BGA glider data sheet - Nimbus 3 & 3T (single seat)

Data source: Flight Manual

Date of issue:1982 Turbo version 1985

Manufacturer: Schempp Hirth, Flugzeugbau GmbH, Postfach 1443, D-73222 Kirchheim/Teck, Germany

Phone: 00 49 7021 7298-0

Fax: 00 49 7021 7298-199 www.schempp-hirth.com

UK Agent: Southern Sailplanes Phone: 0148 871774

Weighing Data:

Kg Pounds

Control deflections in mm See manufacturer’s handbook.

Max weight (with water) Max landing weight

750 1653 750 1653

Caution, control deflections differ between models, ensure that you have the correct handbook for your glider.

Max pilot weight (seat load)

110 242

Max weight of non-lifting componants non Turbo

250 551

BGA concession non-aerobatic 262.5 579 max weight of non-lifting
components [+5%] non Turbo

Max weight of non-lifting components Turbo

300 661

mm Inches

Forward C of G limit (aft of datum) 270 10.63

Aft C of G limit (aft) non-Turbo 390 15.35

Aft C of G limit (aft) Turbo

385 15.2

Pilot position (forward of datum) 596 23.46

Max fore & aft play of wing tip 30mm

Longitudinal datum: Wing root LE root rib. Horizontal datum: Rear fuselage top 1000:45 tail down

Maximum speeds

Controls Weights

Knots Kph

Turbo Knots Kph

See manufacturer’s handbook.

VNE Rough air Aerotow

146 108 97

270 200 180

Rough air 102 Manoeuver 102 Engine out 86

190 190 160

Caution, control weight limits differ between models, ensure that you have the correct handbook for your glider.

U/C down 97

180

Winch / auto tow

81

150

Flaps down 86 & neutral

160

Max winch weak link: Brown

Tyre pressure:Main 71 psi (5 Bar) Tail 50 psi (3,5 Bar)

Non-Turbo semi aerobatic but intentional spinning prohibited. Cloud flying permitted without water ballast.

Turbo non-aerobatic. Cloud flying permitted without water ballast.

Brake fluid SAE - J 1703 or US specification FMVVS 116, DOT 3 resp. DOT 4

Distance main wheel behind datum (a) 63mm. Main wheel to tail skid (b) 5046mm.

This sheet compiled by: Tim Macfadyen

Date: 14 May 2002

Updated 25 April 2011 Control deflection and balance data removed due to variations between models.

Updated 8 May 2012 Aft C of G limit for Turbo corrected, winch weak link corrected.

Updated 5 July 2015 BGA concession max weight of non-lifting components for non-Turbo added.