BGA glider data sheet - Foka 5 - SZD 32A

Data source: Manufacturers’ Handbooks Manufacturer: PZL Poland Link to mandatory mods:

Date of issue: 1969

Weighing Data:

Kg

Max weight (dry)

385

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

396

Max weight of non lifting

245

components (everything except wings)

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

257 129

Forward C of G limit (aft of datum) Aft C of G limit (aft of datum) Front pilot position (forward)

mm 250
375
580

Control deflections in degrees

Pounds
849 874

Up Down

Ailerons

34±2 16±1

Elevator

13±1 7±1

(all moving TP)

Max control friction forces Kg At control top 0.8 neutral 3.5 at full travel 1.0 neutral 1.8 at full travel

540 Tab*

19.5 10.5± 7.0 ±1.5 1.5

*Tab movement when elevator is moved and trim is

set neutral.

567 Trim

0.5± 6.5±

0.5 0.5

With cockpit trim lever neutral & neutral elevator

the tab is 4±0.5 down. 284

Inches 9.84
14.76

Rudder Airbrakes

Left & right 6.0 (2 cm below

35±1

rudder top)

7.0

15 unlock

22.8

Cable release

6.0 at knob

Longitudinal datum: Wing root LE at root rib Horizontal datum: Level points on fuselage level

Maximum speeds

Smooth air

Rough air

Knots Kph

Knots

Kph

VNE

132 245

Rough air

86 160

Aerotow

92 170 70

130

Winch / auto tow 65 120 60

110

Max winch weak link: 700 Kg (Blue)

Tyre pressure:28 psi (2 Bar)

Fully aerobatic Cloud flying permitted

Notes: -

Wing span 15 meters

This sheet compiled by: Tim Macfadyen Date: 2 July 2002

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