BGA glider data sheet - L-Spatz 55 Data source: Manufacturer’s Datasheet Date of issue: Undatted Manufacturer: Scheibe Flugzeughbau, August-Pfaltz, Str.23, 8060 Dachau bei München UK Agent: Web site: Phone: Fax: Link to mandatory mods: Weighing Data: Max gross weight BGA concession non-aerobatic max weight (dry) [+3%] Kg Pounds 265 585 273 602 Max weight of non lifting 170 375 components (everything except wings) Control deflections in mm Up Down Distance - Max hinge to measuring point free play Ailerons 108 30 ±5 ±5 Elevator 100 120 ±10 ±10 223 300 BGA concession non-aerobatic max weight of non lifting components [+5%] Max pilot weight (seat load) Forward C of G limit (aft of datum) Aft C of G limit (aft of datum) Pilot position (forward of datum) 179 110 mm 190 345 322 394 242 Inches 7.5 13.6 12.7 Rudder Left Right 655 420 420 ±20 ±20 Longitudinal datum: Wing rib 2 LE Horizontal datum: Fuselage top longeron at tail platform horizontal Maximum speeds Knots Kph VNE 97 180 Aerotow Rough air 59 110 Winch / auto tow Manoeuvre Knots 59 49 Kph 110 90 Max winch weak link: 500 Kg (White) Tyre pressure: 36 psi (2,5 Bar) Semi aerobatic, cloud flying permitted. Notes: - This sheet compiled by: Tim Macfadyen Date: 11 October 2001 Page 44 of 66