TCDS GTC 6

SALIPLANE CORPORATION OF AMERICA MODEIS: Sailplane (Formerly Briegleb) BG-6 Glider (Army XIG-9, IG-13A). 1 PCIM I.C. NUMBER: GTC 6 (Approved 9/14/40) туре Class II Airspeed limits Glide or dive - 72 mph True Ind. Airplane tow - 72 mph True Ind. Auto-winch tow 50 nph True Ind. C.G. range to (+16.3) (See NOTE 1(c)) Datum Leading edge of wing or root Leveling means Maximum weight No. seats Baggage Control surface Elevator Up 23 degrees Down 29 degrees movement Aileron Up 18 degrees Down 9 degrees Rudder Right 45 degrees Left 45 degrees Serial numbers eligible and up (See NOTES A and B) Required equipment Items 101 and 102 SPECIFICATIONS PERTINENT TO ALL MODELS: Certification basis Glider Type Certificate No. 6 (CAR 5) Production basis None (See NOTES A and B) Equipment: Landing Gear 102. 12x4 wheel (General C-1485) with 4-ply (+12) Interior Equipment 101- Airspeed indicator or a home builder or assembled from a partially pre-fabricated kit muot Prior to original certificatio:, satisfactorily pass: An inspection for workmanship, materials and conformity before any covering, metal priming or final finish is applied. All woodwork may be varnished. final inspection of the completed glider. Check of flight characteristics. Glider assembled from the following kits and satisfactorily passing will be eligible for airworthiness certificate when accompanied by an affidavit to the effect that the glider is constructed in exact accordance with the approved drawings, and that parts and materials furnished in the kit have been used. complete plans and instructions, but with no parts built up. In tier. it with partiting. etc.. Same as Kit No. 1 except all welding and fittings completed. 2 except ribs and spars completed, parts ready to assemble and cover. NOTE 1. The following placards must be installed in full view of the pilot: "Inverted flying prohibited." (b) "Instrument flight prohibited." (c) "When weiqht of pilot plus parachute is less than 140 1bs., 11 1bs. of ballast required on nose spindle.