BGA glider data sheet - Prefect

Data source: The world’s Sailplanes Vol 1 (1962) & BGA data

Manufacturer: Slingsby

Phone: 01751 432474

Link to mandatory mods:

Date of issue: 1962 Fax: 01751 431173

Weighing Data:

Kg Pounds

Max weight

279 615

BGA concession non-aerobatic 287 634 max weight (dry) [+3%]

Max pilot weight (seat load)

100.7

mm

Forward C of G limit (aft of 330
datum)

Aft C of G limit (aft of datum) 485

Front pilot position (forward) 143

222 Inches 13.0
19.1 5.63

Max control deflections in degrees

Up Down Distance - Max

hinge to measuring point

free play

Ailerons 22.9° 11.7°

Elevator Rudder

26.8° 22.0°
Left & right 27.0°

Longitudinal datum: Wing root LE at rib

Horizontal datum: Top longeron aft of frame 5 horizontal.

Maximum speeds

Knots Kph

VNE

90 167 Aerotow

Rough air

60 111 Winch / auto tow

Knots 60 50

Kph 111 92

Max winch weak link: 500 Kg (White) Tyre pressure:30 - 35 psi (2.5 Bar) Semi aerobatic. Cloud flying permitted

Notes: -
Span 13.72 Meters

This sheet compiled by: Tim Macfadyen Date: 6 May 2003

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