BGA glider data sheet -Weihe 50
Data source: The world’s Sailplanes Vol 1 & BGA data sheet

Date of issue: 1962

Manufacturer: Folke-Wulf GmbH, Hunefeldstrasse 1-5, Bremen-Flughafen, Germany

Link to mandatory mods:

Weighing Data:
Max weight (dry)

Kg Pounds 354 780

Control deflections in degrees

Up Down Distance - Max

hinge to measuring point

free play

Ailerons °

°

Elevator °

°

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

mm 422 560 488

Inches 16.6 22.0 19.2

Trim Rudder

Left & right °

Longitudinal datum: Wing root LE

Horizontal datum:

Maximum speeds

Knots Kph

VNE

78 145 Aerotow

Rough air

60 110 Winch / auto tow

Manoeuvre

Airbrakes open

Knots 60 48

Kph 110 90

Max winch weak link: 600 Kg (Blue) Tyre pressure:psi (Bar) Non aerobatic no spinning, Cloud flying permitted
Notes: -
Span 18 meters

This sheet compiled by: Tim Macfadyen Date: 27 June 2002

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