BGA glider data sheet - Bergfalke II/55

Data source: BGA & FAA data

Date of issue:

Manufacturer: Scheibe Flügzeughbau, August-Pfaltz, and Str.23, 8060 Dachau bei München, Germany

UK Agent: Phone:

Fax:

Link to mandatory mods:

Weighing Data:

Kg Pounds

Max weight

440 970

Max weight of non lifting components
(everything except wings)

Max pilot weight (seat load)

Mm Inches

Forward C of G limit (aft of datum) 77 3.03

Aft C of G limit (aft of datum)

279 10.98

Front pilot position (forward)

1021 40.2

Rear pilot position (aft of datum) 100 3.94

Control deflections in degrees
Up Down Distance - hinge to
measuring point

Ailerons 27.5° 8.5°

Elevator Rudder Trim

22.5° 22.5° Left & right 30°

Longitudinal datum: Wing root LE

Horizontal datum: Tangent on wing rib 1 horizontal

Maximum speeds

Knots Kph

VNE

86 160 Aerotow

Knots Kph 65 120

Rough air

65 120 Winch / auto tow 50 93

Manoeuvre

Airbrakes open 86

160

Max winch weak link 850 kg (Brown)

Tyre pressure:Main psi (Bar), rear psi (bar).

Non aerobatic - Cloud flying prohibited

Span 16 meters

This sheet compiled by:

Date: Tim Macfadyen 10 July 2003

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