BGA glider data sheet - SB-5 B & E

Data source: BGA data sheet Manufacturer: Bamberg Link to mandatory mods:

Date of issue:

Weighing Data:

Kg Pounds

Max weight (dry)

325 716

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

335

738

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 260 400 300*

Inches 10.25 15.75 11.8*

Control deflections in mm
Up Down Distance -
hinge to measuring point
Ailerons

Max free play

Elevator Rudder

*An alternative source quotes 470mm, (18.5”). This figure should be checked by weighing with the pilot in.

Longitudinal datum: Wing root LE of rib 1.

Horizontal datum:

Maximum speeds

Knots Kph

VNE

108 200 Aerotow

Rough air

75 140 Winch / auto tow

Manoeuvre

Airbrakes open

Knots 65 54

Kph 120 100

Max winch weak link: 600 kg (Blue) Tyre pressure:Main psi (Bar) Semi aerobatic, cloud flying permitted Span 15 meters

This sheet compiled by: Tim Macfadyen Date: 27 Feb 2003

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