BGA glider data WA-28F Espadon sheet -
Data source: BGA Data & Flight Manual (Edition 1) & DGAC Fiche de Navigabilitie No 148 Manufacturer: Wassmer France

Weighing Data:

Kg Pounds

Control deflections in degrees Up Down

Max weight

376 830

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

388

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

BGA concession non-aerobatic
max weight of non-lifting components [+5%]

855

Max pilot weight (seat load)
Forward C of G limit (aft of datum) Aft C of G limit (aft of datum) Pilot position forward heavy pilot Pilot position forward light pilot

mm 350 490 600 730

Inches 13.78 19.29 23.62 28.74

Ailerons 27-31 Elevator 16.5-19.5

11-13 6-8

Trim 2-4

7.5-10.5

Rudder 27-33 left & right

Longitudinal datum: Wing root LE

Horizontal datum:

Maximum speeds

Knots Kph

VNE

129 240 Aerotow

Rough air

84 157 Winch / auto tow

Manoeuvre 84 157 Airbrakes open

Knots 84 64 129

Kph 157 120 240

Max winch weak link: BGA figure Tost Blue Tyre pressure:Main psi (Bar) Semi aerobatic, cloud flying permitted Span 15 meters

This sheet compiled by: Tim Macfadyen 14 March 2003
Additional information from Flight Manual (Edition 1) & DGAC Fiche de Navigabilitie No 148 supplied by Ged.Terry@baesystems.com 5 August 2011

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