- Holder
- Midwest Sailplane
- Revision
- 0
- Revised
- October 13, 1944
- Status
- Current
- Product
- Aircraft · Glider
- Models
- 1
- Registered
- 1 aircraft
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|---|---|---|
| MU-1 |
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MIDWESI SAILPLANE
MODELS: Midwest MU-1 Glider, 1 POLM
I.C._NUMBER: G.I.C. 16 (Approved 10/13/44)
Type Class I
Airspeed limits Glide or dive - 80 mph True Ind.
Airplane tow - 80 mph True Ind.
Auto-winch tow - 50 mph True Ind.
C.G. range (+16.0) to (+19.2)
Datum Leading edge of wing
Leveling means top longeron 9 in. either side of station 9.
Maximum weight 13 1bs.
No. seats 1 (-13)
Contrcl surface Elevator Jp 23 degrees Down zu degrees
movements Aileron Jp 27 degrees Down 18 degrees
Rudder Right 29 degrees Left 33 degrees
Tab (Elevator) (See NOTE 1)
Serial Nos. eligible Stand 201. 401, and 601 (See NOTE 1) (See NOTES A and B)
Required equipment
Specifications Pertinent to All Models:
Certification basis Glider Type Certificate No. 16
Froduction basis None (See NOTES A and B)
Landing Gear
201- Wheel (Midwest Drawing B-20) 7 1bs. (+19)
Interior Equipment
401- Airspeed indicator 1 1b. (-22)
Miscellaneous (not listed above)
601- Ballast (See NOTE 1) First 20 lbs. (-52)
or next 20 1bs. (-55)
Prior to original certification, each glider must satisfactorily pass;
An inspection for workmanship, materials and conformity before any
covering or final finish is applied. All woodwork may be varnished.
inspection of the completed glider.
A check of flight characteristis.
NOTE B. sliders of this model built by Motorless Flight Institute, Chicago,
Illinois, are also eligible subject the the provisions of NOTE A.
NOTE 1. The following placard must be installed in full view of the pilot
(see Item 601) :
Pilot Weight (lbs.) Tab setting Ballast (1b8.)
111 or less 30 degrees down
134 - 155
156 - 188 20 degrees down
30 degrees down