BGA glider data sheet - Libelle Standard (Glasflügel 201)
See separate sheet for Standard Libelle 201B

Data source : Manufacturers’ handbook

Date of issue: Oct 1973

Manufacturer: Glasflügel Agent:, Hansjorg Streifeneder, Glasfaser-Flügzeug-Service, Hofner Weg, D72582 Grabbenstetten, Germany Web: www.streifly.de Tel 0049 7382 1032 and Fax 0048 7382 1629 and email: streifly@aol.com

Weighing Data:

Control deflections in degrees

Max weight (dry)

Kg Pounds 290 640

Up Down

Max free play

BGA concession non-aerobatic max weight (dry) [+3%]

299 659

Max weight of instrument panel 10 22

Max pilot weight (seat load)

110 242

Forward C of G limit (aft of datum)

Aft C of G limit (aft of datum)

Pilot position (forward of Max

datum)

Min

mm 245 350 400 300

Inches 9.6 13.7 15.75 11.81

Ailerons 20° 11° ±1° ±1°
Elevator 18° 18° ±1° ±1°
Rudder Left Right 25° 25° ±1° ±1°

Longitudinal datum: Wing LE, 425mm from fuselage centre line Horizontal datum: Rear fuselage top 1000:70 tail down Distance of main wheel behind datum (“a”) 120mm. Distance from main wheel to tail wheel (“b”) 3820mm.

VNE Rough air Aerotow

Maximum speeds Knots Kph 119 220 Manoeuvre 81 150 Winch / auto tow 81 150 Airbrakes out

Knots 81 65 119

Kph 150 120 220

Control surface mass and mass balance must remain within 2% of their original values.

Max winch weak link: Tost white (BGA approved Mod 600 Kg, Tost blue)

Tyre pressures:

Main & tail wheel 36 psi (2,5 Bar)

BGA classification - Semi aerobatic (without water-ballast), cloud flying permitted.

Notes: -

There is no provision for water ballast on the Standard Libelle 201. The 201B has higher weights, speeds and can carry water ballast.

This sheet compiled by: Tim Macfadyen Last update: 29 July 2005

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