BGA glider data sheet - Sagitta

Data source: BGA data & The World’s Sailplanes Vol II Manufacturer: N V Vliegtuigbouw (Holland) Link to mandatory mods:

Date of issue: 1963

Weighing Data:

Kg Pounds

Max weight (dry)

331 730

BGA concession non-aerobatic max weight (dry) [+3%]
Max weight of non lifting components (everything except wings)

341

752

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)

mm 383 462

Inches 15.1 18.2

Control deflections in degrees

Up Down Distance -
hinge to measuring point

Ailerons 21°

14°

Max free play

Elevator 20°

15°

Rudder 30° Left & right

Longitudinal datum: Wing root LE

Horizontal datum:

Maximum speeds

Knots Kph

VNE

106 196 Aerotow

Rough air

80 148 Winch / auto tow

Manoeuvre

Airbrakes open

Knots 66 66

Kph 122 122

Max winch weak link: 600 Kg (Blue) Tyre pressure:Main psi (Bar) Semi aerobatic, cloud flying permitted Span 15 meters Conventional wooden construction, first flight 1960.

This sheet compiled by: Tim Macfadyen Date: 25 Feb 2003

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