BGA glider data sheet - Nimbus 2c

Data source: Flight Manual & BGA data

Manufacturer: Schempp Hirth, Flugzeugbau GmbH, Postfach 1443, D-73222 Kirchheim/Teck, Germany

Phone: 00 49 7021 7298-0

Fax: 00 49 7021 7298-199 www.schempp-hirth.com

UK Agent: Southern Sailplanes

Phone: 0148 871774

Fax:

Weighing Data:
Max weight with water
Max weight (dry) BGA concession non-aerobatic max weight (dry) [+3%] Max weight of non lifting components (Excluding pilot and shute)

Kg Pounds 650 1433 475 1047 489 1079
250 551

BGA concession non-aerobatic 262 max weight of non lifting components [+5%]

Max pilot weight (seat load)

110

mm

Forward C of G limit (aft of datum) 290

Aft C of G limit (aft of datum)

420

Pilot position (forward of datum) 570

579
242 Inches 11.4 16.5 22.4

Control deflections in mm
Up Down Distance -
hinge to measuring point
Ailerons 51 - 66 28 - 36 140
(Flaps 0)

Max free play
3 mm total

Elevator 44 - 54 44 - 54 162

Flaps

23 - 31 58 - 74 225

3 mm total

Rudder Left & Right 235 - 275

450

Longitudinal datum: Wing root LE root rib 1. Horizontal datum: Rear fuselage top 1000:45 tail down

Maximum speeds (IAS)
Knots Kph

Knots

VNE

146

Rough air 97

Manoeuvre 97

Winch / 81 auto tow

270 180 180 150

Flaps +6, +10 & L Aerotow U/C down Brakes open

97 97 146 146

Kph
180 180 270 270

Controls Weights
Weight Kg
Rudder Elevator Flap Aileron

Balance cm Kg

Max winch weak link: Blue 630 Kg (BGA figure Red 750 Kg)

Tyre pressure: 50 psi (3.5 Bar) Tail 22 psi (1.5 Bar)

Semi aerobatic, cloud flying permitted

Notes: -
The Nimbus 2a has an all moving tailplane. The 2b has a conventional tailplane and higher gross weight. The 2c has trailing edge airbrakes and is available with (lighter) carbon fibre wings. All are 20.3 M span.

This sheet compiled by: Tim Macfadyen/Doug Jones

Date: 17 March 2003

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