FLIGHT MANUAL ASTIR CS
Rev. 9 28. Nov. 2005
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Minimum equipment
1. 160kts. A.S.I
2. Altimeter
3.
Vertical speed indicator
4. Four piece safety harness
5. Weighted seat cushion at least 2 3/4", thick, or parachute
6. Loading limitations chart
7. Flying limitations placard
8. Flight manual
Weight and center of gravity positions
If new Instruments are added and other changes in the weight of the glider are
made, the empty weight C. of G. position should be checked. If the limits of the
empty weight C. of G. positions and the Loading Limitations Chart are adhered to,
then the C. of G. of the loaded glider will lie within the permitted range.
Serial-No. 1001- 1437 Serial-No. 1438 - 1536
Empty C. of G. position Empty C. of G. position
Weight (lbs) (mm behind Weight (lbs) (mm behind
Datum Line) Datum Line)
506
606 — 693 539 696 — 753
517
598 — 693 550 688 — 747
528
591 — 637 561 681 — 742
539
534 — 682 572 673
—
737
550 577 — 677 583 652
—
732
561 557 — 672 594 631
—
728
572 537 — 667 605 611
—
723
583 518 — 662 616 591
—
719
594 499 — 658 527 573
—
715
605 481 — 654
Measurements
Position of the glider whilst taking all measurements:
with a 1000:40 Incidence Board set up horizontal on the top of the rear fuselage.