The DG / LS marriage makes sense from the point of view that the LS8 is a
proven, certified design with existing molds and an established reputation
for competitive performance.

DG does not have a competitive offering from their own stable. They could
do well having the LS8 in their catalogue.

I am not so sure about the argument of German or Eastern European
manufacture. I am pretty certain that if manufacture of the LS8
recommences, the bulk of it will happen in Eastern Europe. Despite what Mr
Weber may be talking about, between the lines it is clear that when he
took on LS the plan was to manufacture in Eastern Europe and any other
plans are at best only wishful thinking.

The argument then is between an organisation with German based design and
sales organization, or a an operation based entirely in Eastern European.
The later will probably get LS8's on the market at a lower price, and in
the long term that may count the most.

From my own perspective, as an owner of an LS3a, at this point in time the
DG option appears the most attractive. The uncertainty is obviously the
worst aspect.

As for the LS10, don't hold your breath waiting for it. Both DG and LAK
have exiting competing products that are already certified and in
production. The LS10 would have to have a significant performance
advantage over one of those two before anybody puts up the cash to make it
happen.

I don't expect to see the LS4 in production either. How much cheaper is it
to deliver an LS4 than an LS8. Particularly after you have paid for the
trailer, avionics and shipping. I suspect most buyers would pay the extra
and go for the new design with top of the class performance.

Watching this space with great interest.

Ian