BGA glider data sheet - Grunau Baby III

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

Manufacturer: Schneider

UK Agent:

Web site:

Link to mandatory mods:

Phone:

Date of issue: 1962 Fax:

Weighing Data:
Max weight (dry) BGA approved max weight

Kg Pounds
260 573 272 600

Control deflections in degrees

Up Down Distance -
hinge to measuring point

Ailerons °

°

Elevator

Max free play

Max pilot weight (seat load)

90 198

mm Inches

Forward C of G limit (fwd of datum) 350 13.8

Aft C of G limit (fwd of datum) 430 16.9

Pilot position (forward)

178 7.0

Trim Rudder

Longitudinal datum: Wing root LE

Horizontal datum: Upper longeron horizontal

Maximum speeds

Knots Kph

VNE

86 160 Aerotow

Rough air

48 90 Winch / auto tow

Knots 48 43

Kph 90 80

Max winch weak link: 500 Kg (White) Tyre pressure:Main psi (Bar) Non aerobatic. Cloud flying not permitted
Notes: -
Span 13.50 M

This sheet compiled by: Tim Macfadyen Date: 6 May 2003

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