BGA glider data sheet - Skylark 3 B & D

Data source: Flight Manual

Date of issue: 1957

Manufacturer: Slingsby

Phone: 01751 432474

Fax: 01751 431173

Link to mandatory mods:

Weighing Data:
Max weight (dry)

Kg Pounds 358 790

Control deflections in mm
Up Down Measuring point

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

369 814

Max weight of non lifting components (everything except wings)

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) Parachute position (forward)

mm 293 420 612 282

inches 11.52 16.55 24.1 11.1

Ailerons Elevator

134 ±5
240 ±10

50 Inboard TE ±5 (5±2mm droop)
240 Inboard TE ±10

Trim

65 min 65 min

Rudder Airbrakes

Left 375 min 130 min

Right 375 min

Aileron cable tension 25-30 lb

Elevator cable tension 40-50 lb

Longitudinal datum: Wing root LE

Horizontal datum: Rear fuselage top 16:1000 rear down (0.9°)

Maximum speeds

Knots Kph

VNE Skylark 3B

108 200 Aerotow

VNE Skylark 3D

118 218 Winch / auto tow

Rough air

71 131 Airbrakes open Skylark 3B

Manoeuvre

71 131 Airbrakes open Skylark 3D

Knots 71 71 108 118

Kph 131 131 200 218

Max winch weak link: 1000 lb (BGA figure 600 Kg blue) Tyre pressure:Main 35 - 40 psi Semi aerobatic - Cloud flying permitted

Notes: -
Span 18.2 meters

This sheet compiled by: Dave Bullock & Tim Macfadyen Date: 5 November 2001

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