FLIGHT MANUAL ASTIR CS
Rev. 9 28. Nov. 2005
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Classification Group
Standard Class (German N)
Centre of Gravity positions
Leveling means with a 1000:40 Incidence Board
set up horizontal on the top of
the rear fuselage.
Datum Line (D, L.) Front edge) of wing at root
Serial-No. 1002 – 1437:
Maximum forward position of C. of G. 250 mm behind D. L. (9.84 in)
Maximum rearward position 425 mm behind D. L. (16.73 in)
Serial–No. 1438 – 1536:
Maximum forward position of C. of G. 310 mm behind D. L. (12,20 in)
Maximum rearward position 480 mm behind D. L. (18,90 in)
Loading Limitations ASTIR CS
Empty weight of glider and maximum cockpit load, see page 7.
Minimum cockpit load: 154 lbs (70 kp)
The permissible all up weight must NEVER be exceeded.
Maximum all up weight
without water-ballast 836 lbs (380 kp)
with water-ballast 990 lbs (450 kp)
The weight of water-ballast is dependent on the cockpit weight (Pilot
with parachute and luggage). See page 7.
Weight deficiencies should be corrected by securing or removing some
ballast in the seat.
The C. of G. of the pilot with a parachute on lies 475 mm in front of
the Datum Line.