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BGA glider data sheet - Skylark 3 F

Date of issue:

Phone: 01751 432474

Fax: 01751 431173

Weighing Data:
Max weight (dry) BGA concession non-aerobatic max weight (dry) [+3%]

Kg Pounds 377 830 388 855

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 of datum)

mm 293 420 612

inches 11.52 16.55 24.1

Parachute position (forward)

282 11.1

Control deflections in mm
Up Down Measuring point

Ailerons Elevator

134 ±5
187 ±10

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

Trim

8 max 35 min

Rudder Airbrakes

Left 375 min 130 min

Right 375 min

Aileron cable tension 25-30 lb

Elevator cable tension 40-50 lb

Aileron tabs 41±4mm down with ailerons up 14±4mm up with ailerons down

Longitudinal datum: Wing root LE

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

Maximum speeds

Knots Kph

VNE

118 218 Aerotow

Rough air

71 131 Winch / auto tow

Manoeuvre

71 131 Airbrakes open

Knots 71 71 118

Kph 131 131 218

Max winch weak link: 1000 lb (BGA figure 600 Kg blue) Tyre pressure:Main 40 - 45 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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