BGA glider data sheet - Bergfalke III
Data source: BGA & FAA data Date of issue:
Manufacturer: Scheibe Flügzeughbau, August-Pfaltz, Str.23, 8060 Dachau bei München, Germany
UK Agent: Phone: Fax:
Link to mandatory mods:
Weighing Data: Control deflections
Kg Pounds Up Down Distance -
hinge to
measuring point
Max weight 465 1025
BGA concession non-aerobatic Ailerons 26.5° 8.5°
max weight (dry) [+3%]
479 1077
Max weight of non lifting components Elevator 22.5° 22.5°
(everything except wings)
Max pilot weight (seat load) Rudder Left & right 28°
Mm Inches Trim
Forward C of G limit (aft of datum) 76.2 3.0
Aft C of G limit (aft of datum) 279 11.0
Front pilot position (forward) 1021 40.2
Rear pilot position (aft of datum) 100 3.9
Longitudinal datum: Wing root LE
Horizontal datum: Tangent on wing rib 6 (Approximately 1650 mm from the inner side of the root rib).
Maximum speeds
Knots Kph Knots Kph
VNE 98 182 Aerotow 66 122
Rough air 75 140 Winch / auto tow 52 96
Manoeuvre Airbrakes open 98 182
Max winch weak link - 1000 kg (Black)
Tyre pressure: Main psi (Bar), rear psi (bar).
Semi aerobatic - Cloud flying permitted
Span 16 meters
This sheet compiled by: Date: Tim Macfadyen 10 July 2003
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