BGA glider data sheet - Eagle 2 & 3 (T.42A&B)

Data source: The world’s Sailplanes Vol 1 & BGA data

Manufacturer: Slingsby

Phone: 01751 432474

Date of issue: 1962 Fax: 01751 431173

Weighing Data: Max weight

Kg Pounds 567 1250

Control deflections in mm Up Down

Measuring point

BGA concession non-aerobatic max weight (dry)

612

Max pilot weight (seat load)

mm

Forward C of G limit (aft of datum) Aft C of G limit (aft of datum)

317 473

Front pilot position (forward) Eagle 2 802

Rear pilot position (forward) Eagle 2 122

Front pilot position (forward) Eagle 3 955

Rear pilot position (forward) Eagle 3 30

1350
inches 12.5 18.63 31.6 4.8 37.6 1.2

Ailerons* Elevator

140-160 230-210

45-55 230-210

Measured at TE root
Measured at TE root

Trim Rudder

Left & Right 28.4°

At TE

*Aileron droop 5mm±2 both ailerons

Longitudinal datum: Wing root LE Horizontal datum: Rear fuselage top 1° 5secs (18.9:1000) rear down

Maximum speeds

Knots Kph

VNE

118 218 Aerotow

Rough air

70 130 Winch / auto tow

Knots 70 70

Kph 130 130

Max winch weak link: 600 Kg (Blue) Tyre pressure:45 - 50 psi
Semi aerobatic - Cloud flying permitted

Notes: Span Eagle 1 & 2, 17.86 meters, Eagle 3, 17.728 meters The T42 Eagle 1 was the first prototype, it had the airbrakes in the centre section. The T42A Eagle 2 was the second prototype, it had the airbrakes moved to the outer wings The T42B Eagle 3 was the production version with the cockpits moved forward to avoid the cut-out in the centre section LE. The T55 Eagle 4 (“Regal Eagle”) was a 20 meter version, the only one made was burnt in the Slingsby fire. This sheet compiled by: Tim Macfadyen Date: 16 May 2002 Amendment 20 June 2013, horizontal datum added Amendment 5 Aug 2013, Eagle 3 weighing data added