel out of aluminum? In a crash it would not be nice to have sharp metal parts flying around in cockpit. There is probably a good reason that no glider manufacturers use aluminium. My ARC inspector even made me remove a small aluminium plate I used to fix the suction cup for my glider computer in ASW20.
@Stefan Langer did you get the winglets fitted to your LS3? If so, how did it go; please could you share the details as I am considering the same modification for my LS3. BTW - loving your videos, please keep them coming.
Not installed yet. There are new ones in developement and I will share my build progress here on RUclips. I think it will take about 4 - 6 weeks from now. They must be installed before August for the WGC ;)
@@michaelderflinger5002 the ls 3 is not competetive in 15m Class since 2 generations (generation 1 that killed the ls3 was 15m Ventus 2 and Asw 27, generation 2 are the modern 15m class racer like asg 29 (15m) Js3 (15m) Ventus 3 (15m) and now the successor of the asg 29 : the As33 :) ) ... the new clubclass starts at 0 and goes up to Ls 7WL, Ls 3, Asw 20a(WL) so he is safe for the next few decades in clubclass 😁
Hi Stefan, what made you choose for the LS3, and not for example the ASW-20? Now both gliders are admitted to the clubclass, I'm quite curious what made you decide for the LS3 (as an ASW-20 owner...;-)) Thanks for your cool vids!
Mmmm, flaperons and LEAD. :-D Wonderful refinish job you found! Too bad they didn't mount winglets when they were refinishing the glider. :-( When I owned a DG-300 it was fitted with the winglets and it made *such* a big difference for these older wing/airfoil designs. Best of luck with your bird in 2021!
Hi Stefan.. Question.. Can you say me why you prefer to bought the LS3 than LS4 or a centrair 101? I know that the LS3 has flaps, and maybe fly in another category. Very good video. I want to buy a glider. And my options are LS1, libelle, centrair 101, cirrus, etc.
Hey Stefan i love your videos and I have a question for you and if you don't mind how much cost all your set up for ACG 29 and also how much was the plane?
The seller must have contacted you directly. I never saw this one on any of the classified sites.. very nice bird .. I want to buy a LS3 not LS3A too.. if you know of one in similar condition pls let me know.. congrats you scored..
@@SteFly yep.. I saw the one in italy it was a LS3A which is not my first choice there is pros/cons for each but it did have low hours and the trailer was not good for the price. The price not negotiatable? I want a good flip top trailer. There will be more. If not a Discus B would be my next choice for more money. Wrap your glider that is not common .. pimp your sled.
Improved stability in turbulent thermals, increased roll rate, increased climb performance, increased cruise performance up to about 85 KIAS. Significant drag penalty above about 90 KIAS. And they look good. Worth the effort.
That bird looks fantastic! I wonder, why LS3 and not ASW20 which seems to be the best in terms of performance/handicap at the moment? Are they hard to find? or not worth it?
I think the ASW20 has a slightly higher handicap factor and is not better in performance. Honestly I don´t like the flexible wings of Schleicher gliders because you get less feedback from the air. Also the price level is lower at the LS3 and my team mate for the WGC is flying an LS3 ;)
Congratulations, Hope you'll have lots of nice enjoyable flights and always Hääääääppppieeehhh Lääähndings. Did you pick it up in CZ? At Rana where I sometimes go for paragling were quite a few LS3 flying.
Hy, you do a really good job with your videos. Im from germany too. Can you tell me were too buy glider? I know two sides for germany, but espacially for the neighbor countrys I have no Idea. Keep on going ;)
Stefan, If you would concider yourself having a instrument panel made out of CFG, contact the company where I work and we could make it 😉 Company is Albatross-fly in Slovenia. Very nice glider though 😉
You are welcome. If you will need anything, contact us. Otherwise, be safe in the sky and have a very nice time and moments with LS3 😉 I love that plane too bytheway 😉
The Std. Cirrus is also a great glider and at the moment the best glider for the buck! I don´t like the all flying tailplane which is a little bit tricky and you always need to have one hand at the stick. You also feel every air movement in the Std. Cirrus aswell as in the LS3. The empty weight of the LS3 is higher and combined with the flaps, the performance at higher speeds is better.
the ACD can replace the altimeter and not affect airworthiness? I suspect it must have a backup internal battery in case the main battery dies? BTW, I noticed I rarely watch the altimeter, I use instead the digital reading on the flight computer
Hi Mana, yes the ACD can replace the mechanical altimeter. It is certified for gliders (CS-22) and I did not see that it is necessary to have a backup battery. There is no battery installed in the device. With the old mechanical altimeter I also did not look at it. That´s why I like to have a digital altimeter and also the possiblities to control the radio and transponder is great. Especially if you have a big navigation computer installed.
interesting. I wonder if it supports both Trig TY91 radio and TT22 xpder? I know that LX90xx systems support the ACD57 as a multifunction bridge to control radio and xpder settings from the flight computer. Possible with open vario too?
@@manacoste9902 [statement from Air Avionics] It is possible to control the TRIG radio and transponder with the ACD-57, however, for the time being this is only available for the US market. Please contact local dealers for further information about cabling and licence purchase. ( Craggy Aero )
Why not have a deployable electric self lauching glider. It makes it more independent and perhaps safer. Just the cost and maintainance might be an issue
Die ASG29 wird mein Bruder vermehrt fliegen. Nachdem ich mich mit der Std. Libelle für die DM qualifiziert hatte, bin ich dann auch die Clubklasse DM geflogen. Mir macht es sehr viel Spaß mit den älteren Flugzeugen unterwegs zu sein. Man muss morgens im Wettbewerb kein Wasser tanken und generell sind die Piloten jünger ;) Sollte dieses Jahr die 18 m DM stattfinden, werde ich dort teilnehmen.
Super cooles Video wieder und es ist schön zu sehen wie du dich mit 10000 Abonnenten und einer Libelle zu über 100000 Abonnenten und einer Ls3 entwickelt hast.
At club class competitions you want to be heavy without water. And I heard that the glide performance is slightly better at the LS3. Honestly I never flew a LS3a, so I can´t tell you from my own experience.
Huge congrats on your new glider, Stefan! It looks absolutely beautiful! Wish you loads of succes in the coming season of competition! :-)
Thank you, Kristian! :)
Hello Stefan! I found videos of him on RUclips and I was amazed. My wife has the surname LANGER and we are Brazilian. We love Germany. We are planning to return to Germany for family tourism. A big hug, God bless.
Congrats Stef, beautiful bird! 👍 Fly safe!
Congrats and enjoy your new machine; all of your followers look forward to your updates.
Thanks Jim! I´m also looking forward to get the work done and finally fly this machine.
What´s your opinion about the orange color at the fuselage? Should I remove the orange markings and do a custom vinyl wrapping or just leave it as it is?
It's nice, just leave it as it is...
i think you should keep it but would be cool if you could design the stefly livery that goes with the orange vinyl
I really like the orange
I personally believe you should take advantage of the situation and "go for gold"! Do the scheme that suites your logo best. GO FOR IT! Haha! Congratulations!
Würde das Orange lassen, wenn es gut eingeschliffen ist. Sicherheitsgewinn aber mit dem Flasher von Horst.
Nice new toy, Stefan. NZ season is going well; come back and visit one day.
Let´s hope that the world will get better soon! For sure I will visit NZ again :) Enjoy the good weather and your great country. Cheers, Stefan
I fly the SZD-50 Puchacz and the Brazilian made Quero Quero KW1 glider here in Brazil. The Kero Kero is a single seater. I learnt to fly gliders in the Puchacz and I also give instruction on them.
Congrats to you for the new glider! It has been repainted and therefore adding winglets would be be a good decision. I added those years ago to my old Standard Cirrus and its behaviour in narrow thermals improved tremendously.
Amazing, I love the new glider! Can‘t wait to start flying once the season starts! Gruß aus Rheinland-Pfalz
Thank you! I wish you great flights and safe flights!
Toller Flieger Deine LS3 Stefan. Ich habe auch eine LS3... aber ein Modell. :-) Fliegt absolut fantastisch. Also ich verstehe Deinen Enthusiasmus. Wünsche Dir viel Glück und Erfolg damit in der neuen Saison.
Welcome to the LS3 club :). I'd love to get some winglets for my LS3a-17. And an open vario 😇
Congrats!, def interested in what you are doing to your panel... may have to pick up a new panel from you once you have it dialed in!
Thank you! Haha, would be great :)
Congratulations Stef, fly safe :)
Thanks man!
New glider looks nice :) I cant wait your new flying season :)
And new videos of course :)
Interesting you are allowed to fly with just CG hook, in the UK on my 1F they made me put both hooks in when it had a major check, with the engineers saying they could not certify it anymore in the UK with only a CofG hook. Must admit nose hook was preferable to the CoG hook when towing in rough air.
In hungary we are allowed to have only CG hook. After a season in my ASW-15B im still haveing a hard time at the first 10-15s of the towing. Im really thinking to put in a nose hook.
Congratulations on your new glider.
Please come to Korea on that glider.
We'll wait.
Thanks man! Hahaaa, I think this would be a looong journey and really difficult without motor :D
@@SteFly Then, please come to Korea on your other flight, Airbus a380.
I'll be waiting for you.
borrow: sich etw. ausleihen
lend: etw. verleihen
Also Dein Spezl "lent you his his gilder" und "you/I borrowed his glider". Cooles Video! Als Gleitschirmflieger faszinieren mich die Segelflugzeuge! Kann man da einfach nen Tandemflug kaufen wie beim Gleitschirm?
Jup, mit dem Vorteil, dass Du deinen eigenen Sitzplatz hast und nicht auf Tuchfühlung gehen musst ;)
@@glucksi1655 Ja, aber dem Nachteil, dass ich keinen Segelflugschein und kein Segelflugzeug hab... 😝
Viel Spaß damit! Es grüßt ein alter LS-Fan aus Königdorf!
The thick wing profile makes it more vulnerable for bugs on the leading edge then f.e. an ASW-20. It is known to noticeably degrade the performance compared to other gliders ( as do rain drops ). Better get some bug wipers….
Congrats for your new unit! Cheers from Texas.
Thank you 😊
Nice LS3 Stephan! I live in New Mexico USA, an LS3 pilot as well. Do you mind if I ask who supplies winglets for your LS3?
5:22 Are you sure it is allowed (or even a good idea) to make the panel out of aluminum? In a crash it would not be nice to have sharp metal parts flying around in cockpit. There is probably a good reason that no glider manufacturers use aluminium. My ARC inspector even made me remove a small aluminium plate I used to fix the suction cup for my glider computer in ASW20.
The original, certified panel is made out of aluminium. I'm also not a big fan of an aluminium instrument panel....
@Stefan Langer did you get the winglets fitted to your LS3? If so, how did it go; please could you share the details as I am considering the same modification for my LS3.
BTW - loving your videos, please keep them coming.
Not installed yet. There are new ones in developement and I will share my build progress here on RUclips. I think it will take about 4 - 6 weeks from now. They must be installed before August for the WGC ;)
welcome back to the clubklasse 😏🥰
Let´s fly together :-)
Stefan Langer it’s my dream to fly with my boyfriend side by side 😌❤️
@@julietsierra i didn't know that flaps are allowed in Club Class.
@@michaelderflinger5002 the ls 3 is not competetive in 15m Class since 2 generations (generation 1 that killed the ls3 was 15m Ventus 2 and Asw 27, generation 2 are the modern 15m class racer like asg 29 (15m) Js3 (15m) Ventus 3 (15m) and now the successor of the asg 29 : the As33 :) ) ...
the new clubclass starts at 0 and goes up to Ls 7WL, Ls 3, Asw 20a(WL) so he is safe for the next few decades in clubclass 😁
Congratulations Stefan great choice.
Cool video! Good luck at the World Championships, I'll cheer for you.
Fantastic!!!! Super nice!! Beautiful!!!
Hi Stefan, what made you choose for the LS3, and not for example the ASW-20? Now both gliders are admitted to the clubclass, I'm quite curious what made you decide for the LS3 (as an ASW-20 owner...;-)) Thanks for your cool vids!
Mmmm, flaperons and LEAD. :-D Wonderful refinish job you found! Too bad they didn't mount winglets when they were refinishing the glider. :-( When I owned a DG-300 it was fitted with the winglets and it made *such* a big difference for these older wing/airfoil designs. Best of luck with your bird in 2021!
Hi Stefan.. Question.. Can you say me why you prefer to bought the LS3 than LS4 or a centrair 101? I know that the LS3 has flaps, and maybe fly in another category. Very good video.
I want to buy a glider. And my options are LS1, libelle, centrair 101, cirrus, etc.
Congratulations Stefan
Hello Stefan, can you tell me what the second hand market is like in Europe now? for the likes of the LS3-4 etc.
Hey Stefan i love your videos and I have a question for you and if you don't mind how much cost all your set up for ACG 29 and also how much was the plane?
Congratulations with your new glider, Stefan!
It will look great if you just add your Eagle (in black or white) on top of the orange nose.
Thanks mate! I´m not sure if black is the best color because it will get hot in the sun and the composite is not certified for this.
The seller must have contacted you directly. I never saw this one on any of the classified sites.. very nice bird .. I want to buy a LS3 not LS3A too.. if you know of one in similar condition pls let me know.. congrats you scored..
Yes, fortunately he did. There was one in Italy and one in Belgium for sale but I think they are already sold.
@@SteFly yep.. I saw the one in italy it was a LS3A which is not my first choice there is pros/cons for each but it did have low hours and the trailer was not good for the price. The price not negotiatable? I want a good flip top trailer. There will be more. If not a Discus B would be my next choice for more money. Wrap your glider that is not common .. pimp your sled.
That glider is From aeroklub Hranice in CZ
Quick question; Why do people get an ls3 instead of ls8, ive heard Good stuff about it
@@adamlhotak8180 ls8 is standard class ls3 is club class
hi Stefan,amazing video,thx so much!
I'm piloting A-15 ages ago. Really love this glider!
Der Schleifsporn ist aber auch noch ein Punkt für ein Upgrade, oder?😅
Etwas Clubklasse muss noch behwahrt werden am Flugzeug 😂
@@SteFly Naja, so ein bisschen Holz ist an einem Plastikflieger auch was schönes.
@@lostfridge6938 Aja
Beautiful aircraft! Congratulations!
Nice looking LS3 Stefan. I am considering winglets for my LS3. Could you briefly describe what the addition of winglets improve on the LS3?
Improved stability in turbulent thermals, increased roll rate, increased climb performance, increased cruise performance up to about 85 KIAS. Significant drag penalty above about 90 KIAS. And they look good. Worth the effort.
That orange paint looks so good.
Great that you like it! Would be a lot of work to sand it down
That bird looks fantastic! I wonder, why LS3 and not ASW20 which seems to be the best in terms of performance/handicap at the moment? Are they hard to find? or not worth it?
I think the ASW20 has a slightly higher handicap factor and is not better in performance. Honestly I don´t like the flexible wings of Schleicher gliders because you get less feedback from the air. Also the price level is lower at the LS3 and my team mate for the WGC is flying an LS3 ;)
ich wünsche dir viel Erfolg und Spass in deiner neune ls3! Und hoffentlich können wir bald mit dem Fliegen wieder anfanegn. LG aus Bayern!
Vielen Dank! Hoffentlich klappt das mit Corona...
Congratulations,
Hope you'll have lots of nice enjoyable flights and always Hääääääppppieeehhh Lääähndings.
Did you pick it up in CZ? At Rana where I sometimes go for paragling were quite a few LS3 flying.
Thanks David! The LS3 was located in Slovakia in the last year, before it was in CZ.
Hy,
you do a really good job with your videos. Im from germany too. Can you tell me were too buy glider? I know two sides for germany, but espacially for the neighbor countrys I have no Idea.
Keep on going ;)
Hermoso planeador Stefan!!!! Te felicito!!!!
Stefan, If you would concider yourself having a instrument panel made out of CFG, contact the company where I work and we could make it 😉
Company is Albatross-fly in Slovenia.
Very nice glider though 😉
Thank you for the offer!
You are welcome. If you will need anything, contact us.
Otherwise, be safe in the sky and have a very nice time and moments with LS3 😉 I love that plane too bytheway 😉
WORLD BEST CHAMPION 🏆KEEP GOING WELL🛩️BEST OF LUCK❤
Which is better ls8 neo vs lak 17c fes
That is an amazing scenery at the beginning on the video. The Carstle, the Airfield,... ;)
Indeed a nice place to fly ;)
Absolutely . Seems like the Bergstraße 🙂.
@@jannikrummel3394 It has to be the Bergstraße, there is no other scenery, which is that beautiful
@Nicho Air True. There are only some places equaly as good as there!
@@jannikrummel3394 *no places...
Great updates! How did you fly the two, how do you compare the LS3 with the Std.Cirrus? Thank you.
The Std. Cirrus is also a great glider and at the moment the best glider for the buck! I don´t like the all flying tailplane which is a little bit tricky and you always need to have one hand at the stick. You also feel every air movement in the Std. Cirrus aswell as in the LS3. The empty weight of the LS3 is higher and combined with the flaps, the performance at higher speeds is better.
@@SteFly Great! Thanks for the answer.
what does the plane cost just curious?
the ACD can replace the altimeter and not affect airworthiness? I suspect it must have a backup internal battery in case the main battery dies? BTW, I noticed I rarely watch the altimeter, I use instead the digital reading on the flight computer
Hi Mana, yes the ACD can replace the mechanical altimeter. It is certified for gliders (CS-22) and I did not see that it is necessary to have a backup battery. There is no battery installed in the device. With the old mechanical altimeter I also did not look at it. That´s why I like to have a digital altimeter and also the possiblities to control the radio and transponder is great. Especially if you have a big navigation computer installed.
interesting. I wonder if it supports both Trig TY91 radio and TT22 xpder? I know that LX90xx systems support the ACD57 as a multifunction bridge to control radio and xpder settings from the flight computer. Possible with open vario too?
@@manacoste9902 [statement from Air Avionics] It is possible to control the TRIG radio and transponder with the ACD-57, however, for the time being this is only available for the US market.
Please contact local dealers for further information about cabling and licence purchase. ( Craggy Aero )
Thank you Stefan
@@manacoste9902 Thank you for the mail! I did not know this :)
Amazing glider. How much did it cost? Good luck
Why not have a deployable electric self lauching glider. It makes it more independent and perhaps safer. Just the cost and maintainance might be an issue
Top👍 Habe die LS3 als Model in 1:2,5 Fliegt so wie die große bin die große nämlich auch schon geflogen.
4:42 "We have the elevator"- Glad you have an elevator thats very useful indeed.
Nice bird!
God, I'm jealous.
I hope you enjoy yours.
@stefanLanger is there also a discount for current ACd owners who want to upgrdade with the altimeter license?
Hi Michael, unfortunately not. The coupon code is only valid for this combination.
What are you doing with your ASG-29?
My brother will fly it more often and I have also planned the SGP in Sweden & 18 m nationals ;)
Ls3 has a very liberal handicap. Very good ship.
How do you become a glider pilot
Hi. I flew the LS1 and the marvelous LS6! My favourite.
Have you flown the LS 3 & the LS 4 too?
I'm wondering how they compare and what the benefits of the types are?
How much does one of this totally cost?
Hast du deine ASG 29 noch? Warum fliegst du bei der WGC in der Clubklasse mit?
Die ASG29 wird mein Bruder vermehrt fliegen. Nachdem ich mich mit der Std. Libelle für die DM qualifiziert hatte, bin ich dann auch die Clubklasse DM geflogen. Mir macht es sehr viel Spaß mit den älteren Flugzeugen unterwegs zu sein. Man muss morgens im Wettbewerb kein Wasser tanken und generell sind die Piloten jünger ;) Sollte dieses Jahr die 18 m DM stattfinden, werde ich dort teilnehmen.
Where can i get it?.
How far can you fly gliding?
Thats a strange transition, from a ASG 29 to an LS 3 ,normaly Stefan it would be in the opposite direction ?
It's not a transition, it's an add on. I love flying club class gliders 😃
@@SteFly now your talking ,i like the words ( Add on )
New subscriber here. Damn this channel is good
Super cooles Video wieder und es ist schön zu sehen wie du dich mit 10000 Abonnenten und einer Libelle zu über 100000 Abonnenten und einer Ls3 entwickelt hast.
Enjoy!
There somebody is radiating like a honey cake horse :-D
war das echt die 5C? die ist doch mal in vinsebeck geflogen ...
Gruß und viel Erfolg!
hotte
Die 5C bin ich letztes Jahr mal geflogen. Ich hab aber eine andere LS3 gekauft ;)
how much HP?
How to buy like this Gliders ?
What year was this LS 3 manufactured?
1977
Schöner Flieger :D
wheres motor?
Mit der Ls3 hab ich meinen 1sten Solo Flug gemacht ☺️
How is the LS3 compared to the ASG29?
NICE ... very nice!
how much？
what is a price of glider !??
A good LS3 with equipment will cost around 25 000 € - 30 000 €
Hi. It depends on the instruments you put in it. Like calculators.
Cara parabéns pelo video top, olha sou piloto de planador mas aeromodelo, lindo o planador um sonho.
Awesome !
Thank you!
I wonder what game it is the graphics is so realistic
Where are u from duty
Cost
Bravooo Stefan
I wish I could afford and LS3 glider. Good for you.
Perhaps one day you will ;)
Why not LS 3a?
At club class competitions you want to be heavy without water. And I heard that the glide performance is slightly better at the LS3. Honestly I never flew a LS3a, so I can´t tell you from my own experience.
Enjoy.!
Thank you!
Intro Song?
How much this
I love the LS3
I love it !
Oh ja ich habe es doch gesagt, Uwe ist bestimmt stolz auf dich ;p, aber bitte kauf dir jetzt nicht noch 10 weitere, haha.
Eine LS3 Flotte hat schon Style :D
いつも楽しく見てます。
気持ちよさそうですね。
do you have any relatives in Montenegro ?