Jonker Sailplanes JS-3 Rapture User Manual

JS-MD 3
Aircraft Flight Manual
MD10-AFM-00-001
Issue: 01
Rev. 00
Rev. Date: 14-Feb-20
Page 2–8
Centre of gravity
Table 2.6-1 displays the allowable Centre of Gravity (CG) range for the
JS-3 in the 15 m and 18 m configurations:
Centre of Gravity range (in flight)
Distance from
datum
15 m
18 m
Most forward CG location (325 kg to 400 kg)
270 mm
10.63 in
270 mm
10.63 in
Most forward CG location (at MTOM)
305 mm
12.01 in
315 mm
12.40 in
Most aft CG location
390 mm
15.35 in
398 mm
15.67 in
Table 2.6-1 Allowable CG range
The datum is defined as the wing leading edge at the wing root rib, i.e.
on the wing immediately outboard of the wing-fuselage fairing. The
correct aircraft attitude for weighing is defined as with the aft fuselage
boom forward of the fin positioned at gradient of 1000:18, as illustrated
in Figure 2.6-1.
Figure 2.6-1 CG Datum

Jonker Sailplanes JS-3 Rapture Specifications

General

Brand	Jonker Sailplanes
Model	JS-3 Rapture
Category	Aircrafts
Language	English