BGA glider data sheet - Tutor

Data source: The world’s Sailplanes Vol 1 & BGA data

Manufacturer: Slingsby

Phone: 01751 432474

Link to mandatory mods:

Date of issue: 1962 Fax: 01751 431173

Weighing Data:
Max weight (Manufactured before Jan 1946)

Kg Pounds 258 570

Max weight (Manufactured after 286 630 Jan 1946)

Max pilot weight (seat load)

99 218

Control deflections in mm

Up Down Distance - Max

hinge to measuring point

free play

Ailerons 187±3 95±15

Elevator 160 min

160 min

Rudder Left & right 285±30

Forward C of G limit (aft of datum) Aft C of G limit (aft of datum) Front pilot position (forward)

mm 381 546 228

Inches 15.0 21.5 9

Longitudinal datum: Wing root LE at rib 1

Horizontal datum: Cockpit edge horizontal

Maximum speeds

Knots Kph

VNE

69 128 Aerotow*

Rough air

Winch / auto tow

Knots 55 48

Kph 102 89

*Aerotow only permitted if short bracing struts are fitted (between the main spar and the forward strut). Max winch weak link: 500 Kg (White) Tyre pressure:30 - 35 psi Non aerobatic, cloud flying not permitted
Notes: -
Span 13.1 meters

This sheet compiled by: Philpot & Tim Macfadyen Date: 5 June 2002

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