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BGA glider data sheet - LS 3A & LS 3-17 (see separate sheet for LS 3)

Data source Manufacturers handbook

Date of issue: 1980

Manufacturer: Rollanden-Schneider Web site:

Phone:

UK Agent: Wells Design

Fax:

Phone: 01608 685790

Fax:

Link to mandatory mods:

Weighing Data:

Control deflections in mm
Kg

Pounds

Max weight (dry) 17 meter only

370

816

BGA concession non-aerobatic


max weight (dry) [+3%] 17 M only

381

840

Max weight with water (not 17 M)

472

1041

Elevator

Up

Down

Distance - hinge to

22
2

22
2

148mm

measuring point

Max weight of non lifting 230


components (everything except wings)

507

Distance from elevator TE to ref point on fin


300mm when elevator is neutral

BGA concession non-aerobatic

242

532

Airbrakes

160
10

110

242

Rudder

mm

Inches

282
ways

Forward C of G limit (aft of datum)

250

9.84

Aft C of G limit (aft of datum)

400

15.75

max weight of non lifting


components [+5%]
Max pilot weight (seat load)

Pilot position (forward of datum) 530


155 lb pilot

Longitudinal datum:

20.9

At inner end
both 310mm

150mm 10
Flap
Handle
position

Flaps

20

173

173

10

73

73

01

01

-7

-53

-53

position

Aileron
Ailerons
position with max travel
stick central
163 down
133 up

Wing root LE Horizontal datum: Rear fuselage bottom horizontal

Maximum speeds
15 Meter

17 Meter

15 Meter

17 Meter

Knots

Kph

Knots

Kph

Knots

Kph

Knots

Kph

VNE

146

270

135

250

Winch / auto tow

70

130

70

130

Rough air

103

190

86

160

Airbrakes open

146

270

135

250

Manoeuvre

103

190

86

160

Flaps + 10

103

190

86

160

Aerotow

103

190

86

160

Flaps + 20

86

160

86

160

Max winch weak link: 600 Kg (Blue)


Tyre pressure: 43 - 50 psi
Semi aerobatic in 15 meter span and without water-ballast only. Cloud flying permitted
Note: -The trim weights in front of the rudder pedals reduce min pilot weight by twice their own weight.
Load required to collapse undercarriage 12-15 Kg at joint above wheel. Replace gas strut if load is low.
This sheet compiled by: Tim Macfadyen

Date: 22 Jan 2003

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