BGA glider data sheet - LS 1F

Data source: Manufacturer’s Handbook

Date of issue: 24.4.75

Manufacturer: Rolladen-Schneider

UK Agent: McLean Aviation www.mcleanaviation.co.uk e.mail: mcleanaviation@aol.com Tel:-01904 738653

Weighing Data:

Control deflections in mm

Max weight (dry)

Kg Pounds 354 781

Up Down Distance - Max

hinge to measuring point

free play

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

365 805

Ailerons 70±5 37±5

Max weight (water)

390 860

Elevator 73±5 56±5 145

Max weight of non lifting

N/K N/K

components (everything except wings)

BGA concession non-aerobatic
max weight of non lifting components [+5%] Max pilot weight (seat load)

N/K 125

mm

Forward C of G limit (aft of datum) 220

Aft C of G limit (aft of datum)

385

Pilot position (forward of datum) 590

N/K
276 Inches 8.7 15.2 23.2

Rudder Left & Right 185±10

Longitudinal datum: Wing root LE at rib Horizontal datum: Underside of rear fuselage horizontal
Maximum speeds

Knots Kph

VNE

135 250 Aerotow

Rough air

135 250 Winch / auto tow

Manoeuvre 96 177 Airbrakes open

Knots Kph 92 170 N/K N/K 135 250

Max winch weak link: Tost white (BGA Tost blue) Tyre pressure:44 psi main wheel Semi aerobatic, cloud flying permitted Notes: Top-hat section stiffeners at base of fin are prone to delamination if overloaded. Inspect through inspection hole at base of fin rear spar after removing rudder. Load required to collapse undercarriage 12-15 Kg at joint above wheel. Replace gas strut if load is low.

This sheet compiled by:

Afandi Darlington Date: 31/12/01

Last update Tim Macfadyen 5 May 2012 UK agent changed, control deflection tolerances corrected and BGA winch launching weak link corrected.

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