BGA glider data sheet - Rhönbussard

Data source: German data sheet Manufacturer: H Jackobs Link to mandatory mods:

Date of issue: 1939

Weighing Data:
Max weight

Kg Pounds 255 562

Max weight of non lifting

155 342

components (everything except wings)

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)

90 mm 370 447 11

198 Inches 14.6 17.6 0.45

Control deflections in mm

Up Down Distance -
hinge to measuring point

Ailerons 95

70 340

Elevator 155

135 400

Trim Rudder

320 - 355 Left & right

Longitudinal datum: Wing root LE at rib

Horizontal datum:

Maximum speeds

Knots Kph

VNE

105 195 Aerotow

Rough air

54 100 Winch / auto tow

Manoeuvre

Airbrakes open

Knots 51 43

Kph 95 80

Max free play

Max winch weak link: 520 Kg (White) Tyre pressure:Main psi (Bar), rear psi (bar) No aerobatics, no cloud flying.
Notes: -
Span 14.3 meters Natural frequency of wings 220 cycles per minute

This sheet compiled by: Tim Macfadyen Date: 15 October 2002

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