BGA glider data sheet ASW 15A (See separate sheet for ASW 15B)

Data source: Flight & Operational Manual

Date of issue: 1970

Manufacturer: Schleicher

Phone: 0049 6658 890

Fax: 0049 6658 8940

UK Agent: Peter Wells

E Mail: zuluglasstek@clara.net

Phone: 01844 208 157

Link to mandatory mods:

Fax: 01844 201 028

URL : http://www.as-segelflugzeuge.de/englisch/e_main.htm

Weighing Data:

Control deflections in mm

Max weight (dry)

Kg Pounds 318 700

Up Down Distance - Max

hinge to

free

measuring point

play

BGA concession non-aerobatic max weight (dry) [+3%]
Max weight with water

327 721

Ailerons 85 50 ±10 ±5

200

Max landing weight
Max weight of non lifting 198 components (everything except wings)

437

Elevator 60 55 ±10 ±5
Trim

340

BGA concession non-aerobatic
max weight of non lifting components [+5%]
Max pilot weight (seat load)

208 459 110 242

Rudder
Airbrakes

Left 210 ±20

Right 210 ±20

490

mm Inches

Forward C of G limit (aft of datum) 220 8.66

Aft C of G limit (aft of datum)

380 14.96

Pilot position (forward of datum)

The cockpit airbrake lever must be in the same position ±5mm with each airbrake connected separately (& locked). Min 5 mm surplus forward travel of the cockpit lever.

Longitudinal datum: Wing root LE (not the fairing).

Horizontal datum: Rear fuselage top 1000:50 tail down

Maximum speeds

Knots Kph

VNE

119 220 Aerotow

Rough air

81 150 Winch / auto tow

Manoeuvre 81 150

Knots 81 59

Kph 150 110

Max winch weak link: 500kg (Tost white) BGA concession 600 Kg (Tost blue)

Tyre pressure:

37-40 psi 2.6-2.8 Bar

Semi aerobatic and cloud flying permitted without water ballast

Notes: -

Excess play at the wing-root to fuselage junction can cause major tailplane oscillations at high speed.

This sheet compiled by: Tim Macfadyen

Last update: 24 August 2005

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