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Help wanted - C of G for 1970s Avoncraft T53 Glider

Posted: 29 Apr 2020, 19:39
by pfcallaghan
Hello
Anyone able to help me with finding the recommended C of G for an old Avoncraft Slinsby T53 glider that I am referb at the moment?
Its an old 2 channel glider from the mid 70's, pictures attached below.
Please pm me if you used to have/still have one and can remember where the c of g was.
many thanks
Paul Callaghan
Avoncraft T53.jpg
T53.jpg

Re: Help wanted - C of G for 1970s Avoncraft T53 Glider

Posted: 18 May 2020, 21:52
by Nigel Argall
Paul, i think folks have missed this post as it is really for things people want to buy something -why not re-post in 'Glider Guiders' - I know there are a couple of online calculators so you may not need the original plan.

Re: Help wanted - C of G for 1970s Avoncraft T53 Glider

Posted: 18 May 2020, 22:15
by Peter Balcombe
I’m pretty sure this query has already been answered by Roo & others & due to the forward wing sweep I think the recommended balance point turns out to be at the wing LE point where it meets the fuselage.
I’m sure that Roo will be along sometime to confirm where he balanced his T53.