BGA glider data sheet - Ka1 & 3
Data source: The world’s Sailplanes Vol 1 & BGA data sheet

Date of issue: 1962

Manufacturer: Schleicher (mostly sold as kits for home asssembly)

UK Agent: Peter Wells

E Mail: zuluglasstek@clara.net

Phone: 01844 208 157

Link to mandatory mods:

Fax: 01844 201 028

Weighing Data:
10 Meter span
Max weight (dry) Max pilot weight (seat load)

Kg Pounds
195 430 95 209

Max control deflections in degrees

Up Down Distance - Max

hinge to measuring point

free play

Ailerons 30° 12.5°

V Tails 17.5° 17.5°

mm Inches

Forward C of G limit (fwd of datum) 310 12.21

Aft C of G limit (fwd of datum) 360 14.18

Pilot position (forward)

00

Longitudinal datum: Wing root LE

Horizontal datum:

Maximum speeds

Knots Kph

VNE

86 160 Aerotow

Rough air

54 100 Winch / auto tow

Knots 54 48

Kph 100 90

Max winch weak link: 500 Kg (White) Tyre pressure:Skid only Non aerobatic Cloud flying not permitted
Notes: -
10 Meter span

This sheet compiled by: Tim Macfadyen Date: 7 May 2002

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