BGA glider data sheet - Kirby Kite 1

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

Manufacturer: Slingsby

Phone: 01751 432474

Link to mandatory mods:

Date of issue: 1962 Fax: 01751 431173

Weighing Data:
Max weight

Kg Pounds 254 560

Control deflections in degrees

Up Down Distance - Max

hinge to measuring point

free play

Ailerons °

°

Elevator °

°

Max pilot weight (seat load)
Forward C of G limit (aft of datum) Aft C of G limit (aft of datum) Front pilot position (forward)

mm 178

Inches 7.0

Trim Rudder

Left & right °

Longitudinal datum: Wing root LE

Horizontal datum:

Maximum speeds

Knots Kph

VNE

69 128 Aerotow

Rough air

52 96 Winch / auto tow

Knots 52 43

Kph 96 80

Max winch weak link: 500 Kg (White) Non aerobatic, Cloud flying not permitted

Notes: -
Span 14.17 meters

This sheet compiled by: Tim Macfadyen Date: 11 May 2002

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