On Jan 6, 9:25*pm, Ben C wrote:
Hi all,

- The tail water ballast instructions refer to markings to determine fill level. *I can't see any markings - how do I tell how much tail water ballast is on board?

My LS6-b has a long rod with a float at the bottom, that passes
through the screened filler plug on the top of the tail tank. The rod
has liter markings on it. You unhook it from a little clip and let it
float up while filling the tank with water, then push it down and
secure it before installing the tail.

Congrats on getting a 6, they are wonderful gliders, and really fly
nice with a good load of water onboard. Tail ballast is important -
do a w&b in flight condition with you in the cockpit, dry and with
full legal wing and tail water, then adjust as necessary. 20 - 25 %
forward of the aft limit makes the 6 climb and run really nice without
getting twitchy.

Cheers,

Kirk
LS6-b "66"