BGA glider data sheet - Hütter H 17a & b

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

Manufacturer: Mostly homebuilt. Designed by Ulrich & Wolfgang Hutter

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Link to mandatory mods:

Date of issue: 1962 Fax:

Weighing Data:
Max weight (dry) H17a Max weight (dry) H17b

Kg Pounds
204 450 210 463

Control deflections in degrees

Up Down Distance - Max

hinge to measuring point

free play

Ailerons 26° 21°

Elevator

Max pilot weight (seat load)

mm Inches

Forward C of G limit (fwd of datum) 152 6

Aft C of G limit (fwd of datum) 43 1.7

Pilot position (forward)

305 12

Trim Rudder

Longitudinal datum: Forward face of fuselage bulkhead

Horizontal datum:

Maximum speeds

H17a

H17b

Knots Kph Knots Kph

VNE

70 130 86 160

Winch / auto tow 45 83 43 80

Aerotow Rough air

Knots 54 54

Kph 100 100

Max winch weak link: 500 Kg (White) Tyre pressure:Main psi (Bar), rear psi (bar) Non aerobatic, cloud flying not permitted. Spinning permitted on the H17b.

Notes: -
Span 9.45 meters H17a first flew 1934, H17b first flew 1953

This sheet compiled by: Tim Macfadyen Date: 22 April 2002

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