Data source: BGA data Manufacturer: Slingsby Link to mandatory mods:

BGA glider data sheet - Petrel

Phone: 01751 432474

Date of issue: 1962 Fax: 01751 431173

Weighing Data:
Max weight

Kg Pounds 289 638

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 478 640 368

Inches 18.8 25.2 14.5

Trim Rudder

Left & right °

Longitudinal datum: Wing root LE

Horizontal datum:

Maximum speeds

Knots Kph

VNE

79 146 Aerotow

Rough air

56 104 Winch / auto tow

Knots 56 43

Kph 104 80

Max winch weak link: 500-Kg white Non aerobatic, cloud flying not permitted

Notes: -

This sheet compiled by: Tim Macfadyen Date: 12 June 2002

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