BGA glider data sheet - K 2 & Ka2b

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

Date of issue: 1962

Manufacturer: Schleicher

Web site:

Phone:

Fax:

UK Agent: Peter Wells

E Mail: zuluglasstek@clara.net

Phone: 01844 208 157

Link to mandatory mods:

Fax: 01844 201 028

Weighing Data:
Max weight Ka2 BGA concession non-aerobatic max weight Ka2 Max weight Ka2b BGA concession non-aerobatic max weight Ka2b
Max pilot weight (seat load)

Kg Pounds 460 1014 474 1045 480 1058 494 1090
100 220

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

mm 115 244 1041 0

Inches 4.5 9.6 41 0

Longitudinal datum: Wing rib 2 LE . Horizontal datum: Underside of rib 3 horizontal

Control deflections in mm

Up Down Distance - Max

hinge to measuring point

free play

Ailerons 135 65 ±10 ±10
Elevator 160 160 ±10 ±10

260 470

Trim Rudder

Left Right 750 350 350 ±30 ±30

Maximum speeds (Equivalent air speeds)

Knots Kph

VNE

108 200 Airbrakes open

Rough air

71 130 Winch / auto tow

Aerotow

71 130

Knots 108 54

Kph 200 100

Max winch weak link: 600 Kg (Blue) Tyre pressure:36 psi (2,5 Bar) Semi aerobatic Cloud flying permitted
Notes: -
Ka2 is 15 Meter span the Ka2b is 16 Meter span

This sheet compiled by: Tim Macfadyen

Date 7 May 2001

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