BGA glider data sheet - Kestrel 19 (T.59 C, D & F)

Data source: Pilots Notes/Operators Handbook Date of issue: 1973

Manufacturer: Slingsby

Phone:01751 432474

Fax: 01751 431173

Link to mandatory Mods:

Weighing Data:

Control deflections in mm (or degrees where marked °)

Kg Pounds

Up Down Measuring Max free

point

play

Max weight with water

Series 1, 2 & 3 472 1040

Series 4

565 1245

Elevator

16.5° ±1.5°

16.5° ±1.5°

Inboard end

1 Total

Max weight (dry) Series 1, 2 & 3 449 990

Series 4

494 1090

Airbrakes

113±5

At tip

BGA concession non-aerobatic

462 1020

max weight(dry)[+3%] Series 1,2, 3

BGA concession non-aerobatic

509 1123

max weight (dry) [+3%] Series 4

Max pilot weight (seat load)

Max water (tank size)

73 160

Forward C of G limit (aft of datum) Aft C of G limit Series 1

mm 292 375

Inches 11.5 14.76

Aft C of G limit Series 2 (with tab) 402 15.83 Pilot position (forward of datum) 437 17.2

Rudder Anti balance tab

Left & right 160±20
17° ±1.5°

16° ±1.5°

Bottom TE 6 Total

Series 1 trim set full forward, force to hold stick full back 14.5 lb min
Series 1 trim set full back, force to hold stick full forward 14.5 lb min Series 2 trim set full back, force to hold stick full forward 7 lb ± ½ lb
Series 2 trim set full forward, force to hold stick full back 8.5 lb ± ½ lb

Flaps

Ailerons

Flaps -2 Flaps 0

-8°±1°
0°±1° 8°±1° up 4°±1° down with full aileron

-8°±1°
0°+1°-2° 20°±2°up 10°±2° down

Flaps 3 Total
Ailerons 1,5 Total

Flaps +2

12°±1°

10°±1°

Landing flap & +2 35°±2°

T.59 D is CAA certified. T.59 C & F are BGA certified. The T.59 C has a carbon spar.

Series 2 Kestrel 19s have an anti-balance tab on the elevator (Mod 13). C of G limits and max speeds with flaps down change.

The main wheel is 2.5 inches behind datum. The tail wheel is 163 inches behind the main wheel.

Longitudinal datum: Wing root LE 500mm from the fuselage centre

Horizontal datum: Rear fuselage top 2.5 degrees tail down

Maximum speeds

Knots Kph

Knots Kph

VNE (Flaps -2 or -1) 135

250

Flaps 0 & +1 Series 1

108 200

Rough air

105 195

Flaps 0 & +1 Series 2, 3 & 4 100 185

Aerotow

81 150

Flaps + 2 Series 1

81 150

Winch / auto tow 70

130

Flaps + 2 Series 2, 3 & 4 70

130

Gear down

105 195

½ Landing flap

70 130

Airbrakes open

135 250

Landing Flap

65 120

Max winch weak link: 1000 lb (450 Kg) BGA figure 600 Kg (blue)

Tyre pressure:Main wheel 40 - 45 PSI

Tail wheel 22 PSI

Aerobatics prohibited. Cloud flying permitted

This sheet compiled by: Tim Macfadyen Last update: 8 September 2007 (Series 3 & 4 data included)

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