I have owned a LS3A and have flown both the 3 and 3A. I found no difference
in performance when the wing loading was the same. The 3A will have a
lighter wing loading with out water than the 3, therefore, has better climb
performance. The 3 wings are heavier due to the extra lead required for the
mass balance on the control surface.

"Rob Dunning" wrote in message
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I'm looking for info about the performance of ls3A.
I've seen the Dick Johnson report which basically
said the wing was 1/4' thicker at the wing root than
the LS3's, which lowered performance but was inconclusive
because he has only tested one plane. Perhaps some
real polar information? I've heard the A climbs better
but runs worse than the ls3 -- is this true?

Thanks - Rob