BGA glider data sheet - Ka 8b

Data source Manufacturer’s Handbook Date of issue:1963

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

URL : http://www.as-segelflugzeuge.de/englisch/e_main.htm

Weighing Data:

Control deflections in mm

Max weight (dry)

Kg Pounds 310 685

Up Down Distance - Max

hinge to

free

measuring point

play

BGA concession non-aerobatic max weight (dry) [+3%]
Max pilot weight (seat load)

320 706 100 220

Ailerons 120 48 ±15 ±10

230

Max pilot weight (seat load) BGA 110
Max weight of non lifting 200 components (everything except wings)

242 440

Elevator 138 138 ±15 ±15

400

Trim

25±5 17±3

Measure to elevator TE with elevator neutral

BGA concession non-aerobatic max weight of non lifting components [+5%]

210 462

Rudder

Left Right 750 375 375 ±25 ±25

mm

Forward C of G limit (aft of datum) 247

Aft C of G limit (aft of datum)

390

Pilot position (forward of datum) 380

Inches 9.7 15.4 15

Longitudinal datum: Wing LE Rib 1 Horizontal datum: Bottom of wing rib 2 horizontal

Maximum speeds (Indicated airspeeds with standard pitot/static system)

Knots Kph

Knots Kph

VNE

100 185 Aerotow

76 141

Rough air

76 141 Winch / auto tow 60 111

Manoeuvre 76 141 Airbrakes open 100 185

Max winch weak link: 600 Kg Tost blue Tyre pressure:36 psi 2,5 Bar Semi aerobatic. Cloud flying permitted. CAIR Aviation “Ottfur” hook(s) may be fitted in place of the original hooks.

This sheet compiled by:Tim Macfadyen

Last update: 27 April 2009 (CAIR Aviation hooks added)

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