BGA glider data sheet - T.49b (Capstan)

Data source: Pilots notes

Date of issue: 1964

Manufacturer: Slingsby

Phone: 01751 432474

Fax: 01751 431173

Link to mandatory mods:

Weighing Data: Max weight (dry)

Kg Pounds 567 1250

Control deflections in mm

Up Down Measuring Cable

point

tension

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

584 1288

Max pilot weight (seat load)

110 242

mm inches

Forward C of G limit (aft of datum) 450 17.7

Aft C of G limit (aft of datum)

655

Pilot position (forward of datum) 419 Seat fully back

Pilot position (forward of datum) 510 Seat fully forward

25.8 16.5
20.1

Ailerons Elevator

98 60 ±5 ±4
165 180 ±10 ±10

Measured at TE root
Measured at TE root

40-50 lb 40-50 lb

Trim Rudder

28 36

At TE

min min

Left Right At TE

370 370

±10 ±10

Airbrakes 215 min

Longitudinal datum: Horizontal datum:

Wing root LE Fuselage top between 3 and 8 feet forward of lifting handles 2 1/3° ± ¼° nose down
Maximum speeds

Knots Kph

Knots Kph

VNE

111 205 Aerotow

76 141

Rough air

76 141 Winch / auto tow 66 122

Manoeuvre 76 141 Airbrakes open

Max winch weak link with the standard hook: 1000 lb (BGA figure 600 Kg Tost blue), Max winch weak link where a belly hook is fitted 750 kg (Tost red).
Tyre pressure:45 - 50 psi Semi aerobatic - Cloud flying permitted Speeds & C of G limits for the prototype (T.49A) are different

This sheet compiled by: Tim Macfadyen/Dave Bullock Last update: 22 September 2006

Page 208 of 224