From the LAK? Or all gliders? And just lithium batteries, or all types of
batteries? And what is the concern? I've never heard that advice before.

Dan Marotta wrote on 3/7/2020 8:19 AM:
Oh, and Fidel recommends removing the tail battery before trailering the glider.
It should be apparent why.

On 3/7/2020 9:17 AM, Dan Marotta wrote:
My LAK-17a had an SLA tail battery and it was needed as ballast. When I got a
LiFePO4 battery, I put it behind the seat and put a block of lead, which matched
the removed battery weight, in the tail.* I suppose I could have simply left the
dead battery there and saved some work but I didn't want to risk it leaking.

On 3/6/2020 5:47 PM, cdeerinck wrote:
While not necessarily applicable to your situation, FYI, DG prohibits the use
of any Lithium-Ion (even LiFePO4) in the tail compartment of its gliders, which
surprised me, and foiled my plans.* I suspect they have their reasons.

I don't know if that applies to an LS or not.

Best to check with them on what is allowed in your situation.




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