BGA glider data sheet - T53B & YS53 Sovereign

Data source: BGA data sheet

Date of issue:

Manufacturer: Slingsby Sailplanes & Yorkshire Sailplanes

Link to mandatory mods:

Weighing Data:

Kg Pounds

Max weight - Non aerobatic

583 1285

Max weight - Semi aerobatic
Max weight of non lifting components (everything except wings)

526

1160

BGA concession non-aerobatic max weight of non lifting components [+5%] Max pilot weight (seat load)
Forward C of G limit (forward of datum)
Aft C of G limit (aft of datum) Front pilot position (forward) Rear pilot position (forward)

mm 76 113 1519 217

Inches 3.00 4.47 59.80 8.56

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

Longitudinal datum: Wing root LE 11.6 inches from fuselage centre line

Horizontal datum:

Maximum speeds

Knots Kph

VNE

123 228 Aerotow

Rough air

80 148 Winch / auto tow

Manoeuvre

Airbrakes open

Knots 80 70

Kph 148 130

Max free play

Max winch weak link: 750 kg (Red) Tyre pressure:Main psi (Bar) Semi aerobatic at 1160 lb max, cloud flying permitted Type: Aluminium 2 seater

This sheet compiled by: Tim Macfadyen Date: 13 March 2003

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