BGA glider data sheet - Grasshopper (Primary) T.38

Data source: BGA & HQ Air Cadets Manual ACP 173 section 2

Manufacturer: Slingsby

Phone: 01751 432474

Link to mandatory mods:

Date of issue: Fax: 01751 431173

Weighing Data:
Max weight Max pilot weight (seat load)

Kg Pounds 249 550 110 243

Control deflections in degrees

Up Down Distance -
hinge to measuring point

Ailerons °

°

Elevator °

°

Max free play

Rudder Left & right °

Forward C of G limit (aft of datum) Aft C of G limit (aft of datum) Pilot position (forward) Forward ballast forward of datum Aft ballast aft of datum

mm Inches 318 12.5 483 19.0 318 12.5 1092 43 1473 58

Longitudinal datum: Wing root LE

Horizontal datum:

Bottom of keel horizontal.

Pilots weight (lb) Weights (lbs)

60 - 79 40

Pilots weight v ballast

80 - 99 100 - 119 120 - 139 140 - 149

30 20

10

0

Front brackets

150 - 159 160 - 240 10 20 Rear brackets

VNE
Winch/auto tow

Knots 70 38

Maximum speeds
Kph 130 Aerotow 70

Knots Kph 46 85

Max winch weak link: 500 Kg (White) Non aerobatic, cloud flying not permitted
Notes: -
11.886 meters span This sheet compiled by: Tim Macfadyen

Date: 16 September 2002

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